Philippine Laws and Legal Framework

Philippine Laws

• The Constitution is the supreme law of the land in the Philippines.
• The Code of Hammurabi was a collection of 282 laws written in the Old Babylonian dialect of Akkadian that set standards for commercial interactions, fines and punishments.
• Codification is the process of organizing and arranging a set of rules or laws into a systematic and coherent code.
• The Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) of 1997 (RA 8435) was enacted on December 22, 1997.
• AFMA aims to modernize farming and fishing in the Philippines.
• AFMA declares that the state shall promote science and technology as essential for national development.
• Republic Act No. 10915 aims to promote and develop the agricultural and biosystems engineering profession.
• Repeat Order is a method of procurement that involves the direct procurement of goods from the previous winning bidder when there is a need to replenish goods previously procured under a contract.
• The Procuring Entity issues the bidding document to prospective bidders.
• The National Building Code applies to public and private buildings, but not traditional indigenous family dwellings.
• A building permit application for private construction requires a certified true copy of the TCT covering the lot, five sets of plans, and plans signed by a registered architect or engineer.
• A dangerous building is one that is structurally unsafe or poses a fire hazard.
• Republic Act No. 6541 defines a traditional indigenous family dwelling as a structure that uses traditional building materials and techniques and is built according to customary practices by a family or a closely knit community.

Agricultural Engineering Act of 1998

• RA 8559 grants vested rights to practicing agricultural engineers.
• The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) was created under Presidential Decree No. 223 and governs the regulation of various professions in the Philippines.
• The PRC administers licensure examinations for professionals and is responsible for maintaining a registry of registered professionals.
• A professional whose license has lapsed must undergo the process of renewal in order to reinstate their credentials.
• AFMA mandates the establishment of a decentralized system for agriculture and fisheries research and development.
• The DENR organizes the training for workers in coastal resource management and sustainable fishing techniques.
• The Water Code of the Philippines is governed by a decree.

Government Procurement Reform Act

• The Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184) was enacted to establish a modernized procurement system for government agencies.
• The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) may invite a representative from the Commission on Audit to serve as a resource person.
• The Procuring Entity shall issue the Notice to Proceed to the winning bidder within seven (7) calendar days from the date of approval of the contract.
• Negotiated Procurement is a method where the procuring entity directly negotiates a contract with a capable supplier, contractor, or consultant under extraordinary circumstances.

General

• The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the Constitution.
• Administrative Law governs the relationship between individuals and government agencies.
• Laws are typically proposed in the form of a bill before they are debated and voted on.
• In a democratic system, most laws are made by the legislative branch of government.
• If the executive rejects the bill, it is called a veto.
• Section 2. Declaration of Principles of the Philippine Constitution declares the state's responsibility to protect the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology and recognizes the principle that "polluters must pay".
• The Local Government Units (LGUs) hold the primary responsibility for addressing environmental problems.
• The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines is codified in R.A. 8293.
• A bid should consist of technical and financial components.

This quiz explores various laws in the Philippines, focusing on the Constitution, significant legislative acts like the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act, and the principles of codification. Test your knowledge on the structure and significance of these laws for national development and governance.