Republic Act No.

10912
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016
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R.A. 10912, Article 1, Section 2:

It is hereby declared the policy of the State
to promote and upgrade the practice of the
professionals in the country. Towards the end, the
State shall institute measures that will
continuously improve the competence of the
professionals in accordance with the international
standards of practice, thereby, ensuring their
contribution in uplifting the general welfare,
economic growth and development of the nation.
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Continuing Professional Development(CPD)

– refers to the inculcation of advanced
knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post-
licensure specialization or in a inter or
multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation
into professional practice, self-directed
research and/or lifelong learning.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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CPD Council – refers to a body created to

promote, ensure and implement the
continuous improvement of knowledge, skills
and competencies of professionals, in
accordance with the national, regional and
international standards of practice.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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CPD Credit Unit– refers to value of an

amount of learning that can be transferred to
a qualification achieved from formal,
informal or non-formal learning setting,
including professional work experience
wherein credits can be accumulated to
predetermined levels for the award of a
qualification.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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CPD Program - refers to a set of learning

activities accredited by the CPD Council such
as seminars, workshops, technical lectures or
subject matter meetings, non-degree training
lectures and scientific meetings, modules, tours
and visits, which equip the professionals with
advanced knowledge, skills and values in
specialized or in an inter or multidisciplinary field
of study, self directed research and/or lifelong
learning.
Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912
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CPD Provider – refers to a natural or

juridical person accredited by the CPD
Council to conduct CPD Programs.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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Nature of CPD Programs

The CPD Programs consists of activities that range
from structured to non-structured activities which have
learning process and outcomes.
 Formal Learning – refers to educational
arrangements such as curricular qualifications and
teaching learning requirements that take place in an
educational and training institutions recognized by
relevant national authorities, and which lead to
granting diplomas and qualifications.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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Nature of CPD Programs

Non Formal Learning – refers to learning that has
been acquired in addition to alternatively to formal
learning, which may be structured and made more
flexible according to educational and training
arrangements.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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Nature of CPD Programs

Self-directed Learning – refers to learning activities
such as online training, local/international
seminars/non-degree courses, institution/company
sponsored training programs, and the like, which did
not undergo CPD accreditation but may be applied for
awarded CPD units by the respective CPD Council.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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Nature of CPD Programs

Online Learning Activities – refer to structured or
unstructured learning initiatives, which make use
of the internet and other web-based Information
and Communications Technology solutions.
Professional Work Experience – refers to any
participation that a professional gain while working
in a specific field.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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Rule II, Section 4, IRR of RA 10912

Strengthening the CPD Programs
There shall be formulated and implemented CPD
Programs in each of the regulated professions in order to:
Enhance and upgrade the competencies and
qualifications of professionals for the practice of their
professions pursuant to the Philippine Qualification
Framework(PQF), the ASEAN Qualifications Reference
Framework(AQRF) in relation to ASEAN Mutual
Recognition Arrangement(ASEAN MRA) & other
international arrangements;
Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912
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 Ensure national and international alignment of

competencies and qualifications of professionals
through career progression mechanisms leading to
specialization/sub specialization;
 Ensure the development of quality assured
mechanisms for the validation, accreditation and
recognition of formal, non-formal learning outcomes,
including professional work experiences and prior
learning;

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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 Ensure maintenance of core competencies and

development of advanced and new competencies,
in order to respond to national, regional and
international labor market and industry needs;
 Recognize and ensure the contributions of
professionals in uplifting the general welfare,
economic growth and development of the nation.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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IRR of R.A. 10912, Rule III, Section 10

CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal of
Professional License and Accreditation System for the
Practice of Professions – The CPD is hereby made as
a mandatory requirement in the renewal of the PICs of
all registered and license professionals under the
regulation of the PRC.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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10.1 Registered and license professionals shall

complete the required credit units every three(3) years
of compliance period, a copy of the Matrix of Credit
Units Required per Profession or as specified in their
Professional Regulatory Law.
Any excess CUs earned shall NOT be carried over
the next three-year period except for the credit units
earned from doctorate and master’s degree or
specialty trainings which shall only be individually
credited only once during the entire compliance period.

Reference: IRR of R.A. 10912

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Pursuant to Resolution No. 11, s. 2017, of the Professional

Regulatory Board of Professional Teachers, the following is the
transitory period for the compliance to CUs for Professional
Teachers:
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 Q&A

1. What is Republic Act No. 10912 is all about?

 Republic Act No. 10912, otherwise known as the “Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016”, is an act
which requires CPD as the mandatory requirement for the
renewal of Professional Identification Card.

2. When is the implementation of R.A. No. 10912?

 The implementation of R.A. No. 10912 started on March 15,
2017, upon the effectivity of Resolution No. 1032 or the
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No.
10912.
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3. Are Senior Citizens exempt from CPD requirement?
No. The law does not provide any exemption from CPD
compliance for the renewal of Professional Identification Card.

4. How about the licensed professionals who are working

overseas?
Licensed professionals working overseas may attend
trainings/seminars conducted by the foreign chapters or
affiliates of accredited CPD Providers. They may also attend
trainings/seminars conducted by non-accredited CPD Providers
and apply for credit units under Self-Directed Learning and/or
Lifelong Learning.
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5. Where can you get the application forms?
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) forms can be
downloaded from PRC website at www.prc.gov.ph or available at
Standards and Inspection Division office, PRC-PICC and PRC
Regional Offices.
6. Under the Self-Directed Learning and/or Lifelong Learning track,
what do you mean when you say that the prescribed fee is ₱ 1,000.00
per application?
 A professional shall collate all activities he/she has undergone or
attended to from a non-CPD Provider three (3) years prior to the
renewal of his/her Professional Identification Card (PIC) and apply
one time to the concerned CPD Council. The CPD Council will
convert such activities to CPD Credit Units and the professionals
will be entitled to a Certificate of Credit Units Earned.
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