A Professional License in PHL is the PRC-issued credential authorising practice of a regulated profession (CPA, RN, LPT, RCE, etc.).
Components:
- PRC ID (physical card)
- Date of registration
- Profession code
- Validity period (3 years)
- CPD compliance status
To obtain:
1. Pass PRC board licensure exam
2. Pay registration fees
3. Submit oath-taking requirements
4. Attend mass oath-taking
5. Receive PRC ID + license
To maintain:
- CPD compliance (15-45 units per profession + cycle)
- Pay renewal fees every 3 years
- No pending administrative cases
What it means for you:
- Required for any practice of regulated profession
- Lapse = inability to legally practice
- Multiple licenses possible (e.g., CPA + LPT + Lawyer)
- Licensed practice opens government + private employment
- Major identification accepted in most PHL transactions