The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Saturday that eight out of 41 passed the Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in Manila on October 6, 2009.

The successful examinees are: Alfornon, Philam Suelas; Barcelon, Teodocio Jr. Obias; Brenio, Earl Ronan Anduyan; Edquila, Seal Belarmino; Layugan, Mac Lord Cancino; Rodas, Primrose Aemelie Ymbong; Sonio, Christian Labrada; and, Vicencio, Francis Frigillano.

Oath-taking for the successful examinees as well as the previous ones who have not taken their oath of professional will be held before the Board on October 26, 2009, 1 p.m., at Philippine Register of Shipping, Inc., 3rd Floor Philtrust Bank Bldg., 395 Juan Luna cor. San Fernando St., Binondo, Manila.

Registration for membership with the Philippine Association of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers will start on October 21, 2009.

On the Board of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering which gave the examination are Engr. Jusnedeo Jose E. Pascual, chairman, and Engr. Rosalio A. Quirante, member.