The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 78 out of 141 passed the Geologist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Geology in Manila this August 2012.

The members of the Board of Geology are Emmanuel V. Tamesis, Chairman; Rudy C. Obial and Francisco A. Navarro, Members.

The Professional Regulation Commission announces that in view of Proclamation No.455 series of 2012, declaring August 20, 2012 as a regular holiday in observance of Eid L’ Fitr; and Republic Act 9256, declaring August 21 as a special non-working day, the deadline for filing applications for the Registered Electrical Engineers and the Registered Master Electrician licensure exam, originally scheduled on August 20 and 21, 2012 respectively under PRC Resolution No.2011-630, has been moved to August 22, 2012.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 469 out of 884 passed the Physical Therapist Licensure Examination and 49 out of 112 passed the Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy in the cities of Manila and Cebu this August 2012.

The members of the Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy who gave the licensure examinations are Dr. Reynaldo R. Rey-Matias, Chairman; Raul G. Agustin, Bernadette M. Reyes, Delia R. Pabalan and Rolland Lyle D. Duque, Members.

Due to floodwaters inside the premises of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) brought about by monsoon rains, which resulted in the inaccessibility of its website and online services, PRC today announced the following changes in the schedules of licensure examinations and other matters:

RESCHEDULING OF APPLICATION DEADLINE AND LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

• 1. Deadline for the filing of applications for the licensure examinations of Guidance Counselors and Medical Technologists is extended to Friday, August 17, 2012.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,334 out of 3,518 passed the Agriculturist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Agriculture in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last July 2012.

The members of the Board of Agriculture are Dr. Fortunato A. Battad, Chairman; Dr. Rodolfo M. Ela, Dr. Nora B. Inciong, Inv. Gonzalo O. Catan, Jr. and Mr. Vicente L. Domingo, Members.

The PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC) announces that Special Licensure Board Examinations (SPLBE) will be conducted in the Middle East on October 25, 26, 27,2012. The testing centers and licensure board examinations are as follows:

TESTING CENTERS

1. ABU DHABI, UAE
2. DOHA, QATAR
3. RIYADH, KSA
4. AL-KHOBAR, KSA

LICENSURE EXAMINATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS/EXAMINEES WHO ARE CONDITIONALLY – APPROVED ON THE PAYMENT OF PRESCRIBED EXAMINATION FEES
(Pursuant to Office Order No. 2011 -415 dated November 25, 2011)

• 1. Applicants shall first verify their names from the LIST OF CONDITIONALLY-APPROVED APPLICANTS at the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/POLO.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 601 out of 896 passed the Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nutrition and Dietetics in Manila and Zamboanga this July 2012.

The members of the Board of Nutrition and Dietetics are Virgith B. Buena, Chairman and Azucena B. Limbo, Member.

The results were released in two (2) working days from the last day of examination.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 35 out of 60 passed the Master Mariner Licensure Examination, 207 out of 423 passed the Chief Mate Licensure Examination and 950 out of 1,539 passed the Officer-In-Charge of a Navigational Watch Licensure Examination given by the Board for Marine Deck Officers in Manila and Cebu this July 2012. A total of 54 examinees are exempted from taking the practical examinations as they opted to submit a Certificate of Training and Certificate of Assessment in the Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork (SSBT).

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 18 out of 19 examinees passed the Special Certification Examination in Ocular Pharmacology for Optometrists given by the Board of Optometry in Manila this July 2012.

The members of the Board of Optometry are Dr. Vivian S. Sarabia, Chairman; Dr. Anita S. Villarta and Dr. Noel L. Santos, Members.

The registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID), Certificate of Registration and oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees will be announced later.