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Who brought back the Act as Senate Bill no. 2770?
Who brought back the Act as Senate Bill no. 2770?
What are the key objectives sought to be achieved by the Bill?
What are the key objectives sought to be achieved by the Bill?
When was Republic Act 544 approved?
When was Republic Act 544 approved?
What did Senator Lacson highlight as the current challenges faced by civil engineers?
What did Senator Lacson highlight as the current challenges faced by civil engineers?
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Which Act amended Republic Act 544?
Which Act amended Republic Act 544?
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What does RA 544 seek to promote in the consulting sector?
What does RA 544 seek to promote in the consulting sector?
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Study Notes
Republic Act 544
- Senate Bill no. 2770 was brought back by Senator Panfilo Lacson
- The key objectives of the Bill are to: • Regulate the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines • Uphold the standards of the civil engineering profession • Promote the development of the country's infrastructure
- Republic Act 544 was approved on June 19, 1950
Challenges Faced by Civil Engineers
- Senator Lacson highlighted the current challenges faced by civil engineers, including: • The lack of transparency in the issuance of licenses • The need for a more stringent regulation of the practice of civil engineering • The importance of promoting the development of the country's infrastructure
Amendments to Republic Act 544
- Republic Act 544 was amended by Republic Act 9292
- The amendments aim to: • Strengthen the regulation of the civil engineering profession • Promote the development of the country's infrastructure
Consulting Sector
- RA 544 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and competitiveness in the consulting sector
- The Act aims to: • Ensure that only qualified and licensed civil engineers are hired for infrastructure projects • Prevent the proliferation of "fly-by-night" engineering consultants
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Test your knowledge about Republic Act 544 and its amendment, Republic Act 1582, which regulate the practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines. This quiz covers the history, details, and amendments of the Acts.
