MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through the Regulatory Board for Librarians (PRBFL) allows all registered and licensed librarians to use and append professional title “RL” (Registered Librarian) at the end of their name.

PRC OKs Professional Title “RL” for Licensed Librarians

PRC announced the good news on Friday, March 2, 2018 based on Resolution No. 03 (A).

It was crafted in response to the request of the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. (PLAI), the Accredited and Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) of Librarians to provide a uniform reference to all professional Librarians.

PRC reminds that inappropriate use of the title by unlicensed individuals is punishable under Sec. 315, Chapter Six, Book II of the Revised Penal Code.

Here's full copy of Resolution No. 03 (A), Series of 2017: