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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House BILL No. 1747

INTRODUCED BY REP. KRISTINE ALIXIE B. TUTOR
THIRD DISTRICT, BOHOL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

While each regulated profession of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) may have its own guidelines for
the issuance of Professional Identification Cards (PICs) to duly licensed professionals, generally, PRC Identification Cards
expire three (3) years from the date of issuance and usually upon submission of Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) units or compliance with relevant CPD requirements.

Extending the validity of their PRC Identification Cards is a measure that eases the onerous process relating to PRC
Identification Card renewal. The five-year validity period for Professional Identification Cards (PICs) issued by the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) aligns with efforts to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens for
Filipino professionals. This extension enables professionals to renew their Professional Identification Cards less frequently,
thereby casing the workload on government agencies and reducing the associated costs of renewals. It also provides more
time for professionals to meet renewal requirements, encouraging Continuous professional development.

Overall, this shift to a five-year (5) PRC Identification Card is a progressive step towards modemizing professional
regulation in the Philippines. It supports administrative efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced convenience for professionals
while maintaining the integrity of regulatory standards.

In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is eamestly sought.

HON. KRIBTINE ALEXIE B. TUTOR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

‘TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILLNOAT47

INTRODUCED BY HON. KRISTINE ALIXIE B. TUTOR
‘THIRD District, BOHO!.

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A FIVE-YEAR VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE PROFESSIONAL
IDENTIFICATION CARDS OF ALL PROFESSIONAL UNDER THE PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION COMMISSION

SECTION 1. All Professional Identification Cards (PICs) issued by the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) shall be valid for five (5) years, subject to the compliance with all the
legal and procedural requirements for its issuance.

SEC. 2. In order to operationalize the provisions of this Act, the Information and
Communication Technology Service (ICTS) and other concerned offices/divisions of the PRC. shall
complete the necessary systems enhancement (Licensure Examination Registration Information
System or the LERIS) and other administrative processes, including the finalization of the
revised assessment of annual registration fees within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act.

SEC. 3. If, for any reason, any part or provision of this Act is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected are in full force and effect.

SEC. 4. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, and rules and regulations

contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are amended, repealed or modified
accordingly.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation,

Approved,