Manila, March 4, 2013 – The Committee on the Revised Guidelines on the Conduct of Ocular Inspection of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) today signed the guidelines in the conduct of inspections and monitoring of educational institutions and establishments that would further promote social protection, public welfare, and social responsibility.

The inspection and monitoring of educational institutions and establishments are anchored on the mandate of the Commission and the regulatory authority of the PRBs over the practice of the professions.

The guidelines are set to ensure that all government-accredited educational institutions offering degree programs that require licensure examinations comply with the policies, standards and minimum requirements of the Professional Regulation Commission and the Commission on Higher Education.