Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC Resolution NO. 98-545)
The purpose is to require the Professional Regulatory Boards and the corresponding Accredited Professional Organizations that jointly hold oath-taking ceremonies for successful examinees to render a report on the ceremony and an accounting of voluntary contributions received and expenses incurred.
The Professional Regulatory Board concerned, in coordination with the Accredited Professional Organization of the profession, is tasked with administering and conducting the mass oath-taking.
To save time, effort, and money, and to promote unity, harmony, and cooperation between the Professional Regulation Commission, the Professional Regulatory Boards, and the Accredited Professional Organizations.
They must render a report on the oath-taking ceremony including a statement on the voluntary contributions received and expenses incurred in connection with the ceremony.
The report must be signed jointly by the Chairperson or, in his absence, a member of the Professional Regulatory Board, and the President or, in his absence, the Secretary of the Accredited Professional Organization.
The report must be submitted to the Office of the Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission within thirty (30) days from the date of the mass oath-taking.
No, the contributions are voluntary.
To provide transparency in the administration and conduct of the mass oath-taking, ensuring proper use of funds.
It took effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation, whichever came first.
Copies should be given to all Accredited Professional Organizations, all schools and universities, both public and private, offering courses for licensure examinations.