Professional Regulation Commission

What Professional Regulation Commission does

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is the Philippine government agency — created by Presidential Decree 223 in 1973 and modernized by Republic Act 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000) — that regulates the practice of 46 professions, including accountancy, engineering, medicine, law, architecture, and nursing. It administers licensure examinations, issues and renews Professional Identification Cards (PICs) on a three-year cycle, accredits Continuing Professional Development (CPD) providers, and issues certifications of good standing and board ratings; it is attached to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Its service infrastructure spans 16 regional offices and more than 30 service centers nationwide, complemented by an integrated digital suite (OAS for online applications/scheduling, ORS for online registration/subscription, LERIS for licensure examination and registration information, CPDAS for CPD programs and accreditation, ACOAS for complaints, and CRMS for customer records management), with 1,068 plantilla positions following a 2016 reorganization that more than doubled authorized headcount from 484.

PRC's business model is a hybrid of national government appropriations and self-collected regulatory fees: it charges examinees P600–P1,500 per licensure examination, collects PIC issuance and triennial renewal fees from a registered professional base exceeding 4.9 million (as of October 2022), charges CPD provider accreditation fees, and earns ancillary revenue from certifications and document services. Distribution leverages co-located exam venues with SM Malls and operational interagency ties with CHED, DOLE, NBI, DFA, DTI, and the Bureau of Treasury, and extends internationally through mutual-recognition arrangements with ASEAN, APEC, and the Hawaii Department of Health for cross-border credential verification.

Name

Professional Regulation Commission

Legal name

Professional Regulation Commission

Website

https://prc.gov.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is the Philippine government agency that regulates 46 professions by administering licensure examinations, issuing and renewing Professional Identification Cards, accrediting CPD providers, and certifying more than 4.9 million registered professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Regulation Services

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities (EDADAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF), Medical Professional Standards & Scope-of-Practice Regulators (HLAJACAH)

Keywords

• Professional licensure examinations
• Professional regulation services
• Government regulatory agency
• Professional certification and verification
• Continuing professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Manila

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Licensure Examination Fees: Fees collected from professionals taking licensure examinations for various regulated professions including physicians, accountants, nurses, engineers, and other professionals
2. Professional Identification Card (PIC) Registration and Renewal: Annual registration fees and renewal charges for professional identification cards valid for 3 years
3. Certification and Authentication Services: Fees for issuance of certifications, authentications of PIC and COR, and verification services
4. CPD Provider Accreditation: Fees for accreditation of continuing professional development providers and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is the Philippine national government agency mandated to administer licensure examinations, regulate 46 professional disciplines, and maintain the official registry of licensed professionals. It sells examination application services, initial registration, Professional Identification Card (PIC) renewal, certification and authentication of documents, license verification, and accreditation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) providers. Services are delivered through an online portal, 16 regional offices, and 30+ service centers nationwide, plus overseas testing centers for Filipino professionals abroad.

Product overview

The Professional Regulation Commission operates a unified digital services platform centered on the PRC Online Services Portal as its core system, supplemented by specialized modules including CPDAS for Continuing Professional Development accreditation, the Verification Portal for license and rating verification, CRMS for client feedback management, and ACOAS for accreditation and compliance. The commission serves 46 regulated professions through integrated online examination application, registration, licensing, and renewal services. Key product modules include LERIS for professional data updates, international affairs services supporting ASEAN/APEC professional mobility, and the PQF/CPSP-CATS system for career progression recognition. The system enables end-to-end professional lifecycle management from examination application through ongoing CPD compliance and license renewal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licensure Examination Services Online and in-person licensure examinations administered for 46 regulated professions, with Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) for overseas examinees. Used by Filipino graduates seeking authority to practice regulated professions.
• Professional Registration and Licensing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 70.26% pass rate for March 2026 Physician Licensure Examination (1,954 out of 2,781 examinees passed)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRC and CHED signed MOA to monitor performance of schools in licensure examinations. CHED also requires State and local universities to secure authority to operate board programs, with PRC not admitting applicants from non-compliant institutions.
• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRC is attached to DOLE for administrative supervision and control pursuant to Executive Order No. 565 (September 11, 2006). DOLE Secretary exercises delegated Presidential power of control over PRC.
• National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArrangement for investigation and prosecution of complaints regarding illegal practice of professions
• SM MallscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Professional ID Renewal Center at SM Malls, providing convenient locations for professionals to renew their identification cards
• Bureau of TreasurycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership with SM Malls for Professional ID Renewal Center, Bureau of Treasury involved in payment processing
• Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on initiatives for enhancement of practice of Filipino professionals overseas and inclusion of mutual recognition in priority measures
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on initiatives for enhancement of practice of Filipino professionals overseas and inclusion of mutual recognition in priority measures
• Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial Temporary Permits Board Focal Person resolutions and coordination for healthcare professionals seeking to practice in Hawaii
• ASEAN Member StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) for professional services facilitating mobility of Filipino professionals within ASEAN. Covers professions including Engineers, Architects, Dentists, Nurses, Doctors, Accountants, and Tourism Professionals.
• APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPEC Architect and APEC Engineer Registers facilitating recognition of Filipino professionals across APEC economies

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/prc_main
• Facebookfacebook.com/professionalregulationcommission
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prc-org

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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