Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING BOARD Resolution NO. 01, S. 2009)
Technical Standards refer to acceptable principles and regulations for the adequate practice of guidance and counseling, further measuring the guidance counselor's personal integrity in thought and conduct, and determining the criterion of professional work excellence.
The Board is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations including the Code or Manual of Technical Standards for Guidance Counselors; to adopt measures necessary for high ethical and professional standards; to investigate violations of the Code; to render decisions or resolutions against violators of the Code; and to issue, suspend, revoke, or re-issue licenses for the practice of Guidance and Counseling.
The Certificate of Registration may be revoked or suspended for violation of the Code of Technical Standards for Guidance Counselors as stated in Section 24, Article II of R.A. No. 9258.
Any unethical practice is as may be defined in the Code of Technical Standards prepared by the Board in consultation with guidance counselors, and any such unethical practice is prohibited under the law.
The Board consulted with the Interim Accredited Professional Organization of Guidance Counselors and other associations and affiliates before submitting the Code to the Commission for approval.
The Board resolved to promulgate and issue the Code as part of Board Resolution No. 01, Series of 2009, which is an integral part of Board Resolution No. 02, Series of 2007.
Any registered and licensed Guidance Counselor who violates any provision of this Code shall be administratively liable under Section 24, Article III of R.A. No. 9258 and Section 24, Rule III of Board Resolution No. 02, Series of 2007 (the Rules and Regulations of R.A. No. 9258).
If any part is declared unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions not affected shall continue to be valid, enforceable, and operational.
The Resolution takes effect after fifteen (15) days following full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
Copies are furnished to the interim Accredited Professional Organization, the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA), and the Registered Integrated National Organization of Registered and Licensed Guidance Counselors duly accredited and recognized by the Board, subject to Commission approval.