Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC Resolution NO. 2008-465, S. OF 2008)
The main purpose of PRC Resolution No. 2008-465, S. of 2008 is to mandate all registered professionals in the Philippines to attend Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses from PRC-accredited providers to maintain their status in good standing and ensure their global competitiveness.
Section 7 (a), (n), and (y) of Republic Act No. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000) empowers the PRC to enforce regulatory policies, including the enhancement and maintenance of professional standards, such as mandatory Continuing Professional Education.
Section 14, Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution promotes the sustained development of a reservoir of national talents including professionals.
Under Section 9 (b) of R.A. 8981, PRBs have the power to monitor conditions affecting the practice of the profession and to adopt measures for the enhancement of the profession and maintenance of high professional, ethical, and technical standards.
Executive Order No. 220, issued on June 23, 2003, directs the adoption of a Code of Good Governance for the professions in the Philippines, embodying principles such as integrity, objectivity, professional competence, and global competitiveness.
The WTO's 4th Protocol under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA) influence the mandatory CPE requirement to ensure Filipino professionals are globally competitive and compliant with international standards.
The professions specifically mentioned include Nursing, Engineering, Surveying, and Architecture.
The resolution takes effect fifteen days after its complete and full publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
The PRC serves as the instrument for developing globally competitive professionals, ensuring compliance with trade agreements like WTO and ASEAN by mandating participation in accredited CPE courses to maintain good standing.
While the resolution mandates attendance to maintain their status in good standing, failure to attend duly accredited CPE courses may result in professionals losing their good standing status and potentially their eligibility to practice under regulatory policies.