Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10912)
Republic Act No. 10912 is officially titled the 'Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016.'
The policy of the State is to promote and upgrade the practice of professions in the country by instituting measures to continuously improve the competence of professionals in line with international standards, ensuring their contribution to national welfare, economic growth, and development.
CPD is the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research, and lifelong learning.
Professionals are persons registered and licensed to practice regulated professions in the Philippines holding a valid Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
CPD programs consist of a range of structured to non-structured activities that include formal, nonformal, informal, self-directed, online learning activities, and professional work experience that result in learning and competence development.
They organize CPD Councils, promulgate guidelines, review CPD programs, coordinate with stakeholders, and develop mechanisms for credit unit grant and transfer related to CPD implementation.
Each CPD Council consists of a chairperson who is a PRB member, a first member from the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization or equivalent, and a second member from the national organization of deans or department chairpersons of schools offering the relevant course.
Yes, CPD is mandatory and a requirement for the renewal of the Professional Identification Cards (PICs) of all registered and licensed professionals regulated by the PRC.
Duly validated and recognized CPD credit units are accumulated and transferred according to the pathways and equivalencies provided in the Philippine Qualifications Framework.
Fraudulent acts are punishable under the Revised Penal Code, New Civil Code, and other laws, including suspension or revocation of PRC certificates. Government officials involved may also face administrative penalties under anti-graft laws and related codes.