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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3 376

Introduced by Representative Wilton “Tonton” T. Kho

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Republic Act No. 10912 of 2016 (“CPD Law”) embodies the
declared policy of the State to promote and upgrade the knowledge and skills
of the Filipino professionals. This law seeks to ensure that Filipino
professionals are not only equipped and trained to meet the requirements of
their profession but are also attuned to the developments and advancements
in their chosen field.

The CPD law is not only a good law, but a necessary law. However,
just like any other law, it is not perfect. This bill seeks to address the
imperfections of the CPD law by addressing the difficulty and the financial
burden on employees in complying with its provisions. It also seeks to
recognize the impracticality of applying the law to professionals who are
practicing their professions abroad (“OFWs”).

Thus, it is hereto proposed that the cost of compliance with the CPD
Law be a joint responsibility of the employer and the employee, whether in
the government or private sector. In the same manner, professionals who are
practicing their professions abroad (“OFWs”) shall be exempt from the
coverage of the law.

The approval of this bill is earnestly sought.



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

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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Introduced by Representative Wilton “Tonton” T. Kho

AN ACT EXEMPTING AMENDING SECTIONS 10 AND 13 OF
REPUBLIC ACT 10912, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016”, BY EXEMPTING
OFW’S FROM THE COVERAGE OF THE CPD LAW AND PROVIDING
FOR MANDATORY PAID LEAVE AND COST SHARING OF EXPENSES
IN COMPLYING WITH THE CPD LAW

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

Section 1. Section 3 of Republic Act 10912 is hereby amended by
adding sub paragraph (x), as follows:

“SEC. 3. Xxx

"(x) Qualified Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) refers to Filipino
professionals who are engaged in the practice of their profession
outside the Philippines with a service contract of at least three (3)
years or has been practicing their profession outside of the
Philippines for a period of three (3) consecutive years.

Section 2. Section 10 of Republic Act 10912 is hereby amended, as
follows:

“Sec. 10. CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal of
Professional License and Accreditation System for the Practice of
Professions.- The CPD is hereby made as a mandatory
requirement in the renewal of the PICs of all registered and
licensed professionals under the regulation of the PRC except with
regards to Qualified Overseas Filipino Workers as defined in
Section 2 paragraph (x) of this Act. “



Section 3. Section 13 of Republic Act No. 10912 is hereby amended by
adding sub paragraphs (a) and (b), as follows:

‘Sec. 13 Xxx

a) All employers, whether natural or juridical persons, and whether in
the public or private sectors, are mandated to share in the cost of an
employee's compliance with this Act by shouldering at least fifty
percent (50%) of the cost of such compliance. Provided that the
employee was hired to a relevant position requiring the employee
holder thereof to be a licensed professional to qualify in his position
and to function as such. Nothing in this provision shall prevent,
diminish or otherwise revoke more favorable existing company or

department policy.

b) All professionals shall be given mandatory paid leave in sufficient
number of days necessary to comply with the requirements of this
Act.

Section 4. The provisions in pertinent laws and implementing rules
and regulations and other issuances inconsistent with this Act are hereby
repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its

publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,