Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No._ 980

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
2" District, Ilocos Norte

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to extend the validity of the Professional Identification
Card (PIC) and Certification of Recognition under the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) from the current period of three (3) years to five (5) years.

The PIC is a valid government-issued ID that serves not only as a proof
of eligibility or legal authority of a person to practice a profession, but also as a
documentary proof that can be used in transactions in government agencies,
banks, and other institutions that require presenting a government-issued ID
for identification, authentication, and verification.

By extending the validity of the PICs and Certifications of Recognition
to two (2) more years from the present period of validity, it will further help
Filipino professionals to practice their profession efficiently and effectively. It
will likewise reduce the expenses of the renewal process and therefore,
professionals will have longer time to comply with other requirements needed
for their continuity in service and professional development.

On behalf of the 2” District of Ilocos Norte, and for the greater benefit
of the Filipino people, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 989

Introduced by Rep. ANGELO MARCOS BARBA
2™ District, Ilocos Norte

AN ACT
EXTENDING THE VALIDITY OF THE PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)-ISSUED PROFESSIONAL
IDENTIFICATION CARD (PIC) AND CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION UNDER LAWS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF
PROFESSIONALS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as “PRC ID and
Certification Validity Extension Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. ~ It is hereby a declared policy of the
State, as enshrined in the Constitution, to sustain the development of a
reservoir of national talents consisting of Filipino scientists, entrepreneurs,
professionals, managers, high-level technical manpower and skilled workers
and craftsmen in all fields.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act:

(@) Professional - a person competent, skilled, or qualified in a profession;

(b) Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — a government agency
mandated to implement, administer, and enforce regulatory laws and
policies for various regulated professions in the Philippines;

(©) Certificate of Registration ~ an official document showing a licensed
professional's legal authority to perform or practice the profession.

SECTION 4. Validity of Professional Identification Card (PIC) and
Certification of Registration issued. — This Act hereby extends to five (5)
years:

a. The validity of the PIC issued and renewed by the Professional, and;


b. The Certificate of Registration of every professional found to meet all
the requirements for registration of a professional under laws
governing the practice of professionals in the Philippines.

SECTION 5. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act shall be
held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining provisions which are not
affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. - Any provision of law, decree, order,
rule or regulation inconsistent with this Act is hereby repealed and/or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,