Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL No.  9 3 3. 2
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Introduced by REP. MERCEDES K. AILVAREZ, MNSA
EXPIANATORY 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.). Mandctre. https : //www.prc.gov.ph/mandate_
2 CHICKS stands for Candoni, Hinoba-an, Ilog, Kabankalan City, and Sipalay City
3  Negros  Occidental  Provincial  Government.  (2o23,  March  23). KabankaJan  I  Negros  Oca.c!enfaJ
Proui.nch.c[Z Gouemmenf. Negros Occidental Provincial Government I Negros Occidental Is a Province
in  Western  Visayas  Region  of  the  Philippines.  It  Occupies  the  North-western  Half  of  Negros
Island. b±±ps:.//www.negros-occ.gov.ph/?ae   glo_bal   templates=kabankalan
4 Kabankalan City in Its Finest. (n.d.). Kczbczrckclzcm a.fry. https: //example5969 o.wQrdpress.com /hQ±n±±£


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 significantly enhance convenience
for professionals and those aspiring to join their ranks, as they are committed to
delivering  essential  services  to  the  public.  This  initiative  not  only  streamlines
processes for these individuals but also emphasizes the govemment'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.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HoUSEBILLNo.   9382
Introduced by REP. MERCEDES K. ALVAREZ, MNSA
AV Aor
ESTABLISHING A PROFESSIONAL REGUIATI0N COMMISSION
SERVICE CENTER IN THE CITY 0F KABANKAIAN, PROVINCE 0F
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Se;nate cmd the House Of Representatives Of the Phittppines in
Congress assembled :
1                   Section  1. There shall be established a Professional Regulation Commission
2      ("PRC")  Service Center in the City of Kabankalan,  Province of Negros  Occidental,
3      which shall be under the supervision of the PRC.
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5                  Sec. 2. The PRC service center shall provide services such as the processing of
6      application for licensure examinations, initial registration, renewal, and duplication of
7      a professional Identification card, and certifications of board rating and passing.
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9                  See.  3.  The  amount necessary for the  implementation  of this Act  shall be
1o      included in the budget of the pRc in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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12                  Sec. 4. Within sixty (6o) days from the effectivity of this Act, the PRC shall issue
13      the necessary rules and regulations for its effective implementation.
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1                  Sec.  5.  Notwithstanding  the  non-issunnce  of  the  implementing  rules  and
2      regulations, thisAct shall take effect fifteen (15) days afterits publication in the official
3      Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,