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The birth of the plumbing profession in the Philippines is traced back to the ______ century.
17th
The WALLED CITY known as ______ was established by the Spaniards as a model community.
Intramuros
Health and hygiene became priority when epidemics including ______, leprosy, schistosomiasis, and other contagious diseases engulfed the Philippines.
cholera
In 1902, the ______ TRADE was duly recognized by the government.
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Through the initiative of the Filipino Master Plumbers, a plumbing code based on the Plumbing Code of the ______ States was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila.
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The National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was organized by Crispin Francisco, Teodoro Pastor, Cornelio Odvina, and Jesus Tanghal ______.
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City Ordinance 2411 is also known as 'the ______ Code for the City of Manila'.
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On June 18, 1955, R.A. 1378, known as the 'PLUMBING LAW OF THE ______', was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay.
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The National Plumbing Code of the Philippines was promulgated and approved by ______ on January 28, 1959.
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In 1996, NAMPAP President Jaime M. Cabase spearheaded the updating of the Revised National ______ Code.
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Study Notes
Origins of Plumbing in the Philippines
- Traced back to the 17th century with the establishment of the Spanish model community, Intramuros.
- Friar Engineers integrated European plumbing standards into government and residential buildings.
Plumbing Development in the 18th and 19th Centuries
- Filipino plumbers responsible for maintaining and remodeling plumbing in towns (pueblos), including churches and government buildings.
- Recognized plumbers consulted by the elite class ("ilustrados") for plumbing installations in affluent residences.
Advances in the 20th Century
- Significant advancements in plumbing began with the arrival of American personnel in the Philippines.
- Focus on health and hygiene emerged during epidemics like cholera and leprosy, prompting government action on waste disposal.
Official Recognition and Regulation
- In 1902, the plumbing trade received official recognition from the Philippine government.
- John F. Hass became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in Manila.
- The Plumbing Code of the United States influenced the local plumbing regulations incorporated into Manila's Building Code.
Formation of NAMPAP
- In 1935, the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was established to support plumbing professionals.
- NAMPAP initiated the creation of the Department of Public Services in Manila and played a role in the enactment of City Ordinance 2411, the Manila Plumbing Code.
Legislative Milestones
- NAMPAP advocated for legislation regulating master plumbing, leading to the passage of Republic Act No. 1378 (Plumbing Law of the Philippines) in 1955 under President Ramon Magsaysay.
- In 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines was approved, laying standards for plumbing practices nationwide.
Educational Initiatives and Code Updates
- From 1966 to 1969, NAMPAP developed a Plumbing Engineering Curriculum recognized by the Department of Education.
- The First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code was approved in Nov. 29, 1967, adding "Asbestos Cement Pipe" as an approved material.
- Republic Act No. 6541 (Building Code of the Philippines) passed before Martial Law in 1972, referring to the 1959 Plumbing Code.
Continuing Improvements
- In 1996, NAMPAP President Jaime M. Cabase led efforts to update the Revised National Plumbing Code.
- In October 1999, NAMPAP submitted the Draft Code to the Board of Master Plumbers for review and approval.
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Explore the origins of the plumbing profession in the Philippines, dating back to the 17th century. This quiz covers the establishment of Intramuros and the role of Friar Engineers and Filipino plumbers in shaping plumbing standards during the colonial period.
