PRC NO. 2010-570

: Section 8(d)(7) of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 8981, also known as the PRC Modernization Act of 2000, authorizes the PRC to publish the list of successful examinees.
: The PRC must publish the list of successful examinees not later than forty-eight (48) hours from the release of examination results.
: According to PRC Resolution No. 2010-570, the photos of the ten topnotchers must be included along with their names in the publication of examination results.
: No, the publication of the photos of the ten topnotchers in newspapers of nationwide circulation should incur no additional cost to the PRC.
: The inclusion of photos is intended to be a source of pride and inspiration to the top ten successful examinees, their families, and schools, as well as to improve good information dissemination.
: PRC Resolution No. 2010-570 dated August 10, 2010, enacted this policy.
: The resolution was signed by Nicolas P. Lapeña Jr., Chairman, and Commissioners Antonio S. Adriano and Nilo L. Rosas.
: Yes, it requires the publication in newspapers of nationwide circulation within the Philippines.
: It fulfills the PRC's function of maintaining the integrity of its licensure examinations.
: The resolution took effect immediately upon its adoption on August 10, 2010.