The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 738 out of 1,140 passed the Librarian Licensure Examination given by the Board for Librarians in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legazpi this September 2016.

The members of the Board for Librarians who gave the licensure examination are Yolanda C. Granda, Chairman and Lourdes T. David, Member.

The results were released in three (3) working days after the last day of examination.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 2,899 out of 3,695 passed the Physician Licensure Examination given by the Board of Medicine in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao this September 2016.

The members of the Board of Medicine who gave the licensure examination are Dr. Miguel L. Noche Jr., Chairman; Dr. Edgardo T. Fernando, Dr. Eleanor B. Almoro, Dr. Eleanor J. Galvez, Dr. Ma. Graciela Garayblas-Gonzaga and Dr. Clarita C. Maaño, Members.

The results were released in three (3) working days from the last day of examination.

Manila, September 21, 2016 – Due to the sudden influx of applicants for the October 2016 Licensure Examination for Criminologist, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) extends the filing of applications in the PRC Central Office and in all Regional Offices from September 20 to September 23, 2016.

Applicants may also proceed at PRC service centers located at Level 2, Padre Faura Wing of the Robinson’s Place Manila and at the Basement 1, East Lane via Robinsons Bank of Robinson’s Galleria. They are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, during weekdays only.

Manila, September 20, 2016 --- The Professional Regulation Commission announces the list of applicants who have qualified to be registered without examination as Chemist and Chemical Technicians pursuant to Section 23, Article III of Republic Act No. 10657 otherwise known as the “Chemistry Profession Act” and Section 18, Article II of Republic Act No. 754, “An Act to Regulate the Practice of Chemistry in the Philippines and for other Purposes” and Section 2 of Board Resolution No. 03, Series of 1989, the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR), as follows:

Manila, September 19, 2016---The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), in partnership with Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) has established Service Centers at Robinson’s Place Manila and Robinson’s Galleria. The Service Centers offers Application for Licensure Examination and Renewal of PRC professional identification cards.

The service centers are located at Level 2, Padre Faura Wing of the Robinson’s Place Manila and at the Basement 1, East Lane via Robinsons Bank of Robinson’s Galleria. They are open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, during weekdays only.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 633 out of 1,370 passed the Forester Licensure Examination given by the Board for Foresters in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, Legazpi, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga this September 2016.

The members of the Board for Foresters who gave the licensure examination are Neria A. Andin, Chairman; Jose A. Lorenzo and Gerardo T. Cabreros, Members.

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

Manila, September 16, 2016 --- Pursuant to Section 50 of Republic Act No. 10918, otherwise known as the Philippine Pharmacy Act, the Professional Regulation Commission and the Board of Pharmacy invites all stakeholders in the discussion of implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 10918 as follows:

Manila, September 13, 2016 – The Professional Regulation Commission and Professional Regulatory Board of Mechanical Engineering suspended the implementation of the Accredited and Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements in the renewal of the Professional Identification Cards (PICs) of Professional Mechanical Engineers (PMEs), Mechanical Engineers (MEs) and Certified Plant Mechanics (CPMs) effective August 24, 2016.