Leading the charge
Premier educational institution iACADEMY, known for its specialized, high-value niche degrees in technology, design, and business, has achieved an unprecedented milestone in real estate education.
The school was officially hailed as the Top Performing School in the 2026 Real Estate Brokers Licensure Examination (REBLE), recording a 100 percent passing rate and producing seven national topnotchers.
Leading the charge is Mary Thea Bianca Sy Bautista, who ranked first with an outstanding 94 percent. She is followed by Jessica Lyn Toledo Mupas-Buhain (Top 2, 93 percent) and Rudolf Soliman Villanueva Andallo (Top 5, 92 percent). Also among the top performers are Bahama Mirachylle Abiera Josue (Top 7, 91.5 percent) and Giovanni Ybañez Tianero (Top 8, 91.25 percent). Completing the list are Sheryll Tiu Dela Torre and Nikko Joaquico Jeremias, who both secured the top 10 spot with a score of 90.75 percent.
The Professional Regulation Commission reported that 1,863 out of 2,296 examinees nationwide passed the licensure exam. iACADEMY stood out not only for its perfect passing rate but also for fielding over 50 examinees, all of whom achieved at least an 80 percent passing grade.
Dr. JV Padua, dean for the School of Business and Liberal Arts at iACADEMY, said that this achievement is a testament to both the individual dedication of its topnotchers and the robust support system and training it provides.
Raquel Perez Wong, iACADEMY president and COO, attributes the school’s continued success to its strategic shift into high-value niche degrees, such as the Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management.
This, she said, is a massive victory, not just for them but for the specialized approach to modern education, adding that when they designed their high-value niche degrees, they knew they were responding to real market demands and were filling a critical gap. Programs like BS Real Estate Management are proving that focused education can produce exceptional outcomes, Wong emphasized.