The basic documents to be submitted are:

a) Transcript of Records (TOR) with scanned picture and remarks "For Board Examination purposes only"

b) Birth Certificate from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Security Paper

c) Marriage Certificate from the PSA for married women

d) 4 pcs. Passport size picture with complete name-tag in white background.

e) Documentary stamps

(Additional requirements may be required by specific Professional Regulatory Boards)

Foreigners will only be allowed to take the examinations if there is proof of reciprocity between the Philippines and the country of the foreigner. (Foreigners with dual citizenship or recognized Filipino citizen will be allowed to take the examination upon presentation of any of the following: Identification Certificate from the Bureau of Immigration or Department of Foreign Affairs, Certificate of Allegiance, Photocopy of a Valid Philippine Passport and Voter's Identification Card.

Application for licensure examination is done through the PRC Online Services. Applicants will log on to https://www.prc.gov.ph. Procedures in filing online application are also provided in the PRC website. After securing appointment date, the applicant will proceed to Application Section of the PRC Regional Offices and its Offsite Service Centers for submission of documentary requirements and issuance of the Notice of Admission (NOA).

Conditional-applicants and repeaters shall apply again through online application. After securing appointment slot, he/she shall upload the required documentary requirements. When tagged in the system as complied, the applicant can print this/her NOA. Further, other documents shall be submitted when required in the Professional Regulatory Laws.

a. Baccalaureate degree – PhP 900.00

b. Non-baccalaureate degree – PhP 600.00

c. Conditioned - PhP 450.00

d. For Dental Technician and Hygienist – PhP 1,000.00

e. For Ocular Pharmacology – PhP 1,500.00

List of room assignments is posted at the PRC website. Click Here.

Yes, provided that the applicant secures and issues a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) appointing a representative to file the application and submit the documentary requirements. However, the Notice of Admission will be issued to the applicant upon personal appearance at the Application Section at least one (1) week before the first day of examination.

The applicant shall fill-out the Application Form for Registration without Examination and submit, together with the required documents for pre-evaluation to the Application Section at the PRC Regional Offices processing counters.

The application fee for:

a. baccalaureate degree PhP 900.00

b. non-baccalaureate degree PhP 600.00

c. medical representative PhP 450.00

d. Real Estate salesperson PhP 450.00

Application for registration without examination is usually approved within one (1) month. Applicant may verify the status of application through email.

Basic Requirements:

1. Screenshot of system-generated Registration Form
2. Valid government-issued ID

Additional Requirements:

1. For Real Estate Broker - surety bond
2. For Real Estate Appraiser - surety bond (for those employed in private firm) / Notarized
   Certificate of Employment (for government employee)
3. For Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, Environmental Planner and Interior Designer - Official
   receipt of membership fee payment

The fees for registration are as follows:
For examinations requiring baccalaureate degrees:
Registration fee - ₱ 600.00
Annual renewal fee - ₱ 450.00
Total - ₱ 1,050.00

For examinations requiring non-baccalaureate degrees:
Registration fee - ₱ 450.00
Annual renewal fee - ₱ 420.00
Total - ₱ 870.00

For Ocular Pharmacology - ₱ 1,200.00
Accreditation:
For Medical Representatives and Real Estate Salesperson
Accreditation fee - ₱ 450.00

The COR and/or PIC are released on the date of your registration.

An oathtaking is a formal act of subscribing to an oath or pledge to support and obey the Philippine Constitution, laws and regulations; uphold the highest ethical and professional standards of the practice; and perform the duties and responsibilities incumbent upon a professional in the service of the public and
the profession.

Yes. The taking of the oath is a requirement prior to the practice of the profession.

There are six (6) kinds or classes of oathtaking depending on the purpose, modality, and location:

According to purpose:

• Mass Oathtaking
• Special Oathtaking

According to modality:

• Face-to-Face Oathtaking
• Online Oathtaking

According to location:

• Local Oathtaking
• Overseas Oathtaking

Official schedules and other relevant information and announcements on the oathtaking are posted through the following official PRC platforms:

• PRC Website (https://www.prc.gov.ph);
• PRC Official Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/professionalregulationcommission);
• PRC Official Twitter/X Page and
• PRC Regional Office (RO) announcements.

The Oath of Profession may be administered by any of the following:

• Members of the PRC/Commission Proper or the PRB;
• Other duly authorized officials of the PRC;
• Other government or public officials, upon the recommendation of the PRB and special authority issued by the PRC;
• In the case of the online oathtaking, only Members of thePRC/Commission Proper, PRB, Regional Directors and duly authorizedofficials of the PRC; and
• For overseas oathtaking, only the Members of the PRC/Commission Proper, PRB, head of the PRC Delegation abroad (during the conduct of the Special Professional Licensure Examinations/SPLE or official foreign travel), or any duly commissioned foreign service officers of the Philippine Foreign Service Post, upon special authority issued by the PRC.

Local Oathtaking:
In various regions, particularly, where the licensure examinations are being held.

Overseas Oathtaking:
In countries where the SPLE are being held (e.g. Middle East, Hongkong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, among others).

Yes. Online or virtual oathtaking is among the kinds or classes of oathtaking recognized under PRC Resolution No. 1837 (s. 2024). Its use has been institutionalized even after the lifting of the public health emergency in the Philippines.

Instructions on how to join the scheduled face-to-face oathtaking are provided in the announcements issued by the PRC. Those who intend to join the face-to-face oathtaking are required to secure an online oathtaking registration or confirmation through the Licensure Examination and Registration Information System (LERIS).

Oathtakers must:

• Watch out for the official PRC announcement on the schedule of the online or virtual oathtaking;
• Secure an online oathtaking registration or confirmation through the LERIS; and
• Wait for PRC’s email containing the meeting link and other information about the online or virtual oathtaking.

Oathtakers are encouraged to attend the scheduled face-to-face or online/virtual oathtaking. However, if unable to attend the scheduled oathtaking, he/she may send a written request for a special oathtaking to the PRB, copy furnished the RO. The request should state the reason for the failure or inability to attend the
scheduled oathtaking.

The special oathtaking may be conducted face-to-face or via online/virtual.

For practical considerations, some PRBs require a minimum number of oathtakers prior to scheduling a special oathtaking. However, this may not strictly apply in urgent and meritorious cases where a special oathtaking can be had regardless of the number of oathtakers.

Yes. Similar rules on the oathtaking venue apply to special oathtaking.

Oathtakers based overseas may opt to join the:

• Face-to-face oathtaking to be organized in that foreign country; or
• Online or virtual oathtaking to be organized or hosted by the PRC.

Face-to-face Oathtaking.
Request for face-to-face oathtaking may be sent to the Philippine Professional Organization (PPO) or directly to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate. The PPO or the Philippine Embassy/Consulate shall coordinate with the PRC for the oathtaking arrangements and other related concerns.

Online or Virtual Oathtaking.
Those interested to join the online or virtual oathtaking may:

• request from the PRC to conduct a special oathtaking (exclusive for oathtakers overseas); or
• wait for the regular schedule of the online or virtual oathtaking (open to all oathtakers, whether based in the Philippines or overseas).

Yes. All oathtakers are required to complete the online oathtaking registration or confirmation process to be able to generate their Oath Forms with unique Quick Response (QR) Codes. These QR Codes are scanned for attendance tagging during the face-to-face oathtaking. Those whose attendance is not tagged in the system cannot proceed with the initial registration. QR Code scanning does not, however, apply in the case of the online or virtual oathtaking.

Oathtaking organizers are responsible for all the necessary administrative and logistical arrangements for the oathtaking activity (particularly, for the face-to-face oathtaking). They are designated based on the qualifications and criteria prescribed under PRC Resolution No. 1837 (s. 2024).

Qualifications. Oathtaking organizers must possess the following qualifications:

• Capacity. The organizer must have the legal capacity to comply with all the duties and responsibilities of an oathtaking organizer. The organizer must likewise have the administrative and logistical capacity in terms of financial, manpower, and other resources to carry out its role as oathtaking organizer;
• Track record. The organizer must have relevant experience or track record in organizing large-scale gatherings or similar events; Propriety. The organizer must be free from any legal infirmity or
  impediment, including conflict of interest, to be able to fulfill its role as oathtaking organizer; and
• Other qualification requirements. The organizer must meet the other qualification requirements as may be reasonably prescribed by the PRB and the PRC.

Documentary Requirements. The following documents must be submitted in support of the request to become an oathtaking organizer:

Local Oathtaking:

• Request to be designated as oathtaking organizer, stating therein its name, profile and track record in organizing large-scale gathering and events, and other details which the PRB may require;
• SEC/DTI documents such as Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Registration showing that it is authorized to organize large-scale gathering and events based on its stated purposes;
• BIR Certificate of Registration; and
• Business Permit.

Overseas Oathtaking:

• Request to be designated as oathtaking organizer;
• Request to conduct the overseas oathtaking, stating therein the names and number of oathtakers, date and venue of the oathtaking, name of administering officer, and other details which the PRB may require;
• Request for the issuance of special authority on behalf of the administering officer, if foreign service officer; and
• Draft Oathtaking Program of Activities

The roles, duties, and responsibilities of the oathtaking organizers include, among others:

• To coordinate with the PRB and the RO on the administrative preparations for the oathtaking, which include the arrangements on the oathtaking schedule, venue, and program of activities, among others. Any change in the approved oathtaking schedule, venue, and program shall be made known to and cleared by the PRB;
• To prepare and submit to the PRB the request to conduct the oathtaking, with the supporting documents, within the prescribed timelines;
• To facilitate the smooth and orderly conduct of the oathtaking;
• To comply with all the legal requirements connected with the conduct of the oathtaking activity;
• To submit to the PRB a report on the general conduct of the oathtaking activity and a summary of the oathtakers' feedback, observations and recommendations within thirty (30) working days from the date of the oathtaking. The organizers are given the leeway to devise ways and means to be able to generate such data; and
• To perform such other duties as may be relevant and necessary.

No. It is the PRC that directly organizes and hosts the online or virtual oathtaking.

No. The rules prohibit any organizer from undertaking any activity related to the conduct of the oathtaking without the PRB and PRC approval yet. Oathtakers who attended oathtaking activities that are not approved by the PRB and the PRC cannot proceed with their initial registration.No. It is the PRC that directly organizes and hosts the online or virtual oathtaking.

Former Filipino professionals refer to former citizens of the Philippines who had been registered and issued Certificates of Registration (CORs) and Professional Identification Cards (PICs) prior to their naturalization as foreign citizens.

Yes. Former Filipino professionals who reacquired Philippine citizenship and wish to renew their PICs and practice in the Philippines are required to take again their Oath of Professional.

Former Filipino professionals are required to submit the following:

• written request to take the oath;
• copy of Certificate of Reacquisition/Retention of Philippine Citizenship (CRPC);
  and
• proof of compliance with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  requirements.

The request shall be submitted to the PRB, copy furnished the RO.

Please follow the instructions on “Records Mismatch” as appearing in the LERIS. You may also contact the RO for further information on this.

Request for additional information or follow-ups on anything related to the oathtaking (e.g. oathtaking schedule and designation as oathtaking organizer) may be coursed through the RO or the PRB Secretariat Division. Please refer to the PRC official website for the contact information of these offices.

This FAQ is intended only as a general guide. Schedules, requirements, and procedures may change, depending on the policies that may be issued by the PRC and the PRBs from time to time.

Applicants are advised to regularly monitor official PRC announcements for updates.

The renewal fees are the following:

Professional Identification Card (PIC)
For professions requiring baccalaureate degree: ₽ 150.00 per year or Total of ₽ 450.00 for three (3) years.
For professions requiring non-baccalaureate degree: ₽ 140.00 per year or Total of ₽ 420.00 for three (3) years.

A surcharge of ₽ 30.00 (for baccalaureate degree) and ₽ 28.00 (for non-baccalaureate degree) is added if PIC is renewed twenty (20) days after the birth month.

Accreditation Card (AC)
Medical Representatives - ₽ 150.00 per year or total of ₽ 450.00 for three (3) years
Real Estate Salesperson - ₽ 150.00 per year

Registered professionals with request for change/reversion/correction of entries.

Basic Requirements:

1. Accomplished Online Application Form
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Live Birth
3. Statutory fee of ₽ 225.00

Additional Requirements:
For Correction/Change of Given Name /Middle Name/Surname/Suffix, Date of Birth, and Sex

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage
   (for registered married name only)
2. Affidavit of Discrepancy (indicating the true and correct name/date of birth)

For Reversion to the use of Maiden Name/Change of Civil Status (Married to Single)

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage,
   with annotation of the decision of nullity of marriage or decision of presumptive death of spouse
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Death (in
   case of deceased spouse)

For Change of Married Name Due to Remarriage

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage,
   with annotation of the decision of nullity of marriage or decision of presumptive death of spouse
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Death (in
   case of deceased spouse)
3. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of marriage
   (of the subsequent marriage)

For Change of Status Without Change of Registered Name/Change of Status and Registered Name Due to Marriage

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Report of Marriage for
   marriages contracted abroad

Note:

1. An update and/or approval will be sent through LERIS account and/or the registered email to the
   applicant.
2. In case of non-readable entry/ies in the Birth/Marriage/Death Certificate, the applicant must upload
   a copy of the said documents acquired from the Local Civil RegistryRegistered professionals with request for change/reversion/correction of entries.

Basic Requirements:

1. Accomplished Online Application Form
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Live Birth
3. Statutory fee of ₽ 225.00

Additional Requirements:
For Correction/Change of Given Name /Middle Name/Surname/Suffix, Date of Birth, and Sex

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage
   (for registered married name only)
2. Affidavit of Discrepancy (indicating the true and correct name/date of birth)

For Reversion to the use of Maiden Name/Change of Civil Status (Married to Single)

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage,
   with annotation of the decision of nullity of marriage or decision of presumptive death of spouse
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Death (in
   case of deceased spouse)

For Change of Married Name Due to Remarriage

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage,
   with annotation of the decision of nullity of marriage or decision of presumptive death of spouse
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Death (in
   case of deceased spouse)
3. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of marriage
   (of the subsequent marriage)

For Change of Status Without Change of Registered Name/Change of Status and Registered Name Due to Marriage

1. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Certificate of Marriage
2. Original National Statistics Office/Philippine Statistics Authority copy of Report of Marriage for
   marriages contracted abroad

Note:

1. An update and/or approval will be sent through LERIS account and/or the registered email to the
   applicant.
2. In case of non-readable entry/ies in the Birth/Marriage/Death Certificate, the applicant must upload
   a copy of the said documents acquired from the Local Civil Registry

Basic Requirements:

1. Screenshot of System-generated Action Sheet
2. Original copy of Affidavit of Loss
3. Damaged COR
4. Valid Professional Identification Card (PIC) / e-PIC
5. One (1) Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) per copy

Application for replacement of Certificate of Registration (COR) may be filed through an
appointment at the Registration Section of any PRC Regional Office. The applicable fee is ₱300.00.

The replacement of Certificate of Registration (COR) shall be released on the date of the
appointment.

The following documents are processed by the PRC:

Certificate of Good Standing (COGS)

Basic Requirements:

1. Screenshot of system-generated Action Sheet
2. Valid PIC/ e-PIC
3. One (1) Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) per copy

Requirements for Representative:

1. Non-registered professional - any valid government-issued ID and original Special Power of Attorney (SPA) duly executed individually by the applicant.
2. Registered professional - valid PIC/e-PIC and original authorization letter duly signed by the applicant

Authentication (Certified True Copy) of Professional Identification Card (PIC) and/or Certificate of Registration (COR)

Basic Requirements:

1. Screenshot of system-generated Action Sheet
2. Valid PIC/ e-PIC
3. Original copy and number of photocopy of PIC and/or COR for authentication
4. One (1) Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) per copy

Requirements for Representative:

1. Non-registered professional - any valid government-issued ID and original Special Power of Attorney (SPA) duly executed individually by the applicant
2. Registered professional - valid PIC/e-PIC and original authorization letter duly signed by the applicant
   Certification fee of ₽ 75.00 per copy, and the document/s shall be released on the date of appointment.

Basic Requirements:

1. Screenshot of system-generated Action Sheet
2. Affidavit of Loss or damaged PIC

Requirements for Authorized Representative:

1. Non-registered professional - valid government-issued ID and original Special Power of Attorney (SPA) duly executed individually by the applicant.
2. Registered professional - valid Professional Identification Card/e-PIC and original authorization letter duly signed by the applicant.

A. Application for Duplicate PIC can be done through the PRC Online Services. Applicants will log on to https://online.prc.gov.ph. After printing the application form, the applicant will proceed on the appointment date and place to personally submit requirements. The application fee is ₱250.00.

A. Duplicate professional identification card is released within the day.

A. Married female registered professionals who wish to use their married name may file for a
petition for change of name due to marriage.

Any representative with Special Power of Attorney (duly signed by the petitioner) and valid ID may file in behalf of the petitioner provided that the professional has signed the petition form for change of name due to marriage.

A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition for Change of Name due to Marriage

2. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage duly issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority

3. Documentary Stamp

4. 2 pieces passport size ID picture in white background will full name tag

5. Photocopy of PRC ID

6. Statutory fee of P225.00 on top of the renewal fee

A. For Marriages contracted abroad, please secure a Report of Marriage form the Philippine
Statistics Authority.

A. Please check the Citizen's Charter (Click Here)

A. None. Claiming of IDs with change of status should be picked-up by the professional herself or by her authorized representative with a valid ID Card and authorization letter.

A. Professional identification cards may be claimed at your selected appointment place.

A. Yes. You may call at telephone number 736-2248 for you to be apprised on the status of the petition.

Note: Should there be any discrepancy on the entries of the Certificate of Marriage and
verifications, a copy of the Certificate of Live Birth in security paper from the Philippine Statistics Office must also be submitted.

A. Any registered professionals who wish to correct their data (name and/or date of birth) to conform to the name and/or date of birth registered in the Philippines Statistics Authority. OR any representative with valid ID may file in behalf of the petitioner provided that the professional has signed the petition form for correction of entries/data.

A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition Form for Correction of entries/data

2. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Live Birth duly issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority for single female registered professional and male registered professional

3. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage duly issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority for married women professionals

4. Personal Affidavit

5. Documentary Stamp

6. 2 pieces passport size ID picture in white background with full nametag

7. Photocopy of PRC ID

8. Statutory fee of P225.00 on top of the renewal fee

A. Please check the Citizen's Charter (Click Here)

A. None. Claiming of IDs with corrected entries/data should be picked-up by the professional or by their authorized representative with a valid ID card and an authorization letter.

A. Professional identification cards may be claimed at your selected appointment place.

A. Yes. The professional may call at Registration Division with telephone number 736-2248.

A. A married female registered professional who was granted annulment of marriage or divorce or her authorized representative may file for a petition for reversion OR a widowed female professional.

A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition Form for Correction of entries/data

2. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Live Birth issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority

3. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority

4. 2 pieces passport size ID picture in white background with full nametag

5. Photocopy of PRC ID

6. Statutory fee of P225.00 on top of the renewal fee

7. Documentary Stamp Additional Requirement under Each Category:

For Annulment: Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority with annotation of annulment Certified true copy of the Court’s Decision on the granting of annulment Certified true copy of the Certificate of Finality on the grant of annulment

For Widowed Women: Original and photocopy of Certificate of Death issued by the Philippine
Statistics Authority.

For Presumptive Death: Original and photocopy of Court’s Decision on presumptive death of husband issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

A. Any married female registered professionals who married once again in view of the death of a former spouse, annulment of marriage, presumptive death or has a final decree recognizing foreign judgment, and divorce decree before the Shar’jah Court or a representative provided that the petitioner already signed the petition form.

A. 1. Duly accomplished and notarized Petition Form for Correction of entries/data

2. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Live Birth issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority

3. Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority

4. 2 pieces passport size ID picture in white background with full nametag

5. Photocopy of PRC ID

6. Statutory fee of P225.00 on top of the renewal fee

7. Documentary Stamp

Additional Requirement under Each Category:

For Annulled Married Women: Original and photocopy of the Certificate of Marriage issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority with annotation of annulment Original and photocopy of Certificate of Marriage (Subsequent Marriage) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority Certified true copy of the Court’s Decision on the granting of annulment Certified true copy of the Certificate of Finality on the grant of annulment.

For Widowed Women: Original and photocopy of Certificate of Death issued by the Philippine
Statistics Authority Original and photocopy of Certificate of Marriage (Subsequent Marriage) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

For Presumptive Death: Original and photocopy of Court’s Decision on presumptive death of husband issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority Original and photocopy of Certificate of Marriage (Subsequent Marriage) issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

A. The requirements are:

1) Duly accomplished Action Sheet for Registration Certificate Replacement

2) Affidavit of Loss/Damaged Certificate of Registration

3) Passport size picture with name tag in white background and application fee of P300.00

A. Application for a duplicate copy of lost or destroyed Certificate of Registration (Board Certificate) can be filed at the Registration Division in the Central Office, and at the PRC Regional Offices.

A. The duplicate certificate of registration is released after ten (10) working days upon the receipt of complete requirements.

A. The requirements for filing are:

1. Photocopy of updated Professional Identification card/license

2. Verification form coming from the requesting office/country

A. 1. Secure stateboard verification slip at Window-C of Records Division (Ground Floor, PRC Annex Bldg.) and accomplish it.

2. Proceed to Legal Division (2nd Floor, PRC Main Bldg.) for clearance

3. Pay certification /processing fee of (P200.00/copy) at Cash Division (Ground Floor, PRC Main Bldg.)

4. Proceed to Customer Service Center (CSC) near public entrance gate and purchase documentary stamp

5. Submit SBVS, Stateboard Verification documents and PRC & CSC official receipts at Window-C of Records Division

For regional applicants, please proceed to nearest PRC Regional Offices.

A. Yes, provided that a letter of authority is issued to the authorized representative.

A. Mailing is strictly an office-to-office transaction. The PRC is the agency authorized to process requests for verification and completion of documents coming from different countries.

Per PRC Resolution No. 1948 (s. 2025) or the Revised Guidelines on the Processing of Applications for Accreditation of CPD Providers and Their Programs

LOCAL

Individual/single Proprietor

1. DTI Certificate of Registration
2. Mayor’s or Business Permit
3. Authenticated BIR Certificate of Registration and Tax Clearance
4. Original Copy of NBI Clearance
5. Valid Professional Identification Card (PIC) of the proprietor which shall be of the same profession and license where the application is intended to be submitted, along with his/her resume that includes, among others relevant educational background, current employment, principal area of professional work, and number of years in the practice of the regulated profession
6. Profile which includes Mission, Vision, Core Values and a list with details of previous training programs and activities conducted, if any
7. Instructional Design for at least three (3) programs
8. Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex “B-3”)

LOCAL

Firm/Partnership/Corporation/Cooperative

1. Authenticated SEC or CDA Certificate of Registration and Articles of Incorporation or Partnership and their respective By-laws (The Articles of Incorporation/Partnership or Articles of Cooperative and By-laws shall include as one of its purposes the training and development of professionals; or in the case of commercial or industrial, provides for the training and development of professionals.)
2. Mayor’s or Business Permit
3. Authenticated BIR Certificate of Registration and Tax Clearance
4. List of officers with valid Professional ID Card (if licensed professional)
5. Instructional Design for at least three programs
6. Appointment paper from the managing partner authorizing the subject partner to manage the CPD programs; or Board Resolution/Secretary's Certificate of a Corporation authorizing an officer, preferably a professional with valid Professional ID Card to manage the CPD programs, unless provided under existing guidelines of the concerned Council that the profession and license of the subject partner shall be of the same profession and license where the application is intended to be submitted.
7. Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex “B-3”)

LOCAL

Government Institution/Agency

1. Copy of Charter or Republic Act establishing the agency
2. Office Order or its equivalent from the head of Agency appointing its officer, preferably a professional with valid Professional ID Card, to manage the CPD programs, unless provided under existing guidelines of the concerned Council that the profession and license of the officer shall of the same profession and license where the application is intended to be submitted.
3. Instructional Design for at least three (3) programs

FOREIGNER

1. Proof of Registration of its creation in the country/state of the applicant which must be duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate in the said country/state and accompanied by an official English translation thereof / Apostile
2. Affidavit of Undertaking subscribed and sworn before Philippine Embassy/Consulate in the country/state of the applicant
3. Appointment Paper of the representative from the Philippines duly authorized to represent the foreign entity.
4. Company Profile with Mission, Vision, Core Values and if any, list and details of previous training activities conducted
5. Instructional Design for at least three (3) programs
6. Appointment paper (or its equivalent) from the managing partner authorizing the subject partner to manage the CPD programs, preferably a professional with valid Professional ID Card to manage the CPD programs, unless provided under existing guidelines of the concerned Council that the profession and license of the subject partner shall be of the same profession and license where the application is intended to be submitted; or Board Resolution/Secretary’s Certificate of a Corporation to represent the Company and manage CPD programs.

The CPD Council shall have the right to specify additional requirements. Compliance must be submitted within the prescribed period. Failure to comply within the prescribed period shall be construed as abandonment of application and the prescribed processing fee shall be forfeited in favor of the government.

The period for processing the application is twenty (20) working days from the submission of application for accreditation.

The validity of accreditation as a CPD Provider is three (3) years and renewable thereafter based on the performance evaluation for the said period.

A. 1. Letter of intent

2. Duly accomplished ASEAN Architect Registry (AAR) Form QRD-IAO-15-Rev.01 with attached
Certificate/s of Employment covering a period not less than seven (7) years; Certification of
Project completion

3. Certificate of CPD Compliance from the CPD Council

4. Copy of Diploma

5. Original Certified True Copy of Transcript of Records

6. CHED Certificate of Equivalency (when applicable)

7. PRC Certificate of Registration

8. Copy of valid PRC Professional Identification Card

9. Original Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case issued by the PRC

10. Certificate of Good Standing issued by the IAPOA

11. Original Copy of valid NBI Clearance

12. Original Signed Statement of Compliance with Code of Ethics (Notarized)

13. Annex 1 Specialized Training relevant to the field of specialization.

14. Annex 2 Professional Practice, (2A - Description and 2B - Project Images)

15. Annex 3 Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

16. Annex 4 Research and Development

17. Annex 5 Authorship

18. Recent four (4) passport size pictures, white background with name tag (coat and tie for men;
blazer for women)

Note:

1. The application form is available at www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – ASEAN MRA.

2. Three sets of the accomplished application form, including copies of all supporting documents
must be submitted.

3. The size of the paper must be A4 size (8.27" x 11.69"). Photocopies of large documents shall be
reduced accordingly.

4. Each set shall be submitted in 1 ½” 3 – Ring Presentation Binder. The color of the cover of the
binder for the original must be white and for the other 2 binders, it must be black cover.

5. For the white binder (original), colored copies must be used and for the 2 black binders, black
and white copies may be used.

6. Documents shall be in a clear sheet inserts, complete with table of contents/tabs.

A. 1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess
the completeness of the documents.

2. The International Affairs Office shall process the applications then endorse to the Professional
Regulatory Board of Architecture for evaluation if the applicant is qualified for the panel of
experts interview.

3. A professional interview will be conducted which shall be composed of panel of experts from the
PRC through the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture, Commission on Higher Education and
United Architects of the Philippines. The interview intends to assess and evaluate the
qualifications and practical experience of the applicant.

4. Applications which are approved by the ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Architectural Services of
the Philippines (AMCASP), upon recommendation of the panel of experts, shall be endorsed by the PRC
as the Chairman of the AMCPASP to the ASEAN Architect Council (AAC).

5. Once approved by the AAC, the successful applicant shall be registered in the Philippine ASEAN
Architect Registry. He will be accorded the title of an ASEAN Architect on a Conferment and the PRC
will issue an ASEAN Architect Certificate of Registration.

The AA Registration is valid for three (3) years from the date of the registration and renewable
every three (3) years.

The fees are as follows:

1. Covering letter

2. 2” x 2” photographs

3. Duly accomplished Forms for Application for Registration as an APEC Architect

4. Photocopies of documents and other submittals required in the Forms for Application

5. Detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating my employment history, experiences, awards and achievements,
involvement in the UAP-IAPOA, and civic involvement

6. Certified True Copy of my IAPOA Certificate

7. Certification of Authenticity of Information and Documents

8. NBI Clearance

Note:

1. The application form is available at www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – APEC
Register.

2. Prepare 3 binders in A4 size portrait form; One original and two photocopies of the documentary
requirements;

1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess the
completeness of the documents.

2. The International Affairs Offices shall process the applications then endorse to the Professional
Regulatory Board of Architecture for evaluation if the applicant is qualified for the panel of
experts interview.

3. A professional interview will be conducted which shall be composed of panel of experts from the
PRC through the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture, Commission on Higher Education and
United Architects of the Philippines.

4. Applications which are approved by the Monitoring Committee Philippine Section, upon
recommendation of the panel of experts, shall be endorsed by the PRC to the APEC Architect Central
Council for deliberation.

5. If the application is confirmed by the Central Council to have satisfied all the requirements and
criteria for an APEC Architect, the successful applicant will receive a Certificate of Registration
and will be enrolled in the APEC Architect Register and may carry the additional title APEC
Architect.

The fees are as follows:

1. Letter of intent

2. Duly accomplished ACPE Application Form IAO-QRD-08-Rev.01 with attached Certificate/s of
Employment covering a period not less than seven (7) years and/or Certification of Project
completion

3. Certificate of CPD compliance issued by CPD Council

4. Copy of Diploma

5. Original Copy of Certified True Copy of Transcript of Records

6. CHED Certificate of Equivalency (when applicable)

7. PRC Certificate of Registration

8. Copy of PRC Professional Identification Card

9. Original Certificate of No Pending Administrative Case issued by the PRC

10. Certificate of Good Standing issued by the respective A.P.O.

11. Original Copy of valid NBI Clearance

12. Signed Statement of Compliance with Code of Ethics (Notarized)

13. Recent four (4) passport size pictures, white background with name tag (coat and tie for men;
blazer for women)

Note:

1. The application form is available at www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – ASEAN MRA.

2. Documents must be in three sets; One original and two photocopies of the documentary
requirements;

3. The size of the paper must be in oficio size (8 1/2" x 13"). Photocopies of large documents shall
be reduced accordingly.

4. Each set shall be submitted in 1 ½” 3 – Ring Presentation Binder.

5. Documents shall be in a clear sheet inserts, complete with table of contents/tabs.

1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – Regional Office to assess the
completeness of the documents.

2. The International Affairs Office shall process the applications then endorse to the Professional
Regulatory Board concerned for evaluation if the applicant is qualified for the panel of experts
interview.

3. A professional interview will be conducted which shall be composed of panel of experts from the
PRC through the Professional Regulatory Board of Engineering concerned, Commission on Higher
Education and Philippine Technological Council. The interview intends to assess and evaluate the
qualifications and practical experience of the applicant.

4. Applications which are approved by the ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Engineering Services of the
Philippines (AMCESP), upon recommendation of the panel of experts, shall be endorsed by the PRC as
the Chairman of the AMCESP to the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer Coordinating Committee
(ACPECC).

5. Once approved by the ACPECC, the successful applicant shall be registered in the Philippine ASEAN
Chartered Professional Engineer Registry. He will be accorded the title of an ASEAN Chartered
Professional Engineer on a Conferment and the PRC will issue an ASEAN Chartered Professional
Engineer Certificate of Registration.

The ACPE Registration is valid for three (3) years from the date of the registration and renewable
every three (3) years.

The fees are as follows:

1. Covering Letter

2. Completed Application Form

3. Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating your employment history, responsibilities and
achievements

4. Verified Engineering Practice Report (EPR)

5. Details of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) completed in accordance with Appendix E

6. Certified copy of the Assessment Letter from your Accredited Professional Organization (APO)
indicating that you are a member in good standing (Please consult with your APO on how to obtain
this Assessment Letter.)

7. Valid Certificate of Professional Registration and/or Professional ID

Note:

1. The application form is available at www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – ASEAN MRA.

2. Prepare 3 binders; One original and two photocopies of the documentary requirements;

1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess the
completeness of the documents.

2. The International Affairs Office shall process the applications then endorse to the Professional
Regulatory Board concerned for evaluation if the applicant is qualified for the panel of experts
interview.

3. A professional interview will be conducted which shall be composed of panel of experts from the
PRC through the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture, Commission on Higher Education and
Philippine Technological Council.

4. Applicants who are approved by the Monitoring Committee Philippine Section, upon recommendation
of the panel of experts, shall receive an APEC Engineer Certificate of Registration and will be
enrolled in the APEC Engineer Register and may carry the additional title APEC Engineer.

1. Letter of intent

2. Duly accomplished ASEAN CPA Application Form

3. Proof of professional practice of not less than 3 years

4. Photocopy of valid PRC Professional Identification Card

5. Certificate of No Pending Case from the PRC Legal Service

6. Certificate for ASEAN CPA Registration from the A.P.O.

7. Certificate of CPD compliance issued by CPD Council

8. Recent two (2) passport size pictures with name tag (in white background and coat and tie for
men; blazer for women)

Note:

1. Two (2) copies of the accomplished application forms, including copies of all supporting
documents must be submitted; One original and one photocopies of the documentary requirements;

2. Legal size (8 ½” x 13”) of paper shall be used throughout; photocopies of large documents shall
be reduced accordingly.

3. Each set shall be submitted in ring-bound with table of contents, tabs and paged accordingly.

4. All applications must be originally-signed by the applicant.

1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – Regional Office to assess the
completeness of the documents.

2. The International Affairs Office shall process the applications then endorse to the Professional
Regulatory Board concerned for evaluation if the applicant is qualified for the panel of experts
interview.

3. A professional interview will be conducted which shall be composed of panel of experts from the
PRC through the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy and Philippine Institute of Certified
Public Accountant. The interview intends to assess and evaluate the qualifications and practical
experience of the applicant.

4. Applications which are approved by the ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Engineering Services of the
Philippines (AMCESP), upon recommendation of the panel of experts, shall be endorsed by the PRC as
the Chairman of the AMCESP to the ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer Coordinating Committee
(ACPECC).

5. Once approved by the ACPECC, the successful applicant shall be registered in the Philippine ASEAN
Chartered Professional Engineer Registry. He will be accorded the title of an ASEAN Chartered
Professional Engineer on a Conferment and the PRC will issue an ASEAN Chartered Professional
Engineer Certificate of Registration.

The ASEAN CPA Registration is valid for three (3) years from the date of the registration and
renewable every three (3) years.

The fees are as follows:

Permanent practice of profession allows foreigner to apply for registration with or without
licensure examination under the reciprocity or other international agreement.

1. Category A1 – Foreigners applying for registration with examination

2. Category A2 – Foreign professionals applying for registration without examination

Limited practice of profession allows foreigner to practice the profession in the Philippines for a
limited period of time and venue.

3. Category B – Foreign professional to practice a profession in the Philippines under reciprocity
or other international agreements

Professions applicable under Category B by reason of their professional regulatory laws are the
following: Architecture, Agriculture, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Environmental
Planning, Fisheries, Geodetic Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Radiologic Technology.

4. Category C – Foreign professionals who are to be engaged by the Government as Consultants in
foreign-funded, joint venture, or foreign assisted projects

5. Category D – Foreign professionals who are to be employed by local and foreign private firms or
institutions

6. Category E – Foreign health professionals who are to be engaged in humanitarian mission

A. Registration without examination applies only if allowed by the professional regulatory laws
(Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the Professional Regulatory Boards).

Only foreign nationals as natural persons who want to engage in the practice of state-regulated
professions as defined under the pertinent professional regulatory laws (Available at www.prc.gov.ph
under the Professional Regulatory Boards) can be issued a STP.

1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under
the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs)

2. A letter or any document signed by and under the official seal of the appropriate official of the
foreign state or country requesting the Board Chairperson concerned to allow the foreign applicant
to take the licensure examination and that by express provision of the law of the foreign state or
country or international agreement to which the applicant’s state or country is a signatory, the
citizens of the Philippines are allowed to take the licensure examination and to register as a
professional in such foreign state or country (The names of the Board Chairperson are available at
www.prc.gov.ph under the Professional Regulatory Board.)

3. An official copy of the foreign law or international agreement as proof of reciprocity for the
practice of profession, officially translated in the English Language, if applicable. The document
must be authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state
or country where the same was issued.

Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting
countries are available at https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41 or
www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be
authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and
accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority
responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to
non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’
accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
still applies.

4. Original or certified true copy of the transcript of records or equivalent document of the course
for the licensure examination issued by the institution of higher learning where the foreign
applicant graduated (The documents must also be certified by the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) to be equivalent to the pertinent course accredited/recognized in the Philippines.

5. Photocopy of valid passport as proof of citizenship

6. Two (2) pieces passport size I.D. picture with complete name tag in white background

1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under
the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs)

2. A letter or any document signed by and under the official seal of the appropriate official of the
foreign state or country requesting the Board Chairperson concerned to allow the foreign applicant
to register without examination pursuant to the provisions of the applicable regulatory law, coupled
with a declaration/statement that the requirements for the registration and licensing of
professionals in such foreign state or country are substantially the same as those provided for
under Philippine laws. (The names of the Board Chairperson are available at www.prc.gov.ph under the
Professional Regulatory Board.)

3. An official copy of the foreign law or international agreement as proof of reciprocity for the
practice of profession, officially translated in the English Language. The document must be
authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or
country where the same was issued.

Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting
countries are available at

https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be
authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and
accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority
responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to
non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’
accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
still applies.

4. An official document showing that the applicant is a registered and licensed professional in such
foreign state or any equivalent document. The document must be authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by
the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or country where the same was issued.

5. Photocopy of valid passport as proof of citizenship

6. Two (2) pieces passport size I.D. picture with complete name tag in white background.

It is incumbent upon the foreigner to establish the existence of reciprocity between the Philippines
and applicant’s country for the practice of profession by presentation of the applicant’s law
providing for the following conditions:

1. The requirements for the registration or licensing in the foreign state or country are
subtantially the same as those required and contemplated by laws of the Philippines; and

2. The laws of such foreign state or country allows citizens of the Philippines to practice the
profession on the same basis and grant the same privileges as those enjoyed by the subjects or
citizens of such foreign state or country.

Note: The document must be authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine
Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or country where the same was issued.

Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting
countries are available at

https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be
authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and
accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority
responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to
non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’
accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
still applies.

1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under
the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs)

2. Letter request to PRC/PRB requesting for the issuance of STP to the foreign professional
indicating the date and venue of the undertaking

3. An official document showing that the applicant is a registered and licensed professional in such
foreign state or any equivalent document including Certificate/s of training/competency in the
discipline of area of specialization for which the foreign professional is to be engaged in the
Philippines with official English translation thereof where necessary. The documents must be
authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or country
where the same was issued.

Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence
of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be
submitted, as well.

Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting
countries are available at

https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be
authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and
accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority
responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to
non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’
accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
still applies.

4. There should be a locally–secured professional liability insurance or malpractice insurance or
their acceptable equivalent in bond form commensurate with the nature and magnitude of his/her
project involvement and compensation. (for Architecture only)

5. A copy of Contract of Employment of Services, or Memorandum of Agreement indicating the terms of
reference, nature of engagement, scope, duration and other project or contract details.

6. At least one (1) Filipino Professional counterpart/understudy for every foreign professional
whose services will be engaged in the Philippines to be indicated in the letter request to PRC/PRB
with photocopy of current PRC Professional I.D. Card (except for Electronics Engineering: at least
two (2) Filipino electronics engineer understudies for every foreign professional. For Geodetic
Engineering: The understudy must be a member in good standing of the A.P.O. For Interior Design: The
understudy must be in continuous practice of interior design for at least ten (10) years). In
Category E, at least one (1) Filipino professional counterpart/understudy per professional group.
However, with regard to Midwifery, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physical Therapy and Occupational
Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Medicine, instead of providing a local counterpart, the
applicant must submit names of the officers or representatives of the local sponsoring
organization/institution. (The requirement for counterpart/understudy or names of the officers is
not applicable to Agriculture, Chemistry and Social Workers.)

7. Profession specific documentary requirements (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the STP Board
Focal Person Resolutions of the International Affairs)

8. Photocopy of valid passport as proof of citizenship

9. Two (2) pieces passport size I.D. picture with complete name tag in white background and

1. Applications and documents as proof of reciprocity shall be submitted to the Licensure and
Registration Division – PRC Regional Office.

2. The Qualification Recognition Division – International Affairs Office shall process the
application.

3. Professional Regulatory Board concerned shall act on the application and recommends approval or
denial of the application.

4. The International Affairs Office shall draft resolution / STP Certificate or letter of denial.

5. Professional Regulatory Board concerned shall sign the resolution / STP Certificate (for Category
B only) or Letter.

6. PRC shall sign the resolution / STP Certificate (for Category B only) or Letter.

7. Archives and Records Division dockets the resolution.

8. Licensure and Registration Division – PRC Regional Office shall release the resolution/ STP
ID/certificate to the applicant.

1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under
the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs)

2. Letter request addressed to PRC/PRB requesting for the issuance of the STP to the foreign
professional to be engaged as a consultant in foreign-funded, joint venture or foreign-assisted
projects of the government indicating the date and venue of the undertaking

3. An official document showing that the applicant is a registered and licensed professional in such
foreign state or any equivalent document including Certificate/s of training/competency in the
discipline of area of specialization for which the foreign professional is to be engaged in the
Philippines with official English translation thereof where necessary. The documents must be
authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or
country where the same was issued.

Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence
of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be
submitted, as well.

Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting
countries are available at

https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be
authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and
accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority
responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to
non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’
accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
still applies.

4. A copy of the Contract of Employment or Services, or Memorandum of Agreement between the
government agency and the foreign professional, indicating the terms of reference, nature of
engagement, scope, duration and other project or contract details

5. At least one (1) Filipino Professional counterpart/understudy for every foreign professional
whose services will be engaged in the Philippines to be indicated in the letter request to PRC/PRB
with photocopy of current PRC Professional I.D. Card (except for Electronics Engineering: at least
two (2) Filipino electronics engineer understudies for every foreign professional. For Geodetic
Engineering: The understudy must be a member in good standing of the A.P.O. For Interior Design: The
understudy must be in continuous practice of interior design for at least ten (10) years). In
Category E, at least one (1) Filipino professional counterpart/understudy per professional group.
However, with regard to Midwifery, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physical Therapy and Occupational
Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Medicine, instead of providing a local counterpart, the
applicant must submit names of the officers or representatives of the local sponsoring
organization/institution. (The requirement for counterpart/understudy or names of the officers is
not applicable to Agriculture, Chemistry and Social Workers.)

6. Profession specific documentary requirements (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the STP Board
Focal Person Resolutions of the International Affairs)

7. Photocopy of valid passport as proof of citizenship

8. Two (2) pieces passport size I.D. picture with complete name tag in white background

9. Other requirements as may be prescribed by the Professional Regulatory Board concerned specific
to their profession

1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under
the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs)

2. Letter request addressed to PRC/PRB requesting for the issuance of the STP to the foreign
professional to be employed by the Philippine or foreign private firms or institutions indicating
the date and venue of the undertaking

3. An official document showing that the applicant is a registered and licensed professional in such
foreign state or any equivalent document including Certificate/s of training/competency in the
discipline of area of specialization for which the foreign professional is to be engaged in the
Philippines with official English translation thereof where necessary. The documents must be
authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or
country where the same was issued.

Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence
of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be
submitted, as well.

Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting
countries are available at

https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be
authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and
accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority
responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to
non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’
accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
still applies.

4. A copy of the Contract of Employment or Services, or Memorandum of Agreement between the private
firm or institution and the foreign professional, indicating the terms of reference, nature of
engagement, scope, duration and other project or contract details

5. At least one (1) Filipino Professional counterpart/understudy for every foreign professional
whose services will be engaged in the Philippines to be indicated in the letter request to PRC/PRB
with photocopy of current PRC Professional I.D. Card (except for Electronics Engineering: at least
two (2) Filipino electronics engineer understudies for every foreign professional. For Geodetic
Engineering: The understudy must be a member in good standing of the A.P.O. For Interior Design: The
understudy must be in continuous practice of interior design for at least ten (10) years). In
Category E, at least one (1) Filipino professional counterpart/understudy per professional group.
However, with regard to Midwifery, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physical Therapy and Occupational
Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Medicine, instead of providing a local counterpart, the
applicant must submit names of the officers or representatives of the local sponsoring
organization/institution. (The requirement for counterpart/understudy or names of the officers is
not applicable to Agriculture, Chemistry and Social Workers.)

6. Profession specific documentary requirements (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the STP Board
Focal Person Resolutions of the International Affairs)

7. Photocopy of valid passport as proof of citizenship

8. Two (2) pieces passport size I.D. picture with complete name tag in white background

1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Authority to Practice (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under
the Special Temporary Permits of the International Affairs)

2. Letter request to PRC/PRB requesting for the issuance of STP to the foreign professional for the
conduct of humanitarian or medical/surgical or dental indicating the date and venue of the mission

3. An official document showing that the applicant is a registered and licensed professional in such
foreign state or any equivalent document including Certificate/s of training/competency in the
discipline of area of specialization for which the foreign professional is to be engaged in the
Philippines with official English translation thereof where necessary. The documents must be
authenticated (NOT acknowledged) by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation in the state or
country where the same was issued.

Note: The validity/expiration date must be reflected on the license or certificate. In the absence
of the validity period, an updated Certificate of Good Standing as a professional should be
submitted, as well.

Note: Starting 14 May 2019, foreign documents from Apostille-contracting countries (The contracting
countries are available at

https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/status-table/?cid=41

or www.prc.gov.ph under the Special Temporary Permit of the International Affairs) need not be
authenticated abroad by Philippine Embassies and Consulates General in order to be recognized and
accepted in the Philippines. An Apostille Certification issued by the foreign competent authority
responsible for the implementation of the Apostille Convention will be sufficient. With regard to
non-members to the Convention and those contracting countries who objected to the Philippines’
accession, authentication of foreign documents by the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
still applies.

4. A copy of the Contract of Employment or Services, or Memorandum of Agreement between the
government agency and the foreign professional, indicating the terms of reference, nature of
engagement, scope, duration and other project or contract details

5. At least one (1) Filipino Professional counterpart/understudy for every foreign professional
whose services will be engaged in the Philippines to be indicated in the letter request to PRC/PRB
with photocopy of current PRC Professional I.D. Card (except for Electronics Engineering: at least
two (2) Filipino electronics engineer understudies for every foreign professional. For Geodetic
Engineering: The understudy must be a member in good standing of the A.P.O. For Interior Design: The
understudy must be in continuous practice of interior design for at least ten (10) years). In
Category E, at least one (1) Filipino professional counterpart/understudy per professional group.
However, with regard to Midwifery, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physical Therapy and Occupational
Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and Veterinary Medicine, instead of providing a local counterpart, the
applicant must submit names of the officers or representatives of the local sponsoring
organization/institution. (The requirement for counterpart/understudy or names of the officers is
not applicable to Agriculture, Chemistry and Social Workers.)

6. Profession specific documentary requirements (Available at www.prc.gov.ph under the STP Board
Focal Person Resolutions of the International Affairs)

7. Photocopy of valid passport as proof of citizenship

8. Two (2) pieces passport size I.D. picture with complete name tag in white background

1. Accountancy - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of
the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional are essential for the development and
advancement of the profession in the Philippines.

2. Aeronautical Engineering - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization of the PRC stating that the employment or engagement of the foreign professional will
not jeopardize any Filipino Aeronautical Engineer.

3. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Landscape Architecture - A certification issued by the
Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the expertise of foreign
professional is necessary and advantageous to the Philippines on the aspect of transfer of
technology and specialization.

4. Chemical Engineering - There shall be documents submitted attesting that the foreign professional
is recognized as expert in the specific field of chemical engineering.

5. Chemistry - There must be documents submitted attesting to the expertise or competence of the
foreign chemist in a specific field in Chemistry, provided, that he/she is invited by the Republic
of the Philippines for consultation or for a specific project as evidenced by an Employment Contract
or Service Agreement. For those contracted as professors or lecturers to teach Chemistry subjects,
there must be proof/s completion of doctorate degree (PhD, DSc or equivalent) in Chemistry or allied
field.

6. Customs Brokers, Real Estate Service - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated
Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional are
urgently needed due to the absence or inadequacy of Filipino professional for the promotion or
enhancement of the profession in the Philippines.

7. Electrical Engineering - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization of the PRC stating that no qualified Filipino is available for the work or undertaking
that the foreign professional is being hired or commissioned for. There must be proof showing that
the requirements, standards and qualifications for obtaining a license or certificate of
registration as an electrical engineer in the country of which the foreign applicant is a citizen of
must not be lower than those prescribed under R.A. No. 7920 (New Electrical Engineering Law).

8. Electronics Engineering - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization of the PRC stating that no qualified Filipino is available for the work or undertaking
that the foreign professional is being hired or commissioned for.

9. Foresters, Guidance and Counseling, Pharmacy - A certification issued by the Accredited
Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign
professional are urgently needed and importantly necessary due to lack or inadequacy of available
Filipino specialist/experts for the purpose of advancement or promoting or securing the practice of
profession.

10. Interior Design - The firm or institution engaging the services of the foreign professional must
establish that the latter’s expertise is unique, useful to the local industry and will redound to
the transfer of information and technology as well as the establishment of international standards
in the field of interior design. The Employment Contract Service or Service Agreement must also
contain an express stipulation that the foreign and Filipino interior designers working jointly on a
special project shall divide the professional fees and other charges from said project equitably,
according to their participation in or professional services rendered to the project. It must also
provide that all documentation expenses, taxes and other liabilities incurred on the shared project
shall also be borne equitably by both foreign and Filipino interior designers. Further, it must also
state that the foreigner working jointly with Filipino interior designers shall sign contracts,
designs and other credits together with his/her Filipino counterpart, and which fact must at all
times be acknowledged in all marketing and promotional materials and reportorial compliance for the
project, whether prepared and/or submitted locally or abroad. All residual earnings shall also be
equitably shared between foreign and Filipino interior designers.

11. Mechanical Engineering - Those who may be granted STPs are the following: foreign mechanical
engineers, installation, commission or graduate engineers called in for consultation of for a
specific design or installation project not requiring more than three (3) months residence in the
Philippines within a twelve (12) month period; and foreign mechanical engineers who are employed as
technical officer, training officers or consultants in special branches of mechanical engineering.
In the latter case, the following must be submitted: (a) a certification from the Accredited
Integrated Professional Organization of the PRC stating that the services of the foreign
professional is necessary and advantageous for the country, particularly in the aspect of technology
transfer and that no Filipino mechanical engineer and/or mechanic in the country is competent, able
and willing to perform the services for which the foreigner is desired for; and (b) any competent
document certifying that the foreigner must be in the prior employ of the engaging firm, or its
foreign business partner outside of the Philippines for a period of not less than one (1) year
immediately preceding the date of engagement.

12. Naval Architecture - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization of the PRC stating that no qualified Filipino is available for the work or undertaking
that the foreign professional is being hired or commissioned for.

13. Nutrition-Dietetics - There must be proof submitted that the foreign professional is either an
internationally known Nutrition-Dietitian or expert in any branch or specialty of Nutrition and
Dietetics; or that his /her services are urgently necessary for lack of or inadequacy of available
local specialists or experts for the promotion and advancement of the practice of Nutrition and
Dietetics through transfer of technology.

14. Optometry - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of the
PRC stating that the services sought to be offered by the foreign professional will promote the
advancement of the optometry profession in the Philippines. There must be evidence submitted
attesting to the fact that the foreign professional is internationally known to be an expert or
specialist in any of the branches of the practice.

15. Professional Teachers - There shall be submitted competent documents attesting that the foreign
professional has excelled and gained international recognition and is widely acknowledged as an
expert in his/her respective field of specialization.

16. Psychology - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization of
the PRC stating that the services of the foreign professional are important and necessary either due
to lack or inadequacy of available local specialists or experts or in recognition of his/her
potential contribution to the promotion and advancement of the practice of psychology or
psychometrics through the transfer of technology.

17. Respiratory Therapy - A certification issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization of the PRC stating that the employment or engagement of the foreign professional is
essential for the development of the respiratory therapy profession. There is evidence submitted
that the foreign professional is an internationally recognized expert or with specialization in any
branch of Respiratory Therapy.

1. Applications shall be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office to assess the
completeness of the application.

2. The International Affairs Office shall process the application.

3. PRB Focal Person shall act on the application and recommend approval or denial of application.
PRB may conduct technical conference when there are issues on the qualification of the applicant/s
and /or the practice of profession to render.

4. Qualification Recognition Division – International Affairs Office shall draft Special Temporary
Permit (STP) Certificate or letter of denial.

5. PRB Chairperson shall sign STP Certificate/letter of denial.

6. PRC Chairman shall sign STP Certificate.

7. Regulations Division – PRC Regional Office shall release the STP ID Card/Certificate to the
applicant.

Accomplishment/post-mission report must be submitted to the Regulations Division – PRC Regional
Office upon expiration of the STP.

All applications shall be filed by the individual applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting
institutions through their duly authorized representatives. All applications shall be considered
duly filed upon submission of complete requirements and payment of prescribed fees.

Only foreign nationals who are registered and licensed professionals in a state or country other
than the Philippines who want to engage in the general practice of state-regulated professions as
defined under the pertinent Professional Regulatory Laws can be issued a Special Temporary Permit.
Juridical persons such as partnerships, corporations, or associations of foreign nationals cannot be
issued Special Temporary Permits.

Foreign professionals who have been issued Certificates of Registration and PRC Professional
Identification Cards or Special Temporary Permit shall be regularly monitored by the concerned
Professional Regulatory Board through the Accreditation and Compliance Division.

The foreign professional shall inform the Commission through the Qualification Recognition Division
- International Affairs Office of any change in his/her place of residence in the Philippines within
ten (10) days from such change.

The Professional Regulatory Board with the Accreditation and Compliance Division may conduct
inspection of the activities and shall issue an Inspection report to the Commission, indicating if
the foreign professional, corporation or employer has or has not committed any violations of
applicable laws.

Foreign professionals or their representatives shall submit a report of their accomplishments to the
appropriate Professional Regulatory Board through the Regulations Division – Regional Office within
five (5) working days upon expiration of the Special Temporary Permit. Non-submission of the
accomplishment report shall render the applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting institution
ineligible for the renewal or issuance of prospective Special Temporary Permit.

The Special Temporary Permit may be cancelled by the Professional Regulatory Boards upon valid
complaint after due notice and hearing on the following grounds:

1. Misrepresentation of facts in the application.

2. Submission of falsified or tampered documents.

3. Violations of conditions of the Permit.

4. Injury/death or damage to property in the performance of the duty.

5. Foreign national who has been declared as an undesirable alien by competent authorities.

6. Any violation under the Professional Regulatory Laws and rules thereof.

The STP shall be valid for the period specified in the STP as approved by the Commission upon
recommendation of the Professional Regulatory Board concerned. In no case, shall it exceed one (1)
year unless renewed/extended.

The same documentary requirements and procedure as mentioned in Categories B, C, D and E will apply.

Application for renewal/extension of the STP must be filed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
expiration of the permit issued.

The fees are as follows:

1. Application form (available at www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – Forms)

2. Original or Certified True Copy Transcript of Records indicating the degree obtained

3. Photocopy of passport

1. PRC Regional Office assesses the completeness of the applications.

2. The International Affairs Office processes the application.

3. The Professional Regulatory Board concerned acts on the application and approves or denies the
application.

4. PRC Regional Office releases the Certificate of Ineligibility to the applicant.

Application fee - P 75.00

1. Application form (www.prc.gov.ph under the International Affairs – Forms)

2. Verification of Certification

1. The International Affairs Office receives application for verification of qualifications and the
Verification of Certification form from applicant/ Hawaii Department of Health.

2. Archives and Records Division verifies the registration number, name of school and year of
graduation as indicated in the application form of the applicant.

3. The International Affairs Office validates the work experience of the applicant by sending
letters to the employers of the applicant.

4. The Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology approves the application and signs the
Verification of Certification.

5. The International Affairs Office receives the remarks from the Board.

6. The International Affairs Office transmits the Verification of Certification to the Hawaii
Department of Health.

7. The International Affairs Office informs the applicant of the result of the verification.

Application fee - P 1,000.00

A. Filing of complaint is done in the Legal Service, PRC-PICC Office.

Docket Fee: P245.00

Appeal Fee: P470.00

A. A Special Temporary Permit (STP) is a privilege given to a foreign professional who is allowed to
practice his/her profession in the Philippines for a period of time.

Docket Fee: P245.00

Appeal Fee: P470.00

A. All foreign professionals who will practice the profession in the Philippines. PRC Resolution No.
668-2012 provided the following categories:

1. Foreign nationals applying for registration with or without examination under reciprocity or
other international agreement – Categories A

2. Foreign professionals to practice a profession in the Philippines under reciprocity or other
international agreements – Categories B

3. Foreign professionals who are to be engaged by the Government as Consultants in foreign-funded,
joint venture, or foreign assisted projects – Categories C

4. Foreign professionals who are to be employed by local and foreign private firms or institutions
pursuant to law – Categories D

5. Foreign health professionals for humanitarian mission for a limited period of time – Categories E

6. Foreign Professionals under P.D. 541, “Allowing Former Filipino Professionals to Practice their
Respective Professions in the Philippines” – Categories F

A. Documentary Requirements are provided under PRC Resolution No. 668 – 2012.

Common requirements are as follows:

1. Letter request from the applicant for the issuance of a STP indicating the venue and the specific
date of the undertaking of a foreign professional

2. Duly accomplished and notarized STP application form

3. Photocopy of applicant’s valid passport as proof of citizenship and proof of entry in the
Philippines

4. Authenticated official document issued by the appropriate government office/agency of the foreign
country certifying that the applicant is a registered professional therein

5. Four (4) passport size pictures white background with name tag Specific requirements for each
category:

1. For foreign nationals applying for registration with or without examination under reciprocity or
other international agreement (Category A) a. Authenticated copy of the international agreement or
law of the state/country of the applicant showing that the requirements for registration or
licensing from the country of origin are substantially the same as those required and contemplated
by the laws of the Philippines.

2. For foreign professionals to practice a profession in the Philippines under reciprocity or other
international agreements (Category B) a. Authenticated copy of the international agreement or law of
the state/country of the applicant showing that the requirements for registration or licensing from
the country of origin are substantially the same as those required and contemplated by the laws of
the Philippines.

3. For foreign professionals who are to be engaged by the Government as Consultants in
foreign-funded, joint venture, or foreign assisted projects (Category C) a. Copy of contract of
consultancy services or a memorandum of agreement between the government agency and the foreign
professional indicating the Terms of Reference, nature of consultancy, period, scope and project
details. In case of joint venture between two private entities, any of the parties thereto shall
submit the application.

4. For foreign professionals who are to be employed by local and foreign private firms or
institutions pursuant to law (Category D) a. Copy of the contract of employment, consultancy
agreement or service contract including project details, scope of work, nature and duration of
engagement of the foreign professional. 5. For foreign health professionals for humanitarian mission
for a limited period of time (Category D)

a. Name of Filipino healthcare professional/s who will ensure continuity in the provision of medical
care to the beneficiaries

b. Letter indicating foreign professional/s will conduct humanitarian mission with the undertaking
that no fees will be charged

6. For foreign professionals under P.D. 541, “Allowing Former Filipino Professionals to Practice
their Respective Professions in the Philippines”

a. Proof of date of entry in the Philippines must be within six (6) months before the filing of the
application for renewal

b. Photocopy of previously issued PRC Professional Identification Card Additional documentary
requirements:

1. Professional liability insurance, whenever applicable and required by the professional regulatory
law

2. Photocopy of license of understudy

3. Other documents as may be required by the concerned Professional Regulatory Boards.

Note: The document must be duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate/Legation to the
country/state of the applicant and have a copy of the official English translation thereof.

A. 1. The International Affairs Division or the Regional Office where the application is submitted
shall initially assess the completeness of the documentary requirements contained therein.
Applications with complete documentary requirements shall be endorsed within three (3) working days
to the appropriate Professional Regulatory Board for determination and promulgation of Board
resolution.

2. Applications with incomplete documentary requirements if personally delivered shall be returned
to the applicant/representative for completion. If the application is received through mail, the
same shall be returned by mail with information of deficiency within three (3) working days from
receipt thereof.

3. The concerned Professional Regulatory Board shall act upon the application submitted within three
(3) working days from receipt thereof.

4. Applications approved for registration with or without examination by the Professional Regulatory
Board shall be issued a corresponding Board resolution approved by the Commission in n more than
three (3) working days from receipt thereof. Applications approved for the issuance of Special
temporary Permit by the Professional Regulatory board shall be issued a corresponding Board
resolution approved by the Commission in no more than three (3) working days from receipt thereof.
Applications approved for the issuance of a Professional Identification Card under P.D. 541 by the
Professional Regulatory Board shall be referred to the Registration Division.

5. Applications denied by the Professional Regulatory Board shall be issued a corresponding letter
signed by the Chairman of the Board. The letter of denial shall be sent through mail to the
applicant or his duly authorized representative within three (3) working days from receipt by the
International Affairs Division of the Notice of Denial from the Board.

A. Upon filing of application, with the exception of application of renewal under P.D. 541, the
applicant shall pay non-refundable processing fee of three thousand pesos (Php 3,000.00) for each
application for Special Temporary Permit. Upon approval of the Special Temporary Permit through a
Board Resolution and Special Temporary Permit ID, payment of eight thousand pesos (Php 8,000.00) in
case payment of the assessed due is separate payment from Special temporary Permit.

A. All applications, with the exception of the application of renewal under P.D. 541, shall be filed
by the individual applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting institutions through their duly authorized
representatives. All applications shall be considered duly filed upon submission of complete
requirements and payment of prescribed fees.

A. Only foreign nationals, including former Filipinos, as natural persons, who want to engage in the
general practice of state-regulated professions as defined under the pertinent Professional
Regulatory Laws can be issued a Special Temporary Permit. Juridical persons such as partnerships,
corporations, or associations of foreign nationals cannot be issued Special Temporary Permits.

A. All applications for the renewal of Professional Identification Card for Former Filipinos under
P.D. 541 shall be filed by the individual applicant or any duly authorized representative. All
applications shall be considered duly filed upon submission of complete requirements and payment of
prescribed fees.

A. The International Affairs Division shall maintain a Roster of Foreign Professionals allowed to
practice their professions and issued Certificate of Recognitions and Professional Identification
Cards or Special Temporary Permits. The Roster shall include the following data: complete name,
citizenship, profession, address in the country of origin, address in the Philippines, name of
sponsoring group or employer, duration of the Special Temporary Permit, place of the activity and
type of activity/nature of work.

Foreign professionals who are allowed to practice a profession with or without examination shall
register with the Registration Division of the Professional Regulation Commission.

Data pertaining to foreign professionals shall remain confidential from any person/entity without
the express written authority from the Commission.

A list of issued Certificates of Registration, Professional Identification Cards and Special
temporary Permits, shall be posted in the official website of the Professional Regulation Commission
within seven (7) days upon issuance thereof. In the case of issued Special Temporary Permits, the
list shall also be posted for seven (7) days within the duration of the STP.

A. Foreign professionals who have been issued Certificates of Registration and Professional
Identification Cards or Special Temporary Permits shall be regularly monitored by the concerned
Professional Regulatory Board through the Standards and Inspection Division.

The foreign professional shall inform the Commission through the International Affairs Division of
any change in his/her place of residence in the Philippines within ten (10) days from such change.

Foreign professionals or their representatives shall submit a report of their accomplishments to the
appropriate Professional Regulatory Board, copy furnished the International Affairs Division, within
five (5) working days upon expiration of the Special Temporary Permit. Non-submission of the
accomplishment report shall render the applicant/sponsoring/hiring/contracting institution
ineligible for the renewal or issuance of prospective Special Temporary Permit.

The Professional Regulatory Board with the Standards and Inspection Division may conduct inspection
of the activities and shall issue an Inspection report to the Commission, indicating if the foreign
professional, corporation or employer has or has not committed any violations of applicable laws.

A. The Special temporary Permit may be cancelled by the Professional Regulatory Boards upon valid
complaint after due notice and hearing on the following grounds:

1. Misrepresentation of facts in the application.

2. Submission of falsified or tampered documents.

3. Violations of conditions of the Permit.

4. Injury/death or damage to property in the performance of the duty.

5. Foreign national who has been declared as an undesirable alien by competent authorities.

6. Any violation under the Professional Regulatory Laws and rules thereof.

A. The Special Temporary Permit shall be valid for the period specified in the Board Resolution
approved by the Commission. In no case, shall it exceed one (1) year unless renewed/extended.

A. Application for extension of the Special Temporary Permit must be filed at least fifteen (15)
days prior to the expiration of the permit issued.

The Accreditation and Compliance Online Application System (ACOAS) is a web-based application and centralized digital information system developed and deployed by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as the centralized facility for the electronic submission, processing, and management of applications related to accreditation, registration, compliance, and authority to operate. It is designed to replace manual procedures with a fully digital workflow, ensuring that all transactions are conducted in a convenient, secure, and standardized manner in compliance with existing rules and regulations.

ACOAS was designed and implemented with defined objectives, clear purpose, and functional capabilities to modernize and enhance the delivery of regulatory services, as outlined below:

Core Objectives:

• To establish a fully digital environment that automates the end-to-end processing of accreditation and compliance transactions.
• To standardize workflows and ensure consistent application of rules and policies across all PRC Regional Offices.
• To align the Commission’s operations with national e-governance frameworks and digital transformation standards.

Primary Purpose:

To provide professionals, firms, organizations, and entities with a streamlined, accessible, and efficient avenue to apply for and secure necessary certifications required for professional practice and operation. It enables complete transaction processing remotely, eliminating the need for physical appearance or manual submission of documents at PRC offices.

Key System Functions:

• Facilitate online filing, submission, and processing of applications for Accreditation, Registration, Compliance, or Authority/Permit to Operate.
• Enable secure uploading, storage, and retrieval of documentary requirements in digital format, alongside real-time settlement of prescribed fees through integrated payment channels.
• Maintain a centralized, structured database of all accredited, registered, and compliant entities to ensure accurate record-keeping, monitoring, and data integrity.
• Provide applicants with a personalized user dashboard for real-time tracking, status updates, and automated notifications, ensuring transparency and convenience throughout the process.

Intended Outcomes:

• Promote good governance, transparency, and accountability through automated audit trails and system-generated records.
• Optimize operational efficiency, reduce processing lead time, and eliminate unnecessary steps, significantly improving client satisfaction and service experience.
• Ensure uniformity in evaluation and approval processes, resulting in consistent service quality regardless of the processing office location.
• Support the reduction of paper-based transactions, contributing to environmental sustainability and efficient resource utilization.

ACOAS covers the online application, processing, approval and monitoring of application status of the following processes:

1. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation to Integrated Professional Organizations (AlPOs)
2. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation to Professional Organizations (APOs);
3. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation to Individual Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/Firm/Partnership of CPAs in the Practice of Public
   Accountancy
4. Issuance of Certificate of Authority to Operate Chemical Laboratory (CATO);
5. Issuance of Certificate of Compliance to Mechanical Plants/Establishments;
6. Issuance of Certificate of Compliance to Electrical Engineering Firms/
   Companies/Associations/Corporations;
7. Issuance of Certificate of Registration of Firm, Company, Partnership,
   Corporation or Association for the Practice of Architecture;
8. Issuance of Certificate of Registration of Firms/Companies/Associations/
   Corporations of Civil Engineering;
9. Issuance of Certificate of Registration to Consulting Firm/Partnership/
   Corporation/Association/Foundation Engaged in Environmental Planning;
10. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation of Lecturer/Speaker of Real Estate
    Service Training Program;
11. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation of Provider of Real Estate Service
    Training Program;
12. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation of Real Estate Service Training
    Program;
13. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation of Provider of Training Program for
    Detailmen/Medical Representatives/Professional Sales Representatives;
14. Issuance of Certificate of Accreditation of Training Program for Detailmen/
    Medical Representatives/Professional Sales Representatives; and
15. Issuance of Certificate of Permit to Operate (PTO) Psychology or Psychometrics Office, Center, Clinic or Facility

To successfully file your application, kindly follow the steps outlined below:

1. Visit the PRC website through this link https://acoas.prc.gov.ph.
2. register and/or create a transaction online
3. Select the preferred PRC-RO as the processing office
4. Select the appropriate application type (e.g., Accreditation, Registration, Compliance, or Authority/Permit to Operate).
5. Accomplish the required details and upload the complete documentary requirements.
6. Upload all the documentary requirements Review the information provided to ensure accuracy and completeness.
7. Submit the application and pay the corresponding processing fees through the available online payment channels.
8. Monitor the status of your application through your ACOAS account dashboard.

For further guidance and reference, a comprehensive step-by-step video tutorial is available at the following link: ACOAS Video Tutorial

Basic Requirements:

Scanned copy (original/authenticated) of the required documents saved in one (1) file in PDF format per requirement, and arranged according to this link: Consolidated requirements for the abovementioned processes.

Requirements for Representative for claiming the signed certificate:

If representative is a PRC registered professional – authorization letter and valid PRC-issued PIC; if not PRC registered professional, Special Power of Attorney and any valid government – issued or valid NBI clearance.

All applicable fees are set in accordance with existing regulations and official issuances of the commission, ensuring transparency, fairness, and uniformity across all services. The prescribed fees for each application type are provided in the complete Schedule of Fees below:

Applicants may track the status of their application by logging into their ACOAS account and accessing the application dashboard, where real-time updates and notifications are provided.

Please refer to the table below, which clearly outlines the specific validity period applicable to each process. All indicated validity period are established in compliance with existing rules, regulations, and applicable guidelines, ensuring that the duration of each certification aligns with the relevant standards and requirements for the respective profession or service.

The processing or turnaround time varies depending on the type of application and the completeness of the submitted requirements. For reference, the standard process cycle time for each service is clearly specified in the PRC Citizen's Charter. We kindly advise applicants to regularly check their ACOAS account to stay informed of the latest updates regarding their application status

Approved certificates may be claimed from the PRC Regional Office where the application was filed. Applicants will be notified by the concerned Regional Office through email once the certificate is available for release.