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House Wants PRC IDs Valid For 5 Years
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Millions of Filipino professionals may soon need to renew their PRC licenses less often after the House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill extending the validity of Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) IDs from three years to five years.
Approved through voice voting on Wednesday was House Bill No. 8876, a measure aimed at reducing the cost, inconvenience, and long renewal queues experienced by professionals across the country.
The proposal covers Professional Identification Cards (PICs) issued by the Professional Regulation Commission, which are currently renewed every three years, usually during the holder’s birth month.
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, one of the bill’s authors, said the measure is designed to make life easier for working professionals.
“Sa panahon ngayon, mahalaga na mapagaan natin ang gastos at abala ng ating mga propesyonal. Sa pagpapalawig ng validity ng PRC IDs mula tatlo tungo sa limang taon, mas mabibigyan natin sila ng panahon para mag-focus sa kanilang trabaho, kabuhayan, at serbisyo sa bayan kaysa sa paulit-ulit na proseso ng renewal,” Romualdez said.
“Ang mga guro, nurse, engineer, architect, accountant, at iba pang professionals ay kabilang sa haligi ng ating ekonomiya. Nararapat lamang na gawing mas simple, mas mabilis, at mas makatao ang proseso para sa kanila. Ang panukalang ito ay konkretong hakbang para bawasan ang red tape at gawing mas maginhawa ang serbisyo ng gobyerno,” he added.
The measure consolidates several previously filed bills from multiple lawmakers and forms part of the House leadership’s broader push to modernize government services and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
The initiative is being advanced under the leadership of Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' G. Dy III and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos, in support of the modernization efforts of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr..
Under HB 8876, all PRC-issued IDs would remain valid for five years, provided professionals continue to comply with existing legal and regulatory requirements.
Marcos said the bill would save professionals time, money, and effort spent on repeated renewals and appointments.
“Professionals should not have to spend unnecessary time and money on frequent renewals when we can provide a more efficient system without compromising professional standards and regulation,” Marcos said.
He added that extending the validity period would also help reduce congestion in the PRC appointment system.
“This is a practical and people-centered reform that will make government services faster, more efficient, and more convenient for millions of Filipino professionals,” he said.
The bill also directs the PRC’s Information and Communication Technology Service to upgrade its registration and renewal systems within six months once the measure becomes law.
Approved through voice voting on Wednesday was House Bill No. 8876, a measure aimed at reducing the cost, inconvenience, and long renewal queues experienced by professionals across the country.
The proposal covers Professional Identification Cards (PICs) issued by the Professional Regulation Commission, which are currently renewed every three years, usually during the holder’s birth month.
Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, one of the bill’s authors, said the measure is designed to make life easier for working professionals.
“Sa panahon ngayon, mahalaga na mapagaan natin ang gastos at abala ng ating mga propesyonal. Sa pagpapalawig ng validity ng PRC IDs mula tatlo tungo sa limang taon, mas mabibigyan natin sila ng panahon para mag-focus sa kanilang trabaho, kabuhayan, at serbisyo sa bayan kaysa sa paulit-ulit na proseso ng renewal,” Romualdez said.
“Ang mga guro, nurse, engineer, architect, accountant, at iba pang professionals ay kabilang sa haligi ng ating ekonomiya. Nararapat lamang na gawing mas simple, mas mabilis, at mas makatao ang proseso para sa kanila. Ang panukalang ito ay konkretong hakbang para bawasan ang red tape at gawing mas maginhawa ang serbisyo ng gobyerno,” he added.
The measure consolidates several previously filed bills from multiple lawmakers and forms part of the House leadership’s broader push to modernize government services and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens.
The initiative is being advanced under the leadership of Speaker Faustino 'Bojie' G. Dy III and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander A. Marcos, in support of the modernization efforts of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr..
Under HB 8876, all PRC-issued IDs would remain valid for five years, provided professionals continue to comply with existing legal and regulatory requirements.
Marcos said the bill would save professionals time, money, and effort spent on repeated renewals and appointments.
“Professionals should not have to spend unnecessary time and money on frequent renewals when we can provide a more efficient system without compromising professional standards and regulation,” Marcos said.
He added that extending the validity period would also help reduce congestion in the PRC appointment system.
“This is a practical and people-centered reform that will make government services faster, more efficient, and more convenient for millions of Filipino professionals,” he said.
The bill also directs the PRC’s Information and Communication Technology Service to upgrade its registration and renewal systems within six months once the measure becomes law.
May 14, 2026
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