QuestionsQuestions (PRC Resolution NO. 2004-223, SERIES 2004)
It disallows examinees from viewing their test papers/answer sheets and from filing requests for reconsideration of failing grades after the release of licensure examination results.
It cites Section 20 of Republic Act No. 8981 as repealing prior laws, including Presidential Decree No. 223 (as amended), Republic Act No. 546, Republic Act No. 5181, and Executive Order No. 266 (series of 1995).
It allowed examinees to have access to or go over their test papers/answer sheets, and to file requests for reconsideration of ratings.
No. The resolution states that RA 8981 does not contain a provision allowing or granting such rights and privileges.
(1) Viewing of test papers/answer sheets, and (2) filing requests for reconsideration of ratings for failing grades.
The resolution relies on the repeal of the earlier law (PD 223) through RA 8981 and asserts that RA 8981 does not provide for the same rights.
After the result of the examination has been released.
It emphasizes that RA 8981 has withdrawn the previous right/privilege of requesting rechecking, reconsideration, or viewing test materials after results are released.
There is a need to inform and guide the public/examinees that the new law has withdrawn the right to view test papers or request reconsideration of failing grades.
The repeal removes the legal basis that previously granted examinees access to test papers and the right to request reconsideration of ratings.
It indicates such request should be disallowed, because the PRC resolution prohibits filing requests for reconsideration after release of results.
No. The prohibition is framed specifically after the result of the examination has been released.
It was adopted on 19 July 2004.
It was signed by Antonieta Fortuna-Ibe (Chairperson) and Avelina De la Rea-Tan and Leonor Tripon-Rosero (Commissioners).
A rights-withdrawal/negative implication approach: if the new law repeals prior rights and does not expressly re-grant them, examinees cannot claim the same privileges.
Yes. It is framed as an office circular/resolution to disallow the exercise of certain rights, intended to guide both the public and examinees.