An Act Enhancing the Continuing Professional Development of Filipino Professionals as an Integral Component of the Career Progression and Specialization Programs, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 10912, Otherwise Known as the “Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016”

This bill aims to enhance and strengthen the continuing professional development of the country’s professionals (CPD) to improve their skills and make them at par with professionals from other countries. The bill provides that CPD will be a mandatory requirement in the updating and upgrading of knowledge, skills and values and competencies or titles of all registered and licensed professionals under the Philippine Regulation Commission and as one of the main objectives of the Philippine Qualifications Framework.