Who must approve the rules and regulations before they can be issued under the Act?

Who must approve the rules and regulations before they can be issued under the Act?

• A. Department of Health
• B. Professional Regulation Commission
• C. The President of the Philippines
• D. The Board

Answer: (C)

Implementing rules and regulations under an Act require executive approval. In Philippine professional law, the board and the Professional Regulation Commission draft the IRR, the Commission reviews and can approve or modify it, but the final sign-off comes from the President. This presidential assent gives the rules official status and ensures they align with national policy and the Constitution. Once the President approves, the IRR can be issued and enforced. The Department of Health does not single-handedly approve IRRs, and while the Board and PRC are involved in drafting and initial approval, they do not grant the final authorization.

Implementing rules and regulations under an Act require executive approval. In Philippine professional law, the board and the Professional Regulation Commission draft the IRR, the Commission reviews and can approve or modify it, but the final sign-off comes from the President. This presidential assent gives the rules official status and ensures they align with national policy and the Constitution. Once the President approves, the IRR can be issued and enforced. The Department of Health does not single-handedly approve IRRs, and while the Board and PRC are involved in drafting and initial approval, they do not grant the final authorization.