Conditions on Examination Results and Professional Practice
- If the alien passes the exam, the results are withheld until the naturalization application is approved.
- The alien shall not receive a certificate of registration or be permitted to practice the profession until the oath of citizenship is taken following approval.
Purpose and Rationale
- Existing laws require citizenship on the exam date, limiting aliens' access despite qualifications.
- Letters of Instructions No. 270, amended by Nos. 283 and 491, facilitated naturalization to integrate deserving aliens into Filipino society.
- Allowing conditional examination supports integration and recognizes economic, social, and cultural contributions.
Scope and Exclusions
- Applies to all professional board examinations except the bar examinations.
- Covers aliens with pending naturalization applications under specified Letters of Instruction or similar issuances.
Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Provisions
- Any laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this decree are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon issuance on April 17, 1978.