CHED lauds UDM for ranking 5th in Social Workers Licensure Exam
The Universidad de Manila (UDM) was recognized as the fifth top-performing school in the September 2025 Licensure Examination for Registered Social Workers.
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Under the leadership of University President Dr. Felma Carlos-Tria, UDM achieved a remarkable passing rate of 97.26 percent, significantly surpassing the national average of 76.06 percent.
Of the 73 examinees from UDM, 71 passed, including a 100 percent passing rate among first-time takers, a testament to the university’s high academic standards and quality instruction.
In recognition of this feat, the Commission on Higher Education – National Capital Region (CHED-NCR) formally commended UDM on Sept. 16, 2025, and praised Dr. Tria for her “exceptional leadership and dedication to academic excellence.”
“This accomplishment is a reflection of UDM’s superior social work education and our unwavering commitment to producing competent professionals devoted to service and nation-building,” said Dr. Tria. She also emphasized that the university proudly shares this milestone with its faculty, staff, and students, whose collective efforts made the achievement possible.
In a congratulatory letter, Atty. Marco Cicero Domingo, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Director IV of CHED-NCR, lauded the university’s outstanding performance:
“This outstanding achievement is a reflection of your institution’s commitment to academic excellence, quality instruction, and the holistic development of your students.”
CHED-NCR further commended Dr. Tria’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of education, noting its impact not only on student success but also on the strength and professionalism of the Philippine workforce.
“We commend your administrators, faculty, and students for this remarkable accomplishment and express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued efforts in advancing the higher education sector,” the letter added. “Again, congratulations, and may you continue to inspire excellence among future generations of Filipino professionals.”
With this latest achievement, UDM continues to rise as a leading institution for social work education, setting a benchmark for public education in the country and reinforcing its commitment to shaping leaders for a better nation.