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Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Queson City, Metro Manila

Twentieth Congress
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3428

Introduced by

HON. REPRESENTATIVE LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE
4™ DISTRICT, BUKIDNON

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Professional Identification Card (PIC) issued by the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC) is a valid government-issued ID that serves
as a documentary proof of eligibility or legal authority of the holder to
practice a profession. It is also highly recognized and accepted as proof of a
person’s identity when engaging in transactions with government agencies,
banks, and other institutions that require presenting a government-issued ID
for identification, authentication, and verification.

This bill seeks to extend the validity of the Professional Identification
Card under the PRC across all currently regulated professions from the
present period of three (3) years to five (5) years.

By extending the validity of the PICs to two (2) more years from the
present period of validity, it will help Filipino professionals to practice their
profession assured of longer continuity in service and_ professional
development prior to renewals. It will likewise reduce the expenses and
administrative burdens of the renewal process which can then be simplified
as a result of lesser frequency of undergoing the process.


It should be noted that the purpose of the proposed measure is in line
with the similar extension of the validity period of the Philippine passport
from five (5) to ten (10) years as provided for in Republic Act No. 10928,
and that of a Philippine driver's license also from five (5) years to ten (10)
years under Republic Act No. 10930.

In sum, through the vali extension of the PRC licenses, the practice
of professions in the Philippines will be strengthened and professionals can
benefit from greater convenience, and ultimately contribute to the overall
improvement of professional standards and service delivery in the country.

This bill was passed on 3% Reading in the 19 Congress and
transmitted to the Senate for its concurrence but was not enacted into law
due to lack of material time.

On the following premises, the immediate consideration and passage
of this bill is earnestly urged.

HON. LAVIN ROQUE
4™ DI! , BUKIDNON


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Republic of the Bbilippines
Bouse of Representatives

Queson City, Metro flanila
Twentieth Congress

First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3423

Introduced by

HON. REPRESENTATIVE LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE
4" DISTRICT, BUKIDNON

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

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

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.

Section 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.


Section 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.

Section 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.

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

Approved.