LE 2 - Professional Regulation Commission (Concepts)

Question 1

PRC’S Mission

Answer 1

To deliberately, scientifically and consistently determine the competence of professionals through the provision of professional standards and judicious issuance of professional license.

Question 2

Former member of the Chemical Engineering Board

Answer 2

Engr. Ofelia V. Bulaong - Chairman
Engr. Francisco A. Arellano - Member
Engr. Jeffrey G. Mijares - Member

Question 3

3 major operating offices of the commission

Answer 3

1. Licensure Office
2. Regulations Office
3. Office of Financial and Administrative Services

Question 4

was first created as a national government agency by Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 223 dated June 22, 1973, signed by the?

Answer 4

President Ferdinand E. Marcos

Question 5

The members of the PRBs are all?

Answer 5

Presidential Appointees

Question 6

The first Board was composed of _______________________ as Chairman with _____________________________ as Members

Answer 6

Engr. Ramon T. Feliciano, Engrs. Vivencio S. Araos and Moises L. Miranda

Question 7

regulates and supervises the practice of the professionals who constitute the highly skilled manpower of the country

Answer 7

PRC

Question 8

Current members of the Chemical Engineering Board

Answer 8

Engr. Ofelia V. Bulaong - Chairman
Engr. Shirlyn B. Chua-Reyes - Member
Engr. Cezar S. de la Cruz

Question 9

The Commission administers, implements, and enforces the regulatory policies of the national government with respect to the regulation and licensing of the ___________________________ professions under its jurisdiction through the PRBs

Answer 9

forty-three (43)

Question 10

Commissioner of the PRC

Answer 10

Hon. Yolanda D. Reyes

Question 11

Acting Chairperson of PRC

Answer 11

Hon. Angeline T. Chua Chiaco

Question 12

PRC’S Vision

Answer 12

The Professional Regulation Commission is the instrument of the Filipino people in securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy, and progressive system of determining the competence of professionals by credible and valid licensure examinations and standards of professional practice that are globally recognized.

Question 13

Assistant Commissioner of the PRC

Answer 13

Atty. Aristogerson T. Gesmundo

Question 14

Formulates rules and policies on professional regulation.

Answer 14

Quasi-Legislative

Question 15

When the executive department was reorganized in 1932 under ________________________________, the Board was transferred to the Department of Public Works and Communications

Answer 15

Republic Act No. 4007

Question 16

How many professional regulatory boards does the commission supervises?

Answer 16

43

Question 17

was placed under the Office of the President for general supervision and coordination

Answer 17

PRC

Question 18

PRC plays a strategic role in developing the corps of professionals for?

Answer 18

Industry
Commerce
Governance
Economy

Question 19

When published in the official gazette, these rules have the force and effect of law

Answer 19

Quasi-Legislative

Question 20

was first created as a national government agency by?

Answer 20

Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 223

Question 21

Functions of PRC

Answer 21

1. Quasi-Judical
2. Quasi-Legislative
3. Executives

Question 22

The agency was formally awarded the _____________________ by the Anglo-Japanese-American Environmental Quality and Safety Certification for licensing of marine deck and engineer officers.

Answer 22

ISO 9002 Certification

Question 23

Its decisions have the force and effect of the decisions of a court of law, with the same level of authority as a Regional Trial Court.

Answer 23

Quasi-Judical

Question 24

Administer, implements, and enforces the regulatory policies of the national government, including the maintenance of professional and occupational standards and ethics and the enforcement of the rules and regulations relative thereto.

Answer 24

Executives

Question 25

What are the 4 stakeholders of the commission?

Answer 25

1. the 80 million Filipinos 2. the 42 accredited professional organizations and 2.3 million Filipino professional 3. the 42 Professional Regulatory Boards with 159 members 4. the 484 PRC employees

Question 26

After the lapse of the period within which to file an appeal, Commission decisions become final and executory

Answer 26

Quasi-Judical

Question 27

He issued Executive Order No. 266 on July 25 institutionalizing CPE and making it mandatory for the renewal of professional license

Answer 27

President Fidel Ramos

Question 28

On June 19, 1948, the passage of Republic Act No. 318 led to the creation of a new?

Answer 28

Board of Examiners for Chemical Engineers

Question 29

PRC's structure

Answer 29

A Chairperson and two Commissioners

Question 30

PRC acrostic meaning

Answer 30

P - Professionalism and Integrity R - Responsibility, Unity, and Accountability C - Competence and Excellence

Question 31

Thrusts and Priorities of PRC

Answer 31

1. Good Governance 2. Customer-focused Service 3. Integrity of Licensure Examination 4. Modernization 5. Upgrading of Filipino Professionals 6. Public Liability of Professionals 7. Capacity-building 8. Networking 9. Support to National Development Priorities

Question 32

Under P.D. 223, professional regulation was standardized for the ______________________ professions then under the PRC

Answer 32

thirty-three (33)

Question 33

On February 23, 1921, under ______________________, the Board of Examiners for Chemical Engineers was placed under the Secretary of Commerce and Communications.

Answer 33

Public Act No. 2985

Question 34

PRC was previously called?

Answer 34

Office of the Board of Examiners

Question 35

The member of the Board shall, at the time of his appointment:

Answer 35

1. Be a citizen of the Philippines; 2. Be a holder of the degree of bachelor of science in chemical engineering conferred by a reputable and legally constituted college, institute or university; 3. Be at least thirty years of age; 4. Be a duly registered chemical engineer in the Philippines; 5. Have had at least ten years of experience in chemical engineering; and 6. Not be a member of the faculty of any school, college, university where a regular course in chemical engineering is taught, nor have pecuniary interest in such institution.

Question 36

PRC'S Mandate

Answer 36

“Nurture Filipino Professionals towards technical proficiency and civic responsibility in the service of the Filipino nation”

Question 37

PRC was previously called the Office of the Board of Examiner created by?

Answer 37

Republic Act No. 546

Question 38

Computerization of the database of registered professionals started with the assistance of the?

Answer 38

National Computer Center

Question 39

The agency was formally awarded the ISO 9002 Certification by the ______________________________________ for licensing of marine deck and engineer officers.

Answer 39

Anglo-Japanese-American Environmental Quality and Safety Certification

Question 40

On October 11, 1975, _________________________ was issued placing the PRC under the general direction and coordination of the CSC.

Answer 40

Presidential Decree No. 839

Question 41

was first created as a national government agency

Answer 41

PRC

Question 42

two ad hoc offices of the commission

Answer 42

1. Maritime Affairs Office 2. Office for Professional Teachers

Question 43

In August 1976, the PRC entered into an agreement with the Civil Service Commission to register all board examination passers as civil service eligibles pursuant to _____________, as amended

Answer 43

R.A. 1080

Question 44

what are the 10 field offices of the commission?

Answer 44

1. Tuguegarao 2. Baguio 3. Lucena 4. Legaspi 5. Tacloban 6. Iloilo 7. Cebu 8. Davao 9. Cagayan de Oro 10. Zamboanga

Question 45

plays a strategic role in developing the corps of professionals for industry, commerce, governance, and the economy

Answer 45

PRC

Question 46

PRC was placed under the ____________________ for general supervision and coordination

Answer 46

Office of the President

Question 47

Investigates cases against erring examinees and professionals

Answer 47

Quasi-Judical

Question 48

In its campaign to give its professionals the highest degree of moral standards, the Board laid down a ___________________ to guide chemical engineers in the practice of their profession.

Answer 48

Code of Ethics

Question 49

How many are the stakeholders of the commission?

Answer 49

4

Question 50

PRC was previously called the Office of the Boards of Examiners created by Republic Act No. 546 on June 17, 1950, under?

Answer 50

Civil Service Commission (CSC)

Question 51

It also defined the regulatory powers of the Board on the conduct of licensure examinations and issuance of?

Answer 51

Certificate of Registration