PRC Memorandum Order No 09, series of 2018, dated February 12, 2018 was issued by the Professional Regulation Commission for the standard procedure in the processing and releasing (renewal) of the Balik Manggagawa OFWs Professional Identification Cards (PICs) in compliance with Presidential Directive No. 2018-0006. (Source)
I. GENERAL GUIDELINES
An Express Lane for OFW professional identified as Balik Manggagawa shall be provided to all PRC offices. The courtesy lane for PWDs, pregnant women, nursing mothers and senior citizens may also used.
II. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS
1. Proof of status as Balik Manggagawa OFWs
- Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)
2. For the Renewal of Professional Identification Card (PIC)
- Duly accomplished Application Form for PIC
- Two (2) pcs passport size pictures with white background, without eyeglasses
- Photocopy of latest PRC ID Card
3. Proof of CPD Compliance (Certificate of Seminars/Trainings or other CPD activities attended), if available
4. Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO), if applicable
III. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
A. For the Balik Manggagawa OFW Professional with proof of CPD compliance from Accredited CPD Providers.
1. If the professional is fully compliant with the required CPD credit units, he/shall accomplish the Application Form for PIC. He/She will then proceed to pay the prescribed renewal fee and the PIC will be processed and released within the day.
2. If the professional cannot fully comply with the required CPD credit units, he/she shall accomplish the Application Form for PIC and fill up the Undertaking portion thereof. He/she will then proceed to pay the prescribed renewal fee and the PIC will be processed and released within the day.
For the list of Accredited CPD Programs and Providers, check here.
B. For the Balik Manggagawa OFW Professional with proof of CPD compliance issued by Non-Accredited CPD Providers:
1. The professional shall accomplish the Application Form for PIC and fill up the Undertaking portion thereof.
2. The professional shall likewise accomplish the Application for Crediting of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) and/or Lifelong Learning (LLL) Form
3. Upon payment of the prescribed fees (Renewal fee and Processing fee for SDL), the PIC will then be released within the day.
- The Encoder of the Registration Division shall encode on the remarks portion of the Professional’s record in the database the required number of CPD units to be complied as indicated in his/her Undertaking.
- Upon the issuance by the concerned CPD Council of the approved CPD units on the applied activities, the said Encoder shall accordingly credit the same to the professional’s record.
C. For the Balik Manggagawa OFW Professional without any proof of CPD compliance
1. The professional shall accomplish the Application Form for PIC and fill up the Undertaking portion thereof.
2. Upon payment of the prescribed renewal fee, the PIC will be processed and released within the day
D. For the Balik Manggagawa OFW Professional who belongs to a profession that requires the submission of Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the AIPO
1. The professional shall submit the COGS from AIPO as an additional requirement.
2. If the Professional cannot submit the COGS, he/she is required to execute an Undertaking for COGS in addition to the general documentary requirements.
3. Upon payment of the prescribed renewal fee, the PIC will be processed and released within the day.