The Manila Times
THE Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), through the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, has announced the cancellation of the May 2026 Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) in several overseas testing locations across the Middle East and Israel. In an official advisory, the PRC said the decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved in administering the examinations. This includes examinees, PRC personnel, volunteers from testing centers, and staff from Philippine embassies and Migrant Workers Offices. “The safety and well-being of all those involved... are the primordial considerations of the Commission,” the agency said. The cancellation covers SPLE testing centers in Bahrain; Saudi Arabia — including Al-Khobar, Jeddah, and Riyadh; Qatar; Kuwait; and the United Arab Emirates, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai; and Israel. The SPLE is conducted abroad to allow overseas Filipino workers and professionals to obtain Philippine licensure without returning home. Affected examinees are advised to direct inquiries to the PRC Licensure Office via email at licensure.office1@prc.gov.ph or coordinate with their respective PRC Regional Offices for assistance.
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