PRC Region XII

06/10/2026

PRC XII, CPD COUNCIL FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING CONFERS RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION AS CPD PROVIDER TO DPWH XII

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Regional Office XII, through the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Council for Civil Engineering, has renewed the accreditation of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region XII as an official Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Provider. The awarding of the renewed accreditation was held on October 5, 2026, at the Professional Regulation Commission Regional Office XII in Koronadal City.

The accreditation recognizes DPWH Region XII’s continued commitment to providing relevant and quality professional development activities for civil engineers, in support of their continuing professional growth and compliance with CPD requirements.

The certificate was presented by Ms. Myzyrhyll May L. Catalan, Senior Professional Regulation Officer of PRC Regional Office XII, received by Ms. Sittie Raihana Tagora, Administrative Officer V, DPWH ROXII.

06/10/2026

EXAMINATION ADVISORY

Licensure Examination for Pharmacists in Koronadal City
(October 15-16, 2026)

The Professional Regulation Commission - Regional Office XII announces the guidelines for the October 2026 Licensure Examination for Pharmacists in Koronadal City.

Examination Venue:
 3RD FLOOR PRC XII OFFICE – Prime Government Regional Center, Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City

Required Items and Documents for Exam Days
a. Notice of Admission
b. Two (2) or more pencils (No. 2)
c. Ball pen with BLACK ink only.
d. One (1) piece long brown envelope
e. One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for keeping your valuables and other allowed items)
f. One (1) piece mailing envelope g. Pack snacks, meals, and necessary medications, including hygiene and sanitary kits, in TRANSPARENT/CLEAR containers or cellophane, with sufficient drinking water for the day. The proctors/room watchers shall not allow any person, including food delivery services, to give or distribute food to any examinees while the examination is in progress. Except for restroom necessities, no examinee shall be allowed to leave the examination room during the examination.
g. NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS (Please refer to Commission Resolution No. 1809 (s. 2024) or the “Updated List of Non-Programmable Calculators Allowed to be used in the Licensure Examination”)

NOTE: ONLY ONE CALCULATOR PER EXAMINEE SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE EXAMINATION ROOM. CALCULATORS SHALL BE INSPECTED AND RESET BEFORE THE START OF THE EXAMINATION.

Prohibited Items Inside the Examination Premises
a. Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded data, information, or formula.
b. Programmable calculators.
c. APPLE, SAMSUNG, AND OTHER SMARTWATCHES AND EYEGLASSES (Ray-Ban Prescriptive Meta AI eyeglasses), CELLULAR PHONES, EARPLUGS, TRANSMITTERS, PORTABLE COMPUTERS, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGETS/DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED TO STORE OR RETRIEVE DATA/INFORMATION AND/OR TO COMMUNICATE FOR WHATEVER PURPOSE
d. Bags of any kind (ladies’ bag, shoulder bags, attaché case, backpacks, etc)
e. Other examination aids not stated in this program.

Examinees are strongly advised NOT TO BRING ANY PROHIBITED ITEMS onto the exam premises. Merely possessing any prohibited item will be presumed to constitute an “intent to cheat” or a “violation of exam rules and regulations,” as outlined in PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020.

NOTE: Personal belongings brought by an examinee are the examinee's responsibility. The PRC is not liable for any lost items or personal belongings during the exam unless the loss is caused by its fault or negligence.

What to Wear on Exam Days
• Male Examinees - White polo shirt with a collar (without any seal, logo, or mark); decent pants or slacks
• Female Examinees - White collared blouse or shirt (without any seal, logo, or mark); decent skirt or slacks

General Instructions for Examinees
1. Check your building assignment on the PRC official website (www.prc.gov.ph) two to three working days before the exam. Make sure to visit your assigned building before the exam day.
2. Report to your assigned building before 6:30 A.M. on the first day of the exam to confirm your room and seat numbers. Be punctual. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
3. The procedures for conducting bodily searches, inspecting examinees' personal belongings, and seizing or confiscating prohibited items during the licensure examination, as outlined in Annex A of PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, must be strictly observed.
4. Each examinee must submit to and agree to a search of their person or belongings. If prohibited items are found, they will be held in the Commission's custody for investigation until a final, enforceable decision is made.
5. Examinees are not permitted to leave the exam room during the test, except to use the restroom.
6. Loitering and unnecessary conversations in hallways or exam rooms are prohibited.
7. Upon entering the exam room, examinees must bring their pre-packed meals, snacks, and water to their assigned seats.
8. Food packages and beverage bottles or containers must be made of transparent materials.
9. Dispose of waste properly in the designated bins to keep the examination area clean.
10. Examinees and exam staff must adhere to the minimum health standards outlined in DOH Circular No. 0324 (s. 2023) during the exam.
11. Read the instructions in your NOTICE OF ADMISSION carefully and follow them.
12. Cheating and all other prohibited acts, as outlined in Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, that compromise the integrity and credibility of the licensure examination will be addressed.
13. Examinees should also review the board program for the Licensure Examination for Professional Foresters in Koronadal City, available on the PRC's official website at the following link:
https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/October 2026 Pharmacists LEx board program.pdf for more details about the exam.

06/10/2026

EXAMINATION ADVISORY

Computer- Based Licensure Examination for Chemists in Koronadal City
(October 13-14, 2026)

The Professional Regulation Commission - Regional Office XII announces the guidelines for the October 2026 Computer- Based Licensure Examination for Chemists in Koronadal City.

Examination Venue:
 PRC XII CBLE Testing Center – Brgy. Concepcion, Koronadal City (Landmark: Ecofuel Gasoline Station)

Required Items and Documents for Exam Days
a. Notice of Admission
b. One (1) piece metered-stamped window mailing envelope
c. Two (2) or more pencils (No. 2)
d. Ballpens with BLACK ink only
e. One (1) piece long brown envelope
f. One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for keeping your valuables and other allowed items) g. NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS (Please refer to Commission Resolution No. 1809-2024 or the “Updated List of Non-Programmable Calculators Allowed to be used in the Licensure Examinations”)

NOTE: ONLY ONE CALCULATOR PER EXAMINEE SHALL BE ALLOWED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION ROOM. CALCULATORS SHALL BE INSPECTED AND HAVE TO BE RESET BEFORE THE START OF THE EXAMINATION

h. Packed snacks, meals, and necessary medications, including hygiene and sanitary kits, in TRANSPARENT/CLEAR containers or cellophane, with sufficient drinking water for the day. The proctors/room watchers shall not allow any person, including food delivery service personnel, to give or distribute food to any examinee while the examination is in progress. Except for restroom necessities, no examinee shall be allowed to leave the examination room during the examination.

Prohibited Items Inside the Examination Premises
a. Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded data/information/formula.
b. Calculators that are programmable or have embedded functions, especially CASIO FX-991ES and CASIO FX-991ES Plus
c. APPLE, SAMSUNG, AND OTHER SMARTWATCHES, CELLULAR PHONES, EARPLUGS, TRANSMITTERS, PORTABLE COMPUTERS, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGETS/DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED TO STORE OR RETRIEVE DATA/INFORMATION AND/OR TO COMMUNICATE FOR WHATEVER PURPOSES
d. Bags of any kind (ladies' bag, shoulder bags, attaché case, backpacks, etc.)
e. Other examination aids not listed in this program.

Examinees are strongly advised NOT TO BRING ANY PROHIBITED ITEMS onto the exam premises. Merely possessing any prohibited item will be presumed to constitute an “intent to cheat” or a “violation of exam rules and regulations,” as outlined in PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020.

NOTE: Personal belongings brought by an examinee are the examinee's responsibility. The PRC is not liable for any lost items or personal belongings during the exam unless the loss is due to its fault or negligence.

What to Wear on Exam Days
• Male examinees should wear a plain white collared polo shirt (without any seal, logo, or mark), along with appropriate pants or slacks.
• Female examinees should wear a white blouse or a collared shirt (free of seals, logos, or marks), along with appropriate pants, skirts, or slacks.

General Instructions for Examinees
1. Check your building assignment on the PRC official website (www.prc.gov.ph) two to three working days before the exam. Make sure to visit your assigned building before the exam day.
2. Report to your assigned building before 6:30 A.M. on the first day of the exam to confirm your room and seat numbers. Be punctual. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
3. The procedures for conducting bodily searches, inspecting examinees' personal belongings, and seizing or confiscating prohibited items during the licensure examination, as outlined in Annex A of PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, must be strictly followed.
4. Each examinee must submit to and agree to a search of their person or belongings. If prohibited items are found, they will be held in the Commission's custody for investigation until a final, enforceable decision is made.
5. Examinees are not permitted to leave the exam room during the test, except to use the restroom.
6. Loitering and unnecessary conversations in hallways or exam rooms are prohibited.
7. Upon entering the exam room, examinees must bring their pre-packed meals, snacks, and water to their assigned seats.
8. Food packages or containers must be made of transparent material.
9. Dispose of waste properly in the designated bins to keep the examination area clean.
10. Examinees and exam staff must comply with the minimum health standards set forth in DOH Circular No. 0324 (s. 2023) during the exam.
11. Read the instructions in your NOTICE OF ADMISSION carefully and follow them.
12. Cheating and all other prohibited acts, as outlined in Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, that compromise the integrity and credibility of the licensure examination will be addressed.
13. Examinees should also review the board program for the Licensure Examination for Chemists in Koronadal City, available on the PRC's official website at this link:
https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/ExamProgram-Chemist-Oct2026-WithAttachements.pdf for more details about the exam.

06/10/2026

EXAMINATION ADVISORY

Licensure Examination for Chemical Technicians in Koronadal City
(October 12, 2026)

The Professional Regulation Commission - Regional Office XII announces the guidelines for the October 2026 Licensure Examination for Chemical Technicians in Koronadal City.

Examination Venue:
 3RD FLOOR PRC XII OFFICE – Prime Government Regional Center, Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City

Required Items and Documents for Exam Day
: a. Notice of Admission
b. One (1) piece metered-stamped window mailing envelope
c. Two (2) or more pencils (No. 2)
d. Ballpens with BLACK ink only
e. One (1) piece long brown envelope
f. One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for keeping your valuables and other allowed items)
g. NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS (Please refer to Commission Resolution No. 1809-2024 or the “Updated List of Non-Programmable Calculators Allowed to be used in the Licensure Examinations”)

NOTE: ONLY ONE CALCULATOR SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE EXAMINATION ROOM. CALCULATORS SHALL BE INSPECTED AND RESET BEFORE THE START OF THE EXAMINATION.

h. Packed snacks, meals, and necessary medications, including hygiene and sanitary kits, in TRANSPARENT/CLEAR containers or cellophane, with sufficient drinking water for the day.

Prohibited Items Inside the Examination Premises
a. Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded data, information, or formula.
b. Calculators that are programmable or have embedded functions, especially CASIO FX-991ES and CASIO FX-991ES Plus
c. APPLE, SAMSUNG, AND OTHER SMARTWATCHES, CELLULAR PHONES, EARPLUGS, TRANSMITTERS, PORTABLE COMPUTERS, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGETS/DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED TO STORE OR RETRIEVE DATA/INFORMATION AND/OR TO COMMUNICATE FOR WHATEVER PURPOSES d. Bags of any kind (ladies' bags, shoulder bags, attaché cases, backpacks, etc.)
e. Other examination aids not listed in this program.

Examinees are strongly advised NOT TO BRING ANY PROHIBITED ITEMS onto the exam premises. Merely possessing any prohibited item will be presumed to indicate an “intent to cheat” or a “violation of exam rules and regulations,” as outlined in PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020.

NOTE: Personal belongings brought by an examinee are the examinee's responsibility. The PRC is not liable for any lost items or personal belongings during the exam unless the loss is caused by its fault or negligence.

What to Wear on Exam Day
• Male examinees should wear a plain white polo shirt with collar (without any seal, logo, or mark), along with appropriate pants or slacks.
• Female examinees should wear a white blouse or collared shirt (free of seals, logos, or marks), along with appropriate pants, skirts, or slacks.

General Instructions for Examinees
1. Check your building assignment on the PRC official website (www.prc.gov.ph) two to three working days before the exam. Make sure to visit your assigned building before the exam day.
2. Report to your assigned building before 6:30 A.M. on the first day of the exam to confirm your room and seat numbers. Be punctual. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
3. The procedures for conducting bodily searches, inspecting examinees' personal belongings, and seizing or confiscating prohibited items during the licensure examination, as outlined in Annex A of PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, must be strictly followed.
4. Each examinee must submit to and agree to a search of their person or belongings. If prohibited items are found, they will be held in the Commission's custody for investigation until a final, enforceable decision is made.
5. Examinees are not permitted to leave the exam room during the test, except to use the restroom.
6. Loitering and unnecessary conversations in hallways or exam rooms are prohibited.
7. Upon entering the exam room, examinees must bring their pre-packed meals, snacks, and water to their assigned seats.
8. Food packages or containers must be made of transparent material.
9. Dispose of waste properly in the designated bins to keep the examination area clean.
10. Examinees and exam staff must adhere to the minimum health standards outlined in DOH Circular No. 0324 (s. 2023) during the exam.
11. Read the instructions in your NOTICE OF ADMISSION carefully and follow them.
12. Cheating and all other prohibited acts, as outlined in Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, that compromise the integrity and credibility of the licensure examination will be addressed.
13. Examinees should also review the board program for the Licensure Examination for Chemical Technicians in Koronadal City, available on the PRC's official website at this link:
https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/ExamProgram-ChemTech-Oct2026-WithAttachements.pdf for more details about the exam.

05/10/2026

Advisory

Temporary Suspension of Operations

• PRC Regional Office XII-Koronadal

08 October 2026 Thursday

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) joins in celebrating the 26th Charter Anniversary of the City of Koronadal, Province of South Cotabato, per Proclamation No. 1443 s.2026.

Affected appointments set on the said date will be accommodated upon resumption of operations on 09 October 2026.

05/10/2026

📚HAPPY NATIONAL TEACHERS’ DAY!📚

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) joins the nation in honoring our TEACHERS, the dedicated professionals who shape minds, nurture potential, and help build a stronger and more empowered Filipino nation.

Today, PRC recognizes the invaluable role of Teachers in upholding professional competence, integrity, and excellence in education.

To all Professional Teachers, thank you for your unwavering commitment to your profession and to the learners entrusted to your care. Your dedication inspires future generations and contributes to the progress of our nation.

May you continue to teach, inspire, and empower with passion and integrity.

Isang maalab na pagbati sa ating mga minamahal na Guro!💙

Araw mo to Teacher, Ikaw ang Bida!👨‍🏫👩‍🏫


!

02/10/2026

02/10/2026

EXAMINATION ADVISORY

Licensure Examination for Professional Foresters in Koronadal City
(October 8-9, 2026)

The Professional Regulation Commission - Regional Office XII announces the guidelines for the October 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Foresters in Koronadal City.
Examination Venue:
 3RD FLOOR PRC XII OFFICE – Prime Government Regional Center, Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City

Required Items and Documents for Exam Days
a. Notice of Admission.
b. Two (2) or more pencils (No. 2)
c. Regular ball pens (not sign pen, friction pen, or technical pen) with BLACK ink only and with transparent casing.
d. One (1) piece long brown envelope
e. One (1) piece long transparent/plastic envelope (for keeping your valuables and other allowed items)
f. NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS (Please refer to Commission Resolution No. 1809 (s. 2024)

NOTE: Only one calculator shall be allowed in the examination room. Calculators shall be inspected and must be reset before the start of the examination. Pack snacks, meals, and necessary medications, including hygiene and sanitary kits, in TRANSPARENT/CLEAR containers/cellophane, with sufficient drinking water for the day. The proctors/room watchers shall not allow any person, including food delivery services, to give or distribute food to any examinee while the examination is in progress. Except for restroom necessities, no examinee shall be allowed to leave the examination room during the examination.

Prohibited Items Inside the Examination Premises
a. Books, notes, review materials, and other printed materials containing coded data/information/formula
b. CALCULATORS that are programmable or have embedded functions, especially CASIO FX991ES and CASIO FX-991ES Plus, including other brands or models of calculators not included in the list of allowed calculators.
c. APPLE, SAMSUNG, AND OTHER SMARTWATCHES AND EYEGLASSES (Ray-Ban Prescriptive Meta AI eyeglasses), CELLULAR PHONES, EARPLUGS, TRANSMITTERS, PORTABLE COMPUTERS, BLUETOOTH AND OTHER ELECTRONIC GADGETS/DEVICES WHICH MAY BE USED TO RETRIEVE DATA/INFORMATION AND/OR TO COMMUNICATE FOR WHATEVER PURPOSE
d. Bags of any kind (ladies’ bags, shoulder bags, attaché cases, backpacks, etc.)
e. Other examination aids not specified in this program.

Examinees are strongly advised NOT TO BRING ANY PROHIBITED ITEMS onto the exam premises. Merely possessing any prohibited item will be presumed to indicate an “intent to cheat” or a “violation of exam rules and regulations,” as outlined in PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020.

NOTE: Personal belongings brought by an examinee are the examinee's responsibility. The PRC is not liable for any lost items or personal belongings during the exam unless the loss is due to its fault or negligence.

What to Wear on Exam Days

Male Examinees - White polo shirt with a collar (without any seal, logo, or mark); decent pants or slacks
Female Examinees - White collared blouse or shirt (without any seal, logo, or mark); decent skirt or slacks

General Instructions for Examinees
1. Check your building assignment on the PRC official website (www.prc.gov.ph) two to three working days before the exam. Make sure to visit your assigned building before the exam day.
2. Report to your assigned building before 6:30 A.M. on the first day of the exam to confirm your room and seat numbers. Be punctual. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
3. The procedures for conducting bodily searches, inspecting examinees' personal belongings, and seizing or confiscating prohibited items during the licensure examination, as outlined in Annex A of PRC Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, must be strictly followed.
4. Each examinee must submit to and agree to a search of their person or belongings. If prohibited items are found, they will be held in the Commission's custody for investigation until a final, enforceable decision is made.
5. Examinees are not permitted to leave the exam room during the test, except to use the restroom.
6. Loitering and unnecessary conversations in hallways or exam rooms are prohibited.
7. Upon entering the exam room, examinees must bring their pre-packed meals, snacks, and water to their assigned seats.
8. Food packages and beverage bottles or containers must be made of transparent materials.
9. Dispose of waste properly in the designated bins to keep the examination area clean.
10. Examinees and exam staff must comply with the minimum health standards set forth in DOH Circular No. 0324 (s. 2023) during the exam.
11. Read the instructions in your NOTICE OF ADMISSION carefully and follow them.
12. Cheating and all other prohibited acts, as outlined in Memorandum Order No. 57, series of 2020, that compromise the integrity and credibility of the licensure examination will be addressed.
13. Examinees should also review the board program for the Licensure Examination for Professional Foresters in Koronadal City, available on the PRC's official website at the following link:
https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/073126 exam program FORESTERS Oct. 2026 FLE PER TOS.pdf for more details about the exam.

01/10/2026

PRC BARMM Satellite Office

01/10/2026

PRC BARMM SATELLITE OFFICE INAUGURATES NEW LOCATION AT CITYMALL COTABATO

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Regional Office XII officially inaugurated and blessed the new location of the PRC BARMM Satellite Office on September 25, 2026, at CityMall Cotabato, Cotabato City, marking an important milestone in the Commission’s continuing efforts to bring its services closer to the people of the Bangsamoro.

The PRC BARMM Satellite Office has transferred to its new and more accessible location at CityMall Cotabato, providing a more convenient and welcoming space for professionals, aspiring professionals, and other clients seeking PRC services in the region. The new office strengthens PRC’s presence in BARMM and supports the Commission’s commitment to accessible, inclusive, and responsive public service.

The Inauguration Ceremony was held in the morning, led by PRC Region XII Regional Director Rotelo B. Cabugsa, with PRC Commissioner Atty. Erwin M. Enad as keynote speaker. The ceremony was also graced by Hon. Muslimin G. Sema, Minister of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) – BARMM; Hon. Noel A. Panalag, Deputy Mayor for Indigenous People, as representative of Hon. Mayor Bruce Matabalao of the City Government of Cotabato; and Ms. Virginia P. Oasan, Leasing Head of CityMall Commercial Centers, Inc.

The ceremony featured messages of support, the keynote address, an overview of the PRC BARMM Satellite Office, and the ceremonial ribbon-cutting, followed by an office tour.

The Blessing Ceremony was held in the afternoon to formally mark the opening of the new office to serve the public.

The transfer to CityMall Cotabato represents another step toward making PRC services more accessible to the Bangsamoro community. Through the new satellite office, PRC Region XII continues to strengthen its partnership with the Bangsamoro Government, Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) - BARMM, City Government of Cotabato, CityMall Management, and other stakeholders in delivering efficient and quality professional regulatory services.

PRC Region XII — Integrity in Practice, Trust in Service.