PQRF is associated with which Republic Act number?

• A. RA 9155
• B. RA 10157
• C. RA 10647
• D. RA 10912

Answer: (C)

The question is asking which law formally establishes and strengthens the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF). The PQF is a national system that defines levels of learning qualifications—across formal, non-formal, and informal education—and provides descriptors so credentials like certificates and degrees map to a recognized scale. Republic Act 10647 specifically strengthens and codifies the PQF, laying out its structure, the level descriptors, and the agencies responsible for implementation (CHED, DepEd, and TESDA). It also advances recognition and portability of credentials for education and the labor market, aligning national standards with broader qualifications systems. The other acts cover different topics (local government governance, access to tertiary education, continuing professional development) and do not establish or reinforce the PQF.