FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Filipinos working, studying and residing abroad have been exposed to advance 
knowledge and high-technology environment. Their potentials and competence have 
been accelerated and strengthened by experience and actual practice in countries 
where they have access to more literature, equipment of higher technological 
specifications and more rewarding opportunities for recognition. Their 
exposure to 
foreign societies and modern technology represent an immense reservoir of new 
technology, capital, expertise, experiences and other resources which can be readily 
tapped for national development purposes. 
The positive thing is that overseas Filipino professionals know how to take 
advantage of every opportunity to harness their skills by acquiring more knowledge and 
modern technology. More often than not, in vigorously setting higher goals and 
standards for themselves they become more competitive in their respective fields of 
endeavor and have been at par in excellence with other citizens of the world. 
With 
their ability to render work with efficiency, loyalty and expertise, Filipinos have been 
recognized as outstanding workforce. 
The proposed bill aims to tap the expertise of overseas Filipino professionals to 
help accelerate the economic development of the country. It provides for a framework of 
transfer and exchange of technology. 
Likewise, it is worth mentioning that the 
legislation will complement the desire of a substantial number of Filipino professionals 
to come back to their land of birth to contribute their share in the progress of our nation. 
Hence, by allowing them to practice in the Philippines, we give them the opportunity to 
render service to their motherland where their skills and expertise will be most needed 
and welcomed. 
The early enactment of this legislation is earnestly recommended. 
MANNYVIL AR t 


FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
AN ACT 
PROVIDING A 
FOR THE TRANSFER OF SCIENCE AND 
TECHNOLOGY 
OF PROFESSIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES BY 
OVERSEAS 
Be it enacted by the Senalte and the House of Representatives of the Philippines 
Polk Declaration. - Science and technology (S & T) is 
essential in national developm nt and progress. In pursuance of this objective, the 
Government shall enlist the pa icipation of Filipinos overseas, particularly high-level 
scientists and professionals i 
various technical fields, and shall promote the 
establishment of a program ge red towards information exchange and contributing to 
the modernization and industriali ation of the country. 
lnce tives. 
- 
Given the 
significance 
of 
upgrading 
technologies and the producti ity of our people in pursuit of national economic 
development, the Government s all develop and provide adequate incentives to Filipino 
expatriates whose expertise, 
rainings and experiences can play vital role in the 
industrialization efforts of the co ntry. 
in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 
1 
1 
SECTION 2. 
SECTION 3. 
- The Department of Science and 
Technology and the 
Affairs shall develop and implement 
appropriate measures 
of objectives of this Act, including the 
130, as certified by the Department 
Balik Scientist 
of Science and Technology. 
SECTION 4. 
Practice 'f Overseas Professionals in the Philippines. -The 
Professional Regulation Comm ssion may, upon recommendation of the concerned 
Professional Regulatory Board, uthorize the registration without examination, and the 
issuance of a certificate of regist ation and a professional license to any Filipino whether 
or not he has lost his citizenshi when he was overseas, who has been in the practice 
of his profession in a foreign cou t try or state, subject to the provisions of this Act. 
Quali ications. - For the registration without examination 
and the issuance of a certificate f registration and a professional license under this Act 
the applicant must submit docu ents and proofs that: 
(a) He is a natural-born Filipino, as shown by his birth certificate or other 
documentations as may be required, indicating whether or not he has lost his Philippine 
citizenship when he went overse-k; 
4 
SECTION 5. 
./ 
.
.
.
 


(b) He is at least twenty-seven (27) years of age; 
(c) He is registered and holder of a valid certificate of registration and/or valid 
professional license to practice his profession issued by the government body 
concerned in a foreign country or state whose requirements for registration or licensing 
are substantially the same as those required and contemplated by the Philippine laws; 
(d) He has been in the practice of his profession in the country or State 
mentioned in paragraph (c) of this Section for at least five (5) years immediately 
preceding his application: and 
(e) He is a person of good moral character, and he has not been convicted of any 
crime involving moral turpitude; nor sanctioned administratively by any government 
instrumentality including the body that regulates the practice of his profession. 
SECTION 6. Requirements. - The applicant shall file an application under oath 
stating his personal circumstances, his intention to practice in the Philippines and the 
Office address that he will be using, and his undertaking to abide by all regulations 
pertaining to the practice of the profession in the Philippines. 
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Professional 
Regulation Commission in cooperation with the Department of Science and Technology 
and the Department of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with relevant organizations and 
the private sector, shall within ninety (90) days upon the approval of this Act, 
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act. 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. -All laws which are inconsistent and contrary to 
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed. 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. -This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation, whichever comes earlier , 
Approved,