Urdaneta City University (UCU) proudly celebrates its 30 newly registered social workers as they formally take their professional oath during the Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony, jointly organized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the Professional Regulatory Board for Social Workers, and the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (PASWI).
The ceremony was held on November 9, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The UCU delegation included the UCUian Social Work licensure examination passers and was led by Atty. Amihan April C. Mella-Alcazar, PhD, Acting University President, together with Dr. Josephine S. Lambinicio, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Maria Leonora Bustria-Muhammad, RSW, JD, Social Work Program Head; and Joey Lebaste, RSW, Social Work Department Secretary. Faculty members Jamaica Alay-Ay, RSW, and Maeca Daniela Canilang, RSW, LPT, also attended to show their support for the newly registered professionals.
UCU achieved a 100% overall institutional passing rate and ranked first among universities nationwide in the category of institutions with 10–50 examinees and at least an 80% passing rate in the September 2026 Social Workers Licensure Examination (SWLE), earning recognition as one of the country's top-performing schools. This milestone reflects UCU's continued commitment to developing compassionate and competent professionals grounded in integrity and service. As the newly registered social workers begin their professional careers, they carry with them the university's values as they strive to uplift marginalized communities and advance meaningful social transformation.
This achievement also contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.#
