R.A 8981 Flashcards
‘[Date of approval of R.A 8981
December 5, 2000
Number of sections.
21
Term of R. A 8981
Joseph Estrada
This Act shall be called the “PRC Modernization Act of 2000.”
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Section 1: Title
Statement of Policy.
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Section 2
Professional Regulation Commission.
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Section 3
There is hereby created a three-man commission to be known as the Professional Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, which shall be attached to the office of the President for general direction and coordination.
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Section 3: Professional Regulation Commission
Composition
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Section 4
The Commission shall be headed by one (1) full-time Chairperson and two (2) full-time Commissioners, all to be appointed by the President for a term of seven (7) years without reappointment to start from the time they assume office.
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Section 4: Composition
Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission.
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Section 5
Chairperson of the Commission, and the Commissioners as members thereof shall sit and act as a body to exercise general administrative, executive and policy-making functions of the Commission.
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Section 5: Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission
Compensation and Other Benefits
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Section 6
The Chairperson shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to that of a Department Secretary while the Commissioners shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to that of an Undersecretary.
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Section 6: Compensation and other benefits
Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission
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Section 7
Regional Offices
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Section 8
The Commission is hereby authorized to create regional offices as may be necessary to carry out their functions mandated under this Act.
Section 8: Regional Offices
Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Various Professional Regulatory Boards
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Section 9
Compensation of the Members of the Professional Regulatory Boards
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Section 10
The members of the Professional Regulatory Boards shall receive compensation equivalent to, at least, two salary grades lower than the salary grade of the Commissioners:
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Section 10: Compensation of the Members of the Professional Regulatory Boards
Person to Teach Subjects for Licensure Examination on all Professions
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Section 11
All subjects for licensure examinations shall be taught by persons who are holders of valid certificates of registration and valid professional licenses of the profession and who comply with the other requirements of the CHED.
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Section 11: Person to Teach Subjects for Licensure Examination on all Professions
Assistance of Law Enforcement Agency
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Section 12
Appropriations
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Section 13
The amount necessary to carry out the initial implementation of this Act shall be charged against the current year’s appropriations of the Professional Regulation Commission.
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Section 13: Appropriations
Authority to Use Income
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Section 14
Penalties for Manipulation and Other Corrupt Practices in the Conduct of Professional Examinations
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Section 15
Penalties for Violation of Section 7 Subparagraph (1) by Heads of Government Agencies or Officers of Private Entities/Institutions
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Section 16
Implementing rules and regulation.
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Section 17
Transitory Provisions
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Section 18
Separability clause
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Section 19
Repealing clause
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Section 20
Effectivity
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Section 21
BS Medtech
[required unit points]
90 credit units
Non- BS Medtech
[required unit points]
60 units
Medtech’s in remote areas
[required unit points]
45 credit units
Composed of at least 2 MEMBERS OF THE MT BOARD + 1 LEGAL OFFICER.
[compilation of tribunal]
PD 223
Composed of at least 1 MEMBER OF THE MT BOARD + 1 LEGAL OFFICER.
[compilation of tribunal]
RA 8981
[3] Suspension of examination
- Public calamity
- epidemics
- 25 % of examinees are absent
How many questions per subject are deposited.
300
Limit number of questions
2000
Effectivity of PD 657
[date]
February 19, 1975
Sections in PD 657
3
