RA 8981, 7722, 10912

Question 1

RA 8981

Answer 1

The PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Question 2

● Enforces regulatory policies and licensing of professions under its jurisdiction

Answer 2

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Question 3

RA 8981 WAS FIRST ESTABLISHED WHEN

Answer 3

(June 22, 1973 by PD 223)

Question 4

PURPOSE OF RA 8981

Answer 4

to provide the country with reliable and competent professionals

Question 5

Date of approval of ra 8981

Answer 5

December 5, 2000

Question 6

policy of ra 5527

Answer 6

Policy: sustained development of professionals

Question 7

PRC officials:

Answer 7

1 chairperson (President and CEO of the PRC)
2 commissioners

Question 8

term of prc officials

Answer 8

7 years without reappointment

Question 9

Requirements for a Chairperson/Commissioner:

Answer 9

at least 40 years old
→ holder of a valid COR/prof. license/prof. ID
→ familiar with the principles and methods of professional
regulation
→ 5 years executive experience

Question 10

Functions of PRC

Answer 10

● Formulates, prescribes, and promulgates policies, rules,
regulations, and standards relative to the admission and practice
of a profession
● Administers and conducts licensure exams
● Admits successful examinees
● Enforces compliance with CEP/CPD
● Investigates complaints and cases
● Reviews, revises, and approves resolutions

Question 11

Persons to teach subjects for licensure exams on all professions:
must be holders of ___

Answer 11

valid COR/professional ID

Question 12

offense to ra 8981

Answer 12

Manipulates results/reveals questions/tampers grade/s

Question 13

principal offender for ra 8981
imprisonment:
fines:

Answer 13

Principal offender
▪ 6-12 years imprisonment
▪ Php 50,000-100,000 fines

Question 14

→ If the offender of 8981is a government employee:

Answer 14

(removal from office, perpetual absolute disqualification plus penalties)

Question 15

accomplice of 8981

Answer 15

4-6 years imprisonment
Php 20,000-49,000 fines

Question 16

accessory of 8981 offense

Answer 16

▪ 2-4 years imprisonment
▪ Php 5,000-19,000 fines

Question 17

ra 7722

Answer 17

Higher Education Act of 1994

Question 18

ra 7722 Approved:

Answer 18

May 18, 1994

Question 19

it is the Creation of the Commission on Higher Education

Answer 19

ra 7722

Question 20

ra 7722 officials

Answer 20

Composition:
→ 1 Chairman
→ 4 Commissioners

Question 21

term of 7722 officials

Answer 21

4 years

Question 22

Requirements for Chairman / Commissioners

Answer 22

● Doctorate degree holders
● 10 years higher education engagement
● Not a candidate for an elected position
● Academicians known for their high degree of professionalism and
integrity
● Members of the Commission shall belong to different academic
specializations

Question 23

policy of ra 7722

Answer 23

● Citizen’s rights to affordable quality education
● Education accessible to all
● Ensure, protect, and promote academic freedom

Question 24

functions of ra 7722

Answer 24

→ Formulate and recommend plans, policies, priorities, and
programs on higher education and research
→ Set minimum standards for colleges and universities

Question 25

Source of Funds of 7722:

Answer 25

● 40% of annual travel tax ● 30% of professional registration fees ● 1% of PCSO collections

Question 26

ra 10912

Answer 26

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

Question 27

purpose of cpd programs

Answer 27

● Enhance and upgrade the competencies and qualifications of professionals for the practice of their professions; ● Ensure international alignment of competencies and qualifications of professionals; ● Ensure the development of quality assured mechanisms for the validation, accreditation and recognition of formal, nonformal and informal learning outcomes ● Ensure maintenance of core competencies and development of advanced and new competencies, in order to respond to national, regional and international labor market needs; and ● Recognize and ensure the contributions of professionals in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and development of the nation.

Question 28

Roles of the PRC and Professional Regulatory Boards

Answer 28

Organize CPD Councils for each of the regulated professions and promulgate guidelines for their operation ● Review existing and new CPD Programs for all of the regulated professions ● Formulate, issue, and promulgate guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the CPD Programs ● Coordinate with the academe, concerned government agencies, and other stakeholders in the implementation of the CPD Programs and other measures provided under this Act ● Coordinate with concerned government agencies in the development of mechanisms and guidelines, in the grant and transfer of credit units earned from all the learning processes and activities, pursuant to this Act.

Question 29

CPD Council for Medical Technology ● Supervised by the ___

Answer 29

Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology (PRB)

Question 30

CPD Council for Medical Technology:

Answer 30

1 chairperson: member of the Board of MT 2 members

Question 31

members of CPD Council for Medical Technology

Answer 31

1. President or officer of PAMET; in the absence of the AIPO/APO, the PRB shall submit within 10 working days from notification of such absence, a list of three (3) recommendees from the national professional organizations. 2. President or officer of PASMETH; in the absence, recommend 3 from the academe

Question 32

The ___ is hereby made as a mandatory requirement in the renewal of the PICs of all registered and licensed professionals under the regulation of the PRC

Answer 32

CPD

Question 33

Medical technologists: ___ CPD units needed

Answer 33

45

Question 34

penalties for CPD law

Answer 34

→ Revised Penal Code: imprisonment → Suspension/revocation of license → If government official or employee: plus administrative penalties

Question 35

effective date of ra 10912

Answer 35

Lapsed into law on July 21, 2016 without being signed by Pres. Aquino (Art. 6, Sec. 27 of the Constitution)