John Mark Christian Rivera Cortez, a proud graduate of UE CFAD, passed the June 2025 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) for Architects held in the Middle East and Singapore.As the lone UE examinee, his success was crucial — one pass meant everything. And he made it count. 
Out of 158 takers nationwide, only 78 passed, with a 49.37% national passing rate. But for UE? 100%.
UE CFAD proudly congratulates its nine new architects who successfully passed the June 2025 Licensure Examination for Architects held on June 11 and 13, 2025, across country. The examination was administered by the Professional Regulation Commission through the Board of Architecture, chaired by Arch. Conrado T. Onglao, with members Arch. Robert M. Mirafuente and Arch. Corazon V. Fabia-Tandoc.
Of particular note is UE CFAD’s 80% passing rate among first-time takers (8 out of 10), surpassing the national first-time passing rate of 79.32%—a strong indicator of our students’ readiness and quality of training. Overall, 9 out of 14 UE examinees passed, with the national overall passing rate at 65.16% (1,352 out of 2,075).
We proudly recognize the following new architects:
1. Ablaza, Lady Marianne Ramos
2. Aguirre, John Rhen Bello
3. Cabug, Vince Patrick De Guzman
4. Caigas, Rosemarie Camposano
5. Chan, Jane Clarisse Aguilar
6. Clemente, John Kenneth Tolentino
7. Galvez, Karl David Santos
8. Perez, Chris John Tantay
9. Pilares, Ruth Cruz
Your success is a reflection of hard work, resilience, and the enduring spirit of UE CFAD. Congratulations, ArkiWarriors!