241 Aspiring Real Estate Brokers to Take Licensure Exam in Cebu on April 16
CEBU CITY – A total of 241 examinees are scheduled to take the Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination (REBLE) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the PRC’s computer-based testing center in Cebu City, according to an official examination advisory released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Regional Office VII.
The testing venue is located on the 4th floor of the GMC Plaza Building along Legazpi Extension, corner M.J. Cuenco Avenue, directly across Plaza Independencia. The site is formally designated as the Computer-Based Licensure Examination and Regular Testing Center for the Visayas region.
Exam Schedule and Coverage
The one-day examination will begin at 7:00 AM with general instructions and the filling-out of forms, lasting until 7:45 AM. From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, examinees will take the subject General and Fundamentals of Real Estate Service, which carries a weight of 25 percent.
The second subject, Special and Technical Knowledge, also worth 25 percent, is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The afternoon session from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM is dedicated to Professional Practice, which accounts for 50 percent of the total rating.
Coverage for the General and Fundamentals portion includes property ownership, the Code of Ethics, legal requirements under Republic Act No. 9646 and its implementing rules and regulations, as well as real estate laws and taxation such as the Agricultural Land Reform Code, CARPER, the Local Government Code (R.A. 7160), and the National Internal Revenue Code (R.A. 8424).
Special and Technical Knowledge covers subdivision development laws including Presidential Decree No. 957, Batas Pambansa Blg. 220, and Presidential Decree No. 7279; the condominium concept and other types of real estate holding; legal aspects of sale, mortgage, and lease; and documentation and registration.
Professional Practice includes real estate brokerage practice, real estate finance and economics, urban and land use planning, development and zoning, basic principles of ecology, and basic appraisal for real estate brokers.
Strict Reminders on Prohibited Items
The PRC has reiterated a strict “No Admission / No Entry” policy for examinees who fail to comply with the dress code or who bring prohibited items inside the examination premises. Prohibited items include all electronic gadgets such as cellular phones, smart watches, ear plugs, transmitters, Bluetooth devices, and any other communication or data-storage devices.
Bags of any kind are not allowed, including ladies’ bags, shoulder bags, attaché cases, backpacks, and even transparent bags. Books, notes, review materials, and any printed materials containing formulas or coded data are also banned.
Programmable calculators are strictly prohibited, especially the Casio FX991ES and FX991ES Plus models, as well as the Casio FX-570ES Plus, which has been previously flagged for tampering and modification to transmit and receive data. Only one non-programmable calculator per examinee is allowed, and it must be inspected and reset before the examination.
The PRC has issued an updated list of allowed non-programmable calculators under Commission Resolution No. 1809-2024, published on April 29, 2024. The list includes select models from Casio, Canon, Sharp, Hewlett-Packard, Citizen, Aurora, Olympia, Texas Instruments, and other brands like Karce, Porpo, and Taksun.
Dress Code and Required Items
Examinees are required to wear a specific dress code on examination day. Male examinees must wear a white polo or shirt with a collar, without any seal, logo, or mark, paired with decent slacks or pants. Female examinees must wear a white blouse or shirt with a collar, also without any logo, seal, or mark, and decent skirt or pants.
On examination day, each examinee must bring the following items: the Notice of Admission (NOA); two or more No. 2 pencils; a ballpen with black ink only; one piece of long brown envelope; one piece of long transparent non-colored plastic envelope for keeping valuables and other allowed items; packed snacks, meals, necessary medications, and hygiene kits stored in transparent containers or cellophanes, along with sufficient drinking water for the day; and one allowed non-programmable calculator without its cover.
The PRC has also reminded examinees that no person, including food delivery services, will be allowed to give or distribute food while the examination is in progress. Except for restroom necessities, no examinee may leave the examination room during the conduct of the exam.
Health and Conduct Protocols
Although the COVID-19 public health emergency has been lifted, the PRC encourages examinees to observe good hygiene, frequent handwashing, and proper ventilation, especially in situations where close interaction with vulnerable populations cannot be avoided. Masking is no longer mandatory but is recommended for elderly individuals, those with comorbidities, immunocompromised persons, pregnant women, unvaccinated individuals, and symptomatic persons, particularly in crowded or poorly ventilated public spaces.
The advisory also enforces strict anti-cheating measures as outlined in PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, Series of 2020. Bodily search and inspection of personal belongings will be conducted before the start of the examination and may be repeated at any time thereafter if deemed necessary. The least intrusive means of search will be employed, such as visual inspection, metal detectors, x-ray scanners, or weighing scales for calculators. Should physical contact be necessary, it will be carried out by examination personnel of the same sex.
Muslim female examinees may be required to momentarily remove their face veils (niqab) for verification purposes, and this procedure will be done in seclusion or privately with female personnel. Any prohibited item found will be confiscated, marked for identification, and an incident report will be prepared for submission to the Professional Regulatory Board. No confiscated item will be returned to the examinee until the case has become final and executory.
Examinee List and Schools Represented
The PRC released the room assignment for Room A at the GMC Plaza center, listing 241 registered examinees. The majority are graduates of the University of Cebu, followed by Lyceum of Alabang, Trimex Colleges based in Laguna, Philippine Christian University – Manila, and Saint Paul School of Professional Studies.
Other represented schools include Southway College of Technology, Saint Columban College in Pagadian City, Cronasia Foundation College in General Santos, Trinity University of Asia, iAcademy, Inc., ABE International College of Business & Economics in Cainta, Gardner College Diliman, University of San Jose – Recoletos, University of Saint La Salle, and Southern City Colleges.
The full list of 241 examinees with corresponding seat numbers, names, and schools is posted on the PRC regional office’s official notices.
Target Release of Results
The PRC aims to release the examination results on or before April 21, 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor the official PRC website at www.prc.gov.ph and to check announcements posted at the PRC regional office premises two to three working days before the examination date for any updates or confirmations of school and building assignments.
