Manila, November 8, 2013 – The Professional Regulatory Board of Geology announces the release of an amended list of successful examinees in the August 2013 Board Licensure Examination for Geologists.

The amended list reflects the new passing rate of seventy percent (70%) as prescribed under R.A. 10166.

The Board of Geology explained that under the new Professional Regulatory Law (Section 19 of Republic Act No. 10166), an examinee should obtain a general weighted average of not less than seventy percent (70%) to pass the licensure exam.

The adoption of the new passing rate was applied to the August 2013 Board Licensure Examination for Geologists and will apply to subsequent examinations.