REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8981 (THE PRC MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2000)

RA 8981

What is the Republic Act number of the PRC Modernization Act of 2000?

The PRC Modernization Act of 2000

What is the complete title of RA 8981?

To modernize the Professional Regulation Commission.

What is the main purpose of RA 8981?

Presidential Decree No. 223.

What law did RA 8981 repeal?

The Professional Regulation Commission and prescribed its powers and functions.

What did PD 223 create?

December 5, 2000

When was RA 8981 approved?

PRC Modernization Act of 2000.

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be called what?

Statement of Policy

What is the title of Section 2?

their important role in nation-building.

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy:

What role of professionals does the State recognize?

A reservoir of professionals with competence.

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy:

What does the State seek to promote through licensure examinations?

Through honest and credible licensure examinations.

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy:

How should the competence of professionals be determined?

Internationally recognized and world-class standards.

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy:

What kind of professional standards does the State promote?

Professional growth and advancement.

Sec. 2. Statement of Policy:

What do regulatory measures seek to foster?

Professional Regulation Commission

What is the title of Section 3?

3 man commission

Sec. 3. Professional Regulation Commission.

The law creates a HOW MANY MAN? called the:

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

GENERAL DIRECTION

COORDINATION

Sec. 3. Professional Regulation Commission.

The PRC is attached to the Office of the President for:

WHAT?

Composition and Qualifications

What is the title of Section 4?

One full-time Chairperson and two full-time Commissioners

Sec. 4. Composition:

How many full-time officials compose the PRC?

The President

Sec. 4. Composition:

Who appoints the Chairperson and Commissioners?

7 years

Sec. 4. Composition:

What is the term of office of the Chairperson and Commissioners?

No

Sec. 4. Composition:

Can the Chairperson or Commissioner be reappointed?

The appointee serves only the unexpired term

Sec. 4. Composition:

What happens when a vacancy occurs in the PRC?

The most senior Commissioner

Sec. 4. Composition:

Who temporarily assumes the position of Chairperson when the Chairperson's term expires?

At least 40 years old

Sec. 4. Composition:

What is the minimum age requirement for the Chairperson and Commissioners?

A valid certificate/license and valid PIC, or an accepted certificate of competency/professional license from a government agency.

Sec. 4. Composition:

What professional CREDENTIAL must a PRC official possess?

At least five years

Sec. 4. Composition:

How many years of executive or management experience are required?

must be a former Chairperson or member of a PRB.

Sec. 4. Composition:

What special requirement applies to one of the Commissioners?

Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission

What is the title of Section 5?

As a body

Sec. 5. Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission:

How do the Chairperson and Commissioners exercise their functions?

Administrative, executive, and policy-making functions.

Sec. 5. Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission:

What general functions does the PRC perform?

High admission standards and integrity of licensure examinations

Sec. 5. Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission:

What must the PRC ensure regarding professional licensure?

Presiding officer and Chief Executive Officer

What is the role of the CHAIRPERSON in the Commission?

The Chairperson

WHO shall act as the:

- PRESIDING and CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of the

Commission.

- 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 POLICIES and the PROGRAMS adopted by the Commission for the general administration of the Commission.

- He/she shall perform such other activities which are necessary

for the effective exercise of the powers, functions and responsibilities of the Commission.

Compensation and Other Benefits

What is the title of Section 6?

Department Secretary

Sec. 6. Compensation and Other Benefits.

What is the compensation of the PRC Chairperson equivalent to?

Undersecretary

Sec. 6. Compensation and Other Benefits.

What is the compensation of a PRC Commissioner equivalent to?

RA 1568, as amended by RA 3595

Sec. 6. Compensation and Other Benefits.

What retirement benefits apply to the Chairperson and Commissioners?

Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission

What is the title of Section 7?

Administer, implement, and enforce national regulatory policies, professional standards, and ethics.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(a) authorize the PRC to do?

Acts, contracts, rules, regulations, and orders needed to perform its functions

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(b) allow the PRC to issue or enter into?

Review, revise, and approve them.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(c) allow the PRC to do with PRB RESOLUTIONS & FUNCTIONS?

Administration and conduct of licensure examinations

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(d) concern?

The PRC

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

Who determines the places and dates of licensure examinations?

Public or private facilities

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

What facilities may be used for licensure examinations?

Yes

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

Can licensure examinations be conducted more than once a year?

At least one must be held on a WEEKDAY

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

If two or more examinations are held in a year, what is required?

On a WEEKDAY

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

If only one examination is held in a year, when should it be held?

After 3 failures, unless the law provides otherwise.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

After how many failures may an examinee be required to take a refresher course?

Government employees or private individuals with bachelor's degrees who are trained by the Commission.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

Who may be appointed as EXAMINATION SUPERVISORS or ROOM WATCHERS?

Sample questions, syllabi, and specifications

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

What may the PRC provide schools regarding licensure examinations?

They may be SUSPENDED or PROHIBITED from taking the examination.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (d)

What can happen to examinees who violate examination rules?

Registration and issuance of certificates, licenses, and PICs.

- To admit the successful examinees to the practice of the profession or

occupation

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(e) concern?

registry book or computerized database

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (e)

What records may the PRC maintain for registered professionals?

Name, picture, registration number, signatures, and official seals.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (E)

What information may appear on a certificate/license?

Professional Identification Card

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (E)

What is a PIC?

The Commission

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (e)

Who has exclusive authority to issue endorsement certificates for marine deck and engine officers?

No, except for just cause under the law and after due notice and hearing.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (e)

Can an issued registration certificate/license simply be withdrawn, cancelled, revoked, or suspended?

Custody of PRB records.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(f) concern?

Examination papers, minutes, administrative cases, investigations, examination results, and other Board records.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (f)

What records must the Commission keep?

Fees and charges.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(g) concern?

Examination, registration, PIC, certification, docket, appeal, replacement, and accreditation fees.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (g)

Give examples of fees the PRC may impose.

Yes, if REASONABLE and APPROVED by the OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (g)

Can PRC fees be higher than previous rates?

Appointment and management of PRC personnel.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(h) concern?

Appoint, assign, reassign, organize, reorganize, create, abolish, or change positions.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (h)

What may the PRC do regarding its personnel?

RA 6758

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (h)

prescribe their duties and fix their compensation subject to the provisions of WHAT RA? and allowances including other fringe benefits;

(Basically saying that: The Commission can set employees' compensation, BUT it has to follow the government salary rules under this RA)

Their employment status, rank, or salary cannot be reduced, and incumbents cannot be separated.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (h)

What must not happen to employees because of reorganization?

Recommending professionals for appointment to PRBs. (EO No. 496, Series of 1991;)

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (i)

What does Section 7(i) concern?

Registration and licensing of foreign professionals.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (j)

What does Section 7(j) concern?

When the foreign requirements are substantially equivalent and RECIPROCITY exists.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (j)

When may a foreign professional be registered without examination?

Reciprocity and applicable international agreements.

Sec. 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (j)

What principle applies when allowing foreign professionals to practice?

special permit from PRC and DOLE as required.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (j)

What must an entity hiring foreign professionals secure?

Authorize an officer to administer oaths.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(k) allow the PRC to do?

Supervision and regulation of foreign nationals practicing professions.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(l) concern?

criminal complaint may be filed against its responsible heads/officers.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (l)

What can happen to an agency that hires a foreign professional without the required permit?

Deportation through the Bureau of Immigration after due process.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (l)

What may PRC request regarding an unauthorized foreign practitioner?

A special permit and updated PIC, subject to approval and fees.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (l)

What must former Filipino citizens with previous professional registration secure to practice?

The licensure performance of schools

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(m) require the PRC to monitor?

comprehensive rating system for universities, colleges, and training institutes.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(n) require the PRC to establish?

Passing ratio and overall board performance.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: (n)

What are the factors in the comprehensive rating system?

administrative supervision

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(o) give the PRC over PRBs?

Rules and regulations for professional regulation and practice

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(p) authorize the PRC to PROMULGATE?

Full COMPUTERIZATION of licensure exams, professional registration, and other operations.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(q) require regarding TECHNOLOGY?

Not later than 2003

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission: Q

By what year should full computerization be achieved?

Investigation and decision of administrative matters involving PRC personnel

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(r) CONCERN?

Neglect, incompetence, unprofessional/unethical conduct, and examination irregularities.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(s) allow PRC to INVESTIGATE regarding PRB members?

Registration/license/PIC may be suspended or revoked, and removal may be recommended.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What may happen to a PRB member found guilty?

Summons, subpoena, and subpoena duces tecum.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(t) authorize the PRC to ISSUE?

Upon application with a court of competent jurisdiction.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

When may PRC hold an erring party (FOUND GUILTY IN DISPUTE) in contempt under Section 7(u)?

Assistance and cooperation from government departments, agencies, offices, bureaus, institutions, and LGUs.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(v) allow PRC to request?

To the city or provincial prosecutor.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

Where may PRC forward evidence of violations?

When deputized by the Secretary of Justice.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

When may PRC lawyers prosecute cases?

YEARLY ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT to Congress with recommendations.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(x) require the PRC to submit?

Other functions necessary to carry out the Act and professional laws.

Sec 7. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission:

What does Section 7(y) allow the PRC to perform?

SECTION 8 — REGIONAL OFFICES

What is the title of Section 8? Answer: Regional Offices

Regional offices

Sec. 8. Regional Offices:

What may the PRC establish when necessary?

Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of Professional Regulatory Boards

What is the title of Section 9?

(PFAROTVPRB)

Regulate their respective professions under their laws.

What does Section 9(a) authorize PRBs to do?

Conditions of professional practice

Sec. 9. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Various Professional Regulatory Boards

What does Section 9(b) require PRBs to monitor?

Measures to enhance professional, ethical, and technical standards.

Sec. 9. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Various Professional Regulatory Boards: (b)

What do PRBs adopt to IMPROVE professional practice?

Plants, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, testing facilities, mines, quarries, and engineering facilities.

Sec. 9. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Various Professional Regulatory Boards: (b)

What FACILITIES may authorized PRB members inspect?

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