Update: When I went back to do a follow-up on my application, the lady simply told me to head to the cashier to pay the renewal fee of P450. I thought I’d be given the schedule when to pick up my card. Turns out, I just had to wait for my name to be called because the ID card was given instantly! Yay!
This is not a mom-related or parenting-related article, yet I feel the need to write this especially for those who think that the CPD Act of 2016 is BS. Basically, the act requires you to earn a number of units so you can renew your professional license.
True, some seminars are helpful but many think that it’s just a waste of time since there are boring and useless ones. Not to mention, it’s expensive since you need to attend seminars after seminars just to have those units. I thought the license is like a “trophy” we earn after years of studying in college. But, nooooo.
I don’t want to dwell on why I think CPD Act is not helpful. I’m sure a lot of people think the same way. Take this online petition filed in 2017 for instance.
What I will talk about is what went down during the renewal of my license even if I didn’t have CPD units. I had to waste 7 hours of that day for this task — and it was a mission not accomplished.
I missed a school meeting and didn’t pick up my son for this. Yeah, I know. Other people have bigger problems, but I’m just saying. I met up with my classmate since we had planned to go to PRC together to renew our license. Both of us lack the required CPD credit units.
I went to SM City Cebu, thinking that PRC license renewal is available in their Government Services center. I had my license renewed there before. But I found out that SM City Cebu Government Services no longer accepts renewals and that I should go to Robinsons-Galleria instead. When I arrived in Galleria, my companion was still not around and I headed straight to Lingkod Pinoy center for PRC.
The place was packed with people. It’s like everyone was lining up for food rations or something. There were people sitting on the floor, on chairs provided, standing by the railings, crowding the room etc. Cherry arrived and we went inside the room and proceeded to Window 1 – for the renewal. We waited for about thirty minutes for the person to entertain us, only to be told that the system has gone offline and they can’t accept renewals at that moment. Bummer.
I told her we can take our chances at the main office, which — I just found out — is already located in Mandaue. Yes, I’m living under a rock. lol So we took a taxi and went to Mandaue, and I’m impressed. I was pissed off only 70% at Galleria and when I arrived at the main office, this was reduced to 20%. Yep.
The process of renewing your PRC license at the Main office in Mandaue is organized. There’s no need to weave your way through the crowd, which is why I suggest you head to the main office if you don’t want to deal with a lot of people. Here’s how easy the PRC license renewal process was at the main office.
- Log the time of your arrival at the entrance. The guard will tell you so.
- Make sure you have pasted your photo on the application form. I got my application form at Lingkod Pinoy Robinson’s Galleria Window 1 (Renewal).
- If you haven’t pasted the photo, go to your right and you can see a table where glue was provided
- The guard will then give you a priority number.
- Wait for your number to be called.
That’s pretty much it. You can check the complete renewal process here. Upon searching, I also found that you can also apply for PRC ID renewal online. I didn’t have time to check it before I went, but now here it is. I haven’t tried this process, but if you have or if you will go the online route, let me know how it is.
The sad thing about our application that day was that the system was still offline. The good thing is that we left our forms there and the staff members already checked it. And they were nice, too. And as for the CPD units, I had dreaded this day thinking I could never renew my license ever. But I was wrong. And I could say maybe I was overthinking because what happened is nothing that I expected.
The teller simply asked me if I had accumulated CPD units, to which I answered, “No” (but really, I did attend a seminar but I forgot to bring my certificate lol). She then asked if I’m willing to give an undertaking, to which I simply answered, “Yes.” And that’s it. The statement of undertaking is already on the form itself. You just have to fill out the blanks and sign it. But since the system is offline, she instructed me to come back on Monday and to make sure I call first before coming. She’s nice, yeah?
Here’s what you need to remember: You can still renew your license even without the required number of CPD units. PRC is not that strict in the implementation of the act.
Oh, so now I need to acquire 75 CPD units in three years. *rolleyes* The government surely knows how to turn everything into a business. (Whoops!)
I hope this act will be abolished soon. I hear rumors that it’s headed that way.
Yes you can. I also didnt have any units, just go to prc. Or you can visit the website and fill out application so it will be easier for you once you get to the prc office
i am going to renew my prc license next week hopefully and I don’t even have a single cpd units 😦 can I renew my license? thank u
good day na renew niyopo ba yung license niyo?
Hi, yes that monday I returned and got it na. Wait ka lang mga 15-30 mins ok na
Hi..pwd ba mgpadala ng representative pra mg.renew? Mg.oonline nlng ako d2..d2 po kc ako s dammam at sabi ng manager namin..kailangan kong i.renew ang prc license ko before mg.renew ng contract d2, m.eexpire n xa ds coming january 2019 kc.tnx po s info.
Hi Anaj,
Visit this link for the guide: https://topnotcher.ph/prc-license-renewal-guide
Mam need paba ng notary public yung certificate of undertaking???
Wala na po. Yung undertaking nasa application form na un mismo.. Fill up the blanks ka lang dun
Hello, no need po. Nasa application form na sya mismo.
paano mg renew?? Need na po b m tapos cpd before mks renew ng license sa nurse.. Thanks
Hi, as stated above, I was able to renew my license without CPD units. I just needed to fill out the form that they have and state that you will be complying with the required units. “promissory note” kumbaga
Di ba po yung parang “promissory note” nila ay kailangan pa ipa notaryo? Meron po ba kayong idea kung saan siya pwede idownload? Naghahanap po kasi ako pero Baka mali madownload ko
Hi, sa experience ko po di un “promissory note” na dapat epanotario. Its simply the application form, and andun na ung dapat pipirmahan nyo kung ilang units dapat nyo emakeup. The teller will simply ask you if you have complied with the required CPD units, if you say no.. Okay lang. Lol
sa mismong teller po ba ng prc mang gagaling yung application for no cpd? doon mismo sa prc papipirmahan ?
Hi nix, Yes andun sa application form na ung pipirmahan about no cpd
hi! what to bring po kapag magrerenew ka ng id pero ang pagbabayad e sa prc? reference number lang po kasi ang makuha ko wala ng ibang nag appear after ko mag set ng appointment. TIA. Godbless
HELLO, ano ang sabi ng tga PRC na wla kang CPD units? mka ka renew pa ba ulit ?.thanks friend
Wala naman sinabi.. ask lang “may CPD units?” tas sabi ko “waley.” Yun lang. As for kung three years, wala paring CPD units, ewan ko na.haha..sana maabolish natong law nato.
Hello po! Ask ko lang kung pwede magbayad sa mga satellite offices for prc renewal. Sa robinsons nova po kasi appointment ko, i chose prc cashier. Dun din po ba magbabayad?
Hi, i just want to ask. My appointment date will be on January 2 next year. Im a bit worried because of the cpd units. It is still okay not to take the cpd units during my renewal nxt year? Because of no more slots available for this year.
If its your first time to renew without cpd units, it should be okay. As you have read above, they allowed renewal even. Without cpd units
Hi i just want to ask if how much did you pay for the renewal. And if theres an excess payment for other matters….thanks
Hi Kim,
I placed an update on top, I paid P450. No other fees were paid.
hello po maam ano po mga dadalhin kapag magrerenew?
Money lang po.. May application form na po sa prc
Hello! Thanks for sharing your experience! This is really helpful. 🙂 I really do hope that they get rid of that CPD units nonsense. -_-
Happy holidays!
Im glad you found my article helpful
Pwede na po kaya mag renew kahit by august pa dapat renewal. Thank you
So it means po ba, without cpd units or lack of cpd units, you can still renew your lisence, but for the next three years,, madadagdagan ung required units mo? thank you po!
Yes.. Exactly..