Professionals are granted one day to renew their PICs

The Civil Service Commission, pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 1800923 promulgated on August 29, 2018 supports Republic Act No. 10912 also known as the Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016. The Law aims to promote and upgrade the practice of professions in the country and to continuously improve the competence of professionals in accordance with the international standards of practice.

In line with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of government professionals, the Commission prescribes that:

1. Attendance of government professionals in CPD Courses shall be considered on official for purposes of meeting the required CPD units as prescribed by their respective Professional Regulatory Board (Annex J of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the CPD Act). Anything in excess of what is provided therein or in excess of what is required for the CPD may be subject to the discretion of the agency heads.

2. As agency heads authorize attendance of their professionals in CPD Courses, it is also their responsibility to ensure proper scheduling so as not to hamper agency operations.

3. The continuing professional development program/course may also be considered as appropriate for meeting the technical or managerial training hours required for appointment purposes depending on its course description, objectives, and target participants as specified by the CPD Provider.

4. All government professionals are granted one (1) day on official time for every three years for the renewal of their Professional Identification Cards (PICs).

All other existing Civil Seric e Commission issuances which are inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or amended.

ALICIA dela ROSA-BALA

Chairperson

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