About

The Professional Regulation Commission was first created as a national government agency by Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 223 dated June 22, 1973, signed by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos. It was previously called the Office of the Boards of Examiners created by Republic Act No. 546 on June 17, 1950, under the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

The PRC became operational on January 4, 1974 with the assumption into office of the first set of appointed Commissioners and Associate Commissioners. That year, Arch. Eric C. Nubla assumed office as Commissioner. The PRC was placed under the Office of the President for general supervision and coordination. The Implementing Rules and Regulations of P.D. No. 223 was promulgated on December 9, 1974. Under P.D. 223, professional regulation was standardized for the thirty-three (33) professions then under the PRC. The PRC Coat-of-Arms designed by the Heraldry Commission was officially adopted on February 1. The CSC building at P. Paredes Street in Sampaloc, Manila became the PRC Main Building on February 12. The PRC started issuing certificates of registration in Filipino with English translation. Proclamation No. 1276 was issued declaring June 22 to 29 of the year as"Professional Consciousness Week." Computerization of the database of registered professionals started with the assistance of the National Computer Center.

In 1975, the PRC started issuance of computer-printed registration cards with one-year validity. It also started accrediting professional organizations. On October 11, 1975 Presidential Decree No. 839 was issued placing the PRC under the general direction and coordination of the CSC. Read More