PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 1

WEEK 3- INTRODUCTION TO REPUBLIC ACT 9266

BY: AR. HARVIN JULIUS A. LASQUERO, UAP

INTRODUCTION TO RA 9266
Sources of the practice of Architecture

1. 1987 Philippine Constitution

2. RA 8981: The PRC Modernization Act of 2000
3. RA 545: The Old Architecture Law
4. The Oath of Professionals
5. The Architect’s code of Ethics & ethical Conduct
6. The PRC Resolutions
7. The PRBOA Resolutions
8. The Civil Code of the Philippines
9. The Revised Penal Code of the Philippines
10. The Civil Service Rules
11. The Local Government Code
12. The Corporation Code of the Philippines and its Issuance
13. The Writing Scholars and Authors
14. Supreme Court Jurisprudence & other borrowed Legislations

PD 223
The Professional Regulation Commission
- Headed by 3 man Commission comprised of:
1 full time Commissioner (with a term of 9 years)
1 full time Associate Commissioner (with a term of 6 years)
1 full time Associate Commissioner (with a term of 3 years)
- Basic Requirements:
At least 40 years old
5 years managerial experience
- PRC Powers
Enforce regulatory policies of National Government
Promulgate and execute rules
Oversee activities of various boards oversee licensure exams
Maintain record of professionals
Issue certificates of registration/ Licenses
Maintain records of various boards
Fix and collect charges and fees
Appoint officials and employees
Recommend members of various boards
Evaluate foreigner’s application for certificate of registration
Supervise practicing foreigners
Prescribe academic requisites
Look into conditions affecting professional practice
Act on violations of rules and regulations
Evaluate application for registration without examination
Prepare and administer the licensure exams
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WEEK 3- INTRODUCTION TO REPUBLIC ACT 9266
BY: AR. HARVIN JULIUS A. LASQUERO, UAP

Required Readings: History of R.A. 9266 (Red book- Handbook on RA 9266 The
Architecture Act of 2004 and PD 1096 National Building Code of the Philippines, pp.
10-14)

REPUBLIC ACT 9266

AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE
REGULATION FOR THE REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF
ARCHITECTURE, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 545, AS
AMENDED OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE
OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES,” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Begun and Held: July 28, 2003, Manila

Note: The act is a consolidation of House Bill No. 5389 and Senate Bill No. 2710 was
finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on January 28, 2004
and January 29, 2004 respectively.

ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 1 Short Title

SECTION 2 Statement of Policy
SECTION 3 Definition of Terms

ARTICLE 2: PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE

SECTION 4 Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board

SECTION 5 Qualifications of Members of the Professional Regulatory Board
SECTION 6 Term of Office
SECTION 7 Powers and Functions of the Board
SECTION 8 Administrative Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its Records,
Secretariat and Support Services
SECTION 9 Grounds for Suspension or Removal of Members of the Board
SECTION 10 Compensation and Allowances of the Board
SECTION 11 Annual Report

ARTICLE 3: EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE

SECTION 12 Examination Required

SECTION 13 Qualifications of Applicant for Examination
SECTION 14 Subjects for Examination
SECTION 15 Rating in the Licensure Examination
SECTION 16 Report of Rating
SECTION 17 Oath
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SECTION 18 Issuance of Certificates of Registration and Professional

Identification Card
SECTION 19 Roster of Architects
SECTION 20 Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal
SECTION 21 Indication of Certificate of Registration/ Professional Identification
Card and Professional Tax Receipt
SECTION 22 Refusal to Issue Certificate of Registration and Professional
Identification Card
SECTION 23 Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of
SECTION 24 Re- issuance or Replacement of Revoked or Lest Certificates of
Registration. Professional Identification Card or Special and
Temporary Permit

ARTICLE 4: PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE

SECTION 25 Registration of Architects Required

SECTION 26 Vested Rights: Architects Registered When this Law is Passed
SECTION 27 Reciprocity Requirements
SECTION 28 Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
SECTION 29 Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture and Penal Clause
SECTION 30 Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture
SECTION 31 Liability of Representatives of Non- Registered Persons
SECTION 32 Signing of Architectural Plans, Specifications and other Contract
Documents
SECTION 33 Ownership of Plans
SECTION 34 Non- Registered Person Shall Not Claim Equivalent Service
SECTION 35 Positions in Government Requiring the Services of Registered and
Licensed Architects
SECTION 36 Collection of Professional Fees
SECTION 37 Limitation to the Registration of a Firm, Company, Partnership,
Corporation or Association
SECTION 38 Coverage of Temporary Special Permits
SECTION 39 Liability Insurance of a Person or Entity Allowed to Practice under
a Temporary/ Special Permit

ARTICLE 5: FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 40 Integration of Architectural Professions

SECTION 41 Implementing Rules and Regulations
SECTION 42 Appropriations
SECTION 43 Act Not Affecting Other Professionals
SECTION 44 Enforcement of the Act
SECTION 45 Separability Clause
SECTION 46 Repealing Clause
SECTION 47 Effectivity
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WEEK 3- INTRODUCTION TO REPUBLIC ACT 9266
BY: AR. HARVIN JULIUS A. LASQUERO, UAP

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF R.A. 9266

Board of Architecture
Board Resolution No. 07
Series of 2004

THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) OF R.A. 9255, AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION
FOR THE REGISTRATION, LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE,
REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 545, AS AMENDED
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF
ARCHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES,” AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

September 15, 2004- City of Manila

Signed:

Eugene G. Gan- Chairman

Fernando L. Santos- Member
Miguel R. Caluza- Member

Attested:

Carlos G. Almelor- Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards

Approved:

Antonieta Fortuna- Ibe, Chairperson

Avelina A. De La Rea, Commissioner
Leonor Tripon- Rosero, Commissioner

RULE I
TITLE, POLICY, STATEMENT, DEFINITION OF TERMS, AND SCOPE OF
PRACTICE

SECTION 1 Title
SECTION 2 Statement of Policy
SECTION 3 Definition of Terms

RULE II
ROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE:
ORGANIZATION, POWERS, AND FUNCTIONS

SECTION 4 Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board

SECTION 5 Qualifications of Members of the Professional Regulatory Board
SECTION 6 Term of Office
SECTION 7 Powers and Functions of the Board
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SECTION 8 Administrative Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its

Records, Secretariat and Support Services
SECTION 9 Grounds for Suspension or Removal of Members of the Board
SECTION 10 Compensation and Allowances of the Board
SECTION 11 Annual Report

RULE III
EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE

SECTION 12 Examination Required

SECTION 13 Qualifications of Applicants for Examination
SECTION 14 Subjects for Examination
SECTION 15 Rating in the Licensure Examination
SECTION 16 Report of Ratings
SECTION 17 Oath
SECTION 18 Issuance of Certificates of Registration and Professional
Identification Card
SECTION 19 Roster of Architects
SECTION 20 Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal
SECTION 21 Indication of Certificate id Registration/ Professional Identification
card and Professional Tax Receipt
SECTION 22 Refusal to Issue Certificate of Registration and Professional
Identification Card
SECTION 23 Suspension and Revocation of Certificates of Registration,
Professional Identification Card or the Special/ Temporary
Special Permit
SECTION 24 Re- Issuance or Replacement of Revoked or Lost Certificates of
Registration, Professional Identification Card or Special and
Temporary Special Permit

RULE IV
PRACRICE OF ARCHITECTURE (SUNDRY PROVISIONS)

SECTION 26 Vested Rights. Architects Registered when the Law is Passed

SECTION 27 Reciprocity Requirements
SECTION 28 Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
SECTION 29 Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture and Penal Clause
SECTION 30 Prohibition in the Practice of Architecture
SECTION 31 Liability of Representatives of Non- Registered Persons
SECTION 32 Signing and Sealing of Architectural Plans, Specifications,
Architectural Permit and other Contract Documents
SECTION 33 Ownership of Plans, Specifications and Other Contract
Documents
SECTION 34 Non- Registered Person Shall not Claim Equivalent Service
SECTION 35 Positions in the Government Requiring the Services of
Registered and Licensed Architects
SECTION 36 Collection of Professional Fees
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SECTION 37 Limitation to the Registration of Firm, Company, Partnership,

Corporation or Association
SECTION 38 Coverage of Temporary/ Special Permits
SECTION 39 Liability Insurance of a Person or Entity Allowed to Practice under
a Temporary/ Special Permit

RULE V
FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 40 Integration of the Architecture Profession

SECTION 41 Implementing Rules and Regulations
SECTION 42 Appropriations
SECTION 43 Act Not Affecting Other Professionals
SECTION 44 Enforcement of the Act
SECTION 45 Separability Clause
SECTION 46 Repealing Clause
SECTION 47 Effectivity