RA 8981

• RA 8981


  PRC Modernization Act of 2000
• Approved


  June 5, 2000
• PD 223 "Creation of PRC and Prescribing its Powers and Functions" by Ferdinand Marcos


  June 22, 1973
• RA 546, Office of the Board of Examiners


  June 17, 1950
• Statement of Policy


  The State recognizes the important role of professionals in nation-building and, towards this end, promotes the sustained development of a reservoir of professionals whose competence has been determined by honest and credible licensure examinations and whose standards of professional service and practice are internationally recognized and considered world-class brought about the regulatory measures, programs and activities that foster professional growth and advancement.
• Professional Regulations Commission


  A three-man commission attached to the office of the President for general direction and coordination.
• Composition


  • One (1) full-time Chairperson
  • Two (2) full-time Commissioners
• Chairperson/Commissioner


  • At least forty (40) years of age
  • Holds a valid certificate of registration/professional license and a valid professional identification card or a valid certificate of competency issued by the Commission or a valid professional license issued by any government agency
  • Familiar with the principles and methods of professional regulation and/or licensing
  • Has had at least five (5) years of executive or management experience
  • One (1) of the Commissioners must be a past Chairperson/member of a Professional Regulatory Board.
• Powers and Functions of the Commission

  • The Chairperson of the Commission, and the Commissioners as members thereof shall sit and act as a body to exercise general administrative, executive and policy-making functions of the Commission.
  • The Chairperson shall act as the presiding and chief executive officer of the Commission.
  • As presiding officer, he/she shall preside over the meetings of the Commission sitting as a collegial body.
  • As chief executive officer of the Commission, he/she shall be responsible for the implementation of the policies and the programs adopted by the Commission for the general administration of the Commission.
• Licensure Examinations


  1. Administer and conduct the licensure examinations of the various regulatory boards in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission

  2. Two (2) or more examinations given in a year: at least one (1) examination shall be held on weekdays

  3. Only one (1) examination is given in a year: held only on weekdays

  4. Authorized to require the completion of a refresher course where the examinee has failed to pass three (3) times, except as otherwise provided by law

  5. Approve the results of examinations and its release

  6. Appoint supervisors and room watchers from among the employees of the government and/or private individuals with baccalaureate degrees

  7. Publish the list of successful examinees
• Registration


  Admit the successful examinees to the practice of the profession or occupation; cause the entry of their names on its registry book and computerized database; issue certificates of registration/professional license, bearing the registrant's name, picture, and registration number, signed by all the members of the Board concerned and the Chairperson, with the official seal of the Board and the Commission affixed
• Records Management


  Have custody of all the records of the various Boards, including examination papers, minutes of deliberation, records of administrative cases and investigations and examination results for control and disposition
• Fees


  Determine and fix the amount of fees to be charged and collected for examination, registration, registration without examination, professional identification card, certification, docket, appeal, replacement, accreditation, including surcharges and other fees
• Appointment of Board Members

  Submit and recommend to the President of the Philippines the names of licensed/registered professionals for appointment as members of the various Professional Regulatory Boards
• Registration of Foreigners


  Approve the registration of and authorize the issuance of a certificate of registration/license and professional identification card with or without examination to a foreigner who is registered under the laws of his state or country and whose certificate of registration issued therein has not been suspended or revoked
• Oaths

  Authorize any officer of the Commission to administer oaths
• Supervision of Foreign Nationals

  Supervise foreign nationals who are authorized by existing laws to practice their professions either as holders of a certificate of registration and a professional identification card or a temporary special permit in the Philippines
• Monitoring of Schools


  Monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations and publish the results thereof in a newspaper of national circulation
• Rating System for Schools


  Adopt and institute a comprehensive rating system for universities, colleges, and training institutes based on the passing ratio and overall performance of students in board examinations
• Supervision of Boards


  Exercise administrative supervision over the various professional regulatory boards and its members
• Rulemaking


  Adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectively implement policies with respect to the regulation and practice of the professions
• Computerization


  Implement the program for the full computerization of all licensure examinations given by the various professional regulatory boards including the registration of professionals not later than the year 2003 and other operations of the Commission
• Investigation of Officers and Employees


  Investigate and decide administrative matters involving officers and employees under the jurisdiction of the Commission
• Investigation of Board Members

  Investigate motu proprio or upon the filing of a verified complaint, any member of the Professional Regulatory Boards for neglect of duty, incompetence, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct, commission of irregularities in the licensure examinations which taint or impugn the integrity and authenticity of the results of the sa
• RA 8981: PRC MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2000
• Powers, functions and responsibilities of the Commission

  • To implement the program for the full computerization of all licensure examinations given by the various professional regulatory boards including the registration of professionals not later than the year 2003 and other operations of the Commission
  • To investigate and decide administrative matters involving officers and employees under the jurisdiction of the Commission
• Powers, functions and responsibilities of the Commission

  To investigate motu proprio or upon the filing of a verified complaint, any member of the Professional Regulatory Boards for neglect of duty, incompetence, unprofessional, unethical, immoral or dishonorable conduct, commission of irregularities in the licensure examinations which taint or impugn the integrity and authenticity of the results of the said examinations
• Powers, functions and responsibilities of the Commission

  To prepare an annual report of accomplishments on the programs, projects and activities of the Commission during the year for submission to Congress after the close of its calendar year and make appropriate recommendations on issues and/or problems affecting the Commission, the Professional Regulatory Board, and the various professions under its jurisdiction
• Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Professional Regulatory Boards


  • To regulate the practice of the professions in accordance with the provisions of their respective professional regulatory laws
  • To monitor the conditions affecting the practice of the profession or occupation under their respective jurisdictions
  • To hear and investigate cases arising from violations of their respective laws, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and their Codes of Ethics
• Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Professional Regulatory Boards

  1. After due process, to suspend, revoke or reissue, re-instate certificate of registration or licenses for causes provided by law

  2. To prepare, adopt and issue the syllabi or tables of specifications of the subjects for examinations in consultation with the academe

  3. Determine and prepare the questions for the licensure examinations which shall strictly be within the scope of the syllabus or table of specifications of the subject for examination
• Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Professional Regulatory Boards

  1. Score and rate the examination papers with the name and signature of the Board member concerned appearing thereon

  2. Submit the results in all subjects duly signed by the members of the Board to the Commission within ten (10) days from the last day of examination unless extended by the Commission for justifiable cause/s

  3. To prepare an annual report of accomplishments on programs, projects and activities of the Board during the year for submission to the Commission
• All subjects for licensure examinations shall be taught by persons who are holders of valid certificates of registration and valid professional licenses of the profession and who comply with the other requirements of the CHED.
• Penalties for manipulation and other corrupt practices in the conduct of professional examinations
• Imprisonment of not less than six (6) years and one (1) day to not more than twelve (12) years or a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos (P50,000) to not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000) or both for manipulating or rigging licensure examination results, secretly informing or making known licensure examination questions prior to the conduct of the examination, or tampering with the grades in professional licensure examinations
• Charito A. Zamora is the current PRC Chairperson
• Jose Y. Cueto, Jr. and Erwin M. Enad are the current PRC Commissioners
• Functions of the Commission

  • Authorized to require refresher course
  • Monitor the performance of schools in board exams
  • Approve and release board exam results
  • Recommend to the President the names of professionals for appointment of the various boards
  • Admit to the practice successful examinee
  • Review policies made by the regulatory board
• Functions of the Commission

  • To have custody of records of various boards
  • Determine the amount of fee for examination and regulation
  • Supervise foreigner (allowed to practice)
  • Submit to the president names of professionals for appointment to various regulatory boards
  • Implement full computerization of licensure of exam
  • Investigate members of various boards
  • Issue subpoena
  • Initiate investigation to practice without being authorized
• Three main functions of the Commission

  • Executive Function
  • Quasi-legislative functions
  • Quasi-judicial functions
• Functions of the Professional Regulatory Board

  • Regulate and monitor the practice of their respective professions
  • Administer investigation
  • Prepare the syllabi for exam
  • Prepare questions based on these syllabi
  • Score and rate the exam and submit to the PRC within ten (10) days from the last day of exam
  • Serve as the CPE Council