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# National University College of Architecture ## APPRACN02 - Professional Practice 2: Administering the Regular Service of the Architects ### Introduction to the Architectural Profession - During the Spanish colonial period, there were no formal schools of architecture nor the title of architect...

# National University College of Architecture ## APPRACN02 - Professional Practice 2: Administering the Regular Service of the Architects ### Introduction to the Architectural Profession - During the Spanish colonial period, there were no formal schools of architecture nor the title of architect. - At this time, the equivalent of an architect would be called a "Maestro de Obra" or Master Builder. - The only school that would give such title during that time was the Escuela Practica y Artes Oficios de Manila established in the year 1880. ### Early Pioneers - As Maestro De Obras - Julio Hernandez (1891) - Isidro Medina (1894) - Arcadio Arellano (1894) - Juan Carreon (1896) ### First Filipino Architect - Felix Roxas y Arroyo is considered as the first Filipino Architect. - He studied under the maestros in Spain and London. - In January 1858, Felix's request to take the Maestro de Obras y Director de Caminos Vecinales (Director of Neighborhood Roads) was granted and he took it in the Escuela Especial de Arquitectura. - He was later appointed as Municipal Architect of Manila in 1877. - His notable works are the Sto. Domingo Church and Ayuntamiendo de Manila in Intramuros. ### Notable Persons - Tomas Mapua was given the first ever license for an Architect. - Carlos Barreto and Antonio Toledo followed as no. 2 and no. 3, respectively. - Harold Keyes (PAS Co-founder) led architects in the US-appointed civilian group during WWII. - Andres Luna de San Pedro wins the famous "Crystal Arcade" award in 1950 - Carlos da Silva was awarded by the American Institute of Architects as an honorary member in 1954. ## Brief Historical Summary - 1902 - Academia de Arquitectura Y Agremensura De Filipinas (AAAF) - 1903 - Academia de Arquitectura, Ingeneieria y Agremensura de Filipinas (AIAAF) - 1933- The organization of Architects was transformed into the Philippine Architects Society (PAS) - 1947 - The League of Philippine Architects was formed by former members of the Philippine Institute of Architects - 1957 - The Philippine Institute of Architects was admitted into the Internationale des Architects or the UIA - 1958 - The Association of Philippine Government Architects or APGA was formed - 1965 - the three main groups, the PIA, LPA and APGA, approved the Architect's National Code - 1971 In preparing for the 50th year anniversary of the profession, in 1971, moves to unify the profession were started. - 1973 - Formal negotiations were made to unite the three groups. Eventually the panel of Negotiators were appointed. - June 8, 1974- the name United Architects of the Philippines was chosen - December 12, 1974 - the Ad-Hoc commission approved the Constitution and By-Laws of the UAP. - March 26, 1975 - the UAP was incorporated and was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). ## Timeline of Laws/Regulations - 1921 - The Engineers and Architects Law (Act No. 2985) was enacted. This law created the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineering and Architecture. Surveyors were at this time automatically designated as architects. - 1938- The professional laws for Engineers and Architects were proposed to be separated by law with the enactment of National Assembly Bill No. 1850. - 1948 to 1949 - Congress enacts R.A. 472 (The Magna Carta of Private Architects) which legalized the award of design of public works and buildings to private architects. - 1949 - Republic Act No. 545 was enacted as a result of the 1938 movement to separate engineering from architecture. RA 544 became the Engineering Act. - 1973 - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) was created by virtue of PD 223 by then President Marcos Sr. - 2004 - RA 545 was repealed by RA 9266 ## United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Presidents | Name | Years | |---|---| | FELIPE M. MENDOZA | 1979-1980 | | RUPERTO C. GAITE | 1977-1978 | | JOSE V. HERRERA | 1976 | | NORBERTO M. NUKE | 1975 | | CESAR V. CANCHELA | 1985-1986 | | MANUEL T. MAÑOSA | 1983-1984 | | LEANDRO V. LOCSIN | 1981-1982 | | OTILLO A. ARELLANO | 1981 | | JAIME C. MARQUEZ | FY 1992-1993, 1993-1994 | | RICHETO C. ALCORDO | 1990-1991 | | ANGEL LAZARO JR. | 1989 | | FROILAN L. HONG | 1987-1988 | | PROSPERIDAD C. LUIS | FY 2000-2001, 2001-2002 | | YOLANDA DAVID-REYES | FY 1998-1999, 1999-2000 | | EMMANUEL P. CUNTAPAY | FY 1996-1997, 1997-1998 | | NESTOR S. MANGIO | FY 1994-1995, 1995-1996 | | MEDELIANO T. ROLDAN, JR. | FY 2007-2008, 2008-2009 | | EDRIC MARCO C. FLORENTINO | FY 2005-2006, 2006-2007 | | ENRIQUE O. OLONAN | FY 2004-2005 | | ROBERT S. SAC | FY 2002-2003, 2003-2004 | | MARIA BENITA OCHOA-REGALA | FY 2014-2015, 2015-2016 | | ROZANNO C. ROSAL | FY 2012-2013, 2013-2014 | | RAMON S. MENDOZA | FY 2010-2011, 2011-2012 | | ANA S. MANGALINO-LING | FY 2009-2010 | | ARMANDO EUGENE C. DE GUZMAN III | FY 2021-2022 | | RENATO A. HERAY | FY 2020-2021 | | BENJAMIN K. PANGANIBAN JR. | FY 2018-2019, 2019-2020 | | GUILLERMO H. HISANCHA | FY 2016-2017, 2017-2018 | | DONATO B. MAGCALE | FY 2024-2025 | | Ar. RICHARD MANLULU GARCIA | FY 2022-2024 | ## United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) Objectives: 1. To cooperate with the Board of Architecture (BOA), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and other government agencies in discharging its functions, duties and responsibilities as the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects as follows: - Nomination to the vacant positions to the Board of Architecture; - Responsibility of preparing the program of Continuing Professional Development (CPD); - Endorsement of practice of foreign nationals to be issued temporary special permit; - Recommendation of compliance with liability insurance under a temporary special permit; - Monitoring compliance and endorsing to/filing a complaint with the Board of Architecture and/or Professional Regulation Commission for violation of the R.A. 9266 and its Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR), code of ethics, standard of professional practice and other policies of the Board and of the Commission and with other agencies for violations of other relevant laws, regulations and the like; and - Some other functions, duties and responsibilities as may be prescribed by the Board of Architecture. 2. To establish an appropriate organizational structure that will serve best the interest of its individual members and providing for among others a democratic process of election; 3. To ensure good governance in all matters pertaining to the organization 4. To ensure active participation of all PRC_BOA registered architects in this Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects; 5. To establish and promote the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional excellence in the practice and service of architecture, through strict adherence with the laws and codes that protect and govern it; 6. To maintain the highest standards of architectural education and practice, through the conduct of research in architecture and architecture related subjects for the academic curricula in architecture and the continuing professional development program; 7. To cooperate and coordinate with other local/national and international organizations in the field of architecture, environmental design and other field of arts, science and technology to ensure participation of UAP global concerns; and 8. To cooperate and coordinate with other allied professions, trade and industry in developing progressive ideas in architecture and environmental concerns as well as their practical application for the welfare of the community and country. ## The Architect's National Code ### Why is there a need for regulation of professions? Generally, all professionals have the freedom to practice their chosen field, with little to no hindrance from government and non-governmental bodies. However, there is a need to regulate such practices in order to: - Ensure competencies of members - Protect the public/end users - Maintain a measurable standard of practice - Accountability and Grievance Procedures - Promote reliable services ## Two Divisions of the Code 1. Code of Ethical Conduct - This is the set of guidelines and principles designed to help professionals conduct their business with integrity, honesty, and accountability. It outlines the ethical standards and expectations for behavior within a specific profession or organization. - The code of ethics outlines guiding principles and the accountability of professionals and how conflicts can be resolved in order to maintain trust and confidence in the professionals and maintain the reputation of the profession. 2. Standards of Professional Practice - There was a need to classify the services of Architects since there was already a wide array available of services to clients. - The purpose of the outlining of the services is also for both the Architect and the client: - For the Client - to know about: - Scope of services - Responsibility of the Architect - Responsibility of the Clients - For the Architect - to have an easy reference to the services that can be conducted ## Classification of Services (PRBOA Resolution no. 3 series of 2010) - Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc 201) - Design Services (SPP Doc 202) - Architectural Specialization Services (SPP Doc 203) - Full-Time Supervision Services (SPP Doc 204-A) - Construction Services (SPP Doc 204-B) - Post-Construction Services (SPP Doc 205) - Comprehensive Architectural Service (SPP Doc 206) - Design-Build Services (SPP Doc 207) - Architectural Design Competition (SPP Doc 208) - Professional Architectural Consulting Service (SPP Document 209) ## PRBOA Resolution no.06 series of 2016 - UAP-IAPOA-Doc 210 Methods of Compensation and Schedule of Fees for the Architectural Services from SPP Document 201 to 209 ## Week2 - The Architect and the Law ### The Virtues of an Architect "May the Architect be high-minded; not arrogant, but faithful; Just, and easy to deal with, without avarice; Not let his mind be occupied by receiving gifts, But let him preserve his good name with dignity..." - Marcus Vitruvius Pollio ### Who is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio? - He lived from (c. 90 - c. 20 BCE) - Known as "Vitruvius" - States that all buildings have three attributes: - firmitas, utilitas, and venustas (strength, utility, and beauty) - Wrote De Architectura, ten books about concepts of architecture, known for one of the first book on architectural theory and source of the canon for classical architecture ### De Arquitektura - Book I - architect's ideal education, principles and division of architecture, town planning - Book II - origin and composition of construction building materials - Book III - mathematics and proportions of columns and temples - Book IV - Classical architectural orders (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian) temples, and altars - Book V - Roman Buildings (Basilica, theaters, harbours) - Book VI - effect on climate on character and best foundations and layout for private homes - Book VII - paving, vaults, wall paintings, colors origin and history - Book VIII - water resource and conveyances via aqueducts - Book IX - study of astronomy and its relevance to architectures, and measurement of time using sundials and water-clocks - Book X - various machines and gadgets such as distance measuring device, water-drive machines, weapons like catapults, ballistae and siege engines. ### Value of an Architect - The Architect creates man's environment through his awareness and sensitive handling of spaces that fit the scale of human experience. - The resulting quality of the form-envelope manifested as a structure or building gives to man's appreciation of beauty and order in his physical world. - The Architects' deliberation determine how people will be placed in relationship one to another, how whole societies will work, play, eat, sleep, recreate, travel, worship, or in short how people will live in consonance with their culture and national aspirations. - His objective is to bring order to man's environment to cause to function property within a structure that is safe and healthful and to impart to the whole a beauty and distinction that is appropriate to our time. ### The Spectrum of the Architect's Services - The spectrum of the Architect's services extends over the entire range of activities that proceed from the time the idea is conceived, perfected, transformed into sets of space/ design requirements, translated into structure through design, built, used and become a permanent feature of the man-made environment. - The Architect's services consist of the necessary conferences, deliberations, discussions, evaluations, investigations, consultations, advice on matters affecting the scientific, aesthetic and orderly coordination of all the processes of safeguarding life, health, and property which enter into production of different levels and sophistication of man-made structures and environment. - The Architect, in the process of translating abstract ideas into meaningful concrete terms, produces documents in the form of a data base report, an architectural program, a feasibility study, a market study, an appraisal report, an impact analysis report, a space-organizational set-up report, a site planning analysis and evaluation report, an operational programming report, building programming and scheduling report. - A complete and detailed documentation of construction or erection drawings is prepared consisting of the architectural plans, the structural plans, the electrical plans, the plumbing/ sanitary plans, the mechanical/ airconditioning plans, the civil work plans, the technical specifications and the other bid documents. ## Week 6 - Selection of an Architect, Pre-Design and Design Services ### I. Selection of an Architect There are many ways in which a client might engage the services of an Architect. The methods of selection are generally classified as follows: #### A. Direct Selection - Relatively used for small projects. Basis of selection are: - Reputation - As part of the Ethical Code discussed in week 5, the architect must let the work and professionalism be the best tool for securing clients. Focusing on the work and the details provided by clients will greatly show our dedication to our work. - Personal or business acquaintance - As part of the Ethical Code discussed in week 5, the architect has a relation with the general public. Much like our reputation, a professionals' attention to public safety and welfare will be a good way to let our quality of work be known. - Recommendation of a former client - As part of the Ethical Code discussed in week 5, the architect must focus on the client's vision. Providing quality service and the attention to detail required by client will greatly encourage clients to recommend your services to others. - Recommendation of another architect - As part of the Ethical Code discussed in week 5, the architect must maintain professional relations with his peers and subordinates. There are times when fellow architects have loaded schedules or different specializations. These peers whom we have treated with professionalism will be encouraged to recommend us if we show them proper and professional treatment. #### B. Comparative Selection - Usually conducted by a panel, committee, representatives, public or private corporations. - The selection proves involves: - Invitation - Pre-qualification - Interview - Verification - Evaluation & Ranking - Negotiation #### C. Architectural Design Competition (ADC) - Used for civic or monumental projects - May be an idea competition, design, or design build competition - Submissions are judged on the basis of comparative excellence. ### II. UAP Document 401 - Owner-Architect Agreement - Provides an outline of the basic contract or agreement between an architect and the client. Much like any other contract, this format provides for the project details and the persons involved in the agreement. - A service agreement, as defined under the Architecture Act means a duly notarized written contract or equivalent public instrument stipulating the scope of services and guaranteeing compensation of such services to be rendered by an architect registered and licensed under this Act. #### A. What is a Contract or Agreement? - Article 1156 of the New Civil Code of the Philippines (NCC) defines an obligation as a "juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do." - A contract is one of the sources of an obligation as outlined in Article 1157. A contract is "a meeting of the minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something, or to render some service. The full discussion on contracts in the NCC under Book IV, Title II, Contracts, from provisions 1305 to 1439. #### B. Contents of the Agreement - Scope of work - Services covered - Fees and manner of payment - Responsibilities of parties - Project costs and expenses - Intellectual property rights - Arbitration Clause - Other clauses that may form part of the contract ### III. Business Organizations - There are several types of business organizations: - Sole proprietorship - a single owner can raise capital and run the business by himself or with others - Partnership - two or more persons bind themselves together to contribute their expertise into a General Professional Partnership and divide the profits among themselves - Corporations - is the creation of a legal entity which is a separate and distinct individual from the owners and directors forming it - Regular Corporation - having 5 or more members - Less than 5 corporation - having 2 to 4 persons as incorporators - One Person Corporation (OPC) - requires a single stockholder and 2 alternates ### IV. Pre-Design Services SPP 201 - The cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from initial problem identification to activities that would allow the Architect to initially conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions. - The Pre-Design Services nominally include consultation, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, site selection and analysis, site utilization and land-use studies, architectural research, architectural programming, space planning, space management studies, value management, design brief preparation, promotional services and other related activities. #### Project Classification - Consultation - Pre-Feasibility Studies - Feasibility Studies - Site Selection and Analysis - Site Utilization and Land Use Studies - Architectural Research - Architectural Programming - Space Planning - Space Management Studies - Value Management - Design Brief Preparation - Promotional Services #### B. Manner of Providing Services - Conduct initial meeting with the Client - Submission of proposal for pre-design services containing the following details: - Scope of Work - Manner of Payment - Owner's Responsibilities - Other Conditions of Services - Render the service in the allowed manner as provided under SPP 201. #### C. Methods of Compensation - Compensation is based on talent, skill, experience, imagination and level of professional service provided. - Fees may be based on the following: - Multiple of Direct Personal Expenses - Professional Fee Plus Expenses - Lump Sum or Fixed Fee - Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable expenses - Mixed Methods of compensation ### V. Design Services SPP 202 #### A. Project Classification - Professional architectural work is classified in accordance with the degree of complexity and the creative skill required to meet the requirements of the Client within technical, functional, economic and aesthetic constraints. Based on these groupings, the corresponding scale of charges shall be prescribed in the Architect's Guidelines to determine the fair remuneration to the Architect. - You can view these groups on the body of SPP202 itself. #### B. Manner of Providing Services - There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner as the Lead Professional working with other professionals in the engineering and allied professions: - 3.1 with a single contract between the Architect and Owner, and sub-consultancy contracts between the Architect and the other professionals working with the Architect. - 3.2 with the Architect and the engineering and allied professionals executing separate contracts with the Owner. - In both cases, the professional responsibilities and civil liabilities of each State-regulated professional remains separate. The Architect does not assume any of the responsibilities and liabilities of the other professionals (RLPs). #### C. Methods of Compensation - Percentage of Project Construction (PCC) - Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses - Professional Fee Plus Expenses - Lump sum or fixed fee - Per Diem, Honorarium Plus reimbursable expenses - Mixed Methods of compensation ## Week 4 - Professional Education and Training ### I. The Architect's Education - Under Republic Act 9266 otherwise known as The Architecture Act of 2004 an Architect is a: person professionally and academically qualified, registered and licensed under this Act with a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture and the Professional Regulation Commission, and who is responsible for advocating the fair and sustainable development, welfare and cultural expression of society's habitat in terms of space, forms and historical context. (Article I, Section 3 - Definition of Terms). #### A. Academic Qualification - In order to qualify, the undergraduate course for an Architect is BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE which is a 5-Year Program. - The degree program is broken down as follows: - Five-year curriculum that focuses on providing students with technical and aesthetic knowledge on how to build any physical structure includes CHED-mandated general education courses, technical subjects in Math, Science, and Basic Engineering, and professional Architecture courses delivered through classroom lectures, laboratory sessions, and studio design activities - It is in a ladderized format wherein: - First 3 years focusing on enhancing visual perception and to comprehend architecture as a technique of communicating principles - Subsequent 2 years are spent on planning actual projects, thesis and research, and knowledge and awareness of the profession's ethical principles #### B. Professional Qualification - A BS Architecture graduate must first pass the Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE), which is conducted by the Board of Architecture and overseen by the Professional Regulation Commission, in order to become a professional. - The ALE is held twice a year. To be eligible for the board, graduates must have completed a minimum of two years of APPRENTICESHIP and DIVERSIFIED TRAINING. ### II. The Apprenticeship and Diversified Training - An architecture apprenticeship is similar to on-the-job training, but it can be more intense and focused on learning. Diversified training means that several fields of practice in architecture is undertaken by the apprentice, giving them a variety of exposure to several aspects of architectural practice and services. Particularly, Section 3 (29) of Rule I of Board Resolution No. 07, series of 2004, known as the "Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Architecture Act of 2004", defined "Diversified Architectural Experience" as "post baccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of two (2) years required of a graduate of architecture prior to taking the licensure examination, consisting of a variation of experiences in the different phases of architectural service". - A graduate may immediately undergo Diversified Architectural Training with a Mentor/s of his/her choice after his/her graduation. - The Implementing Rules may be viewed in the following link: https://www.architectureboard.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1.2-04 IRR RA9266-coded.pdf ### III. Examination, Registration, and Licensure #### A. Legal Basis - Under Art. III, Sec. 12 of the Architecture Act of 2004, the licensure examination is required: Examination Required All applicants for registration for the practice of architecture shall be required to undergo a licensure examination to be given by the Board in such places and dates as the Commission may designate in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8981. #### B. Qualifications - Under Art. III, Sec. 13 of the Architecture Act of 2004, the qualifications to take the licensure examination are as follows: - He/she is a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the examination as provided for in Sec. 27, Art. IV of R.A. No. 9266 as carried out by Sec. 27, Rule IV of this "IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004"; - He/she is of good moral character; - He/she is a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and in addition has a specific record of at least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a registered/licensed architect: applicant holding a Master's Degree in Architecture from a school, college, university or institute recognized by the government shall be credited one (1) year in his/her practical experience; - He/she has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude. #### C. Covered Subjects - Under Art. III, Sec. 14 of the Architecture Act of 2004, the covered subjects/topics of the licensure examination are broken down as follows: - Subsection (1) - Part I: History of Architecture - Part II: Theory of Architecture - Part III: Architectural Practice - Part IV: Theory and Principles of Planning - Subsection (2) - Part I: Structural Conceptualization - Part II: Building Materials and Methods of Construction - Part III: Utilities - Subesection (3) and (4) - Part I: Urban Design - Part II: Architectural Interiors - Part III: Architectural Design and Site Planning #### D. Passing Grade - Under Article III, Section 15 of the Architecture Act of 2004: To be qualified as having passed the licensure examination for architects, a candidate must obtain a weighted general average of seventy percent (70%), with no grade lower than fifty percent (50%) in any given subject #### E. Other Requirements for successful candidates - Under Article III, Section 16 of the Architecture Act of 2004, Report on Ratings: The Board shall submit to the Commission the ratings obtained by each candidate within thirty (30) calendar days after the examination. The report of rating may be distributed to the successful examinees during their mass oath-taking as new registered and licensed architects - It is also required that the succesfull candidates be required to take an oath of profession before any member of the Board, any government official authorized by the Commission pursuant to Sec. 7(k) of R.A. No. 8981 or any person authorized by law to administer oaths, as provided for udner Art. III, Section 17. #### F. Requirements for the exercise of the profession - A. Certificate of Registration - As provided for under Article III, Section 18, a certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card shall be issued to examinees who pass the licensure examination subject to payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. - B. PRC ID - A Professional Identification Card bearing the registration number, date of issuance, expiry date, duly signed by the chairperson of the Commission, shall likewise be issued to every registrant who has paid the prescribed fee of annual registration for three (3) years; renewal of the said card shall be subject to payment of the annual registration fees for another and every after three (3) years. - C. Seal - A duly licensed architect shall affix the seal prescribed by the Board bearing the registrant's name, registration number and title “Architect” on all architectural plans, drawings, specifications and all other contract documents prepared by or under his/her direct supervision. - Each registrant hereunder shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of such design as the Board shall authorize and direct. Architectural plans and specifications prepared by, or under the direct supervision of a registered architect shall be stamped with said seal during the life of the registrants certificate. - No officer or employee of this Republic charged with the enforcement of laws, ordinances or regulations relating to the construction or alteration of buildings, shall accept or approve any architectural plans or specifications which have not been prepared and submitted in full accord with all the provisions of R.A. No. 9266. (Article III, Section 20). - D. Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) - The architect shall be required to indicate the number of his/her Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card (PIC) with its date of issuance and the duration of validity, including the professional tax receipt number which the City/Municipal Treasurer shall issue to the registered architect upon presentation of his/her current PIC, on the documents he/she signs, uses or issues in connection with the practice of his/her profession. - E. Refusal and Suspension and Revocation of Registration and Licenses - Both Sec. 22 and 23, provide for situations where the license may be refused to be issued or issued licenses may be suspended or revoked. - 1. Refusal - The Board shall not register and issue a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card to any person who: - has falsely sworn or misrepresented himself/herself in his/her application for examination or to b. any person convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or - guilty of immoral and dishonorable conduct or - to any person of unsound mind - 2. Suspension or Revocation - The Board shall have the power, upon notice and hearing, to suspend or revoke the validity of a Certificate of Registration/Professional Identification Card, or shall cancel a special permit granted under R.A. No. 9266 to an architect.: - has signed or affixed his name or seal on architectural plans and designs, specifications, or other similar documents or work not prepared by him/her or not executed under his/her immediate supervision; or - has paid money except the regular fees provided for to secure a Certificate of Registration; or - has falsely impersonated a practitioner, or former practitioner of alike or different name or has practiced under an assumed name - has aided or abetted in the practice of architecture any person not duly authorized to practice architecture in the Philippines - has openly solicited projects by actually undertaking architectural services without a valid service agreement guaranteeing compensation of services to be rendered and/or has actually allowed himself/herself to be exploited by undertaking architectural services without a valid service agreement. - has violated any provision of R.A. No. 9266, its implementing rules and regulations, the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice. - F. Reissuance or Replacement of Previously Revoked Registrartion or License - The Board may, after the expiration of two (2) years from the date of revocation of a Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card or special/temporary permit, and upon application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate the validity of a revoked Certificate of Registration and in so doing may, in its discretion, exempt the applicant from taking another examination. ### IV. Continuing Professional Development #### A. Republic Act No. 10912 (CPD act of 2016) - All licensed professionals must accumulate the required no. of CPD credit Units for them to renew their license. - Continuing Professional Development refers to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning. - It also refers to a set of learning activities accredited by the CPD Council such as seminars, workshops, technical lectures or subject matter meetings, non-degree training lectures and scientific meetings, modules, tours and visits which equip the professionals with advanced knowledge, skills and values in specialized or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of study, self-directed research and/ or lifelong learning. - The purpose of the law is to: - Ensure contribution in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and development of the nation; - To comply with MRA requirement anchored on the PQF #### B. Implementing Body - The Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) - is the body that is responsible for the overall implementation of the CPD program with its CPD Council. The Council shall be formed by a Chairperson, a First Member and a Second Member. - Continuing Professional Development Program Management Committee (CPD-PMC) - has been created to propose and manage policies to PRC for CPD implementation. - CPD Council was created in each of the regulated professions under the supervision of PRB concerned and they shall formulate their own Operational Guidelines through a resolution of PRB concerned, subject to the approval of PRC for its implementation #### C. Required CPD Points and How to Earn Points - 1. Below is the required CPD points: - Prior to the amended Implementing Rules and Regulations, the required hours for the CPD is 45, as shown below: | PROFESSION | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |---|---|---|---|---| | Agriculture | 13.5 | 27 | 45 | 45 | | Architecture | | | | | | Below 60 yrs. old | 13.5 | 27 | 45 | 45 | | 60-69 yrs. old | 10.5 | 21 | 45 | 45 | | 70- yrs. old and above | 10.5 | 21 | 45 | 45| - The Implementing Rules and Regulations or IRR, provided for a transition period where the CPD Councils were required to reduce the CPD credit units to a minimum, which shall not be more than fifteen (15), as provided for under applicable laws. Thus, for a three-year period, the required number of units is still 45, but may be availed of by 15 units per year. The amendment may be seen in the following issuance: https://www.prc.gov.ph/sites/default/files/2019-1146%20CPD%20IRR.PDF - 2. Kinds of CPD Programs - As provided for under Sec. 5 of the CPD Law, the following are the kinds of CPD Programs: - Formal Learning - refers to educational arrangements such as curricular qualifications and teaching-learning requirements that take place in education and training institutions recognized by relevant national authorities, and which lead to diplomas and qualifications. - Non-Formal Learning - refers to learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning, which may be structured and made more flexible according to educational and training arrangements; - Informal Learning refers to learning that occurs in daily life assessed, through the recognition, validation and accreditation process, and which can contribute to a qualification; - Self-Directed Learning - refers to learning activities such as online training, local/international seminars/non-degree courses