Lesson 3: Republic Act No. 8981: PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Flashcards
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A government commission that overseas the regulations of professionals in different fields through enforcing regulatory policies and licensing of professioans and occupations under its jurisdiction.
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
The PRC is supervised and coordinated by whom?
The Office of the President of the Philippines
The mission of the PRC is represented by its initials namely…
P - professionalism and integrity
R - responsibility, unity and accountability
C - competence and excellence
The Commission was created/establsihed with the signing of what Presidential Decree?
P.D. No. 223 on June 22, 1973
by President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr.
Who was the first PRC commissioner?
Arch. Eric C. Nubla
Assumed office on January 2, 1974
When did the PRC start issuing computer-printed registration cards with one-year validity?
In 1975
Who are the current Chairperson and Commissioners of the PRC?
Chairperson:
Atty. Teofila S. Pilando
Commissioners:
Arch. Yolanda D. Reyes
Dr. Jose Y. Cueto
What are the 3 main functions of the PRC?
- Quasi-judicial
- Quasi-legislative
- Executive
It investigates cases against erring examiness and professionals.
Quasi-judicial
It formulates the rules and policies on professional regulation.
Quasi-legislative
They administer, implements, and enforces the regulatory policies of the national government, inncluding maintenance of professional and occupational standards and ethics and the enforcement of the rules and regulations relative thereto.
Executive
True of False
The Mission of PRC is “To deliberately, scientifically, and consistently determine the competence of professionals through the provision of professional standards and judicious issuance of professional license.”
True
True or False
The Vision of the PRC is “ The Professional Regulation Commission is the instrument of the Filipino people in securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy and progressive system of determining the competence of professionals by credible and valid licensure examinations and standards of professional practice that are globally recognized.”
True
True or False
The Mandate of the PRC is “Nurture Filipino professionals towards technical proficiency and civic responsibility in the service of the Filipino nation.”
True
What is the Republic Act No. 8981 also known as?
PRC Modernization Act of 2000
What is the 1st section under R.A. 8981?
Section 1: Title
What is the 2nd section under R.A. 8981?
Section 2: Statement of Policy
What is the 3rd section under R.A. 8981?
Section 3: Professional Regulation Commission
True or False
The PRC is a five-man commission.
False
It is a three-man commission
What is the 4th section under R.A. 8981?
Section 4: Composition
What is the PRC composed of?
- Full-time chairperson and
- Two full-time commissioners
All to be appoineted by the President for a term of seven (7) years without reappointment to start after the time they assume office.
What is the age bracket for the Chairperson or Commissioner?
They shoudl be at least forty (40) years of age.
Holding a valid certificate of registration/professional license and a valid professional identification card.
At the expiration of a Chairperson, who shall temporarily assume and perform the duties and functions of a CHairperson until a permanent CHairperson is appointed by the President?
The most senior of the Commissioners
What is the 5th section under R.A. 8981?
Section 5: Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission
