Executive Order No. 266 (1995) — WHEREAS, by virtue of the provisions of Sections 5(a) and 6 (a) of P.D. 223, as amended, the Professional Regulating Commission (PRC), hereinafter called the Commission, is empowered to adopt polices, such as the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs designed to enhance and maintain high professional, technical, and ethical standards in the practice of the professions for implementation by the respective Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB), hereinafter called the Board;

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Executive Order No. 266 (1995)

WHEREAS, by virtue of the provisions of Sections 5(a) and 6 (a) of P.D. 223, as amended, the Professional Regulating Commission (PRC), hereinafter called the Commission, is empowered to adopt polices, such as the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs designed to enhance and maintain high professional, technical, and ethical standards in the practice of the professions for implementation by the respective Professional Regulatory Boards (PRB), hereinafter called the Board;

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Sec. 1

Sec. 1. The completion by professional licensees of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs adopted by all Boards is hereby imposed as a mandatory requirement for the renewal of professional licenses.

Sec. 2

Sec. 2. The Commission is hereby authorized to undertake measures to implement effectively the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs adopted by the Boards (PRBs) under the Commission's supervision and control.

Sec. 3

Sec. 3. The Commission shall, after consultation with and upon recommendation of the various Boards, issue the necessary standardized guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs which shall embody the following:

A. CPE objectives, definition, nature, and rationale.

B. Creation of CPE Council, Composition, Term of Office, Functions of Council, and meetings.

C. CPE Programs and Activities: accreditation of conventions, conferences, seminars, workshops, etc., credit requirements, exemptions, and other related matters.

D. Sanctions.

Sec. 4

Repealing Clause

Sec. 4. Repealing Clause. - Any executive issuances, orders or provisions thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order are deemed modified or repealed.

Sec. 5

Effectivity

Sec. 5. Effectivity. - This Executive Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 25th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-five.