MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced that the acceptance of CPD undertaking for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (PIC) or PRC License is extended until December 31, 2025.
Professionals can still renew their licenses even with incomplete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units by submitting a “CPD Undertaking.” Those who will renew their license will not incur additional fees.
By signing the CPD Undertaking, professionals are committed to comply with the required CPD units during the next renewal cycle.
Update: The Summit Express clarifies with PRC CPD Division if the submission of 'CPD Undertaking' is only good or valid for the first renewal or "can a professional submit again another CPD Undertaking even without or has incomplete CPD points?"
For example, if a professional passed the board exam in 2015 and only renewed his/her license in 2022 (first use of CPD Undertaking) and then this 2025, can he/she still submit another CPD Undertaking?
PRC replied: "Yes, you may still execute a CPD Undertaking."
"Execution of CPD Undertaking is not a waiver from CPD Compliance, the required number of CPD units will be added up to the next renewal cycle," PRC told The Summit Express.
This measure, effective until December 31, 2025, is based on PRC Resolution No. 1908, Series of 2024.
2024-1908 Extension of the Acceptance of CPD Undertaking
PRC said the measure will give sufficient time for the conduct of orientations and capacity building on the proposed revised guidelines for the recognition, validation, and accreditation (RVA) of learning outcomes (LOs) gained through Self-directed Learning (SDL), Professional Work Experience (PWE), and Informal Learning (IL), and the needed enhancement of the CPD Accreditation System.
CPD is a lifelong learning process mandated under Section 10, Article III of Republic Act No. 10912, or the “Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016.”
See also: New IRR for CPD Law signed and official, effective by March 1, 2019
CPD aims to ensure that all registered and licensed professionals regulated by the PRC maintain their professional competencies, align with global standards, and adapt to evolving industry needs.
PRC meanwhile emphasized the variety of methods available for earning CPD units, including formal, non-formal, and volunteer learning activities. Professionals can accrue points through:
- Formal Learning: Advanced educational pursuits such as master’s or doctoral degrees.
- Non-Formal Learning: Alternative activities like conferences, training, publications, and consultancy work.
- Volunteer Engagement: Participating in medical missions, environmental initiatives, and disaster assistance.
For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), exemptions are available upon presenting proof of overseas employment. They can also join virtual seminars and webinars provided by government-accredited CPD providers to enhance their knowledge and earn units.
In the past years, several lawmakers filed bills to amend or abolish the CPD Law citing "financial burden" for many struggling professionals. Those bills are still pending or did not push through.
— The Summit Express
