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UB dominates February 2026 Criminology Boards; named as Top Performing School in Regions IV-A and IV-B

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The University of Batangas (UB) cemented its status as a powerhouse in criminal justice education after securing the Rank 1 Top Performing School spot in the CALABARZON and MIMAROPA regions. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the February 2026 Criminology Licensure Examination on March 13, 2026, confirming UB’s leadership in the field.

The Professional Criminologists’ Association of the Philippines – Integrated Association of Professional Criminologists (PCAP-IAPC) Region IV Council officially recognized the university for this feat. UB achieved an impressive 82.50% passing rate, significantly surpassing the national passing average of 66%. This performance highlights the rigorous training and academic excellence fostered within the UB College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE).

33 graduates successfully navigated the licensure hurdles to earn the title of Registered Criminologist (RCrim). These new professionals now join the ranks of the country’s defenders, equipped with the ethical standards and technical skills necessary for modern law enforcement.

UB proudly recognizes the following successful examinees: Windell C. Angulo, Jay R. Ardales, Daisy Rose T. Barte, Cherlene G. Bejasa, Abdel Waris D. Bongaros, Christian Edmund L. Calabia, Joven J. Carandang, Jericho D. Clerigo, Renz Ryan C. Daing, Mark Angelo E. De Torres, Wenard E. Dimaano, Kyla Mae I. Doringo, Randall Escobio, Margielyn C. Frago, Daniela Marie V. Guerra, Queen Jean M. Gutierrez, Michaela Raven R. Landicho, John Russell S. Limbo, Carl Jaysen Limos, Lorejean A. Manimtim, Lovely Jean Manimtim, Ella Lorienne A. Mercado, Juan D. Morcilla, Christian Joi P. Nucum, Kaidence Bethea A. Ong, Justine Ahl M. Ormido, Lei Christine G. Ramirez, Jhabar A. Rebugar, RJ Joseph Reyes, Joseph Anthony G. Ross, Angelo A. Sangalang, Gerzon Kyle B. Talamante, and Kian Ri D. Villaseran.

The success of the UB CCJE reflects the university’s dedication to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring that its institutional growth contributes to global peace and stability.

By maintaining high board exam performance and providing top-tier criminal justice training, the university advances SDG 4: Quality Education, ensuring that graduates possess the competencies required for professional certification and effective service. Furthermore, the addition of 33 licensed criminologists to the national workforce supports SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. These new professionals play a vital role in upholding the rule of law, reducing violence, and strengthening the judicial and enforcement institutions necessary for a safe and just society.

VISION

The Criminology Education program is envisioned in producing graduates who have the knowledge and skills in addressing the problem of criminality in the country and the competence to meet the challenge of globalization.

MISSION

To provide the community with professionally competent and morally upright graduates who can deliver efficient and effective services in crime prevention, crime detection and investigation, law enforcement, and custody and rehabilitation of offenders.

OBJECTIVES

• Inspire and instill in the students the value of service to God and Humanity and respect to duly Constituted Authorities;
• Provide the students the basic and fundamental knowledge and skills in the various law disciplines applicable in the proper and efficient attainment of the Criminal Justice System Process and an unwavering attitudes and commitment in the prevention and control of criminality in the community, law enforcement and other related areas in the light of modern crime fighting and technology;
• Develop in the students communication skills vital to their continuous acquisition and use of interactive activities with the community they may be destined to live and serve;
• Promote health, physical fitness and sportsmanship by providing training in the art of self-defense and marksmanship;
• Enhance vision so that in this enforcement task, he would intelligently decide justice, law and order; and
• Integrate development of moral character and personal discipline in learning the courses/subjects in the curriculum.
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