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Strengthening the CPD Program. - There shall be formulated and implemented CPD Programs in each of the regulated professions in order to:
(a) Enhance and upgrade the competencies and qualifications of professionals for the practice of their professions pursuant to the PQF, the AQRF and the ASEAN MRAs;
(b) Ensure international alignment of competencies and qualifications of professionals through career progression mechanisms leading to specialization/sub-specialization;
(c) Ensure the development of quality assured mechanisms for the validation, accreditation and recognition of formal, nonformal and informal learning outcomes, including professional work experiences and prior learning;
(d) Ensure maintenance of core competencies and development of advanced and new competencies, in order to respond to national, regional and international labor market needs; and
(e) Recognize and ensure the contributions of professionals in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and development of the nation.
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