The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 640 out of 2,520 passed the Agriculturists Board Examination. The licensure exam was given by the Board of Agriculture in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena and Tuguegarao. It was held in July 2004. The result of examination with respect to one (1) examinee was withheld pending final determination of his liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examinations.

The composition of the Philippine Board of Agriculture are chairman: Dr. Fortunato A. Battad; members: Dr. Rodolfo M. Ela, Dr. Nora B. Inciong, Inv. Gonzalo O. Catan Jr., Dr. Teodoro A. Abilay and Mr. Vicente L. Domingo.

835 applicants were approved for registration without examination as Agriculturists.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, July 19, 2004 but not later than August 6, 2004. Those who will register are required to bring the following:
a. duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
b. current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
c. 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
d. 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
e. 2 sets of metered documentary stamps
f. 1 short brown envelope with name and profession
g. Initial Registration Fee of P400 and Annual Registration Fee of P300 for 2004-2007.

Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The oathtaking ceremony will be held before the Board of Agriculture on Friday, August 13, 2004 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Manila.

Successful Examinees in the July 2004 Agriculturist Board Examination, with their surnames arranged in alphabetical order