Title
CPE Guidelines for Customs Brokers
Law
Prc Board For Customs Brokers No. 01, S. Of 2008
Decision Date
Jul 22, 2008
The PRC Board for Customs Brokers establishes guidelines for the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program to enhance the professional standards and practices of registered and licensed customs brokers, following consultations with relevant organizations and educational institutions.

Law Summary

Regulatory Role of the Board for Customs Brokers

  • Under Section 7(g), Article II of RA 9280, the Board is empowered to oversee conditions affecting customs brokerage practice.
  • The Board may adopt measures to enhance the profession and maintain high professional, technical, and ethical standards.
  • The Board conducts ocular inspections of places where customs brokers practice.

Development Process of CPE Guidelines

  • Formulation of the CPE guidelines involved consultations with the Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI).
  • The Board also consulted deans and heads of educational institutions offering customs brokerage courses.

Adoption and Promulgation of the CPE Program Guidelines

  • The Board formally resolved to prescribe and promulgate the Guidelines and Procedures for the CPE Program specifically for registered and licensed customs brokers.
  • These guidelines are attached as an annex and considered an integral part of the resolution.

Effectivity and Publication

  • The resolution takes effect fifteen (15) days after complete and full publication in the Official Gazette or in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.

Dissemination and Implementation

  • Copies of the resolution were to be furnished to:
    • The CPE Council for Customs Brokers
    • The Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI)
    • Academic institutions offering customs brokerage courses
  • These entities are responsible for dissemination to all concerned parties.

Signatories and Legal Formalities

  • Resolution was adopted on July 22, 2008.
  • Signed by the Chairman and Member of the Board for Customs Brokers.
  • Attested by the Secretary of the Professional Regulatory Boards.
  • Approved by Commissioners of the Professional Regulation Commission.

This resolution ensures structured professional development through Continuing Professional Education for customs brokers, contributing to the maintenance of professional competence and ethical standards in the field.


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