History of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
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When did the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Act No. 546 come into effect?

  • December 9, 1974
  • June 22, 1974
  • June 17, 1950 (correct)
  • January 2, 1974
  • Who was the first PRC Commissioner?

  • Architect Eric C. Nubla (correct)
  • National Computer Center
  • P. Paredes Street
  • Civil Service Commission
  • When did the PRC begin issuing computer-printed registration cards with one-year validity?

  • 1974
  • 1976
  • 1977
  • 1975 (correct)
  • What year saw the computerization of the database of registered professionals with the assistance of the National Computer Center?

    <p>1974</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Proclamation No. 1276 declare in 1974?

    <p>&quot;Professional Consciousness Week&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the approved increase in plantilla positions after the reorganization?

    <p>From 484 to 1068</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the new Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) approved by DBM?

    <p>June 8, 2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mission of the PRC as stated in the text?

    <p>To determine the competence of professionals and issue professional licenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the PRC previously called before being renamed?

    <p>Office of the Board of Examiners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Service Centers has PRC established at present, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>At least thirty (30)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Overview

    • Act No. 546, establishing the PRC, came into effect on June 6, 1974.
    • The first PRC Commissioner was Dr. Rollie C. Gozon.
    • In 1995, the PRC began issuing computer-printed registration cards valid for one year.
    • The computerization of the registered professionals' database occurred in 1998 with assistance from the National Computer Center.

    Significant Proclamations and Changes

    • Proclamation No. 1276 in 1974 declared the importance of professional regulation and the establishment of the PRC.
    • Following reorganization, there was an approved increase of 482 plantilla positions.
    • The new Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) was approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in December 2001.

    PRC Mission and Evolution

    • The mission of the PRC focuses on promoting professional growth and ensuring quality professional services.
    • PRC was previously known as the Board of Examiners before its renaming.
    • Currently, the PRC has established 36 Service Centers to better serve the public and registered professionals.

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