ECE Laws and Issuances Review (Philippines)

*Unit 4: Laws and Issuances Affecting the ECE Profession* based on the document: ### **Lesson 4.1: Republic Acts (RAs)** 1. **RA 10912 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016**: - Requires CPD for renewing Professional Identification Cards (PIC). - Aims to promote professional c...

*Unit 4: Laws and Issuances Affecting the ECE Profession* based on the document: ### **Lesson 4.1: Republic Acts (RAs)** 1. **RA 10912 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016**: - Requires CPD for renewing Professional Identification Cards (PIC). - Aims to promote professional competency, international standards compliance, and economic growth. - CPD units can be earned through seminars, post-graduate training, research, and other activities. 2. **RA 10929 - Free Internet Access in Public Places Act**: - Ensures free internet access in public places like schools, hospitals, parks, and government offices. - Overseen by DICT, which is tasked with implementing standards and ensuring at least 2Mbps speed for users. 3. **RA 10173 - Data Privacy Act of 2012**: - Protects personal information and ensures its secure processing by government and private entities. - Consent is required before data collection, with some exceptions (e.g., national emergency or legal obligations). - The National Privacy Commission (NPC) enforces compliance and handles data privacy issues. 4. **RA 10175 - Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012**: - Criminalizes cybersquatting, cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, and illegal data access. - Includes provisions on computer-related fraud and content offenses such as online libel. - The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is responsible for cybersecurity planning. 5. **RA 11055 - Philippine Identification System Act**: - Establishes the PhilSys, a national ID system that centralizes personal information. - The PhilID and PhilSys Number (PSN) can be used for identity verification in both public and private transactions. 6. **RA 11165 - Telecommuting Act**: - Allows employees to work from alternative locations using telecommunication technologies. - Ensures telecommuting workers have the same rights and benefits as on-site workers. 7. **RA 11202 - Mobile Number Portability Act**: - Allows subscribers to retain their mobile numbers when switching between service providers. - Removes interconnection fees for domestic calls and SMS. 8. **RA 3846 - Radio Control Law**: - Requires a franchise from the government to construct and operate radio stations, with some exceptions. - Regulates the use of radio frequencies and the issuance of licenses by the NTC. 9. **RA 4200 - Anti-Wiretapping Law**: - Prohibits unauthorized wiretapping and recording of private communications. - Allows wiretapping only under a court order. 10. **RA 10639 - Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act**: - Mandates mobile service providers to send free disaster alerts to subscribers in affected areas. - Alerts are provided by government agencies like NDRRMC and PAGASA. 11. **RA 8792 - E-Commerce Act of 2000**: - Grants legal recognition to electronic documents, signatures, and data messages.  - Mandates the government to implement e-commerce and provide public access to internet services. ### **Lesson 4.2: Executive Orders and Presidential Decrees** 1. **EO 810 Series 2009 - Certification Scheme for Digital Signatures**: - Establishes guidelines for using digital signatures in e-government services. - Supports secure online transactions through the Philippine National Public Key Infrastructure (PNPKI). 2. **EO 109 Series 1993 - Improving Local Exchange Carrier Service**: - Aims to improve telecommunications access in underserved areas. 3. **EO 59 Series 1993 - Compulsory Interconnection of Telecommunications Carriers**: - Mandates public telecommunications carriers to interconnect their networks for universal access. 4. **PD 576 Series 1974 - Regulating Ownership of Radio and Television Stations**: - Limits ownership of multiple radio and TV stations to prevent media monopolies. ### **Lesson 4.3: Department Orders and Memorandum Circulars** 1. **NTC MC-07-12-2014 - Rules for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT)**: - Requires analog TV stations to simulcast their digital services. - Sets criteria for DTT providers and mandates the transition to digital broadcasting to improve spectrum efficiency. 2. **Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) Migration Plan**: - Outlines the transition from analog to digital TV, allowing more efficient spectrum use and better TV service quality.