Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House BillNo.  6222
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Introduced by Rep. ANGEL0 MARCOS BARBA
2nd District, Ilocos Norte
EXPIANA:IORY 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 Plc 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 2nd District of Ilocos Norte, and for the greater benefit
of the Filipino people, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
House Biil No.  6 2 2 2
Introduced by Rep. ANGEI0 MARCOS BARBA
2nd District, Ilocos Norte
ANAor
EIITIINDING THE VALIDITY 0F THE PROFESSIONAL
REGUIATI0N COMMISSION (PRC)-ISSUED PROFESSIONAL
IDENTIFICATION CARD (Plc) AND CERTIFICATE OF
REGlsTRATION UNDER IAws GovERNING THE pRAorlcE OF
PROFESSIONAI.S IN THE PHILIPPINES
Be it  enacted by  the  Senate  cmd the  House  Of Represeritatives  Of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION  1.  Short Tt+Je.  -  This Act shall be known  as  "PRC  ID  and
Certification Validity Extension Act. "
SECTION 2. DecJaraft.on a/Poll.ey. ~ 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. DeJini.n.on a/Terns. -As used in this Act:
(a) Pro/essi.onaJ - a person competent, skilled, or qualified in a profession;
®.  Professional Regulation Coirmission (PRC) - aL goverr+merit a[geney
mandated to implement, administer, and enforce regulatory laws and
policies for various regulated professions in the Philippines;
(c) CernJicofe o/Regi.strafron -an official document showing a licensed
professional's legal authority to perform or practice the profession.
Smc"OIN  4.  Validity  Of Proifessional  Identification  Card  (PIC)  cmd
Cerf[}iean.on  o/ Regz.stratr.on  issued.  -  This Act hereby extends  to five  (5)
years:
a.   The validity of the Plc 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.    Separabt.Jt.fry CJause. -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 Czause. -   Any provision of law, decree, order,
rule  or  regulation  inconsistent  with  this  Act  is  hereby  repealed  and/or
modified accordingly.
SECI'I0N 7. E#ecrfui.fry. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the O#crdJ GazeHe or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,