QuestionsQuestions (PRC Resolution NO. 2000-654)
It limits the practice of all professions in the Philippines to Filipino citizens, except in cases prescribed by law.
Under the principle of reciprocity in the practice of professions between the Philippines and a foreign country—i.e., if the foreign country allows Filipinos to practice the same profession on the same basis and grants the same privileges.
(1) Resident foreign nationals who studied in the Philippines and are sons/daughters of Filipino citizens permanently residing abroad or who became citizens thereof; and (2) foreign nationals admitted as residents in the Philippines who studied and graduated from a Philippine school/college/university with licensure examination.
They must be resident foreign nationals who studied in the Philippines and are sons/daughters (born in the USA or other commonwealth countries) of Filipino citizens who were granted permanent residence (immigrants) in the USA or other countries or have become citizens thereof.
They must have been admitted as residents in the Philippines and must have studied and graduated a course with licensure examination from a school/college/university established or recognized by the Philippine Government.
With the Application Division or the Regional Office of the PRC.
Authentic/authenticated copy of transcript of records with Special Order number and date of graduation; certified xerox/photocopy of passport pages showing citizenship and other personal circumstances and date of entry in the Philippines; and certified xerox/photocopy of the document issued by the Philippine Commission on Immigration and Deportation allowing entry and residence, plus other documents the concerned Professional Regulatory Board may require.
Their names are listed in a separate list denominated 'Resident Foreign Examinees' and, like Filipino successful examinees, their names are published in newspapers.
No. The rank of successful resident foreign examinees in the examination shall not be published.
No. They shall not be allowed to participate in the oath-taking ceremony of successful examinees.
No. They shall not be allowed to register, secure a professional license, and practice the profession in the Philippines.
They must submit a copy of the law of their country/state (translated into English, certified by the authorized officer of the embassy/consulate/legation) showing that foreigners educated in their own country may take the licensure examination there and, if successful, be allowed to register and practice; and that Filipinos already licensed there are allowed to practice on the same basis and privileges.
It must contain a firm commitment that Filipinos who wish to take that country’s licensure examinations will be allowed to do so and, if successful, will be allowed to register and be issued a license, and that Filipinos already licensed there will be allowed to practice on the same basis and privileges as citizens of that country.
It takes effect after fifteen (15) days from its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, whichever is earlier.
For their information and guidance.