CE101

What was the first significant construction project in Manila, founded by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi?

The construction of Fort Santiago began.

What year did the construction of St. Augustine Church, the oldest stone church in the Philippines, start?

1587

Who designed the San Sebastian Church built in 1621?

Designed by Belgian engineers, including Gustave Eiffel.

What is the significance of Puente Colgante completed in 1852?

It was the first suspension bridge in Southeast Asia.

What was established in Manila in 1846?

The first masonry lighthouse, known as the Pasig River Lighthouse.

In what year was the School of Master Builders established?

1880

What is the importance of the Engineers and Architects Law (Act No. 2985) passed in 1921?

It allowed Filipinos to practice as architects and engineers.

What major infrastructure was completed in Cebu during the 1919-1954 period?

Metropolitan Water District was founded.

When was the Philippine Association of Civil Engineers (PACE) formed?

1937

What structure was constructed in 1950 that contributed to civil engineering law?

The first Architect’s law and the Civil Engineering law were passed.

What major event occurred in the Philippines in 1941 that affected civil engineering education?

Outbreak of World War II; schools and colleges closed.

What did R.A. No. 1080, enacted in 1954, grant to board exam passers?

It granted civil service eligibility.

What was created in 1973 to oversee civil professionals in the Philippines?

Creation of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

When was the first Civil Engineering Week declared?

1991

What act related to PRC modernization was enacted in the year 2000?

RA 8981 (PRC Modernization Act) was enacted.

What legal changes were faced regarding architectural documents in 2005?

Legal challenges regarding architectural documents and civil engineering rights.

What year was the Civil Engineers Association of the Philippines formed?

1974

What landmark law was enacted in 1994 to regulate practice of architecture in the Philippines?

Republic Act No. 9266, or the Architecture Act of 2004.

Which organization is responsible for administering the licensing examinations for engineers in the Philippines?

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

When was the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) founded?

The organization was established in 1972.

What is the purpose of the Engineers' and Architects' Law?

To regulate the practice of engineering and architecture, ensuring public safety and welfare.

In which year was the Philippine Building Code enacted?

1977. 
      

What major natural disaster in 1990 influenced the development of Philippine building regulations?

The 1990 Luzon earthquake.

What does the term 'continuing professional education' mean in context of civil engineering in the Philippines?

Ongoing training required for engineers and architects to maintain their professional licenses.

What significant civil engineering project was completed in 2014 in the Philippines?

The construction of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX).

What was the primary focus of the National Building Code of the Philippines enacted in 1977?

To regulate construction, ensuring safety, health, and welfare of the public.

What was the purpose of the Barangay System established during Spanish colonization in the Philippines?

It organized communities and facilitated governance.

What engineering structure was completed in 2000 that supports flood control in Manila?

The San Juan River Flood Control Project.

When was the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers' charter amended?

In 2019.

What type of engineering certification was introduced in the Philippines in 2005?

The Certified Civil Engineer (CCE) program.

What event prompted the Philippine government to adopt stricter building codes in 1992?

The 1990 Luzon earthquake, which led to widespread damage.

What is the significance of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) in Philippine civil engineering?

It oversees the licensing and regulation of engineering professionals.

What new technology has been increasingly incorporated into civil engineering practices in the Philippines?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology.

What was the main goal of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 related to infrastructure?

To enhance the country's infrastructure for economic growth.

What initiative was launched in 2012 to improve infrastructure resilience in the Philippines?

The Build, Build, Build program.

What major civil engineering event was held in the Philippines in 2018 to promote innovation?

The Philippine Construction Congress.