PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Question 1

RA 8981

Answer 1

PRC Modernization Act of 2000

Question 2

Sec 2. Statement of the policy

Answer 2

• important role of
  professionals in nation-building
• promotes the sustained development of a reservoir of
  professionals whose competence has been determined by honest and credible licensure
  examinations

Question 3

Sec 3. Professional Regulation Commission

Answer 3

• created a three-man commission known as PRC
• shall be attached to the office of
  the President for general direction and coordination

Question 4

Sec 4. Composition

Answer 4

• Headed by 1 full-time chairman.
• 2 full-time commissioners.
• appointed by the president with a term of 7 years
• vacancy before the term expiration shall be covered until the expiration of the term.
• the most senior of the commissioners will be the temporary chairperson until a permanent chairperson is appointed by the president.

Question 5

Requirements for a Chairperson or Commissioner

Answer 5

• at least 40 years old
• holder of a professional license and a valid professional ID, or a certificate of competency, or a valid professional license issued by any government agency.
• Familiar with the principles and methods of
  professional regulation and/or licensing and has
  had at least five (5) years of executive or
  management experience

Question 6

Sec. 5. Exercise of Powers and Functions of the

Commission

Answer 6

• maintain a high standard of admission to the practice of all professions
• ensure and safeguard the integrity of all licensure examination.