WHEREAS, Section()of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8981 or the PRC Modernization Act of 2000 provides for the following powers, functions and responsibilities of the Professional Regulatory Boards: to regulate the practice of the professions in accordance with the provisions of their respective professional regulatory laws; to monitor the conditions affecting the practice of the profession or occupation and whenever necessary adopt measures as may be deemed proper for the enhancement of the profession or occupation and/or the maintenance of high professional, ethical and technical standards; and to hear and investigate cases arising from violations of their respective laws, the rules and regulations and their Code of Ethics, among others;