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Mindoro chemist places sixth in October 2026 licensure exam
A chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños has achieved sixth place in the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure Examination. John Dominic T. Romasanta, a native of Oriental Mindoro, scored 93.50 percent in the national assessment.
LSN Philippines ·
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — John Dominic T. Romasanta, a chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), has secured sixth place in the October 2026 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure Examination with a rating of 93.50 percent.
Romasanta, a native of Oriental Mindoro, earned recognition from the Chemists and Chemical Engineers Association of the Philippines (CALABCO) for his strong performance in the national licensure exam. His achievement marks a significant accomplishment for the Mindoro region in the field of chemistry.
The 93.50 percent rating places Romasanta among the top performers in the October 2026 examination, demonstrating proficiency across the core areas assessed in the computer-based test. The result qualifies him for chemical practice in the Philippines and underscores the quality of chemistry education at UPLB, one of the country's leading agricultural and scientific institutions.
Romasanta's placement reflects the competitive nature of the Chemists Licensure Examination, which evaluates candidates on theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, and practical application of chemical principles.