Republic Act No. 5181: An act prescribing permanent residence and reciprocity as qualifications for any examination or registration for the practice of any profession in the philippines

Republic Act No. 5181

An act prescribing permanent residence and reciprocity as qualifications for any examination or registration for the practice of any profession in the philippines

AN ACT PRESCRIBING PERMANENT RESIDENCE AND RECIPROCITY AS QUALIFICATIONS FOR ANY EXAMINATION OR REGISTRATION FOR THE PRACTICE OF ANY PROFESSION IN THE PHILIPPINES

In plain language

The Act requires that anyone wishing to practice a profession in the Philippines must be a permanent resident for at least three years, and that aliens can practice only if reciprocity exists. It provides exemptions for Filipino nationals who became American due to WWII service and for aliens who were admitted before July 4, 1946. The Act becomes effective upon approval.

Requires permanent residency of at least three years for practitioners

Alien practice restricted unless reciprocity exists

Exemptions for Filipino American nationals from WWII and aliens admitted before July 4, 1946

Effective upon approval

Professional licensing

Permanent residency

Reciprocity

Foreign nationals

REPUBLIC ACT No. 5181

AN ACT PRESCRIBING PERMANENT RESIDENCE AND RECIPROCITY AS QUALIFICATIONS FOR ANY EXAMINATION OR REGISTRATION FOR THE PRACTICE OF ANY PROFESSION IN THE PHILIPPINES

Section 1

No person shall be allowed to practice any profession in the Philippines unless he has complied with the existing laws and regulations, is a permanent resident therein for at least three years, and, if he is an alien, the country of which he is a subject or citizen permits Filipinos to practice their respective professions within its territories: Provided, That the practice of said professions is not limited by law to citizens of the Philippines: Provided, further, That Filipinos who became American nationals by reason of service in the Armed Forces of the United States during the Second World War and aliens who were admitted into the practice of their profession before July 4, 1946 shall be exempted from the restriction provided herein.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: September 8, 1967

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