The University of San Agustin (USA) achieved a historic milestone today, May 30, 2026, after being officially recognized as the No. 1 Top-Performing Pharmacy School in the country during the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Oath-Taking Ceremonies for New Pharmacists held at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
The university secured the top rank among schools with 100 or more examinees and at least an 80% passing percentage, a testament to USA’s enduring commitment to academic rigor and medical education quality.
Adding to the university’s historic feat, USA alumnus Royce Arjan Java Fantillian led the nation’s new professionals by placing rank 1 in the April 2026 Pharmacists Licensure Examination.
The Professional Regulatory Board of Pharmacy commended the university for its stellar performance by officially awarding a plaque of recognition to the university administration during the ceremony.
This landmark achievement highlights a shared success built on discipline, strong mentorship, and a culture rooted deeply in Augustinian excellence. The proud Augustinian delegation traveled to the Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, to personally receive the prestigious award. The delegation was led by:
- Rev. Fr. Arnel S. Dizon, OSA — University President
- Prof. Regina Aileen May V. Vergara — Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Dr. James L. Torres—Dean, College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology (CPMT)
- Mr. Eric Blancaflor — Academic Supervisor, BS Pharmacy Program
- Ms. Nica Nuñez and Ms. Vivienne Bernardio—Clinical Instructors
The entire University of San Agustin community celebrates this monumental victory, proving once again that Augustinian doctors of the future are built on a solid foundation of virtue and science.
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