PRELIMS: Synthesized Modules

1987 Constitution Art. XII Sec. 14

What limits the practice of all professions in the Philippines to Filipino citizens save in cases prescribed by law?

RA 9266

What statute is known as The Architecture Act of 2004?

RA 4566

What statute was amended by RA 11711?

RA 386

What is the official statute number for the Civil Code?

PD 1096

What is the decree number for the National Building Code of the Philippines?

Board Resolution No. 07 s. 2004

What board resolution contains the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9266?

The 2010 SPP

What supplemental IRR was adopted under Sec. 7(g) via PRBOA Resolution No. 3 s. 2010 on July 27 2010?

Code of Ethical Conduct (2006)

What code was adopted under Sec. 7(g) whose violation is a ground to suspend or revoke a licence under Sec. 7(h)?

UAP-IAPOA Doc. 210

What fee guideline was adopted by PRBOA Resolution No. 5 s. 2016 published in the Official Gazette on September 19 2016?

An instrument lower in the hierarchy cannot enlarge or contradict one above it

What is the working rule regarding the hierarchy of Philippine laws?

RA 9266 Sec. 7

From what provision of RA 9266 do the IRR the SPP and the Code of Ethical Conduct draw their force?

Sec. 2.2 of Doc. 210

Which section of Doc. 210 states that where Doc. 210 conflicts with RA 9266 the Code or an SPP Document Doc. 210 yields?

March 17 2004

On what date was RA 9266 signed?

April 10 2004

On what date did RA 9266 become effective?

RA 545 as amended by RA 1581

What previous law was repealed by RA 9266?

November 15 2004

On what date was Board Resolution No. 07 s. 2004 published in the Official Gazette?

December 1 2004

On what date did Board Resolution No. 07 s. 2004 become effective?

July 27 2010

On what date was PRBOA Resolution No. 3 s. 2010 approved?

Congress

What branch of government makes the law and enacted RA 9266 in 2004?

Executive

Which branch of government administers and enforces laws wherein the PRC exercises supervision and administrative control over the Board?

Judiciary

Which branch of government interprets and reviews laws where Board decisions are appealed to the PRC then to the Court of Appeals?

DPWH v. Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers G.R. Nos. 200015 and 205846 March 15 2023

What Supreme Court ruling held that only registered and licensed architects may prepare sign and seal architectural documents?

Sec. 20(5) of RA 9266

What specific provision impliedly repealed RA 544 to the extent of architectural documents?

Sec. 20

Which specific provision prevails over the general provision Sec. 43 in DPWH v. PICE?

An architect or an interior designer

Who may sign architectural interior documents according to the DPWH v. PICE case?

Statement of Policy

What is the title of Sec. 2 of RA 9266?

Architecture

What is defined as the art science or profession of planning designing and constructing buildings in their totality taking into account their environment in accordance with the principles of utility strength and beauty?

Service Agreement

What is defined as a duly notarized written contract or equivalent public instrument stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation of such services?

Architect-of-record (AOR)

Who is the architect directly and professionally responsible for the total design of the project for the client who shall assume the civil liability for the plans specifications and contract documents signed and sealed?

Architect-in-charge of construction (AICC)

Who is the architect directly and professionally responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project?

Consulting Architect (CA)

Who is the architect registered licensed or permitted to practice who is professionally and academically qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise or specialization in any branch of architecture?

IAPOA

What refers to the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (United Architects of the Philippines)?

Architectural documents of a project

To what is the Architect-of-record limited regarding responsibility and civil liability?

Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture

What collegial body under the supervision and administrative control of the PRC is composed of a chairman and two members appointed by the President of the Philippines?

Five nominees per position

How many nominees does the IAPOA submit to the PRC for each board position?

Three recommendees

How many recommendees does the PRC choose from the IAPOA list to submit to the President?

Citizen and resident of the Philippines

What citizenship requirement must a member of the Board meet?

BS Architecture accredited by CHED

What degree requirement must a member of the Board meet?

At least ten years

How many years of active practice are required to be appointed as a member of the Board?

At least five years

How many years must a former faculty member have completely stopped teaching advising or reviewing prior to nomination for the Board?

No

Is a graduate degree among the required qualifications for a Board member?

Three years

What is the standard term of office for a member of the Board?

One full term of three years

For how long may a Board member be reappointed?

Unexpired portion of the term only

How long does a Board member serve if appointed to fill a vacancy?

Three years for Chairman two years for one member one year for one member

What were the terms of office for the first appointed members of the Board?

Sec. 7(a)

Which section of RA 9266 gives the Board power to prescribe and adopt the IRR?

Sec. 7(c)

Which section gives the Board the power to administer oaths?

Sec. 7(e)

Which section gives the Board the power to adopt an official seal?

Sec. 7(g)

Which section gives the Board power to prescribe and adopt a Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice?

Fifteen days after receipt of notice

When does a decision of the Board in administrative cases become final and executory unless appealed to the Commission?

Sec. 7(j)

Which section grants the power to prepare adopt issue or amend examination syllabi set questions administer correct and release results?

Sec. 8

Which section states that the Board is under the administrative supervision of the Commission?

Sec. 9

Which section details the grounds and procedure for the suspension or removal of a Board member by the President?

Sec. 11

Which section requires an annual report to the Commission after the close of each year?

Board then Commission then Court of Appeals

What is the sequence of appeal for administrative cases?

Sec. 13

Which section of RA 9266 outlines qualifications of applicant for examination?

At least two years

How many years of diversified architectural experience certified by a registered and licensed architect are required for the licensure exam?

One year

How much diversified architectural experience credit does a Master's degree in Architecture provide?

Post-baccalaureate pre-licensure experience

What stage of experience constitutes diversified architectural experience?

History and Theory of Architecture Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice Structural Design Building Materials and Architectural Specifications and Methods of Construction and Utilities Urban Design and Architectural Interiors Architectural Design and Site Planning

What are the examination subjects under Sec. 14?

Weighted general average of 70% with no grade lower than 50% in any given subject

What is the passing rating requirement under Sec. 15?

Within 30 calendar days

Within how many days after the examination must the Board report the ratings under Sec. 16?

Prior to entering upon the practice of architecture

When must the oath of profession be taken under Sec. 17?

Full force until withdrawn suspended or revoked

What is the validity period of the Certificate of Registration?

Certificate of Registration number card number with date of issuance and validity and professional tax receipt (PTR) number

What credentials must be indicated on every signed or issued architectural document?

Sec. 20(1)

Which provision makes it unlawful to stamp any document with the seal after the certificate has expired or been revoked?

Sec. 20(2)

Which provision prohibits government officers from accepting or approving uncompliant architectural plans?

Sec. 20(3)

Which provision states that no architect shall sign and seal plans prepared by another architect unless parts performed are clearly indicated?

Sec. 20(4)

Which provision specifies that signed stamped or sealed drawings and specifications are intellectual property and documents of the architect as instruments of service?

Sec. 20(5)

Which provision specifies that all architectural plans relative to construction shall bear the seal and signature only of a registered and licensed architect?

Sec. 22

Which section covers the refusal of registration by the Board?

Written statement of the reasons for refusal

What must the Board furnish an applicant if registration is refused under Sec. 22?

Political offense

For what type of offense shall registration NOT be refused?

Sec. 23

Which section covers suspension or revocation of Certificate of Registration or Professional Identification Card?

Secretary of the Board

With whom must written charges under oath be filed to initiate suspension or revocation proceedings?

Motu proprio

How may the Board act on suspension or revocation besides filed written charges?

Sec. 24

Which section covers reinstatement of a revoked certificate?

After two years from the date of revocation

When may the Board reinstate a revoked certificate under Sec. 24?

No

Is reinstatement of a revoked license automatic after two years?

Sec. 25

Which section prohibits unregistered persons from practicing architecture using the title Architect or displaying signs indicating practice?

Sec. 26

Which section provides automatic registration for architects already registered when RA 9266 took effect?

Sec. 27

Which section defines reciprocity requirements for foreign citizens taking the examination?

Sec. 28

Which section requires all practicing architects to maintain a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program?

Continuing Professional Education Council for Architects

What council under IAPOA develops the CPD program?

Fine of P100000.00 to P5000000.00 or imprisonment of 6 months to 6 years or both

What is the penalty under Sec. 29 for practice without registration or illegal title use?

Fine of not less than P200000.00 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 years or both

What is the penalty under Sec. 30 for forcing an architect to perform service without a written contract?

Sec. 31

Which section penalizes seeking to avoid the Act by having a representative or employee solicit architectural work?

Sec. 34

Which section penalizes an unregistered person claiming or representing services as equivalent to those of a registered architect?

Sec. 36

Which section penalizes an unregistered person collecting a fee for architectural services?

Sec. 32

Which section binds the Architect-of-record to the 15-year civil liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code?

15 years

What is the duration of civil liability under Article 1723 of the Civil Code?

Sec. 33

Which section protects drawings and specifications as intellectual property and requires written consent for re-use?

One original project

To what is the Owner's ownership right of architectural documents confined?

Reconstruction or rehabilitation in the same style of the building

What specific project activity is NOT covered by the architect's retained copyright?

Sec. 35

Which section mandates that government positions requiring architectural services be filled only by registered architects?

1.5 percent of the project cost not exceeding 50 percent of annual salary

What incentive may a government Architect-of-record collect upon full completion?

Sec. 37

Which section sets conditions for registering architectural firms partnerships and corporations?

At least 75 percent

What minimum percentage of owners shareholders members incorporators directors or executive officers must be registered architects in a firm?

SEC and the Board

Where must architectural firms be registered?

DTI the Board and the Commission

Where must a sole proprietorship for architectural practice be registered?