"The integrity of PRC has often been questioned because of fixers right at the doorstep of its offices," PRC chairperson Antonieta Fortuna-Ibe said.
As part of its good governance thrust, the commission has launched an all-out campaign against syndicates who offer to help failing board examinees have their papers rechecked and, for a fee, secure fake licenses and board certificates.
Since August last year, the agency has aggressively been going after unscrupulous syndicates who prey on examinees. Ibe said the PRC does not recheck test papers.
Last week, the PRC has exposed a syndicate claiming to have links with PRC officials, and has forwarded the case to the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation for appropriate action.
The agency is now running after fixers who offer to help transacting professionals facilitate the release of their PRC licenses.
Earlier, Ibe said professionals need not approach fixers as the agency now issues licenses from 10 to 15 working days from filing of application, from up to six months or more in August last year.
The PRC has been networking with national and local government agencies to ensure a sustained campaign against fixers.
It is finalizing a memorandum of agreement with the Bureau of Internal Revenue, the Philippine Postal Corporation and the City of Manila for a one-stop shop for professionals transacting in Manila, and soon, in the provinces.
The center will issue genuine documentary stamps, postage stamps and community tax certificates to prevent the proliferation of fake stamps and certificates.
In this light, the PRC is requesting victim of the syndicates to support the agency’s crackdown and report such illegal activities.