REPUBLIC ACTS

Question 1

The Philippine legislature enacted the first regulatory law in optometry known as the _________ through the efforts of Philippine Association of Optometrists.

Answer 1

Optometry Law of 1917

Question 2

• R.A. _______ was passed, which amended Optometry Law of 1917.
• Code of Ethics for Optometrists which are new set of rules and regulations governing the
practice of optometry was enacted by the Board of Optometry.

Answer 2

RA. 1998

Question 3

THE REVISED OPTOMETRY LAW OF 1995,

Answer 3

RA 8050

Question 4

The Chairperson and members of the Commission shall
be entitled to retirement benefits provided under

Answer 4

R.A. 1568

Question 5

To attain the objective of upgrading optometric education in the Philippines, the CHED, pursuant to Section 12 of ______, shall, within 60 days after the approval of this act, convene and organize a technical panel on optometric Practice

Answer 5

R.A. 7722

Question 6

putting up a clinic should undergo series of permit procedures in compliance with the requirements of the following acts:

Answer 6

RA - 8050 (optometry)

RA - 8981 (PRC)

RA - 9711 (BFAD)

Question 7

Compliance in the bureau of food and drugs as a requirement in a clinic is based on:

Answer 7

R.A 9711 (BFAD)

Question 8

a registered professional shall state or indicate his professional license number with the date of issuance and the period of validity in any documents that he signs/uses

this rule was indicated in the:

Answer 8

P.D 223

Question 9

______ was enacted creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Answer 9

P.D. 223

Question 10

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 10

R.A. 8981 - PRC modernization Act 2000

Question 11

This act repeals and supersedes R.A. 1998, otherwise known as the Optometry law

All other acts, executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly

Answer 11

R.A. 8050

Question 12

This is pursuant to sections 12 and 35 of R.A. 8050.

promulgates the rules and regulations governing the examination and registration of Optometrists and the regulation of practice of Optometry

Answer 12

Board Resolution Series of 2008

Question 13

This law created the professional Regulation commission in replacement for the Professional Regulatory Board that governs the repealing the P.D. 223

Answer 13

R.A. 8981

Question 14

Sec 7 of _____ shall empower the commission to investigate motu proprio or upon the filing of a verified complaint,

Answer 14

R.A. 8981

Question 15

One of the powers and functions of the board is to promulgate the rules and regulations for the practice of optometry, subject to the approval of the commission and in accordance with the provisions of ________

Answer 15

R.A. 8050

Question 16

An act mandating and strengthening the continuing professional development Program for all regulated professions.

Creating the Continuing Professional Development Council

and appropriating funds therefore, and for other related purposes

Answer 16

R.A. 10912