Over 4.5K benefit from PRC’s mobile registration service in CamNorte

By Rosalita Manlangit

DAET, Camarines Norte --- A total of 4,537 professionals benefited from the mobile registration service conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) at SM City Daet in Camarines Norte from January 26 to 28.

“The mobile registration is one of the major programs of the PRC, aimed at bringing our services closer to the public,” said Jerome Bañes, PRC chief professional regulation officer for the Bicol region.

Bañes said that the initiative helps clients avoid long-distance travel, as PRC Bicol personnel collaborate with the provincial government of Camarines Norte to reach various towns.

Among those who utilized the PRC mobile services was Dian Poblete, a 33-year-old news anchor and writer for a radio station in Daet.

She used the opportunity to renew her professional teacher’s license for the first time, as she considers pursuing a teaching career.

“The mobile services provided by the PRC are incredibly helpful. They are more cost-effective since I no longer have to travel to Naga City, Lucena City, or Legazpi City,” Poblete said.

“It’s also much more convenient because it’s challenging to take a leave of absence from work or leave my child at home while I’m away,” she added.

Ramon Ravida, a 31-year-old teacher from Capalonga National High School, renewed his PRC license for the third time and expressed similar sentiments.

“The mobile registration is a significant help because it saves me time and effort,” he said. “I no longer need to travel to other cities to get my license.”

Teachers need to renew their professional licenses every three years to continue practicing their profession.

Gemma Jalimao, a 50-year-old teacher at Vinzons Pilot High School, is seeking a promotion and took advantage of the mobile registration to secure her PRC ID and a certificate of good standing, which are requirements for her application.

“The transaction here was smooth. I no longer have to travel far, and the costs are significantly lower with this type of PRC service,” Jalimao remarked.

Among the services provided during the mobile registration were applications for licensure examinations, initial registrations, certificates of good standing, passing and rating, authentication of PRC documents, renewal and issuance of duplicate professional identification cards, and technical assistance. (PIA Bicol/Camarines Norte)