Continuing Professional Development
PHILIPPINE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE ACT OF 2026
The Philippine Medical Laboratory Science Act of 2026 aims to modernize the practice of medical laboratory science in the Philippines, establishing new standards and regulations for the profession, including the creation of a Professional Regulatory Board and provisions for continuing professional development and salary standards.
REPEALING R.A. NO. 10912 (CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016)
Senate Bill No. 1628 proposes to repeal the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016, making continuing professional development voluntary instead of mandatory for professionals in the Philippines.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016
This bill seeks to repeal the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016, which has been criticized for imposing financial burdens and bureaucratic complexities on Filipino professionals.
REPEALING R.A. NO. 10912 (CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016)
This bill seeks to repeal Republic Act No. 10912, known as the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016, which mandated continuing education for licensed professionals in the Philippines.
PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS (5 YEARS VALIDITY PERIOD)
This bill proposes to extend the validity period of Professional Identification Cards (PICs) from three years to five years for all professionals under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
EXEMPTING QUALIFIED OFWS FROM R.A. NO. 10912 (CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT 2016)
This bill seeks to exempt qualified Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the requirements of the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016, which mandates professional development units for license renewal. It also requires the Professional Regulatory Commission to create a compliance program for returning professionals who were previously exempted.