The Professional Regulation Commission has officially announced the Face to Face Oathtaking of the New Criminologists for 2026, following the recent Criminologists Licensure Examination. This nationwide oathtaking is a major milestone where successful examinees formally pledge their professional oath and officially join the criminology profession in the Philippines.
Complete Oathtaking Schedule & Venues (2026)
PRC has scheduled multiple face to face oathtaking ceremonies across different regions to accommodate all passers:
Key Dates & Locations
| Date/Time
|
Venue | Contact Details |
| April 7, 2026 (Tuesday) |
Lim Ket Kai Atrium, Cagayan de Oro City
|
PCAP REGION 10 cano.nanette@gmail.com 0917-792-1717 |
| April 9, 2026 (Thursday) 1:00 PM |
Balanghai Hotel, Butuan City
|
PCAP REGION 13 PCAPCaraga@gmail.com 0917-806-0749 |
| April 11, 2026 (Saturday) 1:00 PM |
LM Hotel, Zamboanga City |
PCAP REGION 9 pcapro9@gmail.com 0968-853-6271 |
| April 11, 2026 (Saturday) 1:00 PM |
IC3, Cebu City
|
PCAP REGION 7 dbnarra18@gmail.com 0995-082-0769 |
| April 13, 2026 (Monday) 1:00 PM |
Dipolog City Sports Complex, Dipolog CIty
|
PCAP REGION 9 pcapro9@gmail.com 0968-853-6271 Messenger Acct: PCAP Zambo Sur |
| April 14, 2026 (Tuesday) 8:00 AM |
Grand Xing Imperial Hotel, Muelle Loney, Iloilo City | PCAP REGION 6 jasmin.parreno@yahoo.com 0929-261-1665 |
| April 18, 2026 (Saturday) 1:00 PM |
Leyte Convention Complex, Palo, Leyte | PCAP REGION 8 pcapregion8.ph@gmail.com 0961-893-2702 |
| April 25, 2026 (Saturday) 1:00 PM |
SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City | PCAP REGION 11 hipolitoquillip@umindanao.edu.ph 0919-441-7367 / 0908-883-9019 |
| April 25, 2026 (Saturday) 1:00 PM |
Costa Palawan Resort, F. Ponce de Leon Road, Brgy. San Pedro, Puerto Princesa City | PCAP PALAWAN pcappalawan@gmail.com 0917-774-7704 / 0964-947-5716 |
| April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) 1:00 PM |
The Word for Everyone Block 0, Mercado St. Brgy. City Heights General Santos City | PCAP REGION 12 0929-472-9971 |
| April 28, 2026 (Tuesday) 9:00 AM |
Romblon State University San Agustin, Romblon |
PCAP REGION 4 – ROMBLON 0950-104-6396 pcapromblonchapter@gmail.com |
| April 29, 2026 (Wednesday) 9:30 AM |
The Marison Hotel, Legazpi City | PCAP REGION 5 orlainjr@ymail.com 0921-479-9477 |
| May 1, 2026 (Friday) 8:00 AM |
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
|
PCAP NCR prcpcap.ncr@gmail.com 0967-568-5899 |
| May 3, 2026 (Sunday)
|
Benguet Sports Complex Gymnasium, La Trinidad, Benguet | PCAP CAR Pcapcar2024@gmail.com 0946-694-4382 |
| May 9, 2026 (Saturday) 9:00 AM |
Cagayan Sports Coliseum Tuguegarao City |
PCAP REGION 2 domingoshirley0805@gmail.com 0998-571-4136 |
| May 11, 2026 (Monday) 9:00 AM |
Urdaneta City Sports Complex, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan |
PCAP REGION 1 jard192728@gmail.com / pcapr1@gmail.com 0939-902-5779 |
Registration Process (PRC LERIS)
All inductees must complete online registration before attending:
Steps to Register:
- Visit PRC LERIS: https://online.prc.gov.ph
- Log in to your account
- Select “Oathtaking”
- Choose Face to Face Oath Taking
Confirm attendance
Deadline: Not later than 12:00 NN (day before your schedule)
Requirements for Oathtaking
Bring the following during the ceremony:
- Printed Oath Form with QR Code
- Valid ID (recommended)
- Proof of registration
The Oath Form will be submitted and tagged as “attended” during the event.
Ticket & Seating Information
- Tickets are required for entry
- Available via PCAP (Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines)
- Seating is first-come, first served
- Onsite ticket selling: March 23 April 30, 2026
Important
Contact Numbers: 0936-095-0538 / 0967-568-5899
FB page: PCAP National Secretariat
ONSITE Ticket Selling: March 23, 2026 to April 30, 2026
(Mondays to Saturdays / 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
For Region 3, Region 4a, Mindoro and Marinduque you may secure tickets ONLINE at this link: https://forms.gle/pPRnpiyfnUt7SYER7
Alternative Options
If you cannot attend the face-to-face ceremony:
- Join the online oathtaking, or
- Request a special oathtaking schedule
These options will be arranged after regional ceremonies are completed.
Initial Registration After Oath Taking
After completing the oath:
- Proceed with initial registration starting May 4, 2026
- Book appointment via PRC LERIS
- Complete requirements to obtain your PRC license
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