Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 266)
Section 14, Article XII of the Philippine Constitution, which mandates the promotion of the sustained development of national talents, including Filipino professionals.
Under Sections 5(a) and 6(a) of P.D. 223, as amended, the PRC is empowered to adopt policies such as CPE programs to enhance and maintain professional, technical, and ethical standards.
The PRBs are responsible for adopting the CPE programs, and their respective registered professionals are required to complete these programs as a prerequisite to license renewal.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) supervises and controls the implementation of CPE programs as per the Executive Order.
To upgrade technical knowledge and skills, keep abreast with modern trends and technology, ensure highly qualitative and globally competitive professional service, and secure public safety and protection.
Failure to complete the required CPE programs will result in the inability to renew the professional license, as completion is made a mandatory requirement for license renewal.
A CPE Council is to be created with specified composition, term of office, functions, and meetings to oversee the Continuing Professional Education programs.
Yes, the standardized guidelines to be issued by the PRC will include sanctions related to the non-compliance of CPE requirements.
The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its adoption on July 25, 1995.
They are deemed modified or repealed to the extent of their inconsistency with Executive Order No. 266.
President Fidel V. Ramos signed and promulgated the Executive Order, with Ruben D. Torres as Executive Secretary.