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RA 8981: PRC Modernization Overview

The document outlines the composition and powers of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the Philippines according to RA 8981. The PRC is composed of a full-time chairperson and two full-time commissioners appointed by the President for 7-year terms. Commissioners must be at least 40 years old, hold a professional license, have 5 years of management experience (with 1 having experience on a professional regulatory board). The PRC's powers include promulgating rules, overseeing licensure exams and boards, issuing licenses, and investigating illegal practice. Professional boards under the PRC regulate their professions, monitor conditions, and act on violations.

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RA 8981: PRC Modernization Overview

The document outlines the composition and powers of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in the Philippines according to RA 8981. The PRC is composed of a full-time chairperson and two full-time commissioners appointed by the President for 7-year terms. Commissioners must be at least 40 years old, hold a professional license, have 5 years of management experience (with 1 having experience on a professional regulatory board). The PRC's powers include promulgating rules, overseeing licensure exams and boards, issuing licenses, and investigating illegal practice. Professional boards under the PRC regulate their professions, monitor conditions, and act on violations.

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Professional Regulation Commission PRC

PD223 Law states on creating the Professional regulatory commission


RA 8981 The PRC Modernization Act of 2000

It is composed of 1 full time chairperson and 2 full time commissioners all which are appointed by
President for a 7years term.

All which should be in 40years of age
Has a certification of registration / professional license and a valid professional card.
They should be familiar with the principles and methods of professional regulation or licensing
They should have atleast 5years of management/executive experience
1 commissioner must be a past chairperson/member of professional regulatory board

Powers and Functions (commissioners)
For General Courses

- Promulgate and execute rules
- Overseas activities of various boards
- Oversees licensure exams
- Maintain professional records
- Issue Certificates of Registration/License
- Maintain records of various boards
- Fix and collect charges and fees
- Appoint officials and employees
- Evaluate foreigners application for certificate of registration
- Supervise practicing foreigners
- Monitor school performances
- Implement full computerization exams
- Authorize any officer to administer oaths
- Investigate illegal practice

Power and Functions (Various Professional Regulatory Boards) Specific
For every course
- Regulate the practice of professions
- Monitor the conditions affecting the practice
- Acts on violation of rules and regulations
- Evaluate application for registration without examination
- Prepare and administer the licensure exams
- Suspend, revoke or reissue, reinstate certificate of registration


Allied practice
RA 1582 (RA544)
Practice of Civil Engineering shall embrace services in the form of consultation, design, preparation of
plans , specification, estimates, erection, installation and supervision of the construction of streets,
bridges, highways, railroads, airports, hangars, port works, canals, river and shore improvements,
lighthouses and dry docks; buildings, fixed structures for irrigation, flood protection, drainage, water
supply and sewerage works; demolition of permanent structures and tunnels.

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