Section 5. Duties and Functions of the Board. —

The Board shall have the following duties and functions:

1. to enforce the provisions of this Act;

2. to administer oaths in accordance with the provisions of this Act;

3. to issue and, after due investigation, suspend or revoke certificates or registration for the practice of midwifery;

4. to investigate any violation of this Act or of the rules and regulations issued thereunder, as may come to the knowledge of the Board; and for this purpose, to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to alleged violators or witnesses to secure their attendance in investigations or hearings, and the production of books, papers and documents in connection therewith and compel their attendance by the power of contempt;

5. to conduct yearly board examinations to midwifery examinees under the supervision of the Commission;

6. to look, from time to time, into the condition affecting the practice of midwifery in the Philippines and adopt such measures as may be deemed necessary for the maintenance of the standards and ethics of the profession; and

7. to adopt an official seal to authenticate its official documents.

The Board shall exercise these powers and duties in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 223.