18/08/2026
๐ WELCOME TO OUR 4TH BATCH OF PROFESSIONAL FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS! ๐
Another milestone. Another achievement. Another reason to be proud! ๐๐
This year, we proudly welcome 19 newly licensed Professional Food Technologists (PFTs) to our growing family! ๐งโ๐ฌ๐
With the addition of this year's batch, we now have a total of 35 PFT alumni across four batches, excluding the PFTs who obtained the license through the Licensure Without Examination scheme.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 705 out of 1,063 examinees successfully passed the Professional Food Technologists Computer-Based Licensure Examination administered by the Board of Food Technology last August 12-13, 2026, equivalent to a 66.32% national passing rate.
But this year, our achievement is even more meaningful.
๐ USTP Department of Food Science and Technology recorded a 67.86% passing rateโSURPASSING THE NATIONAL PASSING RATE! ๐
And there is more to celebrate! โญ
LAST YEAR โ TOP 4 ๐
THIS YEAR โ ANOTHER TOP 4! ๐
For two consecutive years, our graduates have secured a place among the Top 4 Professional Food Technologists in the country. This back-to-back achievement is a testament to the dedication of our students and the unwavering support of their families and mentors.
Your journey as a professional Food Technologist has just begun. May you carry with you the knowledge, values, and passion that brought you to this milestone, and may you continue to make us proud wherever your profession takes you. ๐๐
And the legacy continues. ๐๐