Which agency administers the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in the Philippines, in coordination with the Board for Professional Teachers?

• A. The Department of Education (DepEd).
• B. The Civil Service Commission (CSC).
• C. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in coordination with the Board for Professional Teachers.
• D. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Answer: (C)

The Licensure Examination for Teachers is run by the Professional Regulation Commission in coordination with the Board for Professional Teachers. This setup reflects how professional licensure works in the Philippines: PRC handles the testing process—scheduling, item development, scoring, and licensing—while the Board for Professional Teachers sets the standards and policy framework to ensure the exam reflects current teaching practice and qualifications. DepEd and CHED focus on education policy and institutions, not licensure exams, and the Civil Service Commission handles civil service tests for government roles. So the combination of PRC with the Board for Professional Teachers is the correct arrangement for administering the LET.