MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Sunday announced the postponement of scheduled licensure examinations this year due to the increasing number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country.
In an advisory, the PRC said it would reset the conduct of the examinations scheduled in October and November this year to 2021, adding that the rise in COVID-19 cases has “resulted to fear and anxiety to the health and safety of all concerned.”
Below is the lift of the postponed licensure exams:
October 2020
• Chemical Engineers Licensure Examination (October 2, 3, & 4, 2020)
• Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Licensure Examination (October 6, 7, & 8, 2020)
• Metallurgical Engineers Licensure Examination (October 6, 7, & 8, 2020)
• Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination (October 10, 11, & 17, 2020)
• Licensure Examination for Optometrists (written) (October 13, 14, & 15, 2020)
• Licensure Examination for Optometrists (practical) (October 18, 19, 20, & 21, 2020)
• Special Certification Examination in Ocular Pharmacology (October 13, 2020)
• Chemists Licensure Examination (October 20 & 21, 2020)
• Chemical Technicians Licensure Examination (October 22, 2020)
• Electronic Engineers Licensure Examination (October 24 & 25, 2020)
• Electronic Technicians Licensure Examination (October 26, 2020)
• Geodetic Engineers Licensure Examination (October 28 & 29, 2020)
• Fisheries Technologists Licensure Examination (October 28 & 29, 2020)
November 2020
• Customs Brokers Licensure Examination (November 4 & 5, 2020)
• Agriculturists Licensure Examination (November 10, 11, & 12, 2020)
The PRC advised examinees to monitor its official website and social media accounts for important updates.
“For inquiries and concerns, please email the Licensure Division at licensure.office@prc.gov.ph and licensure.division@prc.gov.ph,” the PRC added.
As of August 8, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines reached 126,885. Of the number, 67,117 have so far recovered while 2,209 have succumbed to the disease.