An Orientation

to the
PRC- Licensure
Examination for
Criminologists P ROFESSIONAL
R EGULATION
C OMMISSION
 ORIENTATION
Target participants
BS Criminology Graduates
OBJECTIVES
1. Disseminate essential
information regarding PRC
Licensure Examination
Processes & Procedures
2. Encourage effective, & efficient
preparatory measures & readiness
for application thru prompt filing of
required documents to PRC
WHY PRC/What is PRC?
PRC or the Professional
Regulation Commission is the
agency of national government
which administers, implements
and enforces policies with
respect to licensing and
regulation of professionals in
the country through the various
Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs).
OUR MANDATE COMES FROM
Old Law:
P.D. 223, June 22, 1973

New Law:
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8981
“THE PRC MODERNIZATION
ACT OF 2000”
(DECEMBER 5, 2000)
 PRC JURISDICTION
43 PROFESSIONS SUPERVISED AND
REGULATED BY
43 PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY
BOARDS (PRBS)
 PROFESSIONS included are:
1. Accountancy 17. Geodetic Engineering
2. Aeronautical Engineering 18. Geology
3. Agriculturists 19. Guidance and Counseling
4. Agricultural Engineering 20. Interior Design
5. Architecture 21. Landscape Architecture
6. Chemical Engineering 22. Librarians
7. Chemistry 23. Marine Deck Officers
8. Civil Engineering 24. Marine Engineer Officers
9. CRIMINOLOGY 25. Master Plumbing
10. Customs Brokers 26. Mechanical Engineering
11. Dentistry 27. Medical Technology
12. Electrical Engineering 28. Metallurgical Eng’g.
13. Elect. & Comm.Eng’g. 29. Midwifery
14. Environmental Planning 30. Mining Engineering
15. Fisheries Technology 31. Naval Arch. & Mar. Eng
16. Forestry
included
32. Nursing
33. Nutrition and Dietetics
34. Optometry
35. Pharmacy
36. Physical & Occupational Therapy
37. Physician
38. Professional Teachers
39. Radiologic & X-Ray Technology
40. Sanitary Engineering
41. Social Workers
42. Sugar Technology
43. Veterinary Medicine
Date of Exam
PRC REGIONAL
OFFICES BAGUIO
TUGUEGARAO LUCENA
CEBU
LEGAZPI
ILOILO TACLOBAN
CAGAYAN
DE ORO

ZAMBOANGA

DAVAO
Requirements for Criminology Board Exam:

– Should have a degree in BS in Criminology

– Should have NBI or Police Clearance and Court Clearance
– Should have Certificate of Good Moral Character either from School,
Parish Priest, or Barangay Captain.

Applicants should secure the following:

– Original and Photocopy of Transcript of Records w/ CHED Special Order

(SO) and date of graduation
– NSO authenticated Birth Certificate (Original and Photocopy)
– Four passport size pictures (attire w/ collar and sleeves) with complete
nametag
– Original and Photocopy of Cedula/ Community Tax certificate
– PRC Documentary Stamp (P20.00)
– Window Envelope w/ PRC letterhead
– P900.00 for Examination fee
 “NO DEFERMENT” POLICY
• ADMISSION QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE
STRICTLY COMPLIED

• SUBMISSION OF COMPLETE AND

ACCURATE DOCUMENTS

• VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS WITH

ISSUING AGENCIES, SCHOOLS
 WARNING!!!!!
SUBMISSION OF FAKE TRANSCRIPT OF
RECORDS, BIRTH CERTIFICATE, OTHER
CREDENTIALS

CANCELLATION OF EXAMINATION PAPERS

AND DEBARMENT
STEPS IN FILING APPLICATIONS
1. Present NAF 2.
TOR,BC, If docs are in
RLE,OR/DR to order, AP will give
PERRC. Sign on
Applic Processor
the CL

4. Pay P900 3.
To the Cashier. Accomplish the
Get OR PERRC.

6.
5. Keep NOA,
Go to Issuance
OR, Program,
Counter for final
Exam Kit,
review and
Instruction Sheet
Release of NOA
“THANK
YOU…..”