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When did the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Act No. 546 come into effect?
When did the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Act No. 546 come into effect?
Who was the first PRC Commissioner?
Who was the first PRC Commissioner?
What proclamation declared June 22 to 29, 1974 as 'Professional Consciousness Week'?
What proclamation declared June 22 to 29, 1974 as 'Professional Consciousness Week'?
When did the PRC start accrediting professional organizations?
When did the PRC start accrediting professional organizations?
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What marked the computerization of the database of registered professionals in 1974?
What marked the computerization of the database of registered professionals in 1974?
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What was the date when the new Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 8981 was approved by DBM?
What was the date when the new Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 8981 was approved by DBM?
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How many plantilla positions were increased after the reorganization?
How many plantilla positions were increased after the reorganization?
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What was the original name of the Professional Regulation Commission before it was renamed to PRC?
What was the original name of the Professional Regulation Commission before it was renamed to PRC?
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Which sector is regulated and supervised by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)?
Which sector is regulated and supervised by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)?
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How many Service Centers has the Professional Regulation Commission established at present?
How many Service Centers has the Professional Regulation Commission established at present?
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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.
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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.
