Institutionalization Of The Continuing Professional Education (Cpe) Programs Of The Various Professional Regulatory Boards (Prbs) Under The Supervision Of The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 266 July 25, 1995

INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROGRAMS OF THE VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARDS (PRBs) UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION (PRC)

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14, Article XII of the Constitution, "The sustained development of a reservoir of national talents consisting of Filipino scientists . . . professionals . . . high-level technical manpower . . . shall be promoted by the State." (Underscoring supplied)

WHEREAS, by virtue of the provisions of Sections 5(a) and 6 (a) of P.D. 223, as amended, the Professional Regulating Commission (PRC), hereinafter called the Commission, is empowered to adopt polices, such as the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs designed to enhance and maintain high professional, technical, and ethical standards in the practice of the professions for implementation by the respective Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB), hereinafter called the Board;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order No. 56, dated February 9, 1993, the Office of the President exercises administrative supervision over the Commission;

WHEREAS, the various professions play a...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 266

Institutionalization of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs
- Mandates the completion of CPE programs adopted by Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs) as a requirement for renewal of professional licenses. (Sec. 1)
- Authorizes the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to implement the CPE programs effectively. (Sec. 2)
- PRC to issue standardized guidelines and procedures for CPE programs, including:
    - CPE objectives, definition, nature, and rationale. (Sec. 3A)
    - Creation of CPE Council, composition, term of office, functions, and meetings. (Sec. 3B)
    - Accreditation of conventions, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc., credit requirements, exemptions, and related matters. (Sec. 3C)
    - Sanctions. (Sec. 3D)
- Repeals inconsistent executive issuances or orders. (Sec. 4)
- Takes effect immediately. (Sec. 5)

Rationale:
- Promote the development of national talents, professionals, and technical manpower. (Preamble)
- Enhance and maintain high professional, technical, and ethical standards in practice. (Preamble)
- Enable professionals to upgrade knowledge, skills, and keep abreast with modern trends and technology. (Preamble)
- Assure qualitative professional services that are globally competitive under GATS. (Preamble)
- Secure public safety and protection. (Preamble)
- Maintain public confidence and patronage through competence and quality service. (Preamble)