Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC Resolution NO. 2010-547)
The publication must include the examinee's name, ranking, general average, the name of the educational institution where the examinee graduated, and the ranking of the educational institutions.
Only examinees taking the examination for the first time in the same profession who have a general average of at least eighty percent (80%) are eligible, subject to a minimum of 50 successful examinees in the exam.
Up to ten (10) topnotchers can be listed, ranked from first to tenth highest general averages. However, the number can be reduced by the Board if fewer than 10 examinees meet the 80% average or if fewer than 50 passers exist.
If fewer than ten examinees achieve the minimum general average of 80%, or if the total number of successful examinees is below fifty, the Board may reduce the topnotcher list to fewer than ten, e.g., first to third only.
The educational institution must have at least fifty examinees for the particular examination and have at least eighty percent (80%) of those examinees pass the exam.
Yes. The Board may reduce the ranking to fewer than ten if fewer than ten institutions achieve the 80% passing rate or if the number of examinees from the institutions does not exceed fifty.
The examinee's name will not be included in the ranking. Instead, their supposed rank will be marked with the notation 'Name Withheld Pending Investigation.' If their papers are ultimately upheld, their name will be inserted, and the release will be amended accordingly.
The Professional Regulatory Boards, the Rating Division, and the Legal and Investigation Division are tasked with strict implementation.
Copies are to be furnished to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Education (DepEd) for dissemination to schools, colleges, and universities with licensure-required courses.
It took effect fifteen (15) days following its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
It repeals PRC Resolution No. 283 (Series of 2005), PRC Resolution No. 331 (Series of 2006), and any other issuances inconsistent with this resolution.