Republic Act No.

7920 is accessible, as a rule, only to properly

(New Electrical Engineering Law) qualified persons.
f. “Electrical system design”
• An Act Providing for a More Responsive and
➢ refers to the choice of electrical systems,
Comprehensive Regulation for the Practice,
including planning and detailing of
Licensing, and Registration of Electrical
requirements for protection, control,
Engineers and Electricians
monitoring, coordination and interlocking
Article I TITLE AND DEFINITION OF TERMS of electrical systems among others. g.
Section 1. Title “Voltage”
“New Electrical Engineering Law.” g. “Voltage”
Section 2. Definition of Terms ➢ the highest effective potential difference
a. “Practice of electrical engineering” between any two conductors of the circuit
➢ a person is deemed to be in the practice concerned express in volts.
of electrical engineering. h. “Kva”
o Consultation, investigation, ➢ refers to the installed capacity of an
valuation, management of service alternating current (A.C.) electric plants
o Design and preparation of plans. or supply equipment, or the connected
o Supervision of erection, load of industrial plants, commercial
installation, testing commissioning establishment, institutional buildings
of power plans expressed in kilovolt-amperes.
o Supervisions on the manufacture i. “Kw”
and repair of electrical equipment ➢ refers to the installed capacity of a direct
o Teaching of electrical engineering current (D.C.) electric plants on board
professional subject watercraft express in kilowatts.
o Taking charge of the sale and j. “Utilization equipment”
distribution of electrical equipment ➢ refers to energy-consuming equipment
and systems including motors, heaters, furnaces, light
b. “Electric supply equipment” sources, and other devices which utilize
➢ any equipment which produces, modifies, electric energy, for any purpose.
regulates, or controls the supply of k. “Industrial plant or factory”
electric energy. ➢ refers to manufacturing assembly plants,
c. “Electric Plants” including engineering shops, shipyards or
➢ an establishment or a system for the other business endeavors where
production and modification of electric electrical machinery and equipment are
energy installed.
d. “Power plant design” l. “Commercial establishment”
➢ refers to planning, specifying, ➢ are department stores, supermarkets,
coordinating and layouting of electrical shopping malls, office buildings, hotels,
equipment in power plants, substation theaters, stadiums, condominiums,
and the like. conventions, convention centers,
e. “Substation” restaurants and the like, used for
➢ is any building, room or separate place business or profit.
which houses or encloses electric supply m. “Institutional buildings”
equipment connected to transmission or ➢ are school buildings, hospitals,
distribution lines and the interior of which museums, display centers, government
buildings and the like.
n. “Watercraft” ➢ conduct the examination.
➢ any waterborne unit which is designed ➢ correct and rate the examination papers
and built to have an electric plant. manually or through process of
o. “Electric locomotive” computerization.
➢ refers to the power plants mounted on ➢ and submit the examination results to the
wheels as used in the railroad Professional Regulations Commission
transportation industry. (PRC) within the period provided for by the
rules of the Commission.
Article II BOARD OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING d. Prescribed, amend, or revised the requirements
Section 3. Composition of the Board for professional electrical engineers and subjects
The Board of Electrical Engineering, hereinafter in the licensure examinations for registered
referred to as the Board, shall be created as master electricians and their relative weights,
collegial body under the general supervision and subject to the approval of the Commission.
administrative control of the Professional e. Register successful applicants for professional
Regulations Commission, hereinafter called as electrical engineers and applicants who have
the Commission, composed of a chairman and passed the licensure examinations for registered
two (2) members to be appointed by the President master electricians and issue the corresponding
of the Philippines from among the recommendees certificates of registration and professional
of the Commissioner of the Professional licenses.
Regulations Commission, hereinafter referred to f. Issue special permits to individual foreign
as the Commissioner, who were chosen from the electrical engineers and electricians for specific
nominees of the integrated and accredited project and for a specific duration of time.
association of electrical engineers and of other g.
registered association of electrical engineers and ➢ Look in the condition affecting the practice of
allied fields, the electrical engineering profession.
Section 4. Power and Duties of the Board ➢ adopt measures for the enhancement of the
The Board shall exercise executive/administrative
profession and the maintenance of high
or Quasi-legislative (rule-making) or quasi-judicial
professional, technical, and ethical standards
(investigative) powers in carrying out provisions of
and conduct ocular inspection of places
this Act. It shall be vested with the following
specific powers, functions, duties, and where registrants practice their profession,
responsibilities: such as, but not limited to:
a. Supervise and regulate the practice of electrical o electric plants
engineering in the Philippines. o substation
b. Determine and evaluate the qualifications of o industrial plants of factories
the applicants for registration with or without o commercial establishments
licensure examinations and for special permit. o institutional buildings
c. o watercrafts
➢ Prepare the examination questions in o electric locomotives
accordance with section 19 hereof or o engineering offices
modification thereof. o repair shops
➢ prescribed the syllabi of the subjects and similar places to determine and enforce
their relative weights for the licensure compliance with this Act.
examinations. ➢ The Board shall authorize the duly integrated
➢ formulate or adopt test questions and and accredited electrical engineering
deposit them in a test question bank. association and other registered electrical
➢ draw the test questions at random engineering associations to render assistance
through process of computerization. in this function.
h. Promulgate rules and regulations including a with the Continuing Professional
code of ethics, administrative policies, orders, and Education (CPE) requirements.
issuances to carry out the provisions of this Act. ➢ reinstate or reenroll his name in the said
i. Investigate violations of the Act and the rules roll, reissue or return his certificate of
and regulations, code of ethics, administrative registration. A decision of suspension,
policies, orders, and issuances promulgated by revocation of the certificate of
the Board. The rules on administrative
registration, or delisting from the roll by
investigation promulgated by the Commission
the Board as provided herein, may be
shall govern in such investigation.
appealed initially to the Commission
j. Issue subpoena or subpoena duces tecum, to
secure the attendance of respondents or within fifteen (15) days from receipt
witnesses or the production of documents at and thereof. The decision of the Commission
relative to the investigation conducted by the may be appealed to the Court of Appeals
Board. in accordance with the procedure
k. Delegate the investigation of the case to the provided in the Rules of Court.
chairman, member of the Board or a Professional n. Administer oaths in connection with the
Regulations Commission attorney (PRC attorney). administration, implementation, or enforcement
If the case concerns strictly the practice of the of this Act.
profession, the investigation shall be presided by o. Submit an annual report on the proceedings
the chairman or a member of the board with the and accomplishments during the year and on
assistance of a PRC attorney. recommendation of the Board to the Commission
l. Render decision, order or resolution on after the close of each fiscal year.
preliminary investigation or inquiry, on undocketed p. Prosecute or institute criminal action against
cases and on docketed administrative cases any violator of the Act and/or the rules and
against examinees or registrants which shall regulations of the Board.
become final and executory unless appealed with q. Adopt an official seal.
the Commission within fifteen (15) days from r. Coordinate with the Commission and the
receipt of the copy thereof. The decision of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports
Commission may be appealed to the Court of (DECS) in prescribing, amending and/or revising
Appeals in accordance with the procedures the courses.
provided in the Rules of Court. s. Prescribed guidelines and criteria on the CPE
m. program for professional electrical engineers and
➢ After due notice and hearing, cancel registered master electricians and renew their
examination papers and/or bar any professional licenses after compliance with the
examinee from future examination. CPE requirements.
➢ refuse or defer his registration. t. Perform such other functions and duties as
➢ reprimand the registrant with stern maybe necessary to effectively implement this
warning. Act. The policies, resolutions, rules and
regulations, orders or decision issued or
➢ suspend him from the practice of his
promulgated by the Board shall be subject to the
profession.
review and approval by the Commission; however,
➢ revoke his certificate of registration.
the Board’s decisions, resolutions or orders which
➢ delist his name from the roll of are not interlocutory, rendered in an
professional electrical engineers, administrative case, shall be subject to review
registered electrical engineers, and only if on appeal.
registered master electricians for Section 5. Qualifications of Board Members
continuous non-payment of annual Each Board member must, at the time of his
registration fees and non-compliance appointment:
a. Be a natural-born Filipino citizen and a recommendation of the Commissioner for
residence of the Philippines for at least (5)
consecutive years. o neglect of duty
b. be at least thirty-five (35) years of age, of proven o incompetence
integrity with high moral values in his personal as o malpractice,
well as his professional conduct. o commission of tolerance of irregularities in
c. Be a person with no final conviction by the court
the examinations
of an offense involving moral turpitude.
o for unprofessional, unethical, or
d. Be a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science
dishonorable conduct, after having been
in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from a university,
school, college, academy, or institute duly given the opportunity to defend himself in a
constituted, recognized, and accredited by the proper administrative investigation.
Philippine government. Section 8. Compensation of Chairman and the
e. Be a professional electrical engineer with a valid Board Members
certificate of registration and a valid professional • The chairman and members of the Board
license duly qualified to practice electrical shall receive a monthly compensation of no
engineering in the Philippines. less than twelve thousand pesos (12,000.00):
f. Have practiced electrical engineering for a Provided, That the chairman shall receive a
period of not less than ten (10) years prior to his monthly compensation of ten percent (10%)
appointment, with a sworn statement as such. more: Provided, further, That such
g. Not be an official nor a member of the faculty of, compensation shall be increased or modified
nor have a pecuniary interest in, any university, pursuant to the General Appropriations Act of
college, school or institution conferring a
the year: Provided, furthermore, That they
bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering for at
shall receive other benefits that may be
least three (3) years prior to his appointment, and
provided for by law.
is not connected with a review center or with any
group or association where classes or lectures in Section 9. Executive Officer of the Board
preparation for the licensure examinations are • The commissioner shall be the executive
offered or conducted at the time of his offer of the Board and shall conduct the
appointment. examination given by the Board and shall
Section 6. Term of Office designate any subordinate officer of the
• The members of the Board shall hold office Commission to act as secretary and
for a term of three (3) years from the date of custodian of all records including all
appointment or until their successors shall examination papers and minutes of the
have been appointed and qualified. They deliberation of the Boar.
may, however, be reappointed for a second Article III EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
term. Each member shall qualify by taking an Section 10. Examination Required
oath of office before entering upon the • All applicants for registration for the practice
performance of his duties. of electrical engineering in the Philippines
• Vacancies in the Board shall be filled by the shall be required to pass a technical
President from the list of recommendees examination as hereafter provided, except as
selected by the Commissioner who were otherwise specifically allowed under this Act.
from the list of nominees submitted by the Section 11. Registration and License Required
integrated and accredited association for the • A valid certificate of registration and a valid
unexpired term only. professional license from the Commission
Section 7. Removal of Board Members are required before any person is allowed to
• Any members of the Board may be removed practice electrical engineering in the
by the President of the Philippines, upon the
 Philippines except as otherwise allowed other specialized work, subject to the following
under this Act. conditions:
Section 12. Examination Fees i. That the abovementioned foreign
• All applications for oral examinations for professionals are legally qualified to practice
professional electrical engineer and written their profession in their own country in which
examinations for registered electrical the requirements are qualifications for
obtaining a license or certificate of
engineer and registered master electrician
registration are not lower than those
shall be subject to payment of fees
specified in this Act.
prescribed by the Commission: Provided,
ii. That the scope of work to be performed by
That ninety percent (90%) of the fees is to be said foreign professionals shall be limited
treated as especial fund for the programs, only to the work for which they were
projects and activities of the Commission contracted.
and the remaining ten percent (10%) shall be iii. That prior to commencing work, the
set aside as a trust fund for the foreign professional shall secure a special
establishment and maintenance of the permit from the Commission.
center for continuing education and iv. That said foreign professional shall not
research. engage in private practice on their own
Section 13. Registration Fees, License Fees and account.
Fines v. That for every foreign professional
• All applicants for registration and license to contracted pursuant this section, one Filipino
practice as professional electrical engineer, understudy who is registered under the
provisions of this Act shall be employed by
registered electrical engineer, and registered
the private firm utilizing the services of such
master electricians, shall be subject to the
foreign professional for at least the duration
payment of registration fees, license fees,
of the alien expert’s tenure with said firm.
and fines in case of violation of the pertinent vi. That the exemption herein granted shall be
rules and regulation for the prescribed by the good only for six (6) months; renewable for
Board and approved by the Commission: another six (6) months at the discretion of the
Provided, That fifty per centum (50%) from Board: Provided, that in case the foreign
these collections are to be treated as a professional ceases to be employed in
special fund for programs, projects and accordance with this section and engages in
activities of the Commission and the other an occupation requiring registration as
fifty percent (50%) shall be set up in a electrical engineer, such professional must
separate special fund for the supervisory and be registered under the provisions of this Act.
regulatory functions of the Board. b. No registration with a Board shall be
Section 14. Exemption from Examination and required of the following:
Registration i. Engineering students, apprentices and
a. Examination and registration shall not be other persons employed or acting as
subordinates of or undergoing training
required of foreign electrical engineers,
erection/commissioning/ guarantee engineers under a person holding a valid certificate
employed as technical consultants by the of registration and a valid professional
Philippine government or by private firms, for license under this Act.
ii. Persons in charge of or supervising the
which the pertinent professional society certifies
that no qualified Filipino professional is available, operation, tending and maintenance of an
or of foreign electrical installers for the erection electric generating set for private use
and installation of a special project or for any employing voltages not exceeding two
hundred fifty volts (250V) and capacity
not exceeding fifty kilovolt-amperes
(50Kva): Provided, That the owner or engineer, a registered electrical engineer
operator shall be required to have the on a national, city, provincial or municipal
electric generating set periodically government authority exercising legal
inspected at intervals of not more than jurisdiction over electrical installations.
one (1) year by a professional electrical
Anti-Electricity Pilferage Act (RA 7832) of 1994
• December 8,1994
• 9th Congress
• to curb the illegal use of electricity and theft of electric power transmission lines

Penalties for those found guilty of electricity theft.

Violation of Illegal Use of Electricity. (Section 2)

• prison mayor
• fine ranging from 10k-20k Pesos

Violation of Theft of Electric Power Transmission Lines and Materials. (Section 3)

• reclusion temporal
• fine ranging from 50k-100k Pesos

DOE - Department of Energy; supervise the restructuring of the electricity industry.

PNP - Department of Energy

Whistleblowers are protected

RA 7832

• combats electricity pilferage,

• ensuring sector sustainability by defining theft, imposing penalties, and fostering fair
payment practices.
• promotes trust, accountability, and investment in infrastructure, contributing to a reliable
electricity sector, benefiting consumers,businesses, and the economy.

Challenges in implementing RA 7832 include:

• enforcement limitations,
• low awareness,
• bureaucratic hurdles,
• and evolving theft techniques.

Solutions involve:
• bolstering enforcement capacity,
• launching public awareness campaigns, streamlining legal processes,
• and investing in advanced detection technologies.
Electric Power Industry Reform Act (RA 9136) of 2001
DOE shall establish a whole sale electricity spot market composed of the wholesale electricity spot
market participants. The market shall provide the mechanism for identifying and setting the price of
actual variations from the quantities transacted under contracts between sellers and purchasers of
electricity.

The wholesale electricit spot market (WESM) shall be implemented by a market operator in
accordance with the wholesale electricity spot market rules.

Electric power industry shall be divided into four sectors,namely:

• generation,
• transmission,
• distribution and
• supply.

Any new generation company shall secure a certificate of compliance from the ERC (Energy
Regulatory Commission)

The distinction between the transmission and subtransmission assets shall be as follows: 230kV
and above in the Luzon grid, 69kV and above in the Visayas and the isolated distribution systems,
and 138kV and above in the Mindanao grid

TRANSCO (National Transmission Corporation) will take over the authority and duty of NPC for
the planning, building, and centralized operation and maintenance of its high voltage transmission
assets.

The TRANSCO will be entirely owned by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management
Corporation (PSALM Corp.).

Transmission Development Plan (TDP)

Board of Directors:

• Chairman
• 6 members:
1. Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF)- ) shall be the ex-officio Chairman of
the Board.
2. Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE)
3. Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
4. President of TRANSCO, one member each representing (4) Luzon, (5) Visayas and
(6) Mindanao.

Shall serve for a term of six years

The President of the TRANSCO shall be the Chief Executive Officer of TRANSCO.

The salaries and benefits of employees in the TRANSCO shall be exempt from Republic Act No.
6758 and shall be fixed by the TRANSCO Board
The Congress of the Philippines has the sole authority to grant franchises for electricity
transmission and distribution.

Persons' holdings in a distribution utility and their respective holding companies shall not exceed
twenty-five (25%) percent of the voting shares of stock

ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISION

The Commission shall consist of a

Chairman and four (4) members.

- Chairman of the Commission,

- a member of the Philippine Bar, would serve as the Commission's Chief Executive Officer.

All members of the Commission will serve for a term of seven years. The Commission requires a
quorum of at least three (3) members and a majority vote of two (2) members to adopt rules,
rulings, orders, resolutions, decisions, or other quasi-judicial acts.

The Chairman, Commission members, and ERC personnel are free from Republic Act No. 6758,
also known as the "Salary Standardization Act" in terms of remuneration and benefits.

150 million pesos allocated for the initial operation of the ERC.

Except for SPUG's assets, generation assets, and real estate, This Act requires the privatization of
NPC's disposable assets and IPP contracts.

at least 75% of the cash utilized to acquire NPC-generation assets and IPP contracts must be
domestically remitted and registered with the Bangko Sentral ng Philippines.

PSALM CORP

Board of Directors composed of:

1. Secretary of Finance as the Chairman

2. Secretary of Budget and Management
3. Secretary of the Department of Energy
4. Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority
5. Secretary of the Department of Justice
6. Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry
7. President of the PSALM Corp. as ex officio members (appointed by the President of the
Philippines)

NEA shall continue to be under the supervision of DOE. (National Electrification Administration)

Within five (5) years of debt condonation, operations must return PSALM Corp. the outstanding
indebtedness, including accumulated interest.

The Power Commission will be made up of fourteen (14) members, including the heads of the
Senate and House Committees on Energy, as well as six (6) additional members
NPC (National Power Corporation) will continue to be a National Government-owned and
controlled corporation

Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG)

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

Code Of Ethics for Electrical Engineers

An Electrical Engineer should observe a System of moral principles and values, not in passive
recognition, but as a set of dynamic standards to guide his conduct and way of life. It is his duty to
practice his profession according to this Code of Ethics. The keystone of professional conduct is
integrity.

Article I: Professional Life

Section 1: fidelity with clients and employers

Section 2: upholding honor and dignity of his profession

Section 3: strive to upgrade his skill and knowledge in electrical engineering

Section 4: advertise his work or merit in a simple manner and avoid any practice that will affect his
profession.

Section 5: endeavor to extend public knowledge of engineering

Section 6: should have due regard at all times for the safety of the life and health of his employees,
other workers

Section 7: r should express an opinion on engineering subject, whether publicly or privately, only
when such opinion is called for

Section 8: should not issue statements, criticisms, opinions, arguments or other views on matters
except where public interest is affected.

Article II: Relation With Client And Employer

Section 1: should be fair to employers and clients

Section 2: should clarify the professional service first before entering contact agreement

Section 3: be vigilant against conditions that can be danger to life, health etc.

Section 4: present clearly the known possible consequences or limitations of the work for which he
will be responsible

Section 5: advise his clients or employer to engage the services of other experts and specialists

Section 6: should not accept compensation from more than one interested party for the same
professional service
Section 7: should not divulge confidential matters or information concerning affairs of his client or
employers, without their consent.

Section 8: should not be financially interested in the bids of a contractor on competitive work for
which he has been or expects to be employed as an engineer,

Section 9: should promptly disclose to his client or employer that may conflict with or affect his
decision regarding engineering work

Article III: Relations With Fellow Engineers

Section 1: protect the engineering profession against misrepresentation, distortion,
misunderstanding or unfair criticism

Section 2: give credit for the engineering work to the person whom the credit is legally due.

Section 3: live up to the standards of professional practice for electrical engineering.

Section 4: should not directly or indirectly injure the professional reputation, prospects, or practice
of his fellow engineers. Shouldn’t hesitate to bring the matter when he finds an Engineer violating
rules

Section 5: should not compete with another Engineer on the basis of compensation for particular
work

Article IV: Penal Provisions

Violation of any provision of this Code shall constitute unethical, unprofessional and dishonorable
conduct and the violator shall be subjected to disciplinary action by the Board of Electrical
Engineering.