REGULATORY LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Question 1

the power vested in the legislature to enact such wholesome and
reasonable laws as long as these are not violative of the Constitution.

Answer 1

POLICE POWER

Question 2

includes the promulgation of rules and regulations governing the practice of Optometry.:

Answer 2

1. Licensure laws
2. Code of Ethics for Optometrists
3. Criminal Law
4. Civil Law
5. Optometric Society Law
6. Public Opinion law

Question 3

Jurisdiction over offenses:

Answer 3

• Courts of Law
• BOARD OF OPTOMETRY, PRC
• OPTOMETRIC SOCIETIES & PUBLIC OPINION

Question 4

Appeal for Court and/ or Board decisions whether criminal or civil cases may be made through the:

Answer 4

Courts of Appeal

Question 5

Decisions rendered on administrative cases by the Board of Optometry involving violations of the provisions of the Code of Ethics may be appealed to the

Answer 5

Office of the President of the Philippines

thru the

Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission.

Question 6

was enacted creating the PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION PRC

Answer 6

Presidential Decree No. 223

Question 7

when was Presidential Decree No. 223 enacted:

Answer 7

JUNE 22, 1973

Question 8

An act modernizing the professional regulation commission, repealing for the
purpose PD 223, entitled “creating the professional regulation commission and
prescribing its powers and functions,” and for other purposes.

Answer 8

RA - 8981

PRC Modernization Act 2000

Question 9

Compositions of PRC three-man commission:

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1 full time CHAIR person

2 full-time Commissioners

Question 10

The three-man commission is appointed by:

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appointed by the president

7rs. without reappointment

Question 11

The Chairperson or Commissioner shall be:

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• at least 40yrs of age
• valid certificate of registration
• valid professional identification card or a valid certificate of competency issued by the Commission
• or a valid professional license issued by any government agency

Question 12

Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission:

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• Exercise General administrative function
• executive function
• Policy-making

Question 13

shall act as the presiding and chief executive officer of the Commission.

As presiding officer, he/she shall preside over the meetings of the Commission sitting as
a collegial body.

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Chairperson

Question 14

The Chairperson shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to that of a

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Department Secretary

Question 15

Commissioners shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to that of
an

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Undersecretary

Question 16

The Chairperson and the members of the Commission shall be entitled to

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retirement benefits provided under Republic Act 1568,

as amended by Republic Act 3935.

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The Commission is hereby authorized to create regional offices as may be necessary to
carry out their functions mandated under this Act.

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Section 8. of RA 8981

Question 18

To administer, implement and enforce the regulatory policies

To review revise and approve resolutions, embodying policies promulgated by the Professional regulatory boards

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Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the Commission

Question 19

(a) To regulate the practice of the professions in accordance with the provisions of
their respective professional regulatory laws;

(b) To monitor, adopt measures and inspect the conditions affecting the practice of the
profession or occupation under their respective jurisdictions.

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PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARDS - FUNCTION

Question 20

The members of the Professional Regulatory Boards shall receive compensation
equivalent to,

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at least two salary grades lower than the salary grade of the commissioners

Question 21

That the Chairperson of the Regulatory Board shall receive a monthly
compensation of

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• two steps higher than the members of the board
• That they shall be entitled to other allowances and benefits
  provided under existing laws.

Question 22

certain wrongful acts or omissions of optometrists are considered crimes.

Answer 22

Criminal Law

Question 23

any person who willfully or negligently causes damaged to another.

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Civil Law

Question 24

every optometrist serves as an ambassador of good will of his profession
to the public.

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Public Opinion