Professional Regulation Commission

The Professional Regulation Commission (Filipino: "Komisyon sa Pamamalakad ng mga Propesyonal"), otherwise known as the PRC, is a three-man commission attached to the office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. Its mandate is to regulate and supervise the practice of the professionals who constitute the highly skilled manpower of the country. As the agency-in-charge of the professional sector, the PRC plays a strategic role in developing the corps of professionals for industry, commerce, governance, and the economy.

hort history

The Commission was created with the signing of Presidential Decree No. 223 on June 22, 1973 by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The first PRC Commissioner, Architect Eric C. Nubla assumed office on January 2, 1974.

The PRC Coat-of-Arms designed by the Heraldry Commission was officially adopted on February 1, 1974. The Commission made its offices at the burned Civil Service Commission building at P. Paredes Street in Manila. The structure later became the PRC Main Building. The PRC began issuing certificates of registration in Filipino with English translation. Proclamation No. 1276 is issued declaring June 22 to 29 of 1974 as "Professional Consciousness Week."

1974 also saw the computerization of the database of registered professionals with the assistance of the National Computer Center. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of P.D. 223 are promulgated on December 9 of that year.

In 1975, PRC began issuing computer-printed registration cards with one-year validity. PRC starts accrediting professional organizations.

1986 saw the Hon. Julio B. Francia assume office as Commission Chairman and launch drive against graft and corruption.

In 1992, the Hon. Hermogenes P. Pobre assumes office as third Commission Chairman.

The PRC Vision and Mission is adopted during the Annual Planning Conference in 1998.

In 1999 the commission was formally awarded ISO 9002 certification by the Anglo-Japanese-American Environmental Quality and Safety Certification Services for the licensing and certification of marine deck and engineer officers.

2001 saw Commissioner Alfonso G. Abad assume office as Acting Chairman in February. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 8981 are adopted in February 15. Hon. Antonieta Fortuna-Ibe assumed office as the first lady Chairperson on August 1.

Former Philippine Court of Appeals Justice Nicolas P. Lapeña Jr formally assumed office on August 26, 2008, as Chairman of the PRC succeeding Dr. Leonor T. Rosero, who finished her term last July. He joins incumbent PRC Commissioners Nilo L. Rosas and Ruth Raña Padilla. [ [http://www.gmanews.tv/story/116148/Former-CA-justice-is-new-PRC-chief gmanews.tv, Former CA justice is new PRC chief] ]

Functions

Quasi-Judicial

Investigates cases against erring examinees and professionals. Its decisions have the force and effect of the decisions of a court of law, with the same level of authority as a Regional Trial Court. After the lapse of the period within which to file an appeal, Commission decisions become final and executory.

Quasi-Legislative

Formulates rules and policies on professional regulation. When published in the official gazette, these rules have the force and effect of law.

Executive

Administer, implements, and enforces the regulatory policies of the national government, including the maintenance of professional and occupational standards and ethics and the enforcement of the rules and regulations relative thereto.

Vision and Mission

Vision

The Professional Regulation Commission is the instrument of the Filipino people in securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy and progressive system of developing professionals whose personal integrity and spiritual values are solid and respected, whose competencies are globally competitive, and whose commitment to serve the Filipino nation and the whole community is strong and steadfast.

Mission

To define, articulate and realize the ideals of being a professional in terms of prevailing standards governing each profession.

To deliberately, scientifically and consistently control the issuance of professional license to individuals in accordance with the value consensus and the knowledge-base of the profession.

To regulate in order to create conditions which can make more widespread and binding the professional ideals and standards in the actual and normal behavior of individuals and institutions that educate and prepare professionals; those who aspire to become professionals; those who practice as professional; and those who utilize the services of professionals.

Mandate

"Nurture Filipino professionals towards technical proficiency and civic responsibility in the service of the Filipino nation"

Republic Act 8981, otherwise known as the "PRC Modernization Act Of 2000", mandates the following:

*Institutionalization of centerpiece programs:#Full computerization:#careful selection of Professional Regulatory Board members, and:#monitoring of school performance to upgrade quality of education
*Updating of organizational structure for operational efficiency and effectiveness;
*Strengthening of PRC's enforcement powers, including regulatory powers over foreign professionals practicing in the country;
*Authority to use income for full computerization; and
*Upgrading of compensation and allowances of Chairperson to that of a Department Secretary and those of the Commissioners to that of Undersecretary.

Regulated professions

*Education – Board of Education
*Radiologic Technologist – Board of Radiologic Technology
*Nursing – Board of Nursing
*Medicine – Board of Medicine
*Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy – Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
*Midwifery – Board of Midwifery
*Medical Technology – Board of Medical Technology
*Accountancy – Board of Accountancy

See also

*Philippine government

External links

* [http://www.prc.gov.ph/ Official Website of the Professional Regulation Commission]
* [http://www.prcboardexamresults.com/ PRC Board Exam Results]
* [http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2000/ra_8981_2000.html Text of Republic Act 8981]

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