Professional Regulation Commission

Also known as PRC

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is a Philippine government agency responsible for regulating various professions to ensure that practitioners meet the required standards. Recently, the PRC has been involved in consultations with Filipino professionals in Chile regarding the Philippines-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), focusing on enhancing professional mobility and recognition of qualifications. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called for a review of Republic Act 10912 to ease the licensing burden on professionals, highlighting the need for fair guidelines that support continued development and global competitiveness.

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Last updated at August 4, 2025.

Recent stories about PRC

Vietnamese nationals arrested for illegal medicine practice in Makati

Two Vietnamese nationals were arrested in Makati City for allegedly practicing medicine without proper licenses, according to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG).
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10 out of 14 pass Speech-Language Pathologist exam

On Monday evening, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 10 out of 14 candidates passed the Speech-Language Pathologists computer-based licensure examination in May 2025.
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Marcos calls for review of RA 10912 to ease professional licensing burden

During the 123rd Labor Day celebration in Pasay City on Thursday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called for a review of Republic Act 10912 to ease the burden on professionals.
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PRC releases April 2025 electrical engineering and master electrician exam results

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the results of the April 2025 licensure examinations for registered electrical engineers and master electricians.
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Cebu doc tops med board exam with 87.75%

Adrian Eleazar Go from Cebu Institute of Medicine topped the recent Physician Licensure Examination with an 87.75 percent score.
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1,901 physicians, 1,150 pharmacists pass exams

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 1,901 out of 3,827 candidates passed the Physicians Licensure Examination in March 2025 and 1,150 out of 1,907 candidates passed the Pharmacists Licensure Examination this April.
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PRC, CHED align BLEPT with new curriculum

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) signed a joint memorandum circular to align the Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) with the current CHED Teacher Education Curriculum, set to take effect in September 2025.
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CHED, PRC sign JMC for specialized teacher licensure exams

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) signed a Joint Memorandum Circular on Thursday, April 10, aligning licensure examinations for teachers with specific fields of specialization.
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6,147 out of 7,659 pass Medical Tech Licensure Exam

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that 6,147 out of 7,659 candidates passed the March 2025 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination.
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Gov agencies sign rules for mental health law in schools

On Tuesday, several government agencies signed the implementing rules and regulations for Republic Act 12080, which aims to strengthen mental health services in schools.
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