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PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 1032
Slanila Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
Resolution No. 1032 on education, training and experience gained and CPD compliance by professionals, in
Series of 2017 order to enhance mobility of professional services within the region;

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, 3.4 ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF) — refers to the common
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” reference framework that will function as a translation device to enable comparisons of
qualifications across ASEAN Member States;
Pursuant to Section 15 of Article IV of Republic Act No. 10912 known as the “Continuing
Professional Development Act”, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the 3.5 Authorship — refers to the creation of scholarly idea/work such as technical or
Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB), in consultation with the CPD Councils and their professional books, instructional materials, designs and the like;
stakeholders, hereby adopt and promulgate this Implementing Rules and Regulations to carry
out the provisions of Republic Act No. 10912. 3.6 Certificate of Registration (COR) — refers to the document issued by the PRC
signifying that the person named therein has complied with all the legal and procedural
requirements for such issuance, including, in appropriate cases, passing the licensure
Rule | examination or registration without examination. The COR shall be evidence of the
authority of its holder to practice the profession, together with all the rights and privileges
TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY AND DEFINITION OF TERMS incidental thereto;
Section 1. Title — This Resolution shall be known as the “IMPLEMENTING RULES AND 3.7 Competence - refers to an ability that extends beyond the possession of knowledge
REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE and skills, which include cognitive, functional, personal and ethical competence;
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016,” hereinafter referred to as
the “IRR of R.A. No. 10912.”
3.8 Competency -— refers to the capability to apply or use a set of knowledge, skills and
abilities required to successfully perform and implement critical work functions or tasks in
Section 2. Declaration of Policy — The IRR of R.A. 10912 shall be interpreted, construed, and
a defined work setting;
carried out in the light of section 2 of R.A. 10912, which states as follows:
3.9 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - refers to the inculcation of advanced
“It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote and upgrade the practice of professions
knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter-or
in the country. Towards this end, the State shall institute measures that will continuously multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed
improve the competence of the professionals in accordance with the international standards of
research and/or lifelong learning;
practice, thereby, ensuring their contribution in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth
and development of the nation.”
3.10 CPD Council — refers to a body created to promote, ensure and implement the
continuous improvement of knowledge, skills and competencies of professionals,
Section 3. Definition of Terms — Unless otherwise in
provided, the following terms shall be accordance with the national, regional and international standards of practice;
understood to mean:
3.11 CPD Credit Unit — refers to the value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to
3.1 Accreditation — refers to the formal or official approval granted to a person, a program,
a qualification achieved from formal, informal or non-formal learning setting
or an organization, upon meeting essential including
requirements of achievement standards, professional work experience wherein credits can be accumulated to predetermined
including qualifications or unit(s) of a qualification, usually for a particular period of time, levels for the award of a qualification;
as defined by a recognized accrediting agency;
3.12 CPD Program - refers to a set of learning activities accredited by the CPD Council such
3.1.1 Accreditation Number — refers to the number assigned to an accredited CPD as seminars, workshops, technical lectures or subject matter meetings, nondegree
provider and accredited CPD programs; training lectures and scientific meetings, modules, tours and visits, which equip
the
professionals with advanced knowledge, skills and values in specialized or in an
3.2 Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) / Accredited Professional inter-or
multidisciplinary field of study, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning;
Organization (APO) — refers to the single national organization endorsed by the Board
and approved by the Commission to represent a given profession pursuant to the 3.13 CPD Provider — refers to a natural or juridical person accredited by the CPD Council
provision of the respective professional regulatory laws; to
conduct CPD Programs;

3.3. ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ASEAN MRA) - refers to a regional

arrangement entered into by the ASEAN Member States predicated on the mutual
recognition of qualifications, requirements met, licenses and certificates granted, based

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PROFESSIONAL RERY: TION COMMISSION PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 1032
Series of 2017 Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO, 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”

3.14 Diploma Program - refers to either a: 3.25 Prior learning — refers to a person's skills, knowledge and competencies that have been
acquired through work experience, training, independent study, volunteer activities and
(a) program offered by an institution of higher learning which requires a hobbies, that may be applied for academic credit, as a requirement of a training program
baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree/s for admission; or or for occupational certification;

(b) program offered by any authorized agency for non-baccalaureate degree/s; 3.26 Professional — refers to a person who is registered and licensed to practice a regulated
profession in the Philippines and who holds a valid Certificate of Registration and
3.15 Formal learning — refers to educational arrangements such as curricular qualifications Professional Identification Card (PIC) from the Professional Regulation Commission
and teaching-learning requirements that take place in an educational and training (PRC);
institutions recognized by relevant national authorities, and which lead to granting
diplomas and qualifications; 3.27 Professional Identification Card (PIC) — refers to the card bearing the registration
number, dates of issuance and expiry, duly signed by the PRC Chairperson issued to a
3.16 Informal learning — refers to learning that occurs in daily life assessed, through the registered professional upon payment of fees and validity of which is prescribed by law.
recognition, validation and accreditation processes, and which can contribute to a The Professional License as provided under R.A. 10912 shall be referred to as the PIC;
qualification;
3.28 Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — refers to the government agency
3.17 Invention/Patent — refers to any technical solution to a problem in any field of human responsible for the administration, implementation and enforcement of regulatory
activity which is new, involves an innovative step and is industrially applicable; policies on the regulation and licensing of various professions and occupations under its
jurisdiction;
3.18 Learning outcomes -— refer to what a learner can be expected to know, understand
and/or demonstrate as a result of a learning through educational and/or work 3.29 Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) — refers to a body created by law, decree and
experience; other issuance pursuant to laws to regulate a specific profession or group of professions;

3.19 Lifelong learning — refers to learning activities undertaken throughout life for the 3.30 Professional Work Experience — refers to any participation that a professional gains
development of competencies and qualifications of the professional; while working in a specific field;

3.20 Nonformal learning — refers to learning that has been acquired in addition or 3.31 Professorial Chair — refers to an academic position awarded to a member of a faculty
alternatively to formal learning, which may be structured and made more flexible at the tertiary level who has distinguished himself/herself in the field of expertise:
according to educational and training arrangements;
3.32 Qualification — refers to a status gained after a person has been assessed to have
3.21 Online Learning Activities — refer to structured or unstructured learning initiatives, achieved learning outcomes or competencies in accordance with the standard specified
which make use of the internet and other web-based Information and Communications for a qualification title, and is proven by a document issued by a recognized agency or
Technology solutions; body;

3.22 Pathways and Equivalencies - refer to mechanisms that provide access to 3.33 Quality assurance - refers to planned and systematic processes that provide
qualifications and assist professionals to move easily and readily between the different confidence in the design, delivery and award of qualifications within an education and
education and training modes, and between these modes, and the labor market, through training system, and is a component of excellent management that is focused on
a Philippine Credit Transfer System; ensuring that the required standards will be fulfilled;

3.23 Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) — refers to the quality assured national 3.34 Resource person -— refers to a lecturer, speaker, presenter, panelist, reactor or analyst
system for the development, recognition and award of qualifications at defined levels, in a specialized field of professional educational activity;
based on standards of knowledge, skills and values, acquired in different ways and
methods by learners and workers; 3.35 Self-directed learning - refers to learning activities such as online training,
local/international seminars/non-degree courses, institution/company-sponsored training
3.24 Post-graduate Academic Studies — refer to master’s or doctoral degree/s, diploma/s or programs, and the like, which did not undergo CPD accreditation but may be applied for
certificate/s earned after the completion of a baccalaureate degree or course from a and awarded CPD units by the respective CPD Council: and
school, college or university, or other institutions recognized by pertinent government
bodies; 3.36 Specialty Training — refers to a non-degree post-graduate training program such as
externship, residency and fellowship in specialty and sub-specialty program/s or
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RESOLUTION NO. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 1032
Series of 2017 Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”

diplomates conferred by an organization or society recognized by the pertinent Section 6. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the PRC and the Professional
government authority. Regulatory Boards (PRBs) - The PRC and the PRBs shall undertake the overall
implementation of the CPD Programs, and for this purpose, shall:
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6.1 Organize CPD Councils for each of the regulated professions and promulgate guidelines
CPD PROGRAMS, COUNCILS AND SECRETARIAT for their operation;

Section 4. Strengthening the CPD Program — There shall be formulated and implemented
6.2 Review existing and new CPD Programs for all of the regulated professions;
CPD Programs in each of the regulated professions in order to:

6.3 Formulate, issue, and promulgate guidelines and procedures for the implementation of
4.1 Enhance and upgrade the competencies and qualifications of professionals for the
the CPD Programs;
practice of their professions pursuant to the PQF, the AQRF in relation to ASEAN MRAs
and other International Arrangements;
6.4 Coordinate with the academe, concerned government agencies, and other stakeholders
in the implementation of the CPD Programs and other measures provided under this
4.2 Ensure national and international alignment of competencies and qualifications of
IRR; and
professionals through career progression mechanisms leading to specialization/ sub-
specialization;
6.5 Coordinate with concerned government agencies in the development of mechanisms
and guidelines, in the grant and transfer of credit units earned from all the learning
4.3 Ensure the development of quality assured mechanisms for the validation, accreditation
process and activities, pursuant to this IRR.
and recognition of formal, nonformal and_ informal learning outcomes, including
professional work experiences and prior learning;
Section 7. CPD Council - There is hereby created a CPD Council in each of the regulated
professions, which shall be under the supervision of the concerned PRB. Every CPD Council
4.4 Ensure maintenance of core competencies and development of advanced and new
shall be composed of a chairperson and two (2) members.
competencies, in order to respond to national, regional and international labor market
and industry needs; and
7.1 The chairperson of the CPD Council shall be the member of the PRB so chosen by the
PRB concerned to sit in the CPD Council and with the following functions:
4.5 Recognize and ensure the contributions of professionals in uplifting the general welfare,
economic growth and development of the nation.
7.1.1 To preside over the meetings of the Council;
Section 5. Nature of CPD Programs — The CPD Programs consist of activities that range from
7.1.2 To direct or supervise the activities of the Council:
structured to nonstructured activities, which have learning processes and outcomes. These
include, but are not limited to, the following:
7.1.3 To submit the Council's annual report to the Planning and Monitoring Division not
later than January 15 of the succeeding year:
5.1 Formal learning;

7.1.4 To sign the Certificate of Accreditation (“CoA”) of qualified CPD Providers, the
5.2 Nonformal learning;
Certificate of Accreditation of Program (“CoAP”) and the Certificate of Credit
Units (“CCU”) for self-directed and/or lifelong learning.
5.3 Informal learning;

7.2 The first member shall be the president or officer of the AIPO/APO duly authorized by its
5.4 Self-directed learning;
Board of Governors/Trustees. In the absence of the AIPO/APO, the PRB concerned
shall submit within ten (10) working days from notification of such absence, a list of three
5.5 Online learning activities; and
(3) recommendees from the national professional organization/s (licensed professionals
from scientific organization). The PRC shall designate the first member within thirty (30)
5.6 Professional work experience.
days from receipt of the list. However, when the accreditation of APO/AIPO expires, the
first member shall not sit in the CPD Council until its accreditation has been renewed;
Attendance and participation of professionals in the conferences and/or conventions
sponsored
by their AIPO/APO, although not strictly considered as CPD Programs, shall be given 7.3 The second member shall be the president or officer of the national organization of
appropriate CPD Credit Unit(s) in recognition of the fact that the same contribute to the deans or department chairpersons of schools, colleges or universities offering the course
professional development and lifelong learning of professionals.
or academic program requiring the licensure examination. In the absence of such
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RESOLUTION NO. 1032 RESOLUTION NO. 2
Series of 2017 Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”

organization, the PRB concerned shall submit, within ten (10) working days from A. Local CPD Provider
notification of such absence, a list of three (3) recommendees from the academe. The
PRC shall designate the second member within twenty (20) working days from receipt of 1. Individual/Sole Proprietor
the list;
ital A registered and licensed professional of good standing:
7.4 The term of office of the chairperson of the CPD Council shall be coterminous with
his/her incumbency in the PRB unless sooner replaced by the PRB concerned through a 1.2 Non-conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude;
resolution, subject to the approval of the PRC. The first and second members shall have
a term of office of two (2) years unless sooner replaced through a resolution by the 1.3 Registered with the Department of Trade and Industry and the
AIPO/APO concerned or the organization of deans or heads of departments, Bureau of Internal Revenue; and
respectively. However, members of the CPD Council who are appointed by the PRC
may be replaced before the end of the two (2)-year period, upon the recommendation of 1.4 Such other requirements and conditions as the CPD Council may
the PRB through a resolution. reasonably require.

The reckoning period of their term of office shall be the date when they took their oath of 2. Firm/Partnership/Corporation
office after a Board Resolution was issued designating them as Chairperson and
Member/s respectively. 2.1 A duly registered partnership, corporation, institution or
organization;
The existing CPD Council shall continue to function until their term expires and replaced
by the PRC upon the recommendation of the PRB concerned. 2.2 The Articles of Incorporation/Partnership shall include as one of its
purposes the training and development of professionals; or in the
7.5 The CPD Council member sitting as representative of the APO/AIPO or the academe case of commercial or industrial enterprises, provides for the
shall not participate in the deliberation where the application of the APO/AIPO or the training and development of its own professionals;
academe as CPD provider or any of its CPD program is under evaluation. In like
manner, a CPD Council member shall inhibit from participating in the deliberations when 2.3 Duly registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the
he/she has interest in the applicant CPD provider either as the owner, officer, consultant, Securities and Exchange Commission and/or other pertinent
or a holder of any position therein, in whatever capacity or is related within the fourth civil government bodies; and
degree of consanguinity or affinity.
2.4 Such other requirements and conditions as the CPD Council may
7.6 The CPD Councils shall hold regular meetings once a month on dates to be fixed by reasonably require.
them. Special meetings may be called by the CPD Council Chairperson or upon written
request of a member of a CPD Council at least three (3) days prior to the said meeting. 3. Government Institutions/Agencies

Section 8. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the CPD Council — The CPD Council 3.1 Any government institution/agency with programs on CPD for
for each profession shall have, but not limited to the following powers, functions and professionals; and
responsibilities:
3.2 Such other requirements and conditions as the CPD Council may
8.1 Ensure the adequate and appropriate provision of CPD Programs for their respective reasonably require.
profession;
B. Foreign CPD Provider
8.2 Evaluate and act on applications for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD
Programs in accordance with the following guidelines: 1. Foreign Entity/ Firm/ Association

8.2.1 Qualifications for Accreditation of CPD Providers — To obtain accreditation, 1.4 A duly registered entity, firm or association in the country/ state of
the following qualifications shall be met: the applicant that has proven that it has existing capability and
sustainability to provide CPD program/s through in-house training
and development of professionals; and
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PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
PROFESSIONAL REP DATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 1032 RESOLUTION NO.
Series of 2017
Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”

1.2 Such other requirements and conditions as the CPD Council may 8.2.4 Accreditation of CPD Programs — A CPD provider shall apply for accreditation
reasonably require. of its program to the CPD Council. The CPD provider shall indicate the number of
times the program shall be offered to determine the fee.
8.2.2 Disqualifications — The members of the Commission as well as the chairperson,
vice chairperson and members of the PRBs are disqualified as an Individual CPD An accredited CPD Provider of a particular profession may apply for accreditation
provider, or as an incorporator, partner or officer of a Firm / Partnership / of its Program/s to other professions subject to the approval of the CPD Council
Corporation offering CPD programs during their incumbency. This prohibition concerned.
extends to members of their families and relatives within the fourth degree of
consanguinity or affinity. Further, this disqualification extends until one (1) year 8.2.5 Procedure for Accreditation of CPD Program —The applicant shall accomplish
from their separation from the service. an Application Form for accreditation of a CPD Program, a copy thereof is herein
attached as Annex “E”, submit the required documents, and pay the prescribed
8.2.3 Accreditation and Re-accreditation of CPD Provider: fees. Further, the procedure for Accreditation of CPD Program/s is herein
attached as Annex “F’.
(a) Accreditation as CPD Provider shall first be secured prior to the
application for accreditation of its CPD programs. 8.2.6 Grounds for Suspension, Cancellation, or Non-Renewal of Accreditation of
a CPD Provider — Any of the following shall constitute grounds or causes for
(b) The applicant must accomplish an Application Form for accreditation as suspension, cancellation, or non-renewal of the certificate of accreditation as
local CPD Provider or as foreign CPD Provider, a copy thereof is herein CPD provider:
attached as Annex “A” and Annex “B” respectively, submit the required
documents, execute affidavit of undertaking as provided for in Annex “C”, (a) Non-compliance with any of the prescribed requirements;
and pay the prescribed fees;
(b) Substantial deviations from the approved program/s;
(c) The accreditation of a CPD Provider is valid for three (3) years, subject to
renewal. The renewal of accreditation shall be based on the CPD (c) Charging of unreasonable fees and/or adding any other substantial fees
provider's performance of its responsibilities and obligations and not approved by the CPD Council:
compliance with the guidelines during the previous three (3) year period;
(d) Misrepresentation, such as but not limited to: submission of false
(d) The accreditation of any CPD provider may be revoked or suspended by completion reports, issuance of false statement/s including disclosing
the CPD Council after due notice and hearing and for good cause; advance information as to credit units prior to the approval of the CPD
Council, or qualification/s as provider;
(e) CPD Providers with valid Certificate of Accreditation and accredited prior
to the effectivity of this IRR shall be allowed to continue as CPD Provider (e) Failure to conduct at least one (1) CPD Program within the year from the
as long as they comply with the requirements as herein provided. A new issuance of accreditation and every year thereafter; and
accreditation number shall be issued to them;
(f) Any other violation of this IRR.
(f) Upon the implementation of this IRR, national professional organizations
which are currently accredited as CPD providers shall submit a list of duly 8.3 Ensure that the CPD Programs offered by CPD Providers are reasonably priced and are
recognized local and foreign chapters and affiliates; accessible to all professionals of the regulated professions. CPD Council shall
encourage CPD Providers to develop and offer online CPD programs and shall issue
(g) A duly approved CPD Provider may apply its programs to other appropriate guidelines for this purpose;
professions, without need for a separate application as a CPD Provider,
subject to the approval of the CPD Council concerned. The respective 8.4 Monitor, evaluate the implementation of the CPD Programs, set qualifications for
CPD Councils shall have discretion as to the number of unit/s to be designated monitors and develop a monitoring tool:
credited for such programs; and
8.4.1 The following shall act as CPD program monitors in the order of preference as
(h) The procedure for Accreditation as CPD Provider is herein attached as Annex approved by the CPD Council and the PRC indicated hereunder:
“—D”,

(a) CPD Council Member;

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RESOLUTION NO. 1032 RESOLUTION NO. L032
Series of 2017 Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”

(b) Any other member of the PRB; under Self-Directed Learning and/or Lifelong Learning by accomplishing
Application Form, a copy thereof is herein attached as Annex “I”, submit the
(c) Duly-designated APO Officers, Board Members and pertinent Committee required documents and pay the prescribed fee.
Chairs from national and any local chapter where the APO is not the
provider of the program to be monitored; Seminars/trainings undertaken abroad conducted by non-accredited CPD
Providers may be accredited through Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning. The
(d) Member of the academe who is not a participant in the CPD program; and procedure for this accreditation shall be included in the Operational Guidelines of
the concerned profession.
(e) Duly-designated PRC employees and any CPD Council designated
professionals. 8.7 Conduct researches, studies, and benchmarking for national and international alignment
of the CPD Programs;
A CPD monitor shall be credited with twice the number of CUs approved for a
CPD program for which he/she acted. 8.8 Issue operational guidelines, which shall be approved by the PRB concerned and the
PRC; and
8.4.2 The CPD Councils shall determine the appropriate number of monitors per
accredited program. 8.9 Perform such other functions related or incidental to the implementation of the CPD.

8.4.3 The following shall be the duties and responsibilities of a CPD Monitor: Section 9. Secretariat - A CPD Secretariat shall be created at the PRC Central and Regional
Offices to provide technical, administrative and operational support to the CPD Councils and the
(a) Secure a Travel/Office/Special Order or its equivalent document PRBs in the implementation of the CPD Programs. The CPD Secretariat shall be headed by an
establishing authority to conduct monitoring on the program and Executive Director (Director Level) to be appointed by the PRC.
necessary documents from the PRC:
The Executive Director shall exercise general supervision and control over the staff of CPD
(b) Coordinate with the CPD Secretariat regarding the details of the CPD Secretariat. The personnel for CPD Secretariat shall be subject to the Civil Service Laws, Rules
program to be monitored; and Regulation, with the following functions:

(c) Ensure that the approved CPD program is duly implemented: 9.1 To receive and conduct initial screening of applications for accreditation of CPD
providers, programs and self-directed and/or lifelong learning;
(d) Submit to the Commission a Monitoring Report, a copy thereof is herein
attached as Annex “G”, within fifteen (15) working days after the conduct 9.2 To submit to the CPD Councils applications for accreditation of CPD providers and CPD
of the program. programs and self-directed and/or lifelong learning;

The CPD Council shall furnish a copy of the monitoring report to the CPD 9.3 To record and prepare notice, agenda and minutes of the meetings of all the CPD
Provider within twenty (20) working days from the receipt thereof. Councils and furnish copies thereof to the PRBs;

8.4.4 Upon the completion of an accredited CPD Program, the CPD Provider shall 9.4 To release the Certificate of Accreditation (‘CoA’) of qualified CPD providers,
the
submit a duly-notarized Completion Report, a copy thereof is herein attached as Certificate of Accreditation of Program/s (“CoAP"), and the Certificate of Credit
Units
Annex “H", to the CPD Council within thirty (30) calendar days after the CPD (CCU) for self-directed and/or lifelong learning;
program offering.
9.5 To assist the CPD Council by providing relevant statistical data and other related
8.5 Assess and/or upgrade the criteria for accreditation of CPD Providers and their CPD matters;
Programs on a regular basis;
9.6 To keep and maintain all records, papers and other documents relative to the
actions
8.6 Develop mechanisms for the validation, accreditation and recognition of self-directed taken on applications for accreditation of CPD programs and providers as well as
the
learning, prior/informal learning, online learning, and other learning processes crediting of self-directed and/or lifelong learning;
through
professional work experience;
9.7 To provide administrative and technical support services to the CPD Council; and
8.6.1 Procedure for Earning Credit Units for Self-Directed Learning and/or
Lifelong Learning — A licensed professional applicant may apply for credit units
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Series of 2017 Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”

9.8 To perform such other activities relevant and necessary in the implementation of the 10.4 Professionals working overseas may take programs/seminars through the foreign
CPD programs. chapters or affiliates of accredited CPD Providers. They may also attend
seminars/trainings conducted by non-accredited CPD Providers and apply for
Rule Ill credit unit/s with their respective CPD Councils under Self-Directed and/or
Lifelong Learning track.
CPD PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
Section 11. Recognition of Credit Units — All duly validated and recognized CPD credit units
Section 10. CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal of Professional License and
earned by a professional shall be accumulated and transferred from academic to professional
Accreditation System for the Practice of Professions —- The CPD is hereby made as a
and vice versa in accordance with the Pathways and Equivalencies of the Philippine
mandatory requirement in the renewal of the PICs of all registered and licensed professionals
Qualifications Framework (PQF).
under the regulation of the PRC.
Section 12. Career Progression and Specialization — The PRC and the PRBs, in consultation
10.1 Registered and licensed professionals shall complete the required credit units every with the AIPO/APO, the Civil Service Commission (CSC), other concerned government
three (3) years of compliance period, a copy of the Matrix of Credit Units Required per agencies and industry stakeholders, shall formulate and implement a Career Progression and
Profession is herein attached as Annex “J”, or as specified in their Professional Specialization Program for every profession. The respective Career Progression and
Regulatory Law, or as provided by the PRB and the Commission through a Resolution Specialization Program of each profession shall form part of their CPD Master Program.
that may be issued.
Section 13. Role of Concerned Government Agencies and the Private Sector — All
Any excess CUs earned shall not be carried over to the next three-year period except
concerned government agencies and private firms and organizations employing professionals
for the credit units earned from doctorate and master’s degrees or specialty trainings shall include the CPD as part of their human resource development plan and program.
which shall only be individually credited only once during the entire compliance period.
Rule IV
Credit units may be earned by professionals who participate in programs initiated by the
PRC and the PRBs for the development of their respective profession, including but not FINAL PROVISIONS
limited to the following:
Section 14. Funding — The implementation of the provisions of R.A. 10912 shall be
(a) Crafting of IRR of newly enacted professional regulatory law or its amendments; immediately included in the PRC programs, the funding of which shall be included in its annual
submissions for inclusion in the annual General Appropriations Act.
(b) Upgrading of table of specifications (TOS);
The funding requirement herein mentioned shall be used for the regular operations of the CPD
(c) Formulation of Career Progression and Specialization; Councils, including the monitoring of the conduct of the CPD Programs.

(d) Formulation of Instructional Design for CPD of the concerned profession; and Direct costs including full computerization of the CPD system and database development,
enhancement of the Professional Identification Card to include CPD data, and honoraria of the
(e) Other similar program, as maybe approved by the CPDC concerned. Chairperson and members of the CPD Council or their alternates as the case may be,
monitoring expenses for the conduct of CPD program and other expenses of the CPD Councils
10.2 The table below shall be used as reference for the renewal of PIC in the transitory shall be provided for in the annual PRC budget.
period; however, the PRB concerned may prescribe their own required CPD credit units
through a resolution subject to the approval by the Commission. The PRC shall review and approve the proposed budget for CPD Secretariat, taking into
consideration the reasonable expenses that will be incurred for travel, honorarium/allo
wances,
and per diems, when attending official CPD Council meetings or performing other
related
functions assigned to them.
January — June 2017 )
July — December 2017 30% Section 15. Operational Guidelines — The CPD Councils shall formulate their own Operational
January — December 2018 60% Guidelines through a Resolution of the PRB concerned, subject to the approval of the PRC for
January 2019 — onwards 100% its proper implementation, which include the following but not limited to:

10.3. As a guide for crediting CPD units and its supporting documents, the Matrix of CPD 15.1 Specific date/s of regular monthly meeting/s;
Activities is herein attached as Annex “kK”,
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PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 1032 RESOLUTION NO. 1032
Series of 2017 Series of 2017
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912, IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10912,
known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016” known as the “CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) ACT OF 2016”

15.2 Provide a list of additional requirements for accreditation as CPD provider and CPD Done in this 15thiay of February 2017 in the Manila, Philippines.
program which are necessary for the development of their profession which may not be
stated in this IRR;

15.3 Provide guidelines for crediting various types of self-directed and/or lifelong learning TEOFILO S. PILANDO, JR.
activities including those seminars/workshops/activities undergone by professional Chairman
employed abroad;

15.4 Determine the minimum number of required CPD credit units to be completed within a ANGELINE T. CHUA CHIACO LANDA EYES
compliance period; Commissioner Commissioner

15.5 Determine the maximum creditable units for self-directed and/or lifelong learning;
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TSP/ATCC/YDR/ELR/GBS/MLMH/MERAQ/ardm
15.6 Formulate career progression of the concerned profession; and

15.7 Set standards for the validation, accreditation and recognition of formal, nonformal and
informal learning outcomes, including professional work experiences and prior learning. PWBINCIATION IN ele
VATE OF
POS Ey 1-14-14)
OFFICIAL (GAZETTE): 2+
Section 16. Fraud Relating to CPD - Fraudulent acts relating to the implementation and
enforcement of R.A. 10912 shall be punishable under the pertinent provisions of the Revised OATE OF EFFECTIVITY:
Penal Code, the New Civil Code and other applicable laws.

In addition to the penalties prescribed in the aforementioned laws, a professional who is found
guilty of any fraudulent act relating to the CPD shall also be meted with the penalty of
Suspension or revocation of his/her PRC Certificate of Registration and/or Certificate of
Specialization after due process.

Any government official or employee who is party to any fraudulent act relating to the CPD, shall
be subjected to administrative penalties that may be imposed under the anti-graft laws, the
Administrative Code and the Code of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees.

Section 17. Separability Clause — If any part or provision of this IRR is declared invalid or
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 18. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders and other administrative
issuances or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of R.A. 10912 and this
Implementing Rules and Regulations, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 19. Effectivity — This IRR shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its full and
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines. Copy furnished the U.P. Law Center.