Question & AnswerQ&A (VRB)
The amendment states that an applicant must not have been previously convicted for a violation of P.D. 1987 or its implementing rules and regulations, must secure a Board's clearance if involved in search warrants or pending criminal cases, and comply with Screening Committee requirements if having pending administrative cases.
Applicants who (1) have been served a search warrant and/or have a pending criminal case for a violation of P.D. 1987 or its implementing rules and regulations, or (2) have been found guilty administratively for such violations must secure the Board's clearance.
P.D. 1987 refers to the Philippine law and its implementing rules and regulations that are the subject of enforcement and possible violation addressed in the memorandum.
Such an applicant must comply with the requirements of the Screening Committee as per the amended provisions.
No, an applicant must not have been previously convicted criminally for a violation of P.D. 1987 or its implementing rules and regulations.
An applicant served with a search warrant related to P.D. 1987 must secure the Board's clearance before proceeding with the application.
It applies to both pending criminal cases and administrative cases relating to violations of P.D. 1987 and its implementing rules and regulations.
The Screening Committee is responsible for setting additional requirements for applicants who have pending administrative cases for violations of P.D. 1987.
The amendment was published on December 13, 1992.