Editorial Disclaimer: This article is an academic achievement feature and institutional milestone report celebrating the official results of the August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE) released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Excellence remains a hallmark of Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU). In the recently concluded August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination (MTLE), OLFU’s College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS) reinforced its standing as one of the premier allied health institutions in the Philippines, producing 469 newly licensed Registered Medical Technologists (RMTs).
Leading the charge is OLFU Antipolo, which captured national distinction as the Top 3 Performing School in the Philippines after posting an exceptional 97.56% passing rate, far outperforming the 74.63% National Passing Rate (NPR).
Furthermore, every single OLFU campus offering the Medical Laboratory Science program surpassed the national average.
1. Campus-by-Campus Performance Breakdown
| OLFU Campus | Campus Passing Rate | Performance Status vs. NPR (74.63%) |
| Antipolo Campus | 97.56% | Top 3 Performing School Nationwide |
| Laguna Campus | 97.06% | Exceeded National Passing Rate |
| Pampanga Campus | 90.91% | Exceeded National Passing Rate |
| Quezon City Campus | 90.00% | Exceeded National Passing Rate |
| Valenzuela Campus | 83.52% | Exceeded National Passing Rate |
| Nueva Ecija Campus | 75.00% | Exceeded National Passing Rate |
2. Institutional Milestone Highlights
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Overall Institutional Rate: OLFU achieved a combined 87.99% overall passing rate across all participating campuses.
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First-Time Takers Dominance: First-time examinees from OLFU recorded a 94.00% passing rate, significantly exceeding the 85.06% national passing rate for first-time examinees.
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8th Top Performing School Recognition: This milestone marks the 8th Top Performing School recognition awarded to the College of Medical Laboratory Science across the last five years, cementing the university’s consistent academic rigor and board exam readiness.
3. Three Reflections on Academic Discipline and Service
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Consistency Outweighs Luck: Achieving top-tier board passing rates across multiple provincial and metro campuses requires standardized curriculum excellence, dedicated faculty mentorship, and laboratory facilities that mirror actual clinical demands.
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The Crucial Role of Medical Technologists: Often working quietly behind laboratory benches, Medical Technologists are the scientific backbone of modern clinical diagnosis, disease detection, and patient healthcare outcomes.
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Carrying the Torch of Service: To the 469 new Fatima RMTs: your license represents not just technical mastery, but a lifelong commitment to precision, professional integrity, and compassionate patient care.
Congratulations to the newly licensed Fatima Medical Technologists, faculty, deans, and the entire OLFU community! Rise to the Top!
Are you a proud Fatima alumnus, student, or relative of a new RMT? Share your congratulatory messages and campus memories in the comments below!