Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC Resolution NO. 612, S. 1999)
The registration of Professional Teachers is mandated by R.A. 7836, known as the "Philippine Teachers Professionalization Act of 1994."
The registration of Professional Teachers started in 1996.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) entered into the Memorandum of Agreement.
The purpose was for the DECS to be accredited as a CPE provider to implement nationwide CPE programs and activities for teachers to help them comply with CPE requirements for license renewal.
The moratorium suspended the effectivity of Section 14, Article III and Section 18, Article IV of PRC Resolution No. 507, Series of 1997, insofar as they concern Professional Teachers and only for the period provided.
For teachers renewing in 2000, 20 CPE units; in 2001, 40 CPE units; and in 2002 and thereafter, 60 CPE units.
The resolution took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Copies are furnished to the Regional Directors of the PRC for implementation, and the DECS for dissemination to all its Regional Directors and Schools Division Superintendents for information to teachers in both public and private schools.
The resolution concerns the moratorium on the implementation of the requirement of CPE credit units for renewal of licenses of Professional Teachers.