In a significant move to recognize academic and professional excellence, the Lapu-Lapu City Government has disbursed a total of P390,000 in cash incentives to its newest batch of successful licensure examinees. The distribution event, spearheaded by Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” Chan, honored 78 residents who recently passed various professional board examinations.
Celebrating Professional Achievement
The awarding ceremony took place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Mayor's Conference Room. Each of the 78 qualifiers received a P5,000 cash award, a tangible benefit established under City Ordinance 14-095-2017. This local law was specifically created to provide financial rewards to residents who pass professional licensure examinations, aiming to motivate and support the city's aspiring professionals.
Alongside the monetary incentive, the new board passers were also presented with Certificates of Recognition from the city government. The program is funded through the City Council's dedicated Board Passers Incentives Program, highlighting the local government's sustained commitment to educational support.
Diverse Fields of Excellence
Data released by the city's Public Information Office reveals the wide range of professions represented in this successful batch. The honorees come from a variety of critical fields essential to national development:
- 54 Registered Nurses
- 8 Customs Brokers
- 4 Civil Engineers
- 2 Chemical Engineers
- 2 Certified Public Accountants
- 2 Psychometricians
The group also includes one professional each in the fields of electronics technician, real estate broker, mining engineer, electronic engineer, and chemist. This diversity underscores the broad spectrum of talent being cultivated within Lapu-Lapu City.
How to Qualify for the Incentive
The incentive program is straightforward for eligible residents. Qualified individuals are those who are bona fide residents of Lapu-Lapu City and have passed a professional licensure examination conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) or other relevant governing bodies.
To claim the P5,000 cash incentive, passers must submit the required documents to the city government. The ordinance also stipulates that board topnotchers are entitled to a higher reward amount, although the specific figures for top performers were not detailed in this recent disbursement.
This initiative by the Lapu-Lapu City Government serves a dual purpose: it provides immediate financial relief to new professionals often facing initial costs for registration and practice, and it publicly celebrates their hard work, setting a positive example for the community's youth. The continued implementation of this program signals a local government policy actively investing in its human capital and fostering a culture of achievement.
