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What improvement was made to the physical facilities of the College of Engineering between 1998 and 2003?
What improvement was made to the physical facilities of the College of Engineering between 1998 and 2003?
Who assumed the deanship of the Civil Engineering Department in February 2006?
Who assumed the deanship of the Civil Engineering Department in February 2006?
Which organization provided training and donated laboratory equipment during Dr. Muhi's term as dean?
Which organization provided training and donated laboratory equipment during Dr. Muhi's term as dean?
What was achieved during the term of Dr. Muhi in addition to the equipment assistance from JICA?
What was achieved during the term of Dr. Muhi in addition to the equipment assistance from JICA?
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Which organization was not mentioned as a partner for extension projects during Dr. Muhi's deanship?
Which organization was not mentioned as a partner for extension projects during Dr. Muhi's deanship?
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What significant change occurred in the Philippine engineering licensure system in 1981?
What significant change occurred in the Philippine engineering licensure system in 1981?
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What was the primary reason for the revolution in engineering calculations during the 1980s?
What was the primary reason for the revolution in engineering calculations during the 1980s?
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What does the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) oversee?
What does the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) oversee?
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What event was celebrated for the first time during the week of November 3 to 9 in 1991?
What event was celebrated for the first time during the week of November 3 to 9 in 1991?
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When did the Board of Civil Engineering hold its first fully computerized board examinations?
When did the Board of Civil Engineering hold its first fully computerized board examinations?
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What legislative act was passed in 2004 that is relevant to the field of engineering?
What legislative act was passed in 2004 that is relevant to the field of engineering?
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What was the outcome of publishing the syllabi for civil engineering subjects on February 28, 1995?
What was the outcome of publishing the syllabi for civil engineering subjects on February 28, 1995?
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What significant change did Executive Order No. 124 effectuate in 1987?
What significant change did Executive Order No. 124 effectuate in 1987?
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What significant change occurred in 1987 regarding the educational offerings of the institute?
What significant change occurred in 1987 regarding the educational offerings of the institute?
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Who was designated as Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture from 1990-1992?
Who was designated as Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture from 1990-1992?
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Which organization provided significant equipment grants to the College in 1992?
Which organization provided significant equipment grants to the College in 1992?
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What was one of the initiatives taken during Engr.Vicky S.Cruz's tenure as Dean?
What was one of the initiatives taken during Engr.Vicky S.Cruz's tenure as Dean?
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When was the Engineering and Architecture Building's construction completed?
When was the Engineering and Architecture Building's construction completed?
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What was one of the outcomes of the meeting in May 1992 involving Japanese experts?
What was one of the outcomes of the meeting in May 1992 involving Japanese experts?
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Which change occurred in 1998 regarding the College structure?
Which change occurred in 1998 regarding the College structure?
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What requirement was emphasized for faculty members during the initiatives in the late 1990s?
What requirement was emphasized for faculty members during the initiatives in the late 1990s?
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Which of the following pairs contains students from the same group?
Which of the following pairs contains students from the same group?
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Identify the student whose last name starts with 'D' and who is grouped with others labeled '1'.
Identify the student whose last name starts with 'D' and who is grouped with others labeled '1'.
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Which of these students is paired with someone who has the first name 'James'?
Which of these students is paired with someone who has the first name 'James'?
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Which last name appears the most in the list provided?
Which last name appears the most in the list provided?
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Select the group that does not include any female students.
Select the group that does not include any female students.
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Which pairing contains students both with the initial 'A'?
Which pairing contains students both with the initial 'A'?
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Which student is listed in group 4 and has a last name starting with 'M'?
Which student is listed in group 4 and has a last name starting with 'M'?
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Which student is not listed in any group?
Which student is not listed in any group?
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Who is the 5th person listed under the Civil Engineering Department?
Who is the 5th person listed under the Civil Engineering Department?
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Which student is listed first under the Civil Engineering Department?
Which student is listed first under the Civil Engineering Department?
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Which of the following is a common last name found in the Civil Engineering Department list?
Which of the following is a common last name found in the Civil Engineering Department list?
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Which student appears third in the Civil Engineering Department list?
Which student appears third in the Civil Engineering Department list?
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Who is the second person listed under the second section of Civil Engineering?
Who is the second person listed under the second section of Civil Engineering?
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Which of these last names does not appear in the first section of the Civil Engineering Department?
Which of these last names does not appear in the first section of the Civil Engineering Department?
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What is the highest number next to a student's name in the first section of the Civil Engineering Department?
What is the highest number next to a student's name in the first section of the Civil Engineering Department?
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Which option represents the last entries in the list of Civil Engineering students?
Which option represents the last entries in the list of Civil Engineering students?
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Which student listed under the Civil Engineering Department has the first name 'JULIE'?
Which student listed under the Civil Engineering Department has the first name 'JULIE'?
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Which student is the 8th listed under the Civil Engineering Department?
Which student is the 8th listed under the Civil Engineering Department?
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Study Notes
The Formation of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
- The Ministry of Public Works and Highways (MPWH) was established in 1981 by merging the Ministry of Public Works (MPW) and the Ministry of Public Highways (MPH).
- In 1987, the MPWH transitioned into the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with five bureaus, six services, 16 regional offices, 24 project management offices, 16 regional equipment services and 118 district engineering offices.
Significant Developments in the Civil Engineering Department of Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
- In 1981, the Philippine Board of Examiners for the Various Licensure Examinations for the Practice of Engineering and Architecture began using the SI system of units.
- The rise of handheld calculators in the 1980s revolutionized engineering calculations.
- In 1987, the Institute of Engineering and Architecture was renamed the College of Engineering and Architecture, offering a Bachelor of Science in Architecture program.
- In 1990, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Engineering and Architecture Building was held. Construction concluded in December 1991.
- In 1992, the College of Engineering and Architecture received equipment grants worth Php 150M from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
- In 1991, President Corazon C. Aquino declared the first "Civil Engineering Week" from November 3 to 9, culminating in the successful 1991 PICE Annual Convention with over 1,400 registered participants.
- In 1993, the Board of Civil Engineering at the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) held its first fully computerized board examinations.
- In 1995, the syllabi for the subjects in the Civil Engineering licensure examinations were promulgated.
- In 2004, the Architecture Act was passed and signed into law. Ricafranca was designated as Director.
- Additional courses offered included Bachelor in Civil Engineering (BCE).
- In 1992, the College of Engineering and Architecture held a Turn-Over Ceremony for JICA's donation to PUP and a visit of CEA facilities.
- The CEA Spectrum, CEA Quiz Circle, and Grant-in-Aid project were established.
- In 1998, Engr. Vicky S. Cruz from the Civil Engineering department became the first female Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture.
- Under Dean Vicky S. Cruz's leadership, significant improvements were made:
- Restatement of the College's vision, mission, goals, and objectives.
- Level II accreditation of the CE, ME, IE, EE, CoE, and ECE programs.
- Separation of the Department of Architecture from CEA.
- Revision of the ladderized curriculum for all six programs.
- Strengthening of faculty profiles by requiring faculty members to enroll in graduate studies and increasing the number of full-time faculty with Master's or Doctorate degrees.
- Provision of a multi-media center and server room for the College of Engineering and College of Architecture and Fine Arts.
- Improvement of physical facilities through procurement of tablet chairs, electric fans, drafting tables, additional billboards, and white boards.
- The College of Engineering and Architecture signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with SMART and Habitat for Humanity.
- Newsletters for the six departments were published.
- Qualifying examinations were conducted for incoming third-year students, shifters, and transferees.
- In 2006, Dr. Manuel M. Muhi from the Civil Engineering Department became the Dean.
- In 2007, Dr. Muhi arranged a follow-up project for equipment assistance from JICA.
- The college achieved Phase 1 Level III AACCUP Accreditation.
- Strong linkages were established with SMART, Habitat for Humanity, Rotary Club of Q.C., Kalinga at Pag-Ibig foundation, and other non-government organizations.
- Summer skills training was offered for Out of School Youth.
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Explore the formation of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and significant developments within the Civil Engineering Department at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. This quiz covers historical milestones and changes that have shaped engineering practices and education in the country.