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Calapan City physician tops October 2026 licensure exam with 95.50 percent
A medical graduate from Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro has achieved the highest score in the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination. Dr. Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo secured the top spot with a rating of 95.50 percent.
LSN Philippines ·
Dr. Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Cena Baculo of Calapan City has earned recognition as the topnotcher of the October 2026 Physician Licensure Examination, according to results announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The Oriental Mindoro native achieved an impressive rating of 95.50 percent on the nationwide medical board examination.
The PRC, which administers the physician licensure exam, formally released the examination results, marking Baculo's achievement as the highest-performing candidate in the October testing period. The examination serves as the final licensing hurdle for medical graduates seeking to practice medicine in the Philippines.
Baluculo's exceptional performance reflects the caliber of medical education and training available in the Calapan City area. The result adds to Oriental Mindoro's roster of accomplished medical professionals and highlights the province's contribution to the nation's healthcare workforce.
The physician licensure examination measures the competency and readiness of medical graduates to provide safe and effective healthcare services to the Filipino public. Baculo's top score demonstrates mastery of medical knowledge and clinical competencies required for the medical profession.