The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Monday announced that 2,888 out of 6,929 passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination given by the Board of Accountancy in the cities of Manila, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi this October 2009.

The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places are the following:

(1) Romelyn Manset Carpio, De La Salle University-Lipa, 91.71; Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo, Bicol University-Legazpi, 91.71;
(2) Laila Topacio Amon, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, 91.57; Reginald Lajara Laco, De La Salle University-Lipa, 91.57; Ariel Cangrehilla Nacion, Mindanao State University-Gen. Santos City, 91.57;
(3) Belvin Lopez Armenion, University Of Cebu In Lapulapu & Mandaue, 91.29; Joseph Albert Josol Bulao, Ateneo De Davao University, 91.29; Ma Theresa Solano Pamintuan, University Of The Philippines-Diliman, 91.29;
(4) Jamie Ann Dela Cruz Datol, University Of The East-Caloocan, 91.00; Francis Angel Lim Reyes, Of Santo Tomas, 91.00;
(5) Ryan Dulamal Nandwani, Of Saint La Salle, 90.86; Reyland Jethro Pen Torres, Notre Dame Of Marbel University, 90.86;
(6) Hexilon Salenga Manabat, Holy Angel University, 90.71; Kevin Bacungan Manansala, Mindanao State University-Marawi City, 90.71;
(7) Kaiser Yohann Pranada Ballecer, Bicol University-Legazpi, 90.57; Cris Leo Molina Villanueva, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.57;
(8) Miken Fortunato Padilla, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.43; Alissa Star Emperado Reyes, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.43; Gibson Tengco Tan, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.43;
(9) Jerlynne Castillo Dela Cruz, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.29; Maricor Patricio Fernandez, University Of San Carlos, 90.29; Ronalyn Castro Laxamana, Holy Angel University, 90.29;
(10) Roel Samson Boiser, Baliuag University (Baliuag Colleges), 90.14; and Paul Robert Vera Morata, Ateneo De Naga, 90.14.

The members of the Board of Accountancy are Eugene T. Mateo, Chairman; Ma. Elenita B. Cabrera, Vice Chairman; Froilan G. Ampil, Rufo R. Mendoza and Lucila C. Tarriela, Members.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, October 26, 2009 but not later than November 13, 2009. Those who will register are required to bring the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 pieces 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete nametag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps, and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2009-2012.

Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 1 p.m. at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Registration for membership with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Inc. will start on Monday, October 26, 2009.