Qualifications of the Professional Regulatory Board Members.
Section 6
SEC. 6. Qualifications of the Professional Regulatory Board Members. — The Chairman and members of the Professional Regulatory Board, at the time of their appointment shall: Be a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines; Be a resident of the country for at least five (5) years immediately prior to his/her appointment; Be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude; Be a qualified guidance counselor holding a valid Certificate of Registration: Provided, That in the case of the first members of the Board of Guidance and Counseling, they shall be issued Certificates of Registration as guidance counselors without prior examination; Be a holder of a doctoral degree in Guidance and Counseling from a reputable college or university duly recognized by the CHED and/or by a duly accredited college or university abroad; Have at least ten (10) years of continuous professional practice as a guidance counselor or counselor educator under this Act; Not be a member of the faculty of any school, college, or university where regular and/or review courses in guidance and counseling education is taught nor have any pecuniary interest in such institution; and Not be an official of the integrated and accredited national professional organization.