Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2033 
Introduced by REP. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Professional Regulation Commission is mandated to administer, 
implement, and enforce the regulatory laws and policies of the Philippines with respect 
to the regulation and licensing of various professions and occupations under its 
jurisdiction, including the enhancement and maintenance of professional and 
occupational standards and ethics and the enforcement of the rules and regulations 
relative thereto.1 
The City of Kabankalan, which is included in the CHICKS area2 that comprises 
the 6th District of Negros Occidental, occupies the central portion of the Southern 
Negros Island. It is home to 32 barangays and has a population of 181,977 residents.3 
The said city serves as the center of economic activities and is also the take-off point 
for various destinations in Southern Negros Occidental.4 
The strategic location of the city presents an opportunity for the establishment 
of a PRC Service Center. This center will offer various services, including the 
processing of applications for licensure examinations, and initial registration, renewal, 
1 Professional Regulation Commission. (n.d.). Mandate. https://www.prc.gov.ph/mandate  
2 CHICKS stands for Candoni, Hinoba-an, Ilog, Kabankalan City, and Sipalay City 
3 Negros Occidental Provincial Government. (2023, March 23). Kabankalan | Negros Occidental 
Provincial Government. Negros Occidental Provincial Government | Negros Occidental Is a Province 
in Western Visayas Region of the Philippines. It Occupies the North-western Half of Negros 
Island. https://www.negros-occ.gov.ph/?ae_global_templates=kabankalan  
4 Kabankalan City in Its Finest. (n.d.). Kabankalan City. https://example59690.wordpress.com/home/ 
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and duplication of a Professional Identification Card. Additionally, it will provide 
certifications for board rating and passing. 
The creation of a PRC Service Center aims to enhance convenience for 
professionals and those aspiring to join their ranks, as they are committed to 
delivering essential services to the public. This streamlines processes for these 
individuals and emphasizes the government's commitment to alleviating the financial 
burden on stakeholders who would otherwise have to incur expenses for long-distance 
transportation to access the services of the PRC in far areas. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 ATTY.  MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 2033 
Introduced by REP. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION 
SERVICE CENTER IN THE CITY OF KABANKALAN, PROVINCE OF 
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. There shall be established a Professional Regulation Commission 
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(“PRC”) Service Center in the City of Kabankalan, Province of Negros Occidental, 
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which shall be under the supervision of the PRC. 
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Sec. 2. The PRC Service Center shall provide services such as the processing of 
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application for licensure examinations, initial registration, renewal, and duplication of 
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a Professional Identification Card, and certifications of board rating and passing. 
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Sec. 3. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be 
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included in the budget of the PRC in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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Sec. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the PRC shall issue 
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the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.  
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Sec. 5. Notwithstanding the non-issuance of the implementing rules and 
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regulations, this Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official 
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Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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Approved,