QuestionsQuestions (PRC Resolution NO. 2005-283)
It is based on Republic Act No. 8981 (the PRC Law), specifically Section 7(b) which authorizes the Commission to make rules and regulations and issue orders and administrative issuances necessary to execute its functions, and Section 7(d) which includes the authority to approve examination results and publish the list of successful examinees.
The release of topnotchers examinees had not been consistent due to the absence of a written policy governing such release.
The rank, the name, the college, and the general average rating of the topnotchers.
When the licensure examination has 3,000 or more examinees, and provided that the number of successful examinees is not less than 100.
When the examination has less than 3,000 but not less than 100 examinees, provided that the number of successful examinees is not less than 50.
Otherwise than the qualifying conditions in the Resolution (i.e., if the requirements for listing first 20 or first 10 topnotchers are not met), no listing of topnotchers shall be made.
The total number of examinees for each grade is the basis for determining the listing of either the top ten or twenty places.
His name shall not be included in the list for publication in newspapers of general circulation. However, his rank in the top ten or twenty shall have the notation: “Name withheld pending investigation.”
His name must be inserted in the Table of Results, and an appropriate amendment of the official release must be made accordingly.
The examinee must have taken a complete examination and must not have failed twice in previous examinations.
The Professional Regulatory Boards, the Rating Division, and the Legal and Investigation Division are required to strictly implement the Resolution.
A copy must be furnished to the Department of Education for dissemination to all colleges with courses requiring licensure examination. It ensures institutions are informed of the policy affecting recognition of topnotchers.
Fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.
Yes. The examinee’s rank in the top ten or twenty places is retained, but the name is withheld pending investigation, reflected by the specified notation.
Newspapers of general circulation will only publish topnotchers if the conditions under Section 2 for either top 20 or top 10 listing (and the minimum number of successful examinees) are met; otherwise, no listing should be made, and special withholding rules apply if papers are cancellable.