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History and Regulations of Civil Aviation in the Philippines

• The Chicago Convention was held in 1944, and ICAO was founded in 1947 with 193 state members and over 12,000 standard and recommended practices.
• The Philippines' Airlaw history dates back to 1931 with Act No. 3909, which gave DTI the authority to administer and enforce civil aeronautics provisions.
• In 1952, Republic Act No. 776 was passed, which regulates funds, personnel, and the regulations of Civil Aviation.
• In 2008, Republic Act 9497 was passed, and CAAP was established as a quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative body.
• The rules of construction are defined, including mandatory, discretionary, and recommended practices.
• The Civil Aviation Act is Republic Act No. 9497, and a vertical bar covering a sentence/paragraph indicates an amendment.
• The regulations apply to aircraft registered in the Philippines, operated by licensed persons, and foreign air operators within the Philippines.
• General administrative rules govern licenses, certificates, and testing, including pilot, flight instructor, medical, and other airman licenses.
• Approved training organizations, aircraft certificates of registration and airworthiness, and maintenance organizations must display their certificates.
• Licenses and certificates must be presented for inspection, and exemptions may be applied for and issued by the Director General.
• Psychoactive substances testing is applicable to anyone part of the regulations, and the list of substances includes alcohol, opioids, cannabinoids, sedatives and hypnotics, cocaine, and other stimulants and hallucinogens.
• A person's licenses and certificates may be denied, suspended, or revoked if found positive for psychoactive substances.