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Who brought back the Act as Senate Bill no. 2770?
Who brought back the Act as Senate Bill no. 2770?
- Senator Panfilo M. Lacson (correct)
- Governor Jose Hernandez
- Senator Juan Dela Cruz
- Congressman Maria Santiago
What are the key objectives sought to be achieved by the Bill?
What are the key objectives sought to be achieved by the Bill?
- Alignment with national development requirements
- Strengthening the profession in facing globalization challenges
- Continuously develop the level of competence of civil engineers
- All of the above (correct)
When was Republic Act 544 approved?
When was Republic Act 544 approved?
- 17th of July, 1950 (correct)
- 16th of June, 1956
- 17th of June, 1956
- 16th of July, 1950
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?
Which Act amended Republic Act 544?
Which Act amended Republic Act 544?
What does RA 544 seek to promote in the consulting sector?
What does RA 544 seek to promote in the consulting sector?
Flashcards
Who reintroduced Senate Bill 2770?
Who reintroduced Senate Bill 2770?
Senator Panfilo M. Lacson
What challenge did Lacson highlight for civil engineers?
What challenge did Lacson highlight for civil engineers?
Integrate socio-economic and environmental issues with technical aspects
When was RA 544 approved?
When was RA 544 approved?
July 17, 1950
Which Act amended RA 544?
Which Act amended RA 544?
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What does RA 544 seek to promote?
What does RA 544 seek to promote?
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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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