PRC Modernization Act of 2000 - RA 8981

december 5 2000

Enactment date of RA 8981

Joseph Ejercito Estrada

Signed the approval of RA 8981

RA 8981

Also known as “PRC Modernization Act of 2000“

How many members in total does the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) have?

3

The President

PRC is attached to the office of ________

7 years

PRC Term of Office

Who appoints the members in the PRC?.

The President.

Qualifications to be a PRC member

• At least 40 years old

• Licensed or Certified Professional

• 5+ Years of Management exp

• 1 out of 2 Commissioners in PRC must have been a past member of PRB

PRB Member Compensation

At least 2 salary grades lower than Commissioners

PRB Chairperson Compensation

At least 2 salary grades higher than other board members

Requirements for teaching subjects for Licensure Exams on all professions

• Registered/Licensed Professional

• Complies w/ CHED requirements

PRC Appropriations

From where does the initial funding of PRC come from?

General Appropriations

From where does the continued funding of PRC come from?

How much money can PRC use for Computerization?

₱ 45,000,000 (₱ 45M)

for 5 years (annually)

Over what duration will the PRC be allocated ₱ 45,000,000 for computerization

Imprisonment for manipulation or rigging

6 years + 1 day to 12 years

Fine for manipulation or rigging

₱ 50,000 to ₱ 100,000

Penalty if Offender is a PRC member

• Removal from office

• Perpetual disqualification from public office

• Plus penalties from manipulation or rigging

Imprisonment for an accomplice

4 years + 1 day to 6 years

Fine for an accomplice

₱ 20,000 to ₱ 49,000

Imprisonment for accessories

2 years + 1 day to 4 years

Fine for accessories

₱ 5,000 to ₱ 19,000

Imprisonment for violation of section 7

6 months + 1 day to 6 years

Fine for violation of section 7

₱ 50,000 to ₱ 500,000

What is the required timeframe for creating the implementing rules following the approval of RA 8981?

within 90 days

RA 8981 Effectivity

15 days after gazette publication or 2 newspaper circulation

Republic Act No. 8981

PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Professional Regulation Commission

Government commission that oversees the regulation of professionals in different fields through enforcing regulatory policies and licensing of professions and occupations under its jurisdiction

What does the "P" stand for in PRC's mission?

Professionalism, Integrity

What does the "R" stand for in PRC's mission?

Responsibility, Unity, and Accountability

What does the "C" stand for in PRC's mission?

Competence, Excellence

Board passers

Candidates who obtained passing ratings in the Medical Technology Licensure Examination

Board examinees

Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science in Public Health who are eligible and qualified to take the Medical Technology Licensure Examination

Commissioners

Members of the Board of Examiners

Executive Order No. 200

The Professional Regulation Commission policy of providing for the institutionalization of the partial computerization of all licensure examinations

Licensure Examination

The Medical Technology Board Examination

Professional Code of Ethics

The norms and ethical standards in professional practice

Professional Regulation Commission Board of Examiners

The officials who are delegated to prepare and administer the Medical Technology Licensure Examination

Professional Regulation Commission Jurisdiction and Power

The jurisdiction and power over the medical technology professionals

Professional Regulation Commission Modernization Act

An act making the delivery of examination results faster (3 days after the examination)

Professional Regulation Commission Policy

The existing set of policies, rules, and regulations by the PRC governing medical technology professionals and applicants for licensure examination

June 22, 1973

Professional Regulation Commission was created by Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 223, signed by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos.

June 17, 1950

PRC had already existed previously as the Office of the Board of Examiners by virtue of Republic Act no. 546 under the Civil Service Commission

January 4, 1974

PRC became operational with the assumption of the first Commissioner, Architect Eric C. Nubla.

December 9, 1974

PD 223 was promulgated, standardizing the professional regulation in 33 professions under the jurisdiction of the PRC

February 12, 1975

On _____, PRC made the CSC building on P. Paredes St. in Sampaloc, Manila its main building; it continues to occupy the same establishment up to this day

December 5, 2000

When was the RA 8981 signed?

President Joseph Ejercito Estrada

Who signed the RA 8981 or the PRC Modernization Act of 2000?

February 15, 2001

The implementing rules and regulations were adopted through PRC Resolution No. 1 series of 2001

November 2014 - January 2015

PRC was headed by Hon. Florentino C. Doble, MD

February 29, 2015

When did Teofilo Pilando Jr become the new chairperson of PRC

Quasi- judicial

Involves the investigation of unlawful, inappropriate and destructive behavior of examinees and professionals

quasi-legislative

formulation of rules and policies

Executive

includes the implementation, administration, and enforcement of regulatory policies of the national government

Commissioner of Civil Service

Executive Officer of the Board

Executive Officer of the Board

conducts the examination given by the Secretary of the Board of Examiners

Secretary of the Board of Examiners

He shall keep a register of all persons to whom certificates of registration have been granted

Presidential Decree No. 223

created the PRC

One full-time Commissioner and two full-time Associate Commissioners

Composition of PRC

Presidential Decree No. 657

Amended Section 3 of Paragraph (j) of Section 5 of PD 223 on the creation of the PRC and which prescribes its powers and functions

1992

During the term of Atty. Hermogenes P. Pobre as the Commissioner, Executive Order no. 200 institutionalized the partial computerization of the licensure examinations

1992

The CPA licensure examinations were piloted using computerized application forms

1993

Full implementation of computerized examinations in 15 professions was made possible through the use of Test Question Databank and the Optical Mark Reader

PRC Resolution No. 11

Prescribes guidelines for the registration of the Medical Laboratory Technicians under Section 21 of the Medical Technology Act of 1969

PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Made the delivery of results faster by enabling the PRC to publish them three days after the examination has taken place

Executive Order no. 266

Institutionalization of the Continuing Professional Education Programs of the various Professional Regulatory Boards under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission

July 25, 1995

The date Executive Order No. 266 was issued

Continuing Professional Education

the mandatory requirement for the renewal of a professional license

Current Professional Regulation Commission Chairman

Hon. Teofilo S. Pilando Jr., Hon. Yolanda D. Reyes, Hon. Jose Y. Cueto Jr.

Current Members of the Board of Examiners For Medical Technology

Dr. Marilyn A. Cabal-Barza, Ms. Marilyn R. Atienza, RMT, Ms. Marian M. Tantingco, RMT

RA 8981

the PRC modernization act of 2000

1 chairman
2 commissioners

composition:

7 years without reappointment

term of office:

at least 40 y/o
holder of a valid professional license
at least 5 years managerial experiece

qualifications:

Charito A. Zamora

chairperson

Jose Y. Cueto, Jr.

commissioner I

Teofilo S. Pilando, Jr

PRC Chairman

manipulation & rigging of licensure exam results
leaking of questions
tampering of grades

punishable acts / penalties

50K - 100K

fine:

6 yrs & 1 day - 12 yrs & 1 day

imprisonment:

Excutive Order no. 266

"Institutionalization of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs of the various Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB's) under the Supervision of Professional Regulation Commission"

July 25, 1995

date of approval (EO no. 266)

Fidel V. Ramos

EO no. 266 approved by:

PRC resolution no. 381 s. 1995

"Standardized Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs for all Professionals"

November 13, 1995

PRC resolution no, 381 s. 1995 was approved on:

Section 20

repealing clause -
RA 546, Presidential Decree no. 223, as amended by Presidential Decree 657,

RA 5181 and EO 266 s. 1995 are hereby repealed.

Section 21

effectivity -
this act shall take effect after 15 days following its publication in the official Gazette in 2 news papers of general circulation, which is earlier.

Joseph Ejercito Estrada

RA 8981 was approved by:

Robert Mirafuente

Chairman CPD Council for Architecture

Corazon Tandoc

PRC Board Of Architecture member