The University celebrates 26 new Lasallian Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) following the October 2026 Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (CPALE). The University recorded an overall passing rate of 83.87%, with first-time takers achieving an 89.66% passing rate, both significantly surpassing the national passing rate of 37.11%.
Leading this achievement, Andrea Rose Lapid Yanson secured second place, while Antonio Iñigo Henares placed 13th in the national examination, earning ratings of 91.83% and 89.67%, respectively.
The following are the 26 new Lasallian Certified Public Accountants:
- John Rey Ariola
- Nicole Ann Bayoneta
- Jecelyn Belegorio
- Joshua Calamba
- Jhowy Dale Caniendo
- Carl Jeric Cortez
- Milo Cua
- Mikaela Breyanna Estaris
- Alexandra Garcia
- Juliana Hallegado
- Antonio Iñigo Henares
- Vincent Giovanni Jimena
- Dexter Lloyd Juarez
- Gino Jumayao
- Katherine Lumapan
- Jill Hennesty Malan
- Crissia Julianna Mission
- Julie Montaño
- Carlos Gabriel Ocampo
- Xylvana Nianne Padre
- Kirsten Dane Parreño
- Gestene Reanne Prado
- Lexia Claire Puedan
- Michaela Serantes
- Merry Juztine Villacanas
- Andrea Rose Yanson
USLS's overall performance, which more than doubles the national passing rate, underscores the dedication of its examinees, faculty members, and academic community in preparing future accounting professionals.
The University congratulates its new Lasallian CPAs, topnotchers, and the Yu An Log – College of Business and Accountancy on this achievement, further strengthening USLS's record of excellence in professional licensure examinations.