Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HousEBILLNo.985Z
RECEIVED
DATE J^N   3  1  2oZ| roHi
Introduced by REP. EnnLI0 BERI`IARDIN0 L. yuLO
ExpLANATORY NOTE
The Professional Identification Card OIC) is a valid government-issued ID that serves
not only as a proof of eligibility or legal authority of a person to practice a profession, but also as
a documentary proof that can be used in transactions with government agencies, banks, and other
institutions   that   require   the   presentation   of  a   government-issued   ID   for   identification,
authentication, and verification.
The Professional Regulation Commission Q'RC) issues these PICs to individuals who
have met all legal and procedural requirements, including passing licensure  examinations. This
document  serves  as  proof that  the  holders  are  registered  and  licensed  professionals  in  the
Philippines.  However,  the  PIC  has  a  restricted  validity  span  of three  (3)  years,  which  is
insufficient, especially when professionals continue to practice while trying to obtain their PRC
ID cards.
This bill seeks to extend the validity period of PRC-issued PICs from three (3) years to
five (5) years in accordance with laws governing the practice of professionals in the Philippines.
By extending the validity of the PICs and Certificatious of Recognition for two (2) more years
from the present period of validity, the administrative burdens on both professionals and the PRC
itself necessitating frequent renewal processes may be reduced and simplified. Spreading out the
number  of  renewing  professionals  decreases  renewal  transactions  per  year  and  ensures  a
sufficient time interval between each renewal period.
This measure will help professionals save costs and effectively practice their profession.
Filipino professionals will be able to enjoy the validity of their PICs for a longer period of tine
without incurring any income or revenue losses on the part of the PRC, as this extension will not
affect the initial registration fee and the annual renewal fees inposed by the PRC.
Through the validity extension of the PRC licenses, the regulatory framework governing
the practice of professionals in the Philippines will be strengthened and professionals can benefit
from  reduced  administrative  burdens,  greater  convenience,  and  ultimately  contribute  to  the
overall improvement of professional standards and service delivery in the country.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NRETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOusEB[LLNO.9e52
Introduced by REP. Erml0 BERNARDINO L. YULO
AN ACT EXTENDING IRE VALIDITY PERIOD OF THE PROFESSIONAL
REGULATION cOMMlssloN a.Rc+IssuED pROFEssloNAL IDEI`ITIFlcATION
CARDS q'ICs) IN ACCORDANCE WITII LAWS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE 0F
PROFESSIONALS IN TEE PELIPPINES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Rapresertiatives Of the Philippines in Congress
SECTION 1. SHo# Zljhle. This act shall be known as the "PRC ID Validity Extension
Act„.
SEC.  2. Dc€fanndou  a/Sxede Potty.  It is  hereby  a deelared policy  of the  State,  as
enshrined  in  the  Constitution,  to  sustain  the  development  of a  reservoir  of national  talents
consisting  of Filipino  scientists,  entrepreneurs,  professionals,  mamagqu,  hick-level  technical
manpower and skilled workers and craftsmen in all fields.
SEC. 3. Cover¢grL  This Act shall cover and apply to all licensed professionals whose
licenses and/or certifications are covered and issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission
a,RC).
Srmc. 4. E.ctension Of New Validity Period Of Professional Identiifeation  Card.    AIL
Professional Identification Cards  ¢ICs)  issued by the PRC  shall be  extended from three  (3)
years to five (5) years, subject to compliance with all the legal and procedural requirements for
its issuance. The new varidity period will not affect the initial ngistration fee and the annual


renewal fees imposed upon by the PRC.
SEIC. 5. Validity Of Proif essional Identif tcation Card - This Auct bore;ky eutends to five (5)
years the validity of the PICs issued and renewed by professionals who are found to meet all the
requirements for registration of a professional under laws governing the practice of professionals
in the Philippines.
SH:C. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Seorctany o£ Dapaatrmen+ Of Lalbor
and  Employment,  upon  the  recommendation  of  the  Professional  Regulation  Commission
Chairperson, shall, within sixty (60) days from effectivity of this Act, promulgate the rules and
regulations  necessary  for  the  effective  implementation  of this  Act  are  bereby  repealed  or
modified.
SEC. 7. 4zapropnfro.our. The amount necessary to effectively cany out the provisions of
this  Act  shall  be  charged  against  the  current  appropriations  of the  concerned  government
agencies. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued inplementation of this
Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 8. Repedrl.#g Cfous&  All laws,  executive orders, presidential decrees, rules and
regulations or parts thereof which are in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act
are hereby rapcaled, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC.  9. Sap¢robjlrty  C7a#se.  h  the  event that any provision  of this  Act is  declared
uncoustitutional, the validity of the other provisious shall not be affected by such declaration.
SEC. 10. Ejrechlrtyr.  This Act shall take effeet fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,