Resolution No. 2004-189

RESOLUTION NO. 2004-189 Series of 2004

FORFEITING THE EXAMINATION FEES PAID BY EXAMINEE WHO FAILED TO REPORT AND TAKE THE SCHEDULE EXAMINATION

WHEREAS, Section 7 (n) of R.A. No. 8981 empowers the Commission to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectively implement policies with respect to the regulation and practice of the professions.

WHEREAS, there are examinees who, for whatever reasons, failed to report and take the scheduled examination, and are therefore reported as ABSENT examinees.

WHEREAS, it has been the practice that the examination fees paid by ABSENT examinees are still considered valid and applicable as examination fees for future examinations.

WHEREAS, the Commission has already incurred operational expenses such as manpower services, cost of supplies and dorms during the filing period and has also allotted the necessary supplies and forms for examination purposes.

WHEREFORE, the Commission RESOLVES as it hereby RESOLVED to forfeit the examination fee or fees paid by ABSENT examinees for such examination and to required them to pay anew the examination fees when they re-apply for future examinations.

This Resolution shall take effect upon approval and completion of publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines, whichever is earlier.

Let copies of this Resolution be furnished all schools, colleges or universities, public and private, offering courses for licensure examinations and accredited professional organizations for their information anf guidance.

Done in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of March, 2004.

(original signed)
ANTONIETA FORTUNA-IBE Chairperson

AVELINA DE LA REA LEONOR TRIPON-ROSERO Commissioner Commissioner

Date of publication in Official Gazette: May 3, 2004 Date of Effectivity : May 19, 2004

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