Out of 571 examinees throughout the country, only 320 passed the examination with only 56.04 national passing percentage.

The new VSU chemists are Camilie M. Cardaño, Renee Rose C. Casillano, Joana P. Datwin, Elden P. Jayag, Kent Mavric J. Macariola, John Lemuel D. Mahusay, Glenis Ann A. Narte, Naomi Leeh L. Pobadora, Ma. Jannel A. Urian, Jonathan G. Patanao, and Harry G. Valenzona.