This is my first time to renew my PRC ID at the
Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) Central Office because I
previously renewed by ID at the SM Business Center three (3) years ago when it
was still allowed. I was looking online for any experience, reminders or any
procedures the day before before going to PRC and claiming my renewed PRC ID,
but to no avail. So, here are my experiences and some reminders I can share to you after
renewing mine:
1/27/2017. I woke up by 6:00AM and have myself prepared
to leave Makati by 7:00AM.
I arrived at the PRC Central Office at P. Paredes St.,
Sampaloc, Manila by 8:10AM.
A line entering the compound has already begun when I arrived. Before
entering the compound the guard at the entrance will ask you the purpose of your visit and will ask you to present your Claiming
Stub if you have applied your renewal online. I really didn’t know where
exactly to go even when the Claiming Stub
says to proceed at the “Renewal Area”. There is no sign (or at least I didn’t see
it) on where to proceed when you have accomplished your renewal application via
www.prc-online.com. But, of course, you
can always ask the friendly guards inside. A guard directed me to proceed at
the 4th floor of the “old building”. There’s just one elevator at
the area so I assumed that’s the way to the 4th floor. A few mates
holding the same Claiming Stub I am
holding confirmed that I am on the right way.
Arriving at the 4th floor, there are already a
number of people on queue waiting for their turn to process their ID renewal.
The flow of the queue is smooth and it actually moves fast. There are
three Processing Table (of which I believe, one is intended for walk-in
applicants, or not. Haha!) and two ID Printing and Releasing Table. When it was
my turn, the lady at the Processing Table asked for my Claiming Stub and my expired PRC ID for identification. After a minute
or 2 of typing on her computer, she instructed me to take my seat and just wait
for my name to be called at the next table. In just a while, my name was called
at the ID Printing and Releasing Table which means my renewed ID has just been printed
and ready for release. The lady at the table asked me to sign and handed me my
renewed PRC ID and expired ID.
That’s it! I had my PRC ID renewed by 9:10AM. In just an
hour, I’m done renewing my ID. Not bad for quite a number of people on queue
when I arrived at the Renewal Area and of course for a government office like
the PRC. I didn’t know a government office can be this efficient.
Just a few tips:
- Have your PRC ID renewal processed online. Although walk-in application is still accepted, I recommend that you go to www.prc-online.com and follow the necessary steps and procedures for more convenience.
- Though you may pay for your ID renewal fee at the cashier inside the PRC compound, pay online if you have access to BPI or BDO online banking. It will save you much time! By the way, Renewal Fee is Php450.00 plus an additional Php45.00 when you pay online.
- Print your Claiming Stub.
- Bring your expired PRC ID. You will be asked to present it before processing your renewal.
- Wear decent clothes before entering the PRC compound. Shorts and slippers are definitely not allowed inside.
- If you come earlier than I did, I think you may be done renewing in just 15 minutes or faster!
By the way, Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
units are not yet required before renewing your PRC ID until the implementation
of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. 10912 which will be in
March 2017. Except, however, for certain professionals whose Professional
Regulatory Laws require CPD units prior to the renewal, compliance with CPD
remains mandatory.
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| PRC Bulletin |
Visit http://www.prc.gov.ph/
for more details.
God bless you and good luck on your PRC ID renewal! J
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