Sharmaine Arnaiz passes veterinary board exam at 52

• Sharmaine Arnaiz passed the veterinary board examination at 52, nineteen years after earning her degree
• The actress succeeded on her second attempt after falling short in last year’s examination
• She thanked PEP.ph, Jojo Gabinete, and everyone who shared her joy through calls and messages
• Her achievement marked another family milestone after her child passed the nursing boards earlier this year

Sharmaine Arnaiz passed the November 2026 veterinary board examination at 52, fulfilling a goal she had carried for years.

The actress completed her Veterinary Medicine degree at De La Salle Araneta University in 2007. Nineteen years later, she has cleared the examination after giving herself another chance following an unsuccessful attempt in 2025.

According to the Professional Regulation Commission, 1,083 out of 1,503 examinees passed this month’s Veterinarians Computer-Based Licensure Examination. Results were released on November 9, one working day after the examination ended.

In her Instagram caption, Sharmaine expressed her gratitude to those who celebrated the achievement with her. She also acknowledged the entertainment website and writer who featured her story.

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“Thank you PEP. PH thank you Jojo Gabinete for this,” she wrote, adding a heart emoji.

Her message also included a warm thank-you to the people who reached out personally.

“To everyone who called, texted, laughed and cried with me i love you,” she added.

Speaking to Jojo Gabinete for PEP.ph’s Cabinet Files, the actress admitted that she had not expected to pass. She found the examination difficult and cried when congratulatory calls and messages began arriving.

Last year, she received a score of 74.60. That result encouraged her to try again, believing she was close to reaching her goal.

“It’s my turn to follow my dreams,” she told PEP.ph as she discussed pursuing her plans while her children grow older.

Her family also played a part in that decision. In a separate interview with Dr. Geoff Carullo for Vet Source, Sharmaine shared how her child’s success in the August 2026 nursing board examination inspired her to revisit her own ambition.

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The feature described how motherhood, acting, and family responsibilities had taken priority after graduation. Returning to the examination room meant facing doubts about her preparation and the possibility of another disappointing result.

Sharmaine also remembered the support of her late manager, Bibsy Carballo. She credited her with encouraging her to finish her studies while working in movies.

For fellow veterinary graduates still hoping to pass, her message in the Vet Source interview was to continue reviewing and pursuing their goal. She encouraged them not to let an earlier examination result determine what comes next.

Following the release of the results, PRC announced that online registration for professional identification cards and certificates of registration would begin on December 7. Its November 9 advisory said the oath-taking date and venue would be announced separately.

See Sharmaine's post below:

Sharmaine Arnaiz is a Filipino actress known for her work in movies and television. She earned her Veterinary Medicine degree in 2007 and passed the veterinary board exam in 2026 at age 52.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh