Scope of Application
- Applies to applicants for licensure examinations and those applying for registration without examination, which includes conversion, upgrading, and qualifications under the grandfather clause.
Current Practice on Examination Fees
- Prior to this resolution, applicants were required to pay examination fees only after their applications were approved by the Professional Regulatory Board.
- Experience, training, or refresher courses submitted by applicants are evaluated by the concerned Professional Regulatory Board before approval.
Operational Expenses and Justification for Change
- From the time of application filing, the Commission incurs operational costs including manpower services, electricity, supplies, and forms regardless of application approval.
- Applicants are informed of all requirements, including payment, before submitting their applications.
New Rule on Payment of Examination Fees
- Examination fees must now be paid at the time of filing applications for both licensure examinations and registration without examination.
- This change aligns payment with the actual processing and operational cost incurred by the Commission.
Forfeiture of Examination Fees
- Examination fees paid by applicants whose applications are disapproved by the Professional Regulatory Board will be forfeited and credited to the Commission.
Effective Date and Publication
- The Resolution shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication either in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of nationwide circulation, whichever occurs earlier.
Dissemination of the Resolution
- Copies of the Resolution will be furnished to the Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, and academic institutions offering courses for licensure examinations to inform and guide stakeholders.