Relevant Legal Provision on Qualifications
- Section 16(b), Article III of Republic Act No. 9280 (Customs Brokers Act of 2004) requires candidates to hold a Bachelors Degree in Customs Administration to qualify for the licensure examination.
- The Act allows holders of a Masters Degree in Customs Administration to qualify within five years from the effectivity of the Act.
Justification and Equity Consideration
- Holders of bachelors degrees with academic content equivalent to Customs Administration requested to be allowed to take the licensure examination.
- It is recognized as just, equitable, and practicable to accommodate these candidates under certain conditions.
- The Act lacks a transitory provision to address this situation, prompting the need for Board resolution.
Authority and Implementation
- The Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers exercises powers to implement the Act effectively, including admitting candidates not explicitly covered by the written law.
- Resolution No. 08, s. 2005 enables the Board to permit admission of qualified holders of equivalent bachelors degrees.
Conditions and Limitations
- Admission is limited to examinations until 2008.
- Candidates must prove that their bachelors degree has the same scope and contents as the Bachelors Degree in Customs Administration.
- The resolution does not extend beyond the year 2008.
Effectivity and Notification
- The resolution is effective 15 days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
- Educational institutions conducting the concerned course will be furnished a copy of the resolution for guidance and compliance.
Signatories and Attestation
- The resolution was adopted on October 3, 2005, by members of the Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers.
- The document includes signatures of key officials including the Board Chairperson, Members, Secretary, and Commissioners for official validation.