10 Questions
When did the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Act No. 546 come into effect?
June 17, 1950
Who was the first PRC Commissioner?
Architect Eric C. Nubla
What proclamation declared June 22 to 29, 1974 as 'Professional Consciousness Week'?
Proclamation No. 1276
When did the PRC start accrediting professional organizations?
1975
What marked the computerization of the database of registered professionals in 1974?
Assistance of the National Computer Center
What was the date when the new Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 8981 was approved by DBM?
June 8, 2016
How many plantilla positions were increased after the reorganization?
1068
What was the original name of the Professional Regulation Commission before it was renamed to PRC?
Office of the Board of Examiners
Which sector is regulated and supervised by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)?
Professionals except lawyers
How many Service Centers has the Professional Regulation Commission established at present?
30
Study Notes
Establishment and History of PRC
- The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Act No. 546 came into effect in 1972.
- The first PRC Commissioner was Commissioner Dr. Roberto S. Anatolio.
Professional Consciousness Week
- Proclamation No. 913 declared June 22 to 29, 1974 as 'Professional Consciousness Week'.
Accreditation and Computerization
- The PRC started accrediting professional organizations in 1974.
- The computerization of the database of registered professionals was marked in 1974.
Reorganization and Staffing
- The new Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 8981 was approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on March 22, 2000.
- The reorganization increased the number of plantilla positions to 1,366.
Original Name and Mandate
- The original name of the Professional Regulation Commission before it was renamed to PRC was the Examination Board of the Philippines.
- The PRC regulates and supervises the professional sector.
Service Centers
- The Professional Regulation Commission has established 14 Service Centers at present.
Test your knowledge about the history and establishment of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) along with the details of Act No. 546 and Proclamation No. 1276. Learn about the initial Commissioner and the issuance of certificates of registration by the PRC.
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