UAP CCD

Building Utilities Quiz 2

2012-03-04T22:32:00.002-08:00

Here's Part 2 of Utilities Quiz - Mechanical. Electrical, Auxiliary Systems and Lighting & Acoustics of buildings.

There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions.
Each time you take the quiz, there will be different questions appearing. Enjoy!!!

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Site Planning, Urban Design & Urban Planning Quiz

2012-03-04T19:15:00.002-08:00

Here's Part 1 of Site Planning, Urban Design & Urban Planning Quiz for your exercise.

There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions.
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Building Laws - Fire Code Quiz

2012-03-01T19:15:00.003-08:00

Here's Part 2 of Building Laws Quiz focusing on RA9514- the Fire Code of the Philippines for your exercise.

There will be 30 questions randomly picked from a database of 200+ questions.
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Professional Practice Quiz 2

2012-02-22T00:33:00.003-08:00

Here's a short quiz consisting of 30 questions for Professional Practice.

Write down your answers after each question on a piece of paper. The answers can be found at the end of the presentation.

Passing score is 15 or 75%
26-30 = Excellent
21-25 = Very Good
16-20 = Good
11-15 = Some More Review
6-10 = Double your effort
1-5 = You're in trouble

Professional Practice Quiz 1

2012-02-22T00:31:00.002-08:00

The Philippines GREEEN Building Rating System

2012-02-21T20:30:00.001-08:00

GREEEN stands for Geared for Resiliency and Energy Efficiency for the ENvironment.

GREEEN is a rating system that will provide a set of criteria and best practices to evaluate buildings. Established by professional organizations dedicated to the built-environment

GREEEN measures the performance of buildings against sustainable design and construction principles, and its capacity for adaptability and resiliency towards climate change

GREEEN has incorporated into its rating system prerequisites that will require green buildings to conform with the relevant standards, building codes, fire and life safety codes, environmental requirements and applicable national and local ordinances.

The objective is to promote and recognize buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient, environment-friendly, healthy, concerned for the welfare of its occupants, and resilient to changes in the climate.

GREEEN, Geared for Resiliency and Energy Efficiency for the ENvironment Building Rating System of PGBI, Inc. was initially developed by the technical committees of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Philippine Society of Ventilating Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers (PSVARE) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Philippine Chapter.

The other partners of PGBI, Inc.: Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE); Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), the Heritage Conservation Society (HCS); and, the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Philippines, have also been referenced in this building rating system based on their area of expertise.

The Version 2.0, January 2012 issue of the working design guidelines of Greeen is hereby authorized for presentation and use in pilot assessment by the initiating authors.

BldgLaws Quiz 2: Fire Code Part 2

2012-02-20T01:02:00.005-08:00

Here's a short quiz consisting of 30 questions regarding RA 9514-the Fire Code of the Philippines.

Prepare your paper and write down your answers after each question. The answers can be found at the end of the presentation.

Passing score is 15 or 75%
26-30 = Excellent
21-25 = Very Good
16-20 = Good
11-15 = Some More Review
6-10 = Double your effort
1-5 = You're in trouble

BldgLaws Quiz 2: Fire Code Part 1

2012-02-19T23:06:00.002-08:00

RA 10066: National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009

2012-02-10T01:08:00.000-08:00

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10066

AN ACT

PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF THE NATIONAL CULTURAL HERITAGE, STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS (NCCA) AND ITS AFFILIATED CULTURAL AGENCIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.”

ARTICLE I

POLICIES AND PRINCIPLES

SECTION 2. Declaration of Principles and Policies. – Sections 14, 15, 16, and 17, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution declare that the State shall foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino culture based on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and intellectual expression. The Constitution likewise mandates the State to conserve, develop, promote and popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations. It further provides that, all the country’s artistic and historic wealth constitutes the cultural treasure of the nation and shall be under the protection of the State, which may regulate its disposition.

In the pursuit of cultural preservation as a strategy for maintaining Filipino identity, this Act shall pursue the following objectives:

(a) Protect, preserve, conserve and promote the nation’s cultural heritage, its property and histories, and the ethnicity of local communities;

(b) Establish and strengthen cultural institutions; and,

(c) Protect cultural workers and ensure their professional development and well-being.

The State shall likewise endeavor to create a balanced atmosphere where the historic past co-exists in harmony with modern society. It shall approach the problem of conservation in an integrated and holistic manner, cutting across all relevant disciplines and technologies. The State shall further administer the heritage resources in a spirit of stewardship for the inspiration and benefit of the present and future generations.

ARTICLE II

DEFINITION OF TERMS

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

(a) “Adaptive Re-use” shall refers to the utilization of buildings, other built-structures, and sites of value for purposes other than that for which they were intended originally, in order to conserve the site, their engineering integrity and authenticity of design;

(b) “Anthropological Area” shall refers to any place where studies of specific ethno-linguistic groups are undertaken, the properties of which are of value to our cultural heritage;

(c) “Antique” refers to a cultural property found locally which is one hundred (100) years in age, more or less, the production of which has ceased;

(d) “Archaeological Area” shall refers to any place, whether above or under ground, underwater or at sea level, containing fossils, artifacts, and other cultural, geological, botanical, zoological materials which depict and document culturally relevant paleontological, prehistoric and/or historic events;

(e) “Archives” shall refer to public and private records in any format which have been selected for permanent preservation because of their evidential, historical informational value; otherwise known as archival materials collections or archival holdings; the place (building/room/storage area) where archival materials are kept and preserved; and an organization or agency or part thereof whose main responsibility is to appraise, arrange, describe, conserve, promote and make archival materials available for reference and research, also known as archival agency;

(f) “Built Heritage” shall refers to architectural and engineering structures, such as but not limited to bridges, government buildings, houses of ancestry, traditional dwellings, quartels, train stations, lighthouses, small ports, educational technological and industrial complexes, and their settings, and landscapes with notable historical and cultural significance;

(g) “Collector” shall refers to any person who or institution that acquires cultural property for purposes other than sale;

(h) “Commission” shall refer to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA);

(i) “Conservation” shall refers to all the processes and measures of maintaining the cultural significance of a cultural property, including but not limited to, preservation, restoration, reconstruction, protection, adaptation or any combination thereof;

(j) “Cultural agencies” shall refer to the following national government agencies with their specific areas of responsibility: National Museum (cultural property); the National Library (books); National Historical Institute (Philippine history); National Archives (documents); Cultural Center of the Philippines (culture and the arts); and Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (language).

(k) “Cultural Education” shall refer to the teaching and learning of cultural concepts and processes;

(l) “Cultural Heritage” shall refer to the totality of cultural property preserved and developed through time and passed on to posterity;

(m) “Cultural Heritage Worker” shall refer to an individual undertaking cultural heritage work;

(n) “Cultural Institution” shall refer to entities engaged primarily in cultural work;

(o) “Cultural Property” shall refer to all products of human creativity by which a people and a nation reveal their identity, including churches, mosques and other places of religious worship, schools and natural history specimens and sites, whether public or privately-owned, movable or immovable, and tangible or intangible;

(p) “Dealers” shall refer to natural or juridical persons who acquire cultural property for the purpose of engaging in the acquisition and disposition of the same;

(q) “Heritage Zone” shall refer to historical, anthropological, archaeological, artistic geographical areas and settings that are culturally significant to the country, as declared by the National Museum and/or the National Historical Institute.

(r) “History” shall refer to a written record of past events relating to Philippine history;

(s) “Historical Landmarks” shall refer to sites or structures that are associated with events or achievements significant to Philippine history as declared by the National Historical Institute;

(t) “Historical Monuments” shall refer to structures that honor illustrious persons or commemorate events of historical value as declared by the National Historical Institute;

(u) “Historical Shrines” shall refer to historical sites or structures hallowed and revered for their history or association as declared by the National Historical Institute;

(v) “Historical Street Name” shall refer to a street name which has been in existence for at least fifty (50) years and over time has been considered historic;

(w) “Important Cultural Property (ICP)” shall refer to a cultural property having exceptional cultural, artistic, and historical significance to the Philippines, as shall be determined by the National Museum and/or National Historical Institute.

(x) “Intangible Cultural Heritage” shall refers to the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills – as well as the instruments, objects and artifacts associated therewith, that communities, groups and individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage, such as: (1) oral traditions, languages, and expressions; (2) performing arts; (3) social practices, rituals, and festive events; (4) knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe; and (5) traditional craftsmanship;

(y) “Intangible cultural property” shall refer to the peoples’ learned processes along with the knowledge, skills and creativity that inform and are developed by them, the products they create and the resources, spaces and other aspects of social and natural context necessary for their sustainability.

(z) “Library” shall refer to an institution where the collection of books, manuscripts, computerized information, and other materials are organized to provide physical, bibliographic, and/or intellectual access to the public, with a librarian that is trained to provide services and programs related to the information needs of its clientele;

(aa) “Museum” shall refer to a permanent institution that researches, acquires, conserves, communicates, and exhibits the material evidence of humans and their environment for purposes of education or leisure;

(bb) “National Cultural Treasure” shall refer to a unique cultural property found locally, possessing outstanding historical, cultural, artistic and/or scientific value which is highly significant and important to the country and nation, and officially declared as such by pertinent cultural agency;

(cc) “Nationally significant” shall refer to historical, aesthetic, scientific, technical, social and/or spiritual values that unify the nation by a deep sense of pride in their various yet common identities, cultural heritage and national patrimony.

(dd) “Natural Property of Cultural Significance” shall refer to areas possessing outstanding ecosystem with flora and fauna of national scientific importance under the National Integrated Protected Areas System ;

(ee) “NCCA Portal Cultural Databank” refers to the specific domain in the Commission’s intranet for cultural information that is accessed only internally with control and confidentiality. It includes the registry of national cultural property.

(ff) “Pre-history” shall refer to the period of human history before the introduction of the forms of writing;

(gg) “Registry” shall refer to the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property which is the registry of all cultural property of the country deemed of significant importance to our cultural heritage;

(hh) “Restoration” shall refer to the action taken or the technical intervention to correct deterioration and alterations.

(ii) “Tangible cultural property” shall refer to a cultural property with historical, archival, anthropological, archaeological, artistic and architectural value, and with exceptional or traditional production, whether of Philippine origin or not, including antiques and natural history specimens with significant value.

ARTICLE III

CULTURAL PROPERTY

SECTION 4. Categories. - The Cultural Property of the country shall be categorized as follows:

(a) National Cultural Treasures;

(b) Important Cultural Property;

(c) World Heritage Sites;

(d) National historical shrine;

(e) National Historical Monument; and,

(f) National Historical Landmark;

SECTION 5. Cultural Property Considered Important Cultural Property. -For purposes of protecting a cultural property against exportation, modification or demolition, the following works shall be considered Important Cultural Property, unless declared otherwise by the pertinent cultural agency:

Unless declared by the Commission,

(a) Works by a Manlilikha ng Bayan;

(b) Works by a National Artist;

Unless declared by the National Museum,

(c) Archaeological and traditional ethnographic materials;

Unless declared by the National Historical Institute,

(d) Works of national heroes;

(e) Marked structure;

(f) Structures dating at least fifty (50) years old; and

Unless declared by the National Archives,

(g) Archival material/document dating at least fifty (50) years old.

The property owner may petition the appropriate cultural agency to remove the presumption of important cultural property which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

SECTION 6. World Heritage Sites (WHS). - The appropriate cultural agency shall closely collaborate with United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural organization (UNESCO) National Commission of the Philippines in ensuring the conservation and management of world heritage sites of cultural and mixed sites category, in the Philippines.

SECTION 7. Privileges for Cultural Property. - All cultural properties declared as National Cultural Treasures and national historical landmarks shall be entitled to the following privileges:

(a) Priority government funding for protection, conservation and restoration;

(b) Incentive for private support of conservation and restoration through the Commission’s Conservation Incentive Program for National Cultural treasures;

(c) An official Heritage Marker placed by the cultural agency concerned indicating that the immovable cultural property has been identified as national cultural treasures; and/or national historical landmarks, sites or monuments; and,

(d) In times of armed conflict, natural disasters, and other exceptional events that endanger the cultural heritage of the country, all National Cultural Treasures or national historical landmarks, sites or monuments shall be given priority protection by the Government.

All cultural properties declared as Important Cultural Property may also receive government funding for its protection, conservation, and restoration. An official Heritage Marker shall likewise be placed on an immovable cultural property to identify the same as important cultural property.

SECTION 8. Procedure for Declaration, or De-Listing of National Cultural Treasures or Important Cultural Property. - The procedure in declaring as well as in delisting a National Cultural Property or an Important Cultural Property shall be as follows:

(a) A declaration or a delisting of a cultural property as a National Cultural Treasure or an Important Cultural Property shall commence upon the filing of a petition by the owner, stakeholder or any interested person, with the Commission, which shall refer the matter to the appropriate cultural agency;

(b) Upon verification of the suitability of the property as a national cultural treasure or an important cultural property, the cultural agency concerned shall send notice of hearing to the owner and stakeholders. Stakeholders, including but not limited to local government units, local culture and arts council, local tourism councils, non-government conservation organizations, and schools, may be allowed to file their support or opposition to the petition;

(c) The owner and/or other stakeholders shall file their position paper within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the notice of hearing, furnishing all the parties, including the appropriate cultural agency, with such position paper. Extensions may be allowed, but in no case shall it exceed more than thirty (30) days; and

(d) The petitioner/stakeholder shall give their answer within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of any position paper. Thereafter, no further submissions shall be allowed.

(e) The appropriate cultural agency shall have a maximum of ninety (90) days from the deadline of the submission of all the answers within which to submit its resolutions and render its decision on the application.

SECTION 9. Right of First Refusal on the Sale of National Cultural Treasures (NCT). –

The appropriate cultural agency shall be given the right of first refusal in the purchase of cultural properties declared as national cultural treasures. Prior to the finality of the sale, the appropriate cultural agency may likewise match any offer made for the purchase of national cultural property.

SECTION 10. Licensing of Dealers of Cultural Property. – All dealers of cultural property shall secure a license to operate as such from the appropriate cultural agency concerned. They shall submit a quarterly inventory of items carried, which shall include a history of each item. Failure to submit two (2) consecutive inventories shall be a ground for cancellation of the license. All dealers of Cultural Property shall be subject to inspection of the concerned cultural agencies.

The cultural agencies may charge and collect fees for registration as well as for licenses, inspections, certifications, authorizations and permits that they issue and undertake in connection with the implementation of this Act. Funds generated from these collections by cultural agencies shall be retained by the cultural agency concerned for its operations.

SECTION 11. Dealings of Cultural Property. – No cultural property shall be sold, resold, or taken out of the country without first securing a clearance from the cultural agency concerned. In case the property shall be taken out of the country, it shall solely be for the purpose of scientific scrutiny or exhibit.

ARTICLE IV

HERITAGE ZONES

SECTION 12. Designation of Heritage Zones. - The National Historical Institute and the National Museum in consultation with the Commission and, the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board or other concerned agencies, shall designate Heritage Zones to protect the historical and cultural integrity of a geographical area.

SECTION 13. Maintenance of Heritage Zones. - A Heritage Zone shall be maintained by the local government unit concerned, in accordance with the following guidelines:

(a) Implementation of adaptive re-use of cultural property;

(b) Appearance of streets, parks, monuments, buildings, and natural bodies of water, canals, paths and Barangays within a locality shall be maintained as close to their appearance at the time the area was of most importance to Philippine History as determined by the National Historical Institute; and,

(c) Local government units shall document and sustain all socio-cultural practices such as but not limited to traditional celebrations, historical battles, recreation of customs, and the re-enactment of battles and other local customs that are unique to a locality.

ARTICLE V

REGISTRATION AND CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY

SECTION 14. Establishment of a Philippine Registry of Cultural Property (PRECUP). - All cultural property of the country deemed important to cultural heritage shall be registered in the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property.

The Commission, through the appropriate cultural agencies and local government units, shall establish and maintain this Registry within three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act. The guidelines in the registration of cultural property are as follows:

(a) All cultural agencies concerned shall individually maintain an inventory, evaluation and documentation of all cultural properties it has declared according to their category and shall submit the same to the Commission. For cultural property declared as Immovable Cultural Property, the appropriate cultural agency shall, after registration, give due notice to the Registry of Deeds having jurisdiction for annotation on the land titles pertaining to the same;

(b) Local government units, through their cultural offices, shall likewise maintain an inventory of cultural property under its jurisdiction and shall furnish the Commission a copy of the same;

(c) Both cultural agencies concerned and local government units shall continuously coordinate in making entries and in monitoring the various cultural properties in their respective inventory;

(d) All government agencies and instrumentalities, government-owned and/or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries, including public and private educational institutions, shall report their ownership and/or possession of such items to the pertinent cultural agency and shall register such properties within three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act;

(e) Private collectors and owners of cultural property shall register such properties, within three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act. The private collectors and owners of cultural property shall not be divested of their possession and ownership thereof even after registration of said property as herein required.

Information on registered cultural properties owned by private individuals shall remain confidential and may be given only upon prior consent of the private owner. The Commission shall operate the Registry in the NCCA portal cultural databank.

SECTION 15. Conservation of Cultural Property. – All intervention works and measures on conservation of National Cultural Treasures, Important Cultural Property, as well as national historical landmarks, sites or monuments, and structures previously marked by the National Museum and/or National Historical Institute before the implementation of this Act shall be undertaken only upon prior approval of the Commission through the appropriate cultural agency which shall supervise the same.

The Commission shall approve only those methods and materials that strictly adhere to the accepted international standards of conservation.

SECTION 16. Documentation and Preservation of Traditional and Contemporary Arts. - Local government units shall document traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, including their processes and makers, and sustain the sources of their raw materials. The local government units shall encourage and sustain traditional arts and crafts as active and viable sources of income for the community.

The Commission, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Department of Tourism and other government agencies involved directly or indirectly in the production of goods shall assist the local government units in protecting their traditional and contemporary arts and crafts making them viable for current and future markets, with a view to encouraging and promoting the unique heritage and identities of the said communities.

The local government unit concerned shall submit an annual inventory of these documentations to the Commission, which will be included in the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property, as established in Section 14 of this Act.

SECTION 17. Systematic Research in Natural History. - The National Museum shall have the authority to collect, maintain and develop the national reference collections of Philippine flora and fauna, rocks and minerals through research and field collection of specimens including Important Cultural Property within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines. It shall be exempt from any and all permit systems regulating the same.

The National Museum shall inform the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture of such collection. All type of specimens collected in the Philippine territory shall be deposited in the National Museum.

SECTION 18. Heritage Agreements. - The Commission, upon advice of the concerned cultural agency, may enter into agreements with private owners of cultural properties with regard to the preservation of said properties.

Such agreement shall be in the form of a contract, and may include such terms and conditions including, but not limited to:

(a) Public access to the property;

(b) Value of the encumbrance;

(c) Duration of the servitude of the property;

(d) Restriction of the right of the owner or occupant to perform acts on or near the place;

(e) Maintenance and management of the property;

(f) Provision of financial assistance for the conservation of the property;

(g) Procedure for the resolution of any dispute arising out of the agreement.

Such agreement should be annotated in the land title to bind future owners and/or occupants of the immovable cultural property.

SECTION 19. National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. – The appropriate cultural agency shall closely collaborate with the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in the Philippines. The Philippine Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee established by the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines shall continue to take lead role in implementing the provisions of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural heritage with particular attention to Article 11 to 15 of the said Convention.

SECTION 20. Immovable National Cultural Treasures. – Immovable National Cultural Treasures shall not be relocated, rebuilt, defaced or otherwise changed in a manner, which would destroy the property’s dignity and authenticity, except to save such property from destruction due to natural causes.

The site referred to in this provision may only be moved after securing a permit from the Commission or the appropriate cultural agency.

SECTION 21. Indigenous properties. - The appropriate cultural agency in consultation with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples shall establish a program and promulgate regulations to assist indigenous people in preserving their particular cultural and historical properties.

SECTION 22. Renaming of Historical Streets, Buildings Designated as Cultural Treasure or Important Cultural Property. - The names of historical streets, parks, buildings, shrines, landmarks, monuments and sites designated as National Cultural Treasures or Important Cultural Property shall not be allowed to be re-named by a local or national legislation, unless approved by the National Historical Institute, and only after due hearing on the matter. Furthermore, for changes of names done to historical streets, parks, buildings, shrines, landmarks, monuments, and sites prior to the effectivity of this act, the National Historical Institute may direct the local government units to restore their original names, also after due hearing.

ARTICLE VI

REGULATING THE EXPORT, TRANSIT, IMPORT

AND REPATRIATION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY

SECTION 23. Export of Cultural Property. – Whoever desires to export cultural property registered in the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property shall adhere to the following requirements:

(a) Authorization from the Commission through the appropriate cultural agencies;

(b) Application for export permit shall be submitted thirty (30) days before the intended export from the Philippines; and

(c) Application for export permit must include the following: (1) the purpose of the temporary export; (2) the export date of the cultural property; (3) the repatriation date of the cultural property; (4) a description of the cultural property; and, (5) the inventory of the cultural property in the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property.

The grant of export permit shall be based on the following conditions: (i) the cultural property is exported on a temporary basis; and (ii) export of cultural property is necessary for scientific scrutiny or exhibit.

SECTION 24. Repatriation Claims and Agreements. – Should the cultural property registered in the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property be illicitly exported from the country, the Department of Foreign Affairs shall, upon the recommendation of the appropriate cultural agency, claim the right of repatriation vis-à-vis all other contracting States. Any compensation and costs shall be carried by the Philippine government.

For the protection of cultural and foreign affairs interests and to secure cultural heritage, the Philippines may conclude international treaties with contracting States on the import and repatriation of cultural property subject to the following conditions:

(a) The scope of the agreement must be cultural property of significant importance to the cultural heritage of the contracting States;

(b) The cultural property must be subject to the existing export policies for the purpose of protecting cultural heritage; and,

(c) The contracting States shall grant reciprocal rights.

ARTICLE VII

POWERS OF THE COMMISSION/CULTURAL AGENCIES

SECTION 25. Power to Issue a Cease and Desist Order. - When the physical integrity of the national cultural treasures or important cultural properties are found to be in danger of destruction or significant alteration from its original state, the appropriate cultural agency, shall immediately issue a Cease and Desist Order suspending all activities that will affect the cultural property. The local government unit which has the jurisdiction over the site where the immovable cultural property is located shall report the same to the appropriate cultural agency immediately upon discovery and shall promptly adopt measures to secure the integrity of such immovable cultural property. Thereafter, the appropriate cultural agency shall give notice to the owner or occupant of the cultural property and conduct hearing on the propriety of the issuance of the Cease and Desist Order. The suspension of the activities shall be lifted only upon the written authority of the appropriate cultural agency after due notice and hearing involving interested parties and stakeholders.

SECTION 26. Power to Issue Compulsory Repair Order. – When a privately-owned heritage site cannot be maintained by the owner or has fallen into disrepair thru neglect to such an extent that it will lose its potential for conservation, the Commission, through the appropriate cultural agency, may serve on the owner or occupant of such property, an order to repair or maintain such site. If the owner fails to comply with said order within thirty (30) to forty-five (45) days, repairs may be undertaken by the appropriate cultural agency for the account of the owner.

SECTION 27. Visitorial Powers. - The cultural agencies concerned, through the Commission, are hereby given the power to inspect National Cultural Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, and national historical landmarks, sites or monuments at any time to ensure the protection and integrity of such. They may also inspect public or private collections or objects that may be categorized as cultural property; Provided, That in the case of private collections or objects, the prior written consent of the owner shall be obtained.

SECTION 28. Power to Deputize Other Government Agencies. – The cultural agencies concerned, as well as the Commission, shall have the power to deputize the Philippine National Police, the National Bureau of Investigation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine Coast Guard, and other local or national law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Fisheries’ agents, the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources’ rangers, the Bureau of Customs and Immigrations agents, members of the Office of the Special Envoy on Transnational Crimes and other such agencies and their successors in interest, to enforce the provisions of this Act and its implementing rules and regulations. The said agencies shall immediately detail their respective personnel to protect the cultural items under the National Registry.

Failure to follow deputization order of the concerned cultural agency as well as the Commission shall be penalized in accordance with Section 49herein.

SECTION 29. Power to Recover Cultural Properties. – The Commission is empowered to recover or retrieve cultural properties which are under the custody of foreign nationals or entities and to bring these properties back to Philippine custody.

SECTION 30. Anthropological Research and Archaeological Exploration/Excavation. –

(a) The National Museum with respect to cultural/ archaeological/ anthropological matters, and the National historical Institute, with respect to historical anthropological matters, shall regulate and control all anthropological research conducted by foreigners; and all archaeological excavation or exploration. Pursuant to the foregoing, the National Museums or the National Historical Institute shall deputize other agencies to protect archaeological and anthropological sites. It shall be guided by the following rules:

(1) All cultural property found in terrestrial and / or underwater archaeological sites belong to the State.

(2) No terrestrial and/or underwater archaeological explorations and excavations for the purposes of obtaining materials and data of cultural value shall be undertaken without written authority and direct site supervision by archaeologists and/or representatives of the National Museum;

(3) All anthropological researches, for the purpose of obtaining materials and data of cultural value and where the principal proponent is a foreign national shall be undertaken only with the authority, and under the supervision of the National Museum or the National Historical Institute. Anthropological research by Philippine nationals, especially members of the indigenous communities shall be encouraged;

(4) Archaeological or anthropological materials presumed as important cultural property shall be allowed to leave the country only upon proper evaluation and written permission of the National Museum or the National Historical Institute;

(5) All explorations and excavations undertaken wherein the caves, rock shelters and their vicinities may have been used in the prehistoric past by man either for habitation, religious and/or sacred and burial purposes all over the country, shall be under the direct jurisdiction and supervision of archaeologists and/or other experts of the National Museum;

(6) All mining activities inside caves, rock shelters and any such other areas shall require a written permit and clearance from the National Museum. An appropriate prior inspection by representatives of the National Museum, funded by the company applying for a mining right, shall be required to ensure that no archaeological materials are present and, possibly, destroyed;

(7) Excavations in caves, rock shelters and other areas by laymen are prohibited by this Act. All earth-moving activities in these areas must have the proper permit and clearance from the National Museum and monitored by their representatives;

(8) All treasure hunting permits and licenses shall be issued by the National Museum, which shall formulate the rules and regulations to adequately control, regulate and monitor all applicants for such undertakings; and

(9) The provisions of this Act on explorations and excavations of terrestrial and underwater archaeological sites shall supersede all local, municipal, regional and autonomous regional governments’ resolutions and ordinances.

(b) When the presence of any cultural or historical property is discovered, the National Museum or the National Historical Institute shall immediately suspend all activities that will affect the site and shall immediately notify the local government unit having jurisdiction of the place where the discovery was made. The local government shall promptly adopt measures to protect and safeguard the integrity of the cultural property so discovered and within five (5) days from the discovery shall report the same to the appropriate agency. The suspension of these activities shall be lifted only upon the written authority of the National Museum or the National Historical Institute and only after the systematic recovery of the archaeological materials.

(c) The Commission, upon the recommendation of the appropriate cultural agency, shall provide incentives for persons who discover and report heretofore unknown archaeological sites, in accordance with its rules and regulations implementing the provisions of this Act.

(d) Any government or non-government infrastructure project or architectural site development shall include anthropological, archaeological, and historical and heritage site conservation concerns in their Environmental Impact Assessment System.

ARTICLE VIII

ROLE OF CULTURAL AGENCIES

SECTION 31. Responsibilities of Cultural Agencies for Designation of Cultural Property. - The cultural agencies, in conformity with their respective charters, shall define and delineate their respective areas of responsibility with respect to cultural property and assessment of National Cultural Treasures and national historical landmarks, sites or monuments. These areas shall be subject to periodic re-assessment whenever necessary.

For purposes of this Act, the following shall be the responsibilities of cultural agencies in the categorization of cultural property:

(a) The Cultural Center of the Philippines shall be responsible for significant cultural property pertaining to the performing arts;

(b) The National Archives of the Philippines shall be responsible for significant archival materials;

(c) The National Library shall be responsible for rare and significant contemporary books, manuscripts such as, but not limited to, presidential papers, periodicals, newspapers, singly or in collection, and libraries and electronic records;

(d) The National Historical Institute shall be responsible for significant movable and immovable cultural property that pertains to Philippine History; heroes and the conservation of historical artifacts

(e) The National Museum shall be responsible for significant movable and immovable cultural and natural property pertaining to collections of Fine Arts, Archaeology, Anthropology, Botany, Geology, Zoology and Astronomy, including its conservation aspect; and

(f) The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) shall be responsible for the dissemination, development, and the promotion of the Filipino national language and the conservation of ethnic languages;

SECTION 32. Institutional Linkages of the National Cultural Agencies. - The cultural agencies and other national government agencies, as listed below, shall consult, coordinate and work closely with the Commission in the implementation of their respective programs/projects in the context of this Act. Furthermore, the Commission may link up with other agencies and institutions, as it may deem appropriate, as a way of dealing with conservation on a holistic manner.

(a) The Department of Tourism, and its attached agencies, which shall be responsible for cultural education among tourism services, and protection of cultural property supplemental to the jurisdiction of the cultural agencies as defined in this Act. The implementation and creation of a tourism master plan shall be consistent with this Act;

(b) The Intramuros Administration which shall be responsible for the restoration and administration of the development in Intramuros;

(c) The National Parks Development Committee as an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, which shall be responsible in supervising the development (beautification, preservation and maintenance) of Quezon Memorial, Fort Santiago, Luneta, Paco Park, Pook ni Maria Makiling and other national parks and satellite projects;

(d) The Department of Education which shall be responsible in instituting the governance of basic education act, and the conservation and restoration of its built heritage such as the significant Gabaldon School buildings as determined by the National Historical Institute;
(e) The Department of Public Works and Highways which shall be responsible in undertaking major infrastructure projects specifically in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of national roads and bridges as they impact on heritage structures or aspects of heritage conservation;

(f) The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in behalf of the country’s indigenous cultural communities, which shall coordinate with the national agencies on matters pertaining to Cultural Property under its jurisdiction;

(g) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources which shall be responsible for the establishment and management of the National Integrated Protected Areas System and the conservation of wildlife resources, including cave and cave resources and which shall coordinate with the National Commission on Indigenous peoples, the conservation of natural resources that are cultural sanctuaries of indigenous peoples;

(h) The Department of the Interior and Local Government which shall coordinate with the national cultural agencies on matters pertaining to Cultural Properties under its jurisdiction, and ensure that the provisions of this Act is properly executed by the local government unit;

(i) The Office of the Muslim Affairs which shall coordinate with the national cultural agencies on matters pertaining to Cultural Property under its jurisdiction;

(j) The UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines which shall be responsible for providing the liaison between the cultural agencies of the Philippines and UNESCO as well as assist the national cultural agencies in implementing the agreements and conventions adopted by the UNESCO of which the Philippines has ratified or is in the process of ratification;
(k) The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board which shall coordinate with the local government units and the Commission on matters pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of Heritage Zones;
(l) The Autonomous Regional Government in Muslim Mindanao and the Cordillera Administrative Region which shall coordinate with the national cultural Agencies on matters pertaining to Cultural Property under their respective jurisdictions; and,

(m) The Office of the Special Envoy on Transnational Crimes which shall have the oversight and operational capacity to go after illicitly trafficked and stolen cultural treasures.

SECTION 33. Incorporation of Cultural Property Programs in Local Government Units Budgets. - The local government units are encourage to incorporate programs and budgets for the conservation and preservation of Cultural Property in their environmental, educational and cultural activities.

SECTION 34. Training Programs. - The Commission, in coordination with the appropriate cultural agencies shall provide general training programs on conservation to the local government units which have established cultural heritage programs and projects in their localities.

ARTICLE I X

CULTURAL PROPERTY INCENTIVES PROGRAM

SECTION 35. Tax Exemption on Donations. – All donations in any form to the Commission and its affiliated cultural agencies shall be exempt from the donor’s tax and the same shall be considered as allowable deduction form the gross income in the computation of the income tax of the donor, in accordance with the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended.

SECTION 36. National Heritage Resource Assistance Program. - The Commission may provide financial assistance in the form of a grant to historic, archaeological, architectural, artistic organizations for conservation or research on cultural property. No grant made pursuant to this Act shall be treated as taxable income.

SECTION 37. Awards and Citations. - To encourage preservation of the national heritage, the Commission shall establish an annual conservation recognition program under which monetary prizes, awards and citations will be given by the President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of the Commission, for special achievements and important contributions and services in the area of heritage preservation and conservation efforts.

ARTICLE X

CULTURAL EDUCATION

SECTION 38. Incorporation of National Cultural Treasures and Important Cultural Property in the Basic Education System. - Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Education in coordination with the Commission’s Philippine Cultural Education Program shall formulate the cultural heritage education programs both for local and overseas Filipinos to be incorporated into the formal, alternative and informal education, with emphasis on the protection, conservation and preservation of cultural heritage property.

The Philippine Registry of Cultural Property shall likewise be incorporated into the formal, alternative, and informal education by the provincial and local governments.

SECTION 39. Cultural Heritage Education Program. - Within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Education, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the Commission on higher Education in consultation with the Commission shall set forth in its teaching programs nationwide the following cultural heritage education programs with emphasis at the provincial, city and municipal levels:

(a) Protection, conservation and preservation of cultural heritage properties;

(b) Instructional materials in prints, film and broadcast media on the cultural and historical significance of cultural properties; and

(c) Visitation, public accessibility and information dissemination on designated local cultural properties.

SECTION 40. Public Accessibility. - Access to national historical landmarks, monuments and sites, whether designated as National Cultural Treasure, Important Cultural Property by the general public for visitation and information, and by government representatives for inspection, shall not be hindered except on reasonable cause. Fees, as prescribed by the cultural agency concerned, may in appropriate cases be charged to defray cost of conservation, inclusive of general maintenance and upkeep. In the case of privately owned monuments and sites, the National Historical Institute or the National Museum shall arrange with the owners the schedules of visits and regular inspection.

ARTICLE XI

CULTURAL HERITAGE WORKERS’ INCENTIVES PROGRAM

SECTION 41. Cultural Heritage Workers’ Incentives. - The national cultural agencies, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education shall initiate scholarships, educational training programs, and other measures to protect the well being of curators, conservators, authenticators and valuators/appraisers of cultural property. Such cultural workers shall be given grants, incentives and scholarships upon the endorsement by the head of the appropriate cultural agency.

(a) Program for Cultural Heritage Workers. Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Commission through the cultural agencies concerned shall come up with the following:

1) An active Roster of Authenticators and Valuators/Appraisers;

2) An education and training plan for conservators, authenticators, valuators/appraisers, and other conservation related workers; and

3) A general training plan on conservation for local government units.

(b) Application of Scientific Career Merit System. Cultural heritage workers in the Civil Service with a Doctorate, Master of Science, or Master of Arts Degree in fields related to cultural heritage promotion and conservation, shall be given the rank and benefits of Scientists, subject to qualifying standards equivalent to those prescribed in the scientific career merit system of the government.

A cultural heritage worker involved in science and technology in the government agencies shall be eligible for the benefits under Republic Act 8439 or the Magna Carta for Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and other S&T Personnel in Government. The Commission shall likewise establish a merit award system for non-civil service cultural heritage workers.

ARTICLE XII

SENTRO RIZAL

SECTION 42. Creation of Sentro Rizal. – There is hereby created and established a Sentro Rizal whose main purpose is the promotion of Philippine arts, culture and language throughout the world.

SECTION 43. Overseas Branches or Offices of Sentro Rizal. –Sentro Rizal shall have branches or offices in countries where there are children of overseas Filipino workers who need to be educated about their roots, as well as developed countries where there are large Filipino communities.

The office or branch shall be repository, inter alia, of the following materials on Philippine art, culture and language: books, digital video discs, compact discs, films, magazines, artworks, tourism promotion materials, information materials, etc. all these shall be made available to the public both Filipino and foreign.

SECTION 44. Coordination and Supervision with Philippine Schools. – The Sentro Rizal shall coordinate and supervise the Philippine Schools for Filipino children overseas.

SECTION 45. Services Offered. –The Sentro Rizal shall offer Filipino language courses for children and adults, as well as exhibits, small concerts, poetry reading, Philippine cuisine lessons in all Sentro Rizal branches.

SECTION 46. Provision of Tourism, Trade and Investment Materials to the Sentro Rizal. – The Department of Tourism, as well as the Department of Education, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Commission on Higher Education, National Historical Institute, National Archives, National Library, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, shall provide tourism promotion materials to the Sentro Rizal overseas branches. In the same manner, the Department of Trade and Industry will also provide trade and investments materials.

SECTION 47. Appropriation. – The amount of One hundred million pesos (P100,000,000.00) necessary to carry out the provisions of this article shall be appropriated immediately to be generated from whatever source that are available in the National Treasury.

ARTICLE XIII

PENAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 48. Prohibited Acts. - To the extent that the offense is not punishable by a higher punishment under another provision of law, violations of this Act may be made by whoever intentionally:

(a) Destroys, demolishes, mutilates or damages any world heritage site national cultural treasures important cultural property, and archaeological and anthropological sites;

(b) Modifies, alters, or destroys the original features of or undertakes construction or real state development in any national shrine, monument, landmark and other historic edifices and structures, declared, classified, and marked by the National Historical Institute as such, without the prior written permission from the Commission. This includes the designated security or buffer zone, extending five (5) meters from the visible perimeter of the monument or site;

(c) Explores, excavates or undertakes diggings for the purpose of obtaining materials of cultural historical value without prior written authority from the National Museum. No excavation or diggings shall be permitted without the supervision of a certified archaeologist;

(d) Appropriates excavation finds contrary to the provisions of the New Civil Code and other pertinent laws;

(e) Imports, sells, distributes, procures, acquires, or exports cultural property stolen, or otherwise lost against the will of the lawful owner;

(f) Illicitly exports cultural property listed in the Philippine Registry of Cultural Property or those that may be categorized as such upon visitation or incorrectly declares the same during transit; and,

(g) Deals in cultural property without proper registration and license issued by the cultural agency concerned.

SECTION 49. Penal Provisions. - Upon conviction, the offender shall be subject to a fine of not less than Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (P200,000.00) or imprisonment for a term of not less than ten (10) years, or both upon the discretion of the Court: Provided, That any cultural property attempted to be concealed from registration or those intended to be encumbered or excavated in violation of this Act shall be summarily confiscated and forfeited in favor of the Commission: Provided further, That if the violation is committed by a juridical person, the president, manager, representative, director, agent or employee of said juridical person responsible for the act shall also be liable for the penalties provided herein: Provided furthermore, That if the acts are committed by dealers, they shall suffer, in addition to the penalties provide herein, the automatic revocation of their license to operate: Provided finally, That if the offender is an alien, he shall be placed under the custody of the Bureau of Immigration for the appropriate proceedings under this Act, and shall be summarily deported after serving his/her sentence.

Heads of departments, commissions, bureaus, agencies or offices, officers and/or agents found to have intentionally failed to perform their required duty as prescribed by the deputization order under Section 28 of this Act shall be liable for nonfeasance and shall be penalized in accordance with applicable laws.

If the offense involves the non-registration of a cultural property such as those referred to in Section 14, and the non-registration occurs upon or after proper notification by the Commission or the cultural agency concerned, the offender shall be subject to a fine of not less than ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) but not more than one hundred thousand pesos (P100,000).

The concerned head of agency, officer and/or employee of the government entities mentioned in Section 31 shall be held liable for failure to consult and coordinate with the Commission for the damage to the cultural property resulting from the implementation of the entity’s program/project, and shall be meted the penalty mentioned in the first paragraph of this section: Provided, That the offender/s shall likewise be asked to pay for the repair or rebuilding of what has been damaged.

ARTICLE XIV

ENDOWMENT

SECTION 50. National Endowment for Culture and the Arts. – The sum of Five hundred million pesos (P500,000,000.00) shall be contributed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and/or General Appropriations at the minimum rate of One hundred million pesos (P100,000,000.00) per year for five years, towards the establishment of a National Endowment for Culture and the Arts. Said amount shall be kept separate and deposited in a special account in the Bureau of Treasury specifically earmarked for culture and the arts.

ARTICLE XV

FINAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 51. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Commission, in consultation with other government agencies mentioned in this Act, shall promulgate the implementing rules and regulations within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act.

SECTION 52. Repealing Clause. – Pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7356, the “Law Creating the National Commission for Culture and the Arts”; Republic Act No. 8492, the “National Museum Act of 1998”; Republic Act No. 9072, the “National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act”; and Republic Act No. 7942, the “Philippine Mining Act of 1995”; and all other laws, presidential decrees, executive orders and rules and regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 53. Separability Clause. – Any portion or provision of this Act that may be declared unconstitutional shall not have the effect of nullifying other portions or provisions hereof as long as such remaining provisions can still subsist and be given effect.

SECTION 54. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

UAPCCD garners 74.53% passing rate in the January 2012 LEA

2012-02-06T21:12:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the New Architects from UAPCCD who made it in the January 2012 Licensure Exam for Architects! Out of the 106 examinees, 79 successfully hurdled the exam delivering a remarkable 74.53% passing percentage (national passing average is 50.83%)

The UAPCCD Family is proud of you!

1 ABAD Nasser N. EVSU
2 AGUILAR Jerich R. BSU
3 AHILLON Julie Ann A. CCP
4 BACAL Jerald N. MIT
5 BACONG Doie Argon MIT
6 BALTAZAR Richmond H. BPSU
7 BAUZON John Paulo C. UPang
8 BASTARECHE Eugene L. NDMU
9 BONDOC Ardy Q. HAU
10 BONDOC Johna O. NEUST
11 BORROMEO Joy R. CSPC
12 BRIONES Pierre Nicole Q. MIT
13 CANTOS Ryan Philip V. UST
14 CENTENO Jasper Guy O. BU
15 COSME Jenalyn B. UA
16 CRUZ Jaemi Cristina V. UST
17 CUBIL Celestino FEU
18 CUBILLO Karren PSU
19 DAPITAN Elmer Jr. I. PUP
20 DAQUIGAN John Adam O. PUP
21 DE GUZMAN Jhovan G. NDDU
22 DELA CRUZ Maria Ginelli PUP
23 DELA CRUZ Michell E. TUP
24 DELA TONGA Charlie E. BU
25 DUCAY Jean Kirstie B. USC
26 DULDULAO Don-Don D. BPSU
27 ESPELITA Christopher Jay C. MUST
28 ESTEL Aileen D. MLQU
29 ESTRADA Lester John C. UPang
30 FAVILA Danne P. UP
31 FRESNIDO Lucille R. PUP
32 FUENTEBELLA Lou Daniel C. EVSU
33 GATBONTON Erick UST
34 GUZMAN Ronald T. FEU
35 HEREDERO Michele C. PSU
36 JOGUILON Oliver A. BPSU
37 JOSUE Joseph Paulo G. MIT
38 LABIANO Dese Lea B. TIP -QC
39 LACSINA Abner C. HAU
40 LIBAO Jonathan C. UC
41 LING Jesi Alec M. UST
42 LOPEZ Angeline Marie C. UST
43 MADRID Leonard P. NEUST
44 MAGARA Roummel PUP
45 MANGUHIG Clint A. UM
46 MANUEL Edward R. MIT
47 MARASIGAN Eric UST
48 MASANGKAY Bernadette M. UST
49 MIRABETE Erick B. FEU
50 MUNSAYAC Marcela Joy P. AU
51 PANUGALING Erick T. MUST
52 PARMA Myla H. CSPC
53 POBLETE Karl Engelene E. BPSU
54 QUIAMBAO Kingberly L. HAU
55 QUIOZON Kathleen Joyce N. UST
56 RABINO Richard N. UC
57 RAGOJOS Kristel Eda L. USLT
58 RIVERA Anthony M. TIP -QC
59 RIVO Janella B. UST
60 ROSALLOSA Napoleon A. PUP
61 SALILING Roland Ryan E. AU
62 SANTIAGO Dianne C. UST
63 SANTOS Christian Darby T. UST
64 SEE Rachel Anne U. MIT
65 SOLITO Marianne L. TUP
66 SUELTO Anne Kristia P. UST
67 TABIJE Czarina Mae C. TUP
68 TALANA Ramon Jemuel G. PUP
69 TALUSIG Josa Camille C. TUP
70 TAN Alethea L. UST
71 TORDILL Lunizo Vincent Ii M. UB
72 TORRES Benito S. RTU
73 VALDEZ Allendy R. PSU
74 VILCHEZ Michael Angelo C. FEU
75 VINCO Herminia B. FEATI
76 YAP Earvin Garry M. MUST
77 YAP Mary Liza S. UST
78 YAP Robertson A. NDDU
79 ZABALA Mark Cris N. HAU

January 2012 ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION Results

2012-02-02T01:55:00.000-08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 822 out of
1,617 passed the Architect Licensure Examination (ALE) given by the Board of
Architecture.

The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the Architect Licensure Examination are the following:

1 SUDARSHAN VARSOVIA KHADKA JR - UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN 86.40
ANDREW MULATO WEE - UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS 86.40

2 MARIA FRANCESCA SALIDO LATAY- UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN
86.30

3 KIM PATRICK LEGASPI PULLANTE - UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN
85.70

4 MARINEL LANDETA SIEGA - UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN
85.50

5 PAUL HENRICK MARTINEZ LETANA - UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN
85.30

6 MARK JEFF MACADANGDANG TAPAWAN - PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITYURDANETA
84.40

7 CARLO RICHFIELD BAYONA GONZALES - UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN
84.30
RUELAN CALINAWAN MIRA - CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 84.30
WALFRIDO CARLOS SIMBUL - UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINESDILIMAN 84.30

8 PRIME DARYL CALAMBA DELIMAN UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL 83.60

9 ARMEL ANDRE DINULOS BONIFACIO UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS 83.50

10 JEFFREY YEBES ECLEO - MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MANILA 83.40

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on JANUARY 27 & 29, 2012

1 ABAD, NASSER NARCIS
2 ABAPO, REY CLINT REDILLAS
3 ABAYAN, CHARISSE HONRADO
4 ABAÑO, JEFFREY AQUINO
5 ABELLO, CHITO LEONIDO
6 ABLAY, NERIEGRACE NIDEA
7 ABRIL, AGNES GAY ALIGAM
8 ACERDEN, JUSTINE ANN RECEDE
9 ADRIANO, BEE JAY HALOG
10 ADUCA, ARNOLD DEL ROSARIO
11 ADUNA, ERIC JOHN MILLER
12 AGAYON, ALFRED MARK RODRIGUEZ
13 AGSAWA, RYAN-JAY RICAMORA
14 AGUA, SALVADOR ZABALLA
15 AGUILA, CLARENCE JASPER CHANG
16 AGUILAR, JERICH REYES
17 AGUILAR, JEROME REYES
18 AGUILAR, MYLENE MULDONG
19 AGUILLON, PAUL SANTOS
20 AGUINALDO, MARLON RAMOS
21 AGUIRRE, LESLIE ANNE GONZALES
22 AHILLON, JULIE ANN ARAGO
23 AJERO, LYNARD CAUSING
24 ALABAT, LAILANIE ACIERTO
25 ALBERTO, LEA SHEZEL LANDICHO
26 ALBURO, ALVIN MILAN
27 ALCALA, MARLEI GONOCRUZ
28 ALCANTARA, LAWRENCE AMPARADO
29 ALCAZAR, VAN RYAN CAUYAN
30 ALEGRO, CORAZON ERIDEROS
31 ALFONSO, JHENNEN MARIN
32 ALIADO, VEANA CARLEENA DELA CRUZ
33 ALINSASAGUIN, JAN NC ALBOROTE
34 ALVARIO, ANTONIO PAOLO MASILANG
35 ALVIZ, LIEZEL ANNE SOTTO
36 AMBRAY, MARY MAE ROSETE
37 AMBROCIO, FERNAN MAGBITANG
38 AMBROSIO, FENELLA ROSE CASTILLO
39 AMLIH, AINUNSIHA MARY DIN BACOY
40 ANDINO, ALBIEANN CLAROSE PAUNLAGUI
41 ANGELES, CONRADO JR PASCUAL
42 ANGELES, LIZA MORALES
43 ANGELES, STEPHANNY GARGAR
44 ANICIETE, MELVIN DELA CRUZ
45 ANTES, PAUL RYAN MORADA
46 ANTONIO, LUIGIE LACABA
47 ANZA, JOSEPH RYAN BULAWAN
48 APIGO, JUANITO JR CLAVE
49 APNO, EDUARD AGRAAM
50 APOSTOL, JOHN JEFFERSON OCAMPO
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51 APUAD, SHERRYL SALAMATIN
52 AQUINO, MARK JOSEPH DEL ROSARIO
53 ARAO, IRENEO JR BABASA
54 ARCE, MARK GABRIEL BAILON
55 ARDIENTE, RIA FE BUNSOCAN
56 ARGUELLES, MARIA KRISTINA SAPINOSO
57 ARGUILLA, CHRIS MICHAEL FUERTE
58 ARMENDI, ANDREW MALANYAON
59 ARTIENDA, JAMES BRIAN HILARIO
60 ASERON, RAMNICK MONTENEGRO
61 ASINAS, FREDERICK ESTACIO
62 ASPERA, JON O'NEAL BARCELON
63 ASUNCION, MARVIN TIBURCIO
64 ATIENZA, CARLOUIE DALINOC
65 AUREADA, MAYLYN BABASA
66 AUSTRIA, ARNOLD ACERO
67 AVECILLA, LUIGI ALEXANDER SUMANGA
68 AYUNON, WILFREDO JR BENOZA
69 AZARCON, NICK PHILIP HACHERO
70 AÑONUEVO, JIOMEY LEUTERIO
71 BACAL, JERALD NOCHE
72 BACALTOS, FEDERICO GARCIA
73 BACCAY, PATRICK CALICA
74 BACONG, DOIE ARGON AGUILA
75 BACOY, GLENN PALCE
76 BADIDLES, JESSIE BONAPARTE JR NAVAL
77 BAHAN, IAN SAPONG
78 BALANDRA, GRACIELA PEROJA
79 BALDONADO, TARA LOU REYNOSO
80 BALDOVINO, KELVIN JOHN BALLADA
81 BALDOZA, JOSELITO RAMOS
82 BALILO, ANGEL JR ANICETE
83 BALINGASA, ALVIN IGNACIO
84 BALLESIL, ROSELLA DAYRIT
85 BALTAZAR, DANICA GIL SAMSON
86 BALTAZAR, RICHMOND HICBAN
87 BANIQUED, GUIO CARLO SARMIENTO
88 BAQUIRAN, MA BETH CALIGUIRAN
89 BARBA, ANNA GIANELLI AUSTRIA
90 BARRERA, REYVAN CARPEN
91 BARROGA, JULIE ANN SAGUID
92 BARTOLO, ARIES CALDERON
93 BASANGAN, ANNA JANE CAJAYON
94 BASTARECHE, EUGENE LENTIJA
95 BATALLA, ALVIN RYAN TE
96 BATANES, KRISTEL ANNE OLANIO
97 BATILLER, DANILO PANILAGA
98 BAUTISTA, ALVIN CORONIA
99 BAUTISTA, APRIL GRACE CUENCA
100 BAUTISTA, LOUIE BOLOS
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
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101 BAUTISTA, MEDEL DARIA
102 BAUZON, JOHN PAULO CAPITO
103 BAWAR, MAHALLIL TOLEDO
104 BAYABORDA, NOEMI PAZ BENSON
105 BAYRON, MARIA PRINCESS REMOLADOR
106 BECO, ALEENA CYRA MARCELO
107 BELAS, ROLANDO SUAREZ
108 BELDIA, MADELAINE JOYCE VILLAPANDO
109 BELLEN, ALYN ALBA
110 BELONIAS, JAMES CESAR VILLALUNA
111 BELTRAN, HAROLD GLENN UNLAYAO
112 BENDAL, JOMAR BOLA
113 BENTILLO, JONATHAN JUREY TUNDAG
114 BERDEJO, JAN RAE GUARDIALAO
115 BERNAL, JOEY CAALAMAN
116 BERNARDO, ARLIAN FERNANDO
117 BERNARDO, BENJAMIN GABRIEL CRUZ
118 BERNARDO, MICHAEL ARCENA
119 BERNARDO, ROWELYN ALESSANDRA NAVAL
120 BETAN, ARNEL SUAREZ
121 BIGOL, CARMELLO D'JAY AQUINO
122 BLUE, CHERRY LYNN URSUA
123 BOCO, FEBBIE DYLENE ELPEDEZ
124 BODO, CRESCENTE KIM JR NIVERA
125 BOHOLANO, GEORGE STEWART QUIJANO
126 BONDOC, ARDY QUIAMBAO
127 BONDOC, JOHNA OCAMPO
128 BONIFACIO, ARMEL ANDRE DINULOS
129 BONILLA, JAIME JR PALATTAO
130 BORJA, JADE TYM DENIEGA
131 BORLAGDAN, JAIME JOHANN UY
132 BORROMEO, JOY RAYNANCIA
133 BORROMEO, RICARDO BRANDON ESPERON
134 BRIGINO, MICHELLE ESPIRITU
135 BRIGINO, NOEL MENDOZA
136 BRINGAS, ROBERTSON FERNANDEZ
137 BRIONES, ANNA DEBBIE MANALO
138 BRIONES, PIERRE NICOLE QUINDOY
139 BRITO, ISIAH JESUS PALMA
140 BUENA-AGUA, AARON JAZO
141 BUGARIN, SHEENA LOU DOCOT
142 BUITIZON, JOSEPH SY
143 BULAN, ANGELO MACAPALLAG
144 BULAN, RAMON MANUEL JAIME JR MARABABOL
145 BULAYO, ELMA CAMBUSA
146 BURKLEY, JO ANNE CHI
147 BUSTAMANTE, ELWIN VILLANUEVA
148 BUSTOS, JUAN POCHOLO LIM
149 CAASI, VIVIENNE GENEVIEVE DE PERIO
150 CABAGUIO, AURELIO II BANTONORE
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151 CABAHUG, GINN ALFORNICUS TOGLE
152 CABAUATAN, WREN SURTIN
153 CABIGAO, SESINANDO JR MASALTA
154 CABIGAS, OLGA SANCHEZ
155 CABRADILLA, RYAN RINDON
156 CABRERA, CHARMAINE MARIE SUMUGAT
157 CADIENTE, JEFFREY CASTILLO
158 CAHANDING, PAUL MAURICIO
159 CAINTIC, JEVI JOSYLE BELEN
160 CALDERON, GIANCARLO SUNGLAO
161 CALIMAG, JEFFERSON AFUNAY
162 CALING, CIELO CONICONDE
163 CALIWAG, VANNIA BAUTISTA
164 CAMACHO, STEFAN BUTIC
165 CAMPOS, EDPHER DAVID
166 CANTOS, RYAN PHILIP VASQUEZ
167 CARANDANG, JOHN ANGELO BATI
168 CARIDO, JONATHAN ZENITH
169 CARLING, GINO BACLILI
170 CASAO, JEMAIEL JAMES DURAN
171 CASAYURAN, ALVIN JUNE EMERSON VALEROZO
172 CASERA, NEIL ANTHONY SEBASTIAN
173 CASOLOCAN, OLIVER REMENTIZO
174 CASSION, RECOLITO JR TAC-AL
175 CASTARDO, JEEN DANO
176 CASTILLO, JAYMEE VICENCIO
177 CASTILLO, MICHAEL ALMORADIE
178 CASTRO, OLIVIA KEIAN BUENVIAJE
179 CATAP, JOSE MARI REGALA
180 CENTENO, JASPER GUY OLIVEROS
181 CENTENO, VANESSA ARCILLA
182 CERCADO, IRENE QUEZON
183 CEREZO, ARGELIN NALLAS
184 CERRERO, MICHAEL VALEROS
185 CHA, LEELANIE HERRERA
186 CHAN, JAMES ANDREW MONTEMOR
187 CHAN, MIKE STEPHEN PY
188 CHAO, FRANKSON RIVERA
189 CHARITA, MELNAR MORENO
190 CHAVEZ, OLIVER MIGUEL
191 CHAVEZ, VINCENT SIMORA
192 CHUA, ENGELBERT RICAMARA
193 CHUA, MANGELICA AVES
194 CHUA, ROLANDO JR CASTRO
195 CHULVO, EDGARDO JR BONIFACIO
196 CIMENI, OLIVER CABEL
197 CLEMENTE, EMILIO SALAMAT
198 CO, ARON CHRISTIAN ARIOLA
199 COMIA, MARIO JR BARTISO
200 CONCEPCION, JAN ROGER NICOLAS
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201 CONCON, GENARO JR DAQUIS
202 CONTAWE, ALVIN PATRICK AZARCON
203 CORPORAL, MARY JOY CAMOÑAS
204 CORPUZ, ROMMELL STEPHEN CRUZ
205 CORTADO, CHONA SABATE
206 CORTEZ, JOYDEL BUNDANG
207 CORTEZ, MARIA KRISELLE LOPEZ
208 COSME, JENALYN BACANI
209 COSMO, CHARINA LACANG
210 COSTALES, LAURENZ FIRME
211 CREDO, ROSELLE VILLAR
212 CRISOSTOMO, NEMESIO III VALDERAMA
213 CRUZ, CHARMAINE DE GUZMAN
214 CRUZ, DENNIS ALBERT LEYSON
215 CRUZ, EDWARD MICHAEL MARIANO
216 CRUZ, JAEMI CRISTINA VALONES
217 CRUZ, MARK KEVIN RIGODON
218 CRUZ, MICHAEL GANZON
219 CUBIL, CELESTINO JR SALANG
220 CUBILLO, KARREN GAZELLE JALECO
221 CUSTADO, EDGARDO SABILE
222 CUSTODIO, ALBERTO PECHO
223 DADO, BASIL CANILLAS
224 DALANON, SALVE MARIE SALIVIO
225 DAMIAN, STEPHEN DANN MONTANO
226 DANTES, MAGNOLIA DELA CRUZ
227 DAPITAN, ELMER JR IBARRA
228 DAQUIGAN, JOHN ADAM ORTEGA
229 DASCO, LEONOR DACILLO
230 DAYAO, JUAN EMMANUEL SURIO
231 DAÑAS, JEROME TUCAY
232 DE CHAVEZ, KRISTA MARIE BANDILLA
233 DE FRANCIA, LAISA SANTOS
234 DE GUZMAN, JENNA LEAH TORRES
235 DE GUZMAN, JHOVAN GARMINO
236 DE GUZMAN, JOSE MARIA ANTONIO ISIO
237 DE GUZMAN, LEAH FRANCISCO
238 DE GUZMAN, MARIA FELICITAS BELEN MESINA
239 DE GUZMAN, ROUCHELL MAGTANONG
240 DE LA CRUZ, JESSIE JR MABALOT
241 DE LEON, KATRIN ANN POE
242 DE LOS REYES, JOJO FELICIANO
243 DE ROMA, JIEN CARMELA QUIJANO
244 DEE, BRIAN LOO TAN
245 DEL MUNDO, NEIL KARLO CERVANIA
246 DEL ROSARIO, ALLAN SABAULAN
247 DEL ROSARIO, JHUNIE RHOSE SANTOS
248 DELA CRUZ, CONRAD BARBACION
249 DELA CRUZ, KAREN VELASCO
250 DELA CRUZ, MARIA GINELLI DELA CRUZ
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251 DELA CRUZ, MICHELL ENAJE
252 DELA CRUZ, RACSIANNE FABIAN
253 DELA CRUZ, RELLEN DELA ROSA
254 DELA TONGA, CHARLIE ESCUETA
255 DELGADO, SANTIAGO JR BAGUNAS
256 DELIMAN, PRIME DARYL CALAMBA
257 DELOS REYES, ARIANNE MAE EDUCALANE
258 DELOS SANTOS, KENNY ABELITA
259 DEMIN, HEINGILBERT FERRER
260 DESQUITADO, JASPER ANDREW BAILON
261 DICHOSO, IRISH MARINO
262 DIESCA, TYRONE BERGANIO
263 DIMALANTA, JEREMY REX CORTEZ
264 DIRIGE, CARIZZA DALE CANSECO
265 DISO, LILLIAN KATE CASTILIAN
266 DIZON, FREDERICK NIEL MOJADO
267 DIZON, JONATHAN DONNE SANTOS
268 DIZON, MARLON PELANGO
269 DIZON, SHERWIN TEVES
270 DOCDOCIL, CHERYLL ANN VEDUA
271 DOCTOR, JOSEPH YMATA
272 DOLORICON, VICTORIA INSURECCION MANOGAN
273 DOMIÑOS, IAN ESPADERO
274 DONEZA, DONNA DAWN TAGRA
275 DORDE, CARMELA TERESITA BERSABE
276 DORIA, GRAND MICHAEL WEE SIT
277 DOROYAN, ERSHE MAE ACOSTA
278 DUCAY, JEAN KIRSTIE BUSA
279 DUKA, MARIO ENRIQUE AVISADO
280 DULDULAO, DON-DON DIGMA
281 DUMAS, LINO NICCOLO MARTILLO
282 DUPAYA, THOMAS JAMES REGUALOS
283 DY, DENNIS ZUÑIGA
284 DY, JUDITH FAYE TAN
285 ECLEO, JEFFREY YEBES
286 EISMA, CAYETANO JR CASTILLO
287 ELERIA, MELISSA PAINITAN
288 ENCELA, JEAN KARMIE MARDO
289 ENDAYA, MEL JAMES IBIA
290 ERANO, MIKIL JUMAWID
291 ERAZO, ELAINE ARGUZON
292 ERESE, JEMERSON VILLENA
293 ESCAL, MELANDRO DE TORRES
294 ESCUDERO, STEPHEN TOROBA
295 ESLER, MARIO MAGNAYE
296 ESPELITA, CHRISTOPHER JAY CABILOGAN
297 ESPESO, JOEL MARCELINO
298 ESTEL, AILLEEN DIONISIO
299 ESTIPONA, DONALD PADILLA
300 ESTRADA, CARLO AMAN
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301 ESTRADA, LESTER JOHN CAMACHO
302 ESTRADA, MARK ALLAN DOMINGO
303 EVANGELISTA, IVAHN LANG
304 EVANGELISTA, RUBIELYN FAUSTINO
305 EVARDONE, BENJIE OTIS
306 FAGARAGAN, ENGELL FRANZ TAMAYO
307 FAJARDO, ARCHIE SANTOS
308 FALGUERA, MELISSA NUGUIT
309 FAVILA, DANNE PEDRERA
310 FELICIANO, ROMMEL ENGUERO
311 FERANCULLO, ALFRED CIPRIANO
312 FERNANDO, HERMAS AL SALES
313 FERRER, CARL MARC ALCALA
314 FERRER, RUYZL CORTEZ
315 FERRER, STANLEY JORDAN MALLANAO
316 FILAMOR, MARIA CARMINA GARCIA
317 FIRMALINO, LUIGI RAPHAEL JACILDO
318 FLORENTINO, CLAIRE MARIE LEE
319 FLORES, CHRISTIAN DAVID ARGARIN
320 FLORES, CHRISTINE MARIE MATULAC
321 FLORES, PIA ALEXANDRIA ANDAL
322 FOJAS, GERALD PEREA
323 FORONDA, EMMAN ASUNCION
324 FRANCISCO, IRISH LOPEZ
325 FRANCISCO, JOHN REDENTHOR BELENARIO
326 FRANCO, ALODY SIBYL VELASCO
327 FRESNIDO, LUCILLE RICO
328 FUENTEBELLA, LOU DANIEL COLINARES
329 FUNA, RAPHAEL ENCARNACION
330 FUSIN, WILLIAM JR NACITA
331 GABINETE, LEROY AMBROSIO
332 GABUYA, ANGELI ROSE FRANCISCO
333 GADIANO, KRYSTAL-MARIE SUAYBAGUIO
334 GADO, JESSICA CORTEZ
335 GALANG, ADAM KASPER RIVERA
336 GAMBOL, RAYMOND GALLENERO
337 GAMO, ANTHONY IVAN III MACARAEG
338 GAMOS, ALBERICO MENDOZA
339 GANDIA, JEREMIAH MIGUEL RESURRECCION
340 GANON, MARK JOHN DELIZ
341 GARCIA, CRYSTAL GRACE OTACAN
342 GARCIA, DANIEL CHRISTIAN AUSTRIA
343 GARCIA, ERINE MARIE CARREON
344 GARCIA, JASON ROBERT DISTOR
345 GARCIA, JERRY ESCARPE
346 GARCIA, KLEIN RYAN PINATACAN
347 GARCIA, MICHELLE NAVA
348 GARCIA, PAUL MYRON DELMO
349 GATBONTON, ERICK SAMONTE
350 GEMANIL, YVAN GIEL SIMBULAN
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351 GENATO, MARIA EDELIZA MALABANAN
352 GENERILLO, SHANE ANGCAYA
353 GENESILA, MARY JANE TAMON
354 GERILLA, ABEGAIL TAYOBONG
355 GERONA, BRYAN FORTUNATO
356 GEROY, ROMMEL GICO
357 GIANAN, ROEL MIJARES
358 GICANAL, WILLIAM ZARSADIAS
359 GILLESANIA, RYAN CAMBEL
360 GIMENO, PAUL JOHN ESPINOSA
361 GLER, ROSA VILMA PABLO
362 GO, JAN IAN ARGANA
363 GO, JERSON BENSOY
364 GOBASCO, RYAN OCENAR
365 GOMEZ, GERALD PETER DEYPARINE
366 GONZALES, ANNE KATHLEEN DYTIANQUIN
367 GONZALES, CARLO RICHFIELD BAYONA
368 GONZALES, JAY AR PANLILIO
369 GONZALES, KRYSTLE DELA CRUZ
370 GONZALES, WALTON JOHN LEMOS
371 GONZALEZ, JOHANNES FRANCOIS CENTONES
372 GRADO, JOSEPH YEE
373 GUARIN, LEO BRIONES
374 GUARIN, VENICE ANN ABANES
375 GUERRA, MARVIN FARO
376 GUERRERO, DARYLL JAMES RAMOS
377 GULFAN, MILES CABRADILLA
378 GUNDA, RONALD ALLAN PLATA
379 GUZMAN, RONALD TAYAO
380 HEREDERO, MICHELE COROÑA
381 HERNANDEZ, CARLO AXALAN
382 HERNANDEZ, ELAINE JOY TOLENTINO
383 HERNANDEZ, NOELIEN KARL MONTEAGUDO
384 HILAUS, CRYSTAL GAYLE LUGO
385 HIMULDANG, JAY-AR OLANI
386 HONEYCUTT, JEANNE CARMI DRUECO
387 HONRALES, KAREN FUA
388 HORTINELA, KRISTINE THERESE GONZAGA
389 IBARRIENTOS, GREGGY GONZALES
390 ICASAS, JOHN REY IROJO
391 INHAYNES, MABELLE CAMINGUE
392 ISTURIS, VANESSA PEARL PRADO
393 ITURALDE, ABNER CRISOSTOMO
394 IYOG, JONALD FRANCIS GAYO
395 JALDO, MARIA JACINTA MAJAH CORDIAL
396 JAO FRANCIA, FERDINAND JR NAVARRO
397 JARDIN, ROWENA SOTO
398 JASA, MARIA EUREZA NOLASCO
399 JAVIER, MARIA FATIMA DAPLAS
400 JAVIER, RUSSELL ORINDAY
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401 JAYLONI, ERIC LOZANO
402 JIMENEZ, CAROLINE VIDAL
403 JOGUILON, OLIVER AGUAS
404 JORDAN, MARK ALEXANDER ORTIGUERO
405 JOSUE, JOSEPH PAULO GAPUZ
406 JOSUE, KORINNA YSABEL NEPOMUCENO
407 JUANIZA, GABRIEL ARCUS
408 KHADKA, SUDARSHAN JR VARSOVIA
409 LABAY, JEFFREY NELSON II KALAW
410 LABAYEN, CARMELA MARIE LACSON
411 LABIANO, DESE LEA BOSQUE
412 LABIS, MARLON VENTURA
413 LABRO, DIOSDADO III CORPUZ
414 LACSINA, ABNER JR CASTOR
415 LACUATA, JAMES FLORENCE ASPIRAS
416 LADIA, ARJAY PALAYAO
417 LAGMAN, KRISTINE MAGAYANES
418 LAGRIMAS, JERICO JAMES PADER
419 LAGURA, JULIUS MACUSE
420 LAISON, REGIE SANCHEZ
421 LANTIN, SARAH PADURA
422 LATAY, MARIA FRANCESCA SALIDO
423 LAWAGUEY, JASON JAMES LIIS
424 LAZONA, NATHANIEL BORJA
425 LEE, FREDERICK CHONG
426 LETANA, PAUL HENRICK MARTINEZ
427 LIBAO, JONATHAN CALICA
428 LICUDINE, GIANCARLO ABERIN
429 LIM, ANGELO NICHOLO CARAAN
430 LIMBO, MARIANNE JOY GERMAN
431 LING, JESI ALEC MANGALINO
432 LINGAT, BENIAMOR JR SABADO
433 LINGAT, PIEL ANTHONY MACALINAO
434 LINSANGAN, ARTHUR MACARAIG
435 LIPANA, MA KRISTINA RIVERA
436 LISONDRA, RUSTICO IV CONTE
437 LIU, JEROME VINCENT JAVIER
438 LIWANAG, MA CONSOLATRIX LEICA DEL ROSARIO
439 LLAMAS, IVANPOL RICAFRANCA
440 LOCSON, JOMAR ANGELES
441 LOGDAT, PAMELA RABI
442 LOLONG, JOAN CHRISTINE BAUTOS
443 LOPEZ, ANGELINE MARIE CARDENAS
444 LOPEZ, ANTONIO JR SORIANO
445 LOPEZ, NERISSA ANGELI CERVANTES
446 LOPLOP, EDDIE GOMEZ
447 LOPLOP, JERRIC DIO
448 LUCILO, JOHN ROSS NAMIA
449 LUGO, JAY PATRICK AYADO
450 LUMBOY, DONALD ALCANTARA
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451 LUMBUAN, AMANDO ROBLES
452 LUNGAY, SANNYLITO ESPADERO
453 MA, MONICA MENETTE DAVID
454 MACALANGGAN, RANDY DADIVAS
455 MACANLALAY, AARON JOSEPH ODVINA
456 MACASIL, FLEET WOOD VITUG
457 MACEDA, ANTONIO III DAMIT
458 MACHUCA, LUIS JR PUNSALAN
459 MADREDIA, ANNA MARGARITA OFILAS
460 MADRID, LEONARD PERALTA
461 MAGARA, ROUMMEL URRIZA
462 MAGISTRADO, JUNALEY KHRISTINE CARULLO
463 MAGLAQUI, JERWIN GARCIA
464 MALLARI, FERDINAND BALAGTAS
465 MALLILLIN, ROGELIO JR ARCHETA
466 MALLORCA, ZAHRA BARCENA
467 MAMANSAG, SHERWIN QUINIANO
468 MAMARIL, BERNARDO JURUENA
469 MANAHAN, RICHARD SANTOS
470 MANALO, MARLON II AGUILA
471 MANALO, OFMAN BRUCA
472 MANALOTO, ERWIN DE GUZMAN
473 MANALOTO, ROXANNE APRIL ZURBITO
474 MANALOTO, STEPHANIE ANN SANTOS
475 MANATAD, VERGELIO JR SABULAO
476 MANGAMPAT, MARIA KATRINA ATIENZA
477 MANGARAN, ELLA ELLYKA REYES
478 MANGUHIG, CLINT ALAMIN
479 MANIAGO, DAVIDLOU MAGAT
480 MANUEL, EDWARD ROSARIO
481 MANUEL, MONICA ISABEL GARDON
482 MANUZON, MARINA NICOLE PUNZAL
483 MARANAN, CAMILLE GATDULA
484 MARASIGAN, ERIC JOSEPH CURA
485 MARAÑON, EUNY MABEL YANSON
486 MARGALLO, ROBERT JAY AUSTRIA
487 MARI, JAYSON CLARETE
488 MARIANO, RYAN GABRIEL MELO
489 MARTIN, LAWRENCE CALUAG
490 MARTIN, LEONARD JOSEPH LEDESMA
491 MARZAN, MARK-ANTHONY LAURIO
492 MASANGKAY, BERNADETTE MARQUINEZ
493 MASANGKAY, MICHAEL IAN ECHON
494 MASCARIÑAS, ISADORA CABUG-OS
495 MASILLEM, BRYNNER WA-ACON
496 MASULA, RYAN TORIAGA
497 MATA, NIÑO LAWRENCE KENSAN SARENO
498 MATA, SHANDY TALATTAD
499 MATEO, THOMAS EDISON ACUÑA
500 MATITO, MARC JOSEFF YUMOL
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501 MATUCAD, ELIAS JR OSEA
502 MATUGUINAS, ANN MARGRETTE SANTOS
503 MATUTE, MABELLE RODRIGUEZ
504 MEDINA, BEVERLY JOY UNGRIANO
505 MEDINA, LINDON CAIREL
506 MEDIOS, DENNIS JAY CASTRO
507 MEGINO, DARWIN ORTAÑEZ
508 MENDOZA, EDWARD THEODORE DE GUZMAN
509 MENDOZA, GIANCARLO CENON CALIGUIA
510 MENDOZA, JENNIFER SERRANO
511 MENESES, JOEY ABALOS
512 MENESES, MARLON REÑON
513 MIGRASO, CYNDEL BALANAG
514 MIGUEL, MARIA CLARA FILLAR
515 MIJARES, JORGE JR ALIÑABON
516 MILANIS, ALEXANDER JR QUIZON
517 MIRA, RUELAN CALINAWAN
518 MIRABETE, ERICK BONTO
519 MIRASOL, AARON ENOVA
520 MON, RALPH CHRISTIAN LOPEZ
521 MONDALA, GERALD RAMOS
522 MONDOÑEDO, MIGUEL ARTURO SAN JUAN
523 MONREAL, ANNABELLE DAÑAS
524 MONTA, JAMIR ROJAS
525 MONTERO, MARILYN ANDES
526 MONTES, CHESTER GALASA
527 MORALES, EDWARD BENDAÑA
528 MORALES, KENNETH VISTAL
529 MOROTA, KATRINA THERESE CABINTOY
530 MUNSAYAC, JAYSON GONZALES
531 MUNSAYAC, MARCELA JOY PADILLA
532 MURILLO, JAN JOSEPH PABILIC
533 MUÑOZ, ASHER JOSHUA NUNAG
534 NACINO, ALVARO DEE
535 NACISVALENCIA, GINIELYN SIGNIO
536 NALLOS, MINDY MONTENEGRO
537 NAVARRO, RENWICK BEHRENS TOLENTINO
538 NAVARRO, THEA CARMINA DELIZO
539 NAÑO, CHRISTINE ROBLEZA
540 NERONA, JOMAR PELAYO
541 NG, JOHN VINCENT MERCADO
542 NINTE, RENE ANTHONY GULANES
543 NIPAL, MARLON CHRISTOPHER RELENTE
544 NODALO, JANICE GUERRERO
545 OBENARIO, PHIL-AM NADAL
546 OCAMPO, LORRELYN SOLIVEN
547 OCAMPO, RONALD BRIONES
548 ODAN, CHARMENNE DIANE VENIEGAS
549 OFICIAR, ROLAND CERVANTES
550 OMBAO, JOHN OMAR ALACAR
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551 ONG, APPLE GRACE
552 ONG, CHARISSE JERMAINE UY
553 ONG, FRANCIS ESQUIVEL
554 ONG, KENNETH AGUISANDO
555 ORDOÑEZ, JOSE NIÑO REYES
556 ORENSE, MERYL FRANCES CORDOVA
557 ORODIO, JEFFERSON ALONZO
558 ORTEGA, JEFFREY RADAM
559 OTIVAR, EMIL IDJAO
560 PABUSTAN, JAY ARDEE ISAIS
561 PABUSTAN, RIODINO TOLENTINO
562 PACHECO, ISIDRO CAJUCOM
563 PACIENCIA, JEAROEVEM MARIE LABAJO
564 PADULLON, MISHELLE MAYOR
565 PAGUIA, ANNA ANGELI GUERRERO
566 PAGULAYAN, PETER JOHN DELA CRUZ
567 PALAPAL, RONNEL ESTRELLA
568 PANAGSAGAN, MARY GRACE PATRICIO
569 PANGANIBAN, ARPHEE MANLULU
570 PANGANIBAN, JOSELLE MARIE ESCUETA
571 PANTALEON, ARIANE LLAGAS
572 PANTE, SIEGFREY MENDIOLA
573 PANTIG, ELLA MAE LLADONES
574 PANUGALING, ERIK TAGUIC
575 PARAFINA, RIA ZENICE LAM
576 PARAON, ANNE ROSE
577 PARMA, MYLA HAYAG
578 PASAY, ABIGAIL LIWANAG
579 PASCO, CHERRY GRACE JOSON
580 PASCUAL, JENECIS JOEY COLOMA
581 PASTORAL, JOHN NEIL RODRIGUEZ
582 PATOC, ARMI FAITH DE LEON
583 PAU, LOUISE DAYE LEYNES
584 PAYNADO, PAUL RYAN CELZO
585 PECHAYCO, JAYVEE SOLIS
586 PEDRAJAS, REA ROSE SORIANO
587 PELAEZ, EVONIE AMIHAN
588 PELECIO, MERBEN JOSEPH MAPUTOL
589 PELONIO, ROFEL PANDIA
590 PENAFLORIDA, KRISTIAN PALOMARES
591 PERALTA, MARIA KARISSA DE LEON
592 PERAMIDE, JAN MICHAEL JAMERO
593 PEREZ, LEONARDO II VILLANUEVA
594 PEÑA, JUAN PAULO FERRIOLS
595 PIANGCO, TEOFILO JR BALDOMAR
596 PIMENTEL, GRACECHELLE MALINAO
597 PINEDA, BENEDICT ADIZAS
598 PINEDA, JOSE MANUEL NATIVIDAD
599 PINEDA, LANY ANGELA DULA
600 POBLETE, KARL ENGELENE ELVAMBUENA
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601 PONCE, AMELIA KARLA ELVAS
602 PONGASE, DONNA BELLE CALIJAN
603 PONIO, MICHAEL ANGELO DE JESUS
604 PRECIOSO, MARIA ODELIA CATACUTAN
605 PRIETO, JOSE PANTALEON SAGON
606 PRINDIANA, JOSE JULIUS BOBIER
607 PULLANTE, KIM PATRICK LEGASPI
608 QUIAMBAO, KINGBERLY LINGAT
609 QUIJADA, FRANCIS GREGORY SACAMAY
610 QUIMIO, JASON ARMECIN
611 QUIMOSING, ROWEL DIAZ
612 QUINDOZA, ZHERIVIE NOLLODA
613 QUINIT, GILBERT PANGONILO
614 QUINTO, JENNILINE REY
615 QUINTOS, GETHER ANGELO VILLARUEL
616 QUIOZON, KATHLEEN JOYCE NAAG
617 QUIZON, KIM PAULO LUPIG
618 RABAGO, ARIAN CABALLERO
619 RABINO, RICHARD NERONA
620 RAGASA, KATHLYN REMULAR
621 RAGOJOS, KRISTEL EDA TAMAYO
622 RAGUDO, JUNEIL VICTOR RAPANUT
623 RAMIREZ, MARCELO PHILIPPE ZOTOMAYOR
624 RAMON, DENNIS HOGAT
625 RAMOS, DEAN MICHAEL NISMAL
626 RAPOSAS, JAN ERIK PEREZ
627 RAQUEL, FRANCIS FIEL RELOX
628 RAYALA, ROBELENE CORPUZ
629 RAYOS DELSOL, JOELLAN DELA ROSA
630 RAÑA, JOHN MARC ORTIZ
631 RAÑOSA, RASAM EDEL SAMONTE
632 REBODOS, LEONARD SAGUN
633 RECREO, ISAGANI PACAL
634 REFUERZO, RONALD GILBERT PASCUAL
635 RELLENO, CHERRY ANN MITRA
636 REYES, ANWAR REY JABRICA
637 REYES, FRANZ FELEA ALEJO
638 REYES, LEVI BANLAOI
639 REYES, MARIA BERNADETTE MALLARI
640 REYES, RHOSSETH BELARDO
641 REYES, RICK CARLO SELGA
642 RICAFORT, MA CRISTINE BALBUENA
643 RIGO, MARJOAN MANDIA
644 RIMANDO, MARVIN MOLINA
645 RIVERA, ALLANDAIL LUMANLAN
646 RIVERA, ANTHONY MEDINA
647 RIVO, JANELLA BIANCA VELASCO
648 ROCES, AUDREY ROSE MENDONES
649 RODRIGUEZ, EMMAR JALON
650 RODRIGUEZ, ROBERT PUNO
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651 ROQUE, SHARLENE MAE ALDABA
652 ROSALLOSA, NAPOLEON ACEDERA
653 ROXAS, JOHN ALVIN SALONGA
654 RUIVIVAR, RIA MAE JOCOM
655 RUTA, PAMELA BAO
656 SAAVEDRA, MARA LOUANNE KIMNO
657 SABALA, LEE ANTHONY CINCO
658 SACDALAN, CHRISTIAN TREVELIS
659 SALAMAT, CHRISTIAN JAZZ MARTIN
660 SALAS, ANNA LEE GALVEZ
661 SALAYO, JOHN PATRICH DELMO
662 SALE, MANILYN DISCAYA
663 SALENGA, CHERYL LIBRES
664 SALILING, ROLAND RYAN ESQUILLO
665 SALTOC, LAURENS RIVERA
666 SALUBON, LYRA MAY IDARA
667 SALVADOR, DEO-FIL VUELTA
668 SALVADOR, MA JESSA FAUSTINO
669 SALVATIERRA, WALTER YAP
670 SANCHEZ, CATHYRINE FRANCISCO
671 SANCHEZ, KRISTHER OLAYVAR
672 SANDHU, JESWINDER JANDA
673 SANDOVAL, PHILIP ERICKSON CUSTODIO
674 SANTIAGO, DIANNE COSICO
675 SANTIAGO, JAMIE BANAAG
676 SANTIAGO, LADY FATIMA VICENTE
677 SANTONIL, RAINER DELA CRUZ
678 SANTOS, ANGELINE KATE BORJA
679 SANTOS, CHARBEL TU-OS
680 SANTOS, CHRISTIAN DARBY TUNG
681 SANTOS, MARLOU NIEBRES
682 SARAIDA, ANGELICA MATTA
683 SARDOOL, STEFANIE BUNDOC
684 SAW, FRANCIS KENNETH ALCANTARA
685 SAYAT, JOEY HERIA
686 SAYCO, JOHN CARLO LESCANO
687 SECAPURI, DARRYL JUDE SAVARIZ
688 SEE, RACHEL ANNE URAG
689 SERENADO, ELIZABETH AGUILAR
690 SERRANO, JELENIE GUEVARRA
691 SEVERINO, SYLPH XYRA TAMPOS
692 SEVILLA, KEVIN AXEL UMALI
693 SIEGA, MARINEL LANDETA
694 SIGUA, ALVIN CALMA
695 SILAGAN, NOEL AVANCEÑA
696 SILANG, RODEL MARIN
697 SILAO, ARIEL REGUALOS
698 SILLA, RODERICK SALVAGON
699 SIMBAJON, SHEENA TAM
700 SIMBUL, WALFRIDO CARLOS
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
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Released on FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Seq. No. N a m e
701 SIMBULAN, FAIRY CHRISTINE LEOCHICO
702 SIOSON, MA ANDREA YVETTE PORTADO
703 SISON, ALLAN ABALOS
704 SISON, JULIUS CAESAR ANDRADA
705 SOLAS, MORVILIZA MANGARING
706 SOLIS, MARK ANTHONY LACUARTA
707 SOLITO, MARIANNE LEOPOLDO
708 SORIANO, MELANIE JUNE ORTIZ
709 SORIANO, MIENETH DE LUNA
710 SORIO, JONATHAN CRUZ
711 SUAREZ, ARGEL SAMSON
712 SUBA, JONATHAN LISING
713 SUCGANG, NATASHA CIELO ARCE
714 SUELTO, ANNE KRISTIA PEREZ
715 SUMPO, CIRIACO JR NATIVIDAD
716 SUNGA, PETERSON IGNACIO
717 SUPAN, IAN BENEDICT SEBASTIAN
718 SUPAN, KARLA JANINA RODRILLO
719 SURIO, FRANCELLE ANN ZANTUA
720 SY, JOAN DARYL MAHUSAY
721 TABALOC, MICHAEL ANGELO REYES
722 TABIJE, CZARINA MAE CALAUTIT
723 TABLADA, ALDEN JOHN PASTOR
724 TACORDA, WALMER VERANO
725 TADLE, JERWEY TACADAO
726 TAGADAN, JAKE BIRENGA
727 TALANA, RAMON JEMUEL GARGANTA
728 TALASTASIN, CARYLOU ANALLE BONDAD
729 TALATTAD, HONEYLETH CUARTEROS
730 TALUSIG, JOSA CAMILLE CORONADO
731 TAN, ADRIEL HUMPHERDIC PANG
732 TAN, ALETHEA AILEEN LAO
733 TAN, MARTIN LUTHER RELUCIO
734 TANCHUNKING, PIO PHILIP SABOREN
735 TANG, BUENA MICHELLE CHUA
736 TAPAWAN, MARK JEFF MACADANGDANG
737 TAPLERAS, LETLIT TIANCHON
738 TARE, JARED DELANTAR
739 TATO, NERISSA DANDAN
740 TAYAN, ISIDRO JR PALOR
741 TERMULO, JOHN MICHAEL MABAGOS
742 TIBANGAY, HAZELINE NAOE
743 TICSAY, JEFFREY SANTOS
744 TIMATIM, DARYL GOMEZ
745 TIMBANG, MARK FELICIANO SUBA
746 TIONG, AILYN EVANGELISTA
747 TIONGSON, KENNETH RAY SANTOS
748 TIOTUICO, EMYROSE DAYRIT
749 TOLENTINO, ROSEMARIE MOREN
750 TOLENTINO, RUTH FAYE QUIBA
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
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751 TOLINGAN, JENNER PATTANG
752 TOLOSA, CHRISTOPHER FEDERIGAN
753 TOMALE, CHRISTEEN SERDEÑA
754 TOMAS, ADRIANNE GAOR
755 TOMBALI, JOSE JR BAYOGAN
756 TORALDE, JERICK EDWARD NEGRITO
757 TORDIL, LUNIZO VINCENT II MORADOS
758 TORRES, BENITO SUMULAT
759 TRINIDAD, MARISTEL CLAUDIA ABUSTAN
760 TRINIDAD, WENDY TOLOSA
761 TUMPALAN, CHARLES LISING
762 TUPAS, TIMOTHY JAMES STA ANA
763 TURIANO, SOLOMON GIGANTE
764 TY, DAVID SAMUEL YOUNG
765 ULLANI, MICHAEL DALIN CABBIGAT
766 UMALI, JAN KRISTOFFER AGUILAR
767 UMALI, MARIA KRISTINA TERESA BAÑAGA
768 UNITE, JEFFRYN MALIWAT
769 URETA, GINA SEÑARA
770 URMENETA, MARIE ANNE GUBOT
771 USAL, FLORITO III QUEBRAL
772 UYPING, HAZEL OLIVE BENITEZ
773 VAILOCES, TETBEBSON MILAY
774 VALDEZ, ALLENDY ROMASOC
775 VALDEZ, FERDINAND TOLENTINO
776 VALENCIA, JERWIN JOSON
777 VALENZUELA, EDWIN CORDOVA
778 VALENZUELA, FRANCIS GAIL SIBUG
779 VALENZUELA, JESS MARTIN WONG
780 VALERO, MANUEL NERU BUCO
781 VALINO, IRENEO CRUZ
782 VALMORIA, CARL JAN QUIZA
783 VARON, SELLYNJOY GABOR
784 VELASQUEZ, CAMILLE ANNE VALDEZCO
785 VELEZ, JOSE MELSUS RODNEY SEVELLEJO
786 VELOSO, ADRIAN LIM
787 VELOSO, CHRISTIAN HOPE GUITONES
788 VERANO, JENNIFER BELDIA
789 VERANO, RICHARD GO
790 VERDAD, RYAN CABRERA
791 VERGEL DE DIOS, AIZA SIAPCO
792 VIADO, FRANKIE NARAG
793 VIAJAR, MARC ANTHONY REALOSA
794 VICENCIO, JUAN CARLO ABARIENTOS
795 VICENTE, BHIL RICHMOND TENA
796 VICTORIA, KATHRIN JOY BACLAYO
797 VILCHEZ, MICHAEL ANGELO CORTEZ
798 VILLAMOR, JOSEPH BASILIO
799 VILLANUEVA, IRENIO MONTEREY
800 VILLANUEVA, RAMIE CENTINO
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ARCHITECT LICENSURE EXAMINATION
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Released on FEBRUARY 2, 2012
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801 VILLAR, JOY CARPIO
802 VILLAROSA, KAREN ESGUERRA
803 VILLARUEL, ROEL SANCHEZ
804 VILLASOR, GANI MICHAEL EUGENIO
805 VILLONGCO, MIGUEL ANTONIO VERGEL DE DIOS
806 VINCO, HERMINIA BAESA
807 VIRATA, MA DEBORAH BERMUDO
808 VIRTUCIO, MARC ANGELO SULLA
809 VITALES, GABRIEL RAPSING
810 VITTO, PAULINE MONTAÑA
811 WEE, ANDREW MULATO
812 WONG, MATTHEW GO
813 YABUT, JED ANDREI SALAZAR
814 YAP, EARVIN GARRY MAGAPORO
815 YAP, MARY LIZA SANTOS
816 YAP, ROBERTSON ARISGADO
817 YU, KENNETH CHUA
818 YUCHITCHO, ANTERO LISONDRA
819 ZABALA, MARK CRIS NACU
820 ZAFRA, REBEKAH LOIS MARASIGAN
821 ZAMORA, EDNA NAGAÑO
822 ZUÑIGA, CORINNE GAYLE AURIN
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1,628 Take the January 2012 LEA

2012-02-01T00:25:00.000-08:00

A total of 1,628 examinees took the January 2012 Licensure examination for Architects (LEA) at various sites in the City of Manila (27 and 29 January/ Friday and Sunday).

The target release date for the results is on the evening of 02 February 2012 (Thursday). Good luck to all of the examinees.

UAP CCD Logo Design Contest Entries

2012-01-31T19:16:00.000-08:00

Entry No. 1

My logo design concept is "Familiarity and Oneness". Using the UAP logo for visual familiarity and adding CCD as the new service offered by the organization. Therefore achieving UAP and CCD combined in singularity and harmony.
Colors were chosen, aside from the concept of familiarity, from its psychological effect. Red for determination and blue for professionalism thus when combined creates high impact to viewers

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Entry No. 2

The main concept of my logo proposal is the “stairs”. It symbolizes the stages or levels of development of an individual or an institution. For me as a graduate of Architecture, I know I have to go through some stages like trainings, experiences and massive amount of additional knowledge in order for me to have A higher potential to reach my career’s goal. The letters CCD forms the stairs and the tail of the “D” (2 vertical swoosh in blue and red pointing forward) serves as the “door of success”. The circles behind the CCD represent the light that leads to the stairs serving as a guide in every step. The title Center for Career Development placed above symbolizing the institution paramount goal. The United Architects of the Philippines is in the lower right to symbolize its support to CCD. Basically, I borrowed the colors and style/font of my logo proposal to the current logo of UAP not to pirate the UAP logo but to show the connection between the two. In this way, even just by seeing the logo of CCD without the UAP text, it can still be noticed easily its affiliation to the UAP.

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Entry No. 3

The logo design was inspired by the most sacred development known to man “ The process of fertilization”, a natural process of development involving one sperm cell uniting with one egg cell. Like the prime objective of UAP CCD which is to help future Architects develop their career to excel and become responsible professionals that will help provide humanity with beneficial designed environments.

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Entry No. 4

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Entry No. 5

The CCD logo Design reflects the image of a shell in motion. A shell that is about to open, representing the process of purifying what inside.

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Entry No. 6

Arrow represent all side of avenue for learning and development of Each Architects and
color red represent the eagerness of the department to help all architects for their carreer
development.Blue color represents sky because knowledge is infinite and we as a person
continually search and explore knowledge in our everyday life.

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Entry No. 7

Inspired by the image of the light bulb, the ubiquitous symbol for knowledge and idea, the logo is a composite graphic comprising of the UAP logo as the firmament that inspires knowledge, the text of the Center for Career Development as the grounded spiral that holds the bulb of knowledge together, and the gradiated and measured lines symbolizing the practice, and the discipline and artistry that comes with it.

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Entry No. 8

"Big things are coming"

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Entry No. 9

CCD lightens your knowledge beyond imagination

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Entry No. 10

The Fusion of UAP and CCD

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Entry No. 11

Vision towards success...

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Other Entries will be posted soon.
Winner will receive an Architecture Licensure Exam review scholarship from UAPCCD worth P15,500.00

How To Think Like An Architect: Improving Design

2012-01-28T18:16:00.000-08:00

Santa Barbara Architect Barry Berkus demonstrates how he would remodel a space in order to improve the design. He illustrates this process through a series of quick drawings and diagrams, along with detailed explanations of the current conditions, and client needs.

How To Think Like An Architect: Exercising the Imagination

2012-01-28T18:09:00.000-08:00

Santa Barbara architect Barry Berkus demonstrates how drawing from the imagination can inspire design, and a creative thinking process. The raw beginning stage to an eventually refined and polished product

How To Think Like An Architect: Designing From Organic Form

2012-01-28T18:03:00.000-08:00

Santa Barbara architect Barry Berkus shows us how an organic form can provide inspiration for designing and drawing a building. Berkus demonstrates his preliminary thought process, producing the raw and unrefined drawings that become the conceptual stages of design.

How To Think Like An Architect: Designing From Nature

2012-01-28T17:57:00.000-08:00

Santa Barbara based architect Barry Berkus demonstrates how nature can inspire design. This video short captures the raw beginnings of the thought process that goes into creating an architectural form out of an inspired piece.

How To Think Like An Architect: The Design Process

2012-01-28T17:48:00.000-08:00

Santa Barbara architect Barry Berkus takes us through the process he used to design the Padaro Lane Residence in Southern California. He demonstrates his conceptual design process through a series of raw drawings and diagrams, along with a detailed explanation of the site conditions, and client needs. This preliminary diagramming stage is a necessary first step in creating a functional, and well thought out design.

38th UAP National Convention

2012-01-27T18:38:00.000-08:00

The future is what we make of the present from what we have learned in the past. In almost four decades of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), there is much to be proud of – a rich history, outstanding achievements, and a growing membership with an earnest passion for excellence.

Now in the 21st century, Filipino architects have spread from the pulpy sheets of our blueprints to the glossy sheets of design magazines and beyond. We have evolved from simple practitioners to dynamic designers reflecting the dreams and desires of a progressive society.

It is but fitting to celebrate the UAP’s 38th National Convention with the theme, “Architectural Pride: Landmarks, Leadership, & Legacy.”

More information from the 38th NATCON website here.

Life on the Edge: Living with the Risks of Disasters

2012-01-27T18:11:00.000-08:00

The world is changing fast and people can do nothing but adapt. As it continues to pose different disasters on us, we should be well-equipped not just with highly-technological equipment but most especially with knowledge. Everyone is responsible to do their part in spreading proper information regarding disasters and how to deal with them.One important thing that we must consider is disaster risk reduction—we must think of ways on how to prevent huge impacts of such natural disasters; one way, for example, is proper environmental/urban planning.

In line with this, we would like to inform you that the United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA),in cooperation withSLIVERS Magazine, organized the "SPACE 2" nationwide seminar series entitled,"Life on the Edge: Living with the Risks of Disasters" with the guest speaker, Dr. Nathaniel von Einsiedel.

The said event will be going to four key cities in the Philippines, specifically, Iloilo, Cebu, Davao and Manila. Below are the dates and target venues:
DATE VENUE
January 26, 2012 University of San Agustin, Iloilo
January 27, 2012 University of San Carlos, Cebu
January 28, 2012 University of Mindanao, Davao
February 11, 2012 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila

The UAPSA ManCom is going to the event’s venues. The members of the Management Committee are as follows:
•Christian N. Laxamana (UP-Diliman) National President
•Ula Pearl Guevarra (PLM) National Executive Vice President
•Ieisya Lyn U. Malig-on (TUP-Manila) Secretary-General
•Hanna B. Arcilla (UST) National Treasurer

Letter of UAP to Congress

2012-01-20T20:29:00.000-08:00

Here's the full text of the letter sent to Congress recently with regards to the pending CE Bills in Congress:

January 18, 2012

THE HONORABLE CONGRESSMAN ANDRES D. SALVACION, JR.

Chairman

Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulations

15th Congress House of Representatives

Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1126

Dear Honorable Salvacion:

Good day and our warmest greetings to the 15th Congress Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulations (CCCSPR) members.

This pertains to the concluded 15th CCCSPR Hearing held on September 26, 2011 Monday at 9:30 Room 1 & 2 Ramon V Mitra (RVM) Building. The four (4) House Bills 4071; 2200; 2797 and 4456 were unanimously approved even with the PRC representative wanting to submit a PRC Position Paper. The CCCSPR has been instructed to consolidate the four (4) HBs into one and its format and style will be addressed and subject to revision, editing and approval by the members of the CCCSPR.

It is regarding this matter that the UAP would like to ask, seek and implore your kind, benevolent and just understanding and good self, to hear our plea on matters of concern that pertain to the HBs proposed amendments, which are being consolidated and prepared to be submitted for your review and approval. We ask that our concerns be heard and addressed with the goal to Harmonize both RA 544 Civil Engineering (CE) Law support and the RA 9266 Architecture Law as these laws have overlapping, encroaching and conflicting provisions .

We support the Civil Engineers in their endeavor to update, upgrade, revise and improve the RA 544 with the proposed amendments that are being consolidated. However, with deep contemplative, review, perusal, and extensive discussion and analysis of the HBs proposed amendments, we would like submit Letter of Appeal and Position Paper on the said HB's to your kind self for your perusal and consideration.

Attached is our prayer that these matters of concern be incorporated in the Consolidated HB (CHB) to finally address and harmonize the RA 544 CE Law and RA 9266 Architecture Law and the professions that need to be united and working together. A true and lasting Professional cooperation, understanding, acknowledgment, acceptance and respect between the professionals should be promoted, cultivated and nurtured as the Design and Construction Industry needs both to work together to achieve greater heights.

May we seek and ask for an audience with your good self to further explain our concerns and to ask for your kind understanding and support to put in our concerns in the Consolidated House Bill of the approved four (4) HBs 4071; 2200; 2797 and 4456.

To be clear, let us reiterate that the UAP supports the Civil Engineers in their objectives to update, revise, upgrade and amend the RA 544 CE Law. We should work in harmony as only through a united collective effort can we truly progress in our pursuit of excellence in our chosen fields.

Only with your kind understanding and support can this be made possible. May we rely on your fairness and just contemplative decision to integrate and add our concerns to the Consolidated House Bill that, after it passes the CCCSPR, will be scheduled and deliberated in its Second Reading at the Congress Plenary Hall.

More power to you and your kind office, thank you.

Respectfully yours,

ARCH. RAMON S. MENDOZA, FUAP

National President

United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)

Attachment:
Copy of UAP Recommendations to the Proposed Bill
Letter to the Civil Service and Professional Regulations_Attachment

MOA between UAP and PICE

2012-01-20T19:54:00.000-08:00

Year 2003. The UAP and PICE signed a joint resolution supporting the passage of Architecture and Civil Engineering bills delineating their respective scope of practice and strengthening their collaborative efforts in common goals.

The two professional groups through their leaders stressed the need for the immediate passage of their respective bills, which would benefit their hundreds of thousand members nationwide.

In Year 2004, the Architecture Act was passed and signed into law.

In Year 2005, a petition for declaratory relief filed on 3 May 2005 by the PICE and civil engineer Leo Cleto Gamolo to declare null and void Sections 302[3] and [4] of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (“Revised IRR”) of Presidential Decree No. 1096 (the “National Building Code”). The said provisions require that architectural documents submitted in applications for building permits must be prepared, signed and sealed by architects. PICE, et al. claim that the said sections of the Revised IRR, by effectively prohibiting civil engineers from also preparing, signing and sealing architectural documents, are contrary to the National Building Code and the Republic Act No. 544 (the “Civil Engineering Law”), which purportedly gave civil engineers the said right.

UAP and PICE Collaboration

The following is a copy of proposed MOA for the UAP and PICE sent by an anonymous sender

ARCHITECTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING – COMPLEMENTARY PROFESSIONS

DRAFT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN UAP AND PICE

Whereas each recognizes the other as an honoured and learned profession of equal merit whose close cooperation is essential for the benefit of the public, and in order to ensure that the special knowledge, skill and training of each profession are properly available to the public, the following points have been duly agreed upon by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) and the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) concerning the scope and practice of architecture and civil engineering for buildings

1. Principles Governing the Practice of Civil Engineering and Architecture
(a) Except as provided herein, Civil Engineers shall confine their professional activity to the practice of civil engineering and Architects to the practice of architecture.
(b) Civil Engineers and Architects are obligated to practise with professional integrity in their areas of competence in all types and sizes of buildings to the prevailing professional standards.
2. Definitions
In this Memorandum of Agreement
(a) Architect means an individual registered as an Architect under the Architecture Act of 2004.
(b) Architectural and Engineering Firm means a proprietorship, partnership or corporation that is entitled to engage in the practice of architecture or the practice of engineering under the
Architecture Act of 2004 or the Civil Engineering Act of 2012, as the case may be, and whose practice, if not so confined, involves the design of buildings and is satisfactory to the Joint Practice Board.
(c) Architectural Firm means a proprietorship, partnership or corporation that is entitled to engage in the practice of architecture under the Architecture Act of 2004 and whose practice is the provision of architectural consulting services.
(d) Assembly Occupancy means the occupancy or the use of a building, or part thereof, by a gathering of persons for civic, political, travel, religious, social, educational, recreational or like purposes, or for the consumption of food or drink.
(e) Building means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
(f) Certificate of Joint Practice means a document issued either by UAP or PICE, respectively, to individuals, proprietorships, partnerships and corporations to authorize practice in the design of buildings and, providing the conditions imposed on granting of the certificate remain unchanged, shall remain valid for (1) year from the date of issuance.
(g) Coordinating Registered Professional means the Architect or Civil Engineer retained to coordinate all the design and field reviews of the Architects and Civil Engineers retained on a building.
(h) Civil Engineer means an individual registered as a Civil Engineer under the Civil Engineers Act of 2012.
(i) Civil Engineering Firm means a proprietorship, partnership or corporation entitled to engage in the practice of civil engineering under the Civil Engineers Act of 2012 and whose practice is the provision of civil engineering consulting services.
(j) Industrial Occupancy means the occupancy or use of a building, or part thereof, for the assembling, fabricating, manufacturing, processing, repairing or storing of goods and materials.
(k) Joint Practice Board means a body established jointly by UAP and PICE under Article 14.
(l) Major Occupancy means the principal occupancy for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used, and is deemed to include the subsidiary occupancies, which are an integral part of the principal occupancy.
(m) Occupancy means the use or intended use of a building, or part thereof, for the shelter or support of persons, animals or property.
(n) Prime Consultant means the individual, proprietorship, partnership or corporation who or which is directly responsible to a client for the execution of architectural and civil engineering work performed in the design and field review of a building.
3. Principles Governing the Joint Practice of Civil Engineering and Architecture
(a) In the design of buildings, Civil Engineering Firms shall have a Certificate of Joint Practice from UAP if their professional activity includes the practice of civil engineering and architecture;
Architectural Firms shall have a Certificate of Joint Practice from PICE if their activity includes the practice of architecture and civil engineering.
(b) Civil Engineers may be employed by Architects and Architectural Firms and Architects may be employed by Civil Engineers and Civil Engineering Firms.
4. Principles Governing the Choice of Prime Consultant and Coordinating Registered Professional
(a) A client is free to select the Prime Consultant of the client’s choice.
(b) A client is free to select the Coordinating Registered Professional of the client’s choice.
5. Building Occupancies
Building Occupancies for which any architectural services provided by a Civil Engineer shall be deemed to be incidental and ancillary to the practice of civil engineering are:
(a) Major industrial occupancies, which may include up to 275m² of floor area of a subsidiary assembly occupancy or up to 600m² of floor area of any other subsidiary occupancy.
(b) Major industrial occupancies of an individual tenancy within a multi-tenant building, which may include up to 275m² of floor area of a subsidiary assembly occupancy or up to 600m² of floor area of any other subsidiary occupancy. Nothing in this clause shall permit a Civil Engineer to enable someone who is not an Architect or a Civil Engineer to provide architectural services.
6. Buildings for which any engineering services provided by an Architect shall be deemed to be incidental and ancillary to the practice of architecture are:
(a) Buildings of business and personal services, mercantile, medium-hazard industrial or low-hazard industrial occupancy up to a maximum of two storeys in building height and up to 600m² of floor area; and
(b) Buildings of residential occupancy up to a maximum of three storeys in building height and up to 600m² of floor area. Nothing in this clause shall permit an Architect to provide engineering services for components which require structural design, as opposed to selection from building code tables.
7.
For building occupancies other than those covered by Articles 5 and 6, whose design and field review require, by law, the services of both Architects and Civil Engineers:
(a) Architects will be required to provide architectural services other than those which are necessarily incidental and ancillary to the civil engineering work.
(b) Civil Engineers will be required to provide civil engineering services other than those which are necessarily incidental and ancillary to the architectural work. Nothing in paragraphs 7(a) and 7(b) above shall prevent an Architect or Civil Engineer from showing on drawings the civil engineering or architectural aspects necessary for coordination purposes.

8.
(a) A Civil Engineer’s entitlement to provide incidental and ancillary architectural services shall not permit a Civil Engineer to perform all architectural services in connection with a building requiring the services of both professions.
(b) An Architect’s entitlement to provide incidental and ancillary engineering services shall not permit an Architect to perform all engineering services in connection with a building requiring the services of both professions.
9. Signing and Sealing of Drawings
(a) Architectural drawings for buildings shall be signed and sealed by an Architect (except as permitted under Article 5).
(b) Civil Engineering drawings for buildings shall be signed and sealed by Civil Engineer (except as permitted under Article 6).
10. The Practice of Civil Engineering and Architecture by Architectural Firms
An Architectural Firm shall be entitled to a Certificate of Joint Practice from PICE provided that it employs on a full-time basis one or more Civil Engineers who shall take responsibility for engineering work. The Certificate of Joint Practice granted under these circumstances entitles the Architect or Architectural Firm to hold themselves out as Architect(s) and Civil Engineer(s).
11. The Practice of Civil Engineering and Architecture by Jointly Owned Firms
A proprietorship, partnership or corporation owned by Civil Engineers and Architects, who are respectively, members of PICE and UAP, is entitled to practise both engineering and architecture under the Civil Engineers Act 0f 2012 and the Architecture Act of 2004.
12. The Practice of Civil Engineering and Architecture by Civil Engineering Firms
A Civil Engineering Firm shall be entitled to a Certificate of Joint Practice from UAP provided that it employs on a full-time basis one or more Architects who shall take responsibility for architectural work. The Certificate of Joint Practice granted under these circumstances entitles the Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Firm to hold themselves out as Civil Engineer(s) and Architects(s).
13. Disciplinary Provisions
(a) An Architectural Firm that has been issued a Certificate of Joint Practice by PICE to practise engineering shall be subject to the disciplinary provisions of the Civil Engineers Act of 2012, Bylaws and Code of Ethics.
(b) An Engineering Firm that has been issued a Certificate of Joint Practice by UAP to practise architecture shall be subject to the disciplinary provisions of the Architecture Act, Bylaws and
Code of Ethics.
(c) A Certificate of Joint Practice issued by UAP or PICE to a proprietorship, partnership or corporation may be revoked for cause by the issuing authority.
14.
The Joint Practice Board
Concurrent with the execution of this Memorandum of Agreement, there shall be instituted a Joint Practice Board authorized to deal with matters of common concern and jurisdiction and to make recommendations to UAP and PICE. The Board shall be composed of an equal number of Architects and Civil Engineers appointed by UAP and PICE, respectively. The Chair shall be appointed by mutual consent. Each member of the Joint Practice Board shall have one vote.
15.
The terms of reference of the Joint Practice Board shall include:
(a) working on matters of interprofessional relations, including, for example, the coordination and publication of guidelines, standards, criteria and performance standards in the field of building design and construction, formulated either jointly or severally by UAP and PICE;
(b) reviewing the terms of this Agreement and, from time to time as necessary, recommending changes to the points of this Agreement for consideration by the Councils of UAP and PICE; and
(c) such other matters as may be decided from time to time by UAP and PICE together.
16. Modification of this Memorandum of Agreement
It is agreed that this Memorandum of Agreement may be modified at any time by mutual consent of the Councils of UAP and PICE.
17. Terms of this Memorandum of Agreement
This Memorandum of Agreement shall remain in force by the mutual consent of the Councils of PICE and UAP.
18. Implementation of this Memorandum of Agreement
(a) It is understood by UAP and PICE that amendments to the Architecture Act of 2004 and the Civil Engineers Act of 2012 will be required in concert to facilitate enforcement of this or a subsequent Memorandum of Agreement.
(b) It is understood and agreed that the success and effectiveness of this Memorandum of Agreement will depend largely on goodwill between UAP and PICE.
(c) It is understood and agreed that (while some situations will be resolved on their own merit)
UAP and PICE generally will view contravention of the other association’s statute to constitute unprofessional conduct.
Entered into this ___ day of ____2012, at Manila Philippines.

_________________ (UAP President) _________________(PICE President)
United Architects of the Philippines and Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers

Regional Trial Court Ruling

2012-01-20T01:57:00.000-08:00

Compare the decision of the Court of Appeals with the initial ruling made by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 22 that validated the questioned provisions, specifically paragraphs 3 and 4 of Section 302 of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Presidential Decree 1096, otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines.

RTC Decision

Court Order

Court of Appeals Decision regarding signing of architectural plans

2012-01-17T00:57:00.000-08:00

The Court of Appeals, in its Decision dated 5 January 2012, granted the appeal of PICE and reversed the Decision of the Regional Trial Court.

Here's a copy of the decision:

Part 1

Part 2

10 TYPES OF PAINT PROBLEMS

2012-01-15T20:51:00.000-08:00

10 TYPES OF PAINT PROBLEMS....

1. CHALKING

Chalking is identifiable as a fine chalky powder . Exposure to the sun and rain, excessive chalking can be a paint failure. Chalking is actually the paint pigment released by the paint binders which have been broken down by exposure to the weather. This paint problem is due to:

-Not properly sealing a porous surface before painting.

2. BUBBLING

Bubbling defined as “a globular body of air or gas formed within a liquid: air bubbles rising to a surface.” Bubbling paint is identified by different sized bubbles formed under the paint due to:

- Painting when the concrete is damp causing trapped moisture to expand the paint.

- Interior moisture escaping through the walls due to improper interior ventilation.

- Not properly sealing a porous surface before painting.

3. MILDEW

Mildew is a fungus feeding and growing on the paint and is identifiable by its grey, brown, green or dark black "splotchy" spots. This is due to not priming the surface properly before painting and applying paint on damp surface.

4. SAGGING

Sagging of paint is easily identified as a dripping look to areas of the paint. Its potential cause is that paint surface was not clean or properly prepared at the time of application.

5. CRACKING

Cracking is a failure of paint by splitting of a dry paint. In its early stages, the problem appears as hairline cracks, this is due to natural aging of several layers of based paint and later on turns into flaking of paint.

6. EFFLORESENCE

Effloresence is identifiable by crusty white salt deposits that bubble through the paint from a masonry structure. Salts in the concrete become dissolved with water and then leach to the surface as the water evaporates. This happens when:

- there are cracks in masonry wall;

- Poor paint surface preparation where prior efflorescence was not entirely removed and washed before the surface was repainted.

- Heavy moisture migrating through exterior masonry walls

7. PEELING

Peeling paint is a very common paint problem but can be caused either by moisture or poor adhesion. Peeling due to poor adhesion is characterized by the paint peeling and separating from an earlier paint layer (intercoat peeling) or from the substrate leaving some paint behind. Its potential cause is painting over a surface with poor surface preparation such as being dirty, wet or using inadequate primer.

8. POOR ALKALI RESISTANCE

Surface with poor alkali resistance will eventually lead to color loss and overall deterioration of paint . This is due to applying paint on surface that is not properly cured/ sealed. In other cases, sometimes this is due to structures near salty water. ( The concrete absorbs salt and will pull the moisture out of the air causing the paint to fail.)

9. WRINKLING

Wrinkling is like a rough, crinkled paint surface. Its possible cause are application of paint on contaminated surface such as: dirt, wax , damp.

10. FADING OF COLOR

Fading of color is an excessive lightening of the paint color from its original color. This is due to application of paint to alkaline masonry without primer or sealer.

Determining Allowable Maximum Volume of Building (AMVB)

2012-01-14T20:56:00.000-08:00

ALLOWABLE MAXIMUM VOLUME OF BUILDING (AMVB) Above-Grade – The limit of the total volume of space that can be occupied by a proposed building/structure above grade level. the AMVB is an imaginary prism within the fully enclosed areas and courts of a proposed building/structure shall fit.

Quantifying the AMVB. The AMVB shall be primarily determined by the following:

a. Multiply the AMBF (in square meters) for the lot by the applicable BHL (in meters) for the lot to arrive at the initial AMVB (in cubic meters); the result of this step is the imaginary footprint prism;

b. Superimpose the angular plane originating from the center of the RROW on the footprint prism; this shall result in the reduction of the initially computed building volume due to the application of incremental setbacks and of roof configuration dictated by the angular plane; the result of this step is the AMVB;

c. To crosscheck the AMVB against the Allowable Maximum TGFA (separately determined), convert the AMVB into its approximate area equivalent (in sq. meters) by dividing it with the BHL. Before converting the AMVB to its area component, check for the effects of the incremental setbacks on the TGFA for each floor of the proposed building/structure.

ENROLL NOW AT THE UAP CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON RULES 7 & 8 DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS!!! CONTACT 02-4126364

Determining AMBF & PSO (R-1 & R-2)

2012-01-08T00:29:00.000-08:00

The following rules shall be observed in the determination of the Allowable Maximum Building Footprint (AMBF) for buildings and related habitable structures. If the stated rules are compared with

a) Rule VIII Table VIII.1.- Reference Table on Percentage of Site Occupancy and Maximum Allowable Construction Area (MACA);

b) Rule VIII Tables VIII.2. and VIII.3. (setbacks, yards and courts); or

c) with the applicable stipulations under this Rule and with the applicable stipulations of the Fire Code,

the more stringent but applicable regulation out of the aforementioned rules should be observed.

ENROLL NOW AT THE UAP CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON RULES 7 & 8 DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS!!! CONTACT 02-4126364

Logo Design Contest for UAPCCD

2012-01-07T21:02:00.000-08:00

UAPCCD launches a logo design contest open to all architecture students and architecture graduates. A scholarship for the Architecture Review Course awaits the winners.

June 2012 Architecture Board Exam Review Classes

2012-01-02T17:42:00.000-08:00

The UAP Center for Career Development announces the schedule for the Review Classes which will start on February 6, 2012. The scheduled date for the examination is June 8 and 10, 2012.

January 2012 Architecture Board Exam Refresher

2011-12-20T20:18:00.000-08:00

Refresher Course for January 2012 Board Exam will commence January 4, 2012.

2011 FOREIGN LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR ARCHITECTS (FLEA) MIDDLE EAST (ME) RESULTS RELEASED

2011-12-20T19:39:00.000-08:00

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC, the “Commission”) announces that 203 out of 423 (48%) passed the architect licensure examination given by the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE); in Jeddah and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and in Doha, Qatar this December 2011.

1
VLADEMIR CANDELARIO FIGURACION
NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-CABANATUAN)
86.80
2
REYNALDO DELA CRUZ DIZON
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY- MANILA
85.80
3
LEANDRO PASCUA DINGAYAN
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
85.20
4
CHRISTOPHER RODRIGO ALIPALO DELGADO JR
LA CONSOLACION COLLEGE-BACOLOD CITY
82.10
5
MARLON AYUBAN LASCANO
ADAMSON UNIVERSITY
81.40
6
CARLITO PANTINO ALBERTO
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MAIN-STA. MESA
81.10
7
ERIC GARCIA GONZALEZ
UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS
80.90
8
ARNOLD ALQUERO DATU
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY-MANILA
80.80
9
WILFREDO DALAWAMPU ABARQUEZ
TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES - MANILA
80.50
10
MARC JIM SORREDA SALMORIN
TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES - QUEZON CITY
80.40
DANIEL ALMIRAÑEZ VILLABROZA
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY- MANILA
80.40

1 ABADILLA, ALFREDO EMPRESE
2 ABANIA, AUDIEMAR DE GUZMAN
3 ABARQUEZ, WILFREDO DALAWAMPU
4 ADAN, JOSE JR PONCE
5 ADONA, RIO ALLAN NUQUI
6 AGETANO, PAUL ADRIAN GALVEZ
7 AGUILA, JAKE ROYCE LEYESA
8 ALBERTO, CARLITO PANTINO
9 ALFARAS, JENNIFER ESTILLOMO
10 ALIMODIAN, FAUSTINO JR ARQUIZA
11 ALOG, ALVIN ANGELES
12 ALTAMIRANO, RANDY LLANES
13 AMORANTO, MARIA LEONOR CENTENO
14 AROMIN, CELESTINO JR GAPASIN
15 ASPERILLA, ARIES ANTONIO
16 ASUNCION, ROLAND DITANGAN
17 AVELINO, CYRUS CONRAD GENILLA
18 AVES, SAEL JAROGON
19 AVILLANO, KRISTINE GERMAN
20 AZCUETA, LUISITO NAVARRO
21 BACANI, EMMANUEL HERNAN
22 BACCAY, KRISTOFFER ALLAN KABLUYEN
23 BACUS, DIXON OBADO
24 BAIDIANGO, RHODEM DENNIS ROSAURO
25 BALAJULA, PETER SISO
26 BALTAR, ELEAZAR DENOLO
27 BENITEZ, GLEN BOHEMIA
28 BERNABE, RUBEN JR SEVILLA
29 BERNARDINO, WILSON DANCIL
30 BONITA, ROMMEL ARNADO
31 BORATA, MARILOU PATRIMONIO
32 BORJA, WILSON DELA CRUZ
33 BUCOL, ROMEO OLAN
34 BUEZA, GILBERT BUENAFLOR
35 BURTON, JASPHER JAY GEPTE
36 CABANELA, ERNESTO JR REOLENTE
37 CACERES, LUNA REYES
38 CALMA, ABRAHAM JR GUEVARRA
39 CARLOS, BENSON DELA CRUZ
40 CASTRO, JOVITO ZAPANTA
41 CELLO, EMMA PENTINIO
42 CERRADO, CHRISTINE BONGAO
43 CO, JOHNIELYN BALBIN
44 COLUMNA, ISIDRO JR MORAL
45 CRISOSTOMO, MA JOVITA NINEVEH ESCARO
46 CRUZ, MENERISSA PINGOL
47 DACIR, DENNIS SAN ANTONIO
48 DAKIS, REDENTOR III DE GUZMAN
49 DATU, ARNOLD ALQUERO
50 DAVID, DARWIN OCAMPO
51 DAYAG, BENNEDICT CORDOVA
52 DE LA CRUZ, HENSCHEL VASQUEZ
53 DE LA ROSA, BRIAN CAPISTRANO
54 DECANO, JOEFREY DOLORES
55 DECENA, MICHELLE LUKE CUNANAN
56 DEL ROSARIO, RHODORA POTENCIANO
57 DELA CRUZ, JONATHAN DEL ROSARIO
58 DELA CRUZ, MARIA WILMA CHING
59 DELA CRUZ, MERWIN CUESTA
60 DELA FUENTE, ROCKY MARK PANGAN
61 DELGADO, CHRISTOPHER RODRIGO JR ALIPALO
62 DERAMA, NICOLAS LICAYAN
63 DIAMLA, AL MALIK MALINAO
64 DIMANDAL, TOMMY ESPIRITU
65 DINGAYAN, LEANDRO PASCUA
66 DIOLAZO, SHERWIN MONTEMAYOR
67 DIZON, REYNALDO DELA CRUZ
68 DOLLENTAS, RAMIL VINLUAN
69 ENCINAS, IDONAH STA CRUZ
70 ERMITA, MANOLITO ENDAYA
71 ESAGAN, JULIUS SOTTO
72 ESCLETO, CHRISTIAN DEMAALA
73 ESTENOR, MARIO ANGELO GRAFIL
74 EUSEBIO, MICHAEL ALMODIEL
75 FAJARDO, BUTCH PUNTIL
76 FAJARDO, SHERRYL TACULOG
77 FIGURACION, VLADEMIR CANDELARIO
78 GABRIEL, MARIA CRISTINA IGNACIO
79 GABRIEL, VIRGILIO GABANAN
80 GAGARIN, EDSEL DADOBO
81 GAGARIN, RUBEN SORIA
82 GALANG, NONITO NUNAG
83 GALVEZ, JEAN CRYSELLE BAGALAWIS
84 GAMAYO, LE YOU ANNE LAENO
85 GARCIA, GUILIANO BUCU
86 GATCHALIAN, BRIAN BANCA
87 GATPANDAN, RAYMOND SANTOS
88 GATTOC, ANALIZA DELA CRUZ
89 GENTAPANAN, JOHN TORRE
90 GERONIMO, RUTH ORTEGA
91 GIERE, CHARMAE LIBOON
92 GITGANO, ROBBIE ROBERT BACOLOD
93 GOMEZ, EDMIL DE JESUS
94 GOMEZ, MELITO MARAMAG
95 GONZALEZ, ERIC GARCIA
96 GUMAPAS, JELENE ESTRELLA
97 HALIM, ADOLFO DOMINIANO
98 HERNANDEZ, JOSEPHINE MASCARIÑA
99 HERNANDEZ, ROMMEL YASON
100 JABONETE, MARITES CARNAY
101 JAOCHICO, JEFFRY CLIMACO
102 JARING, RONALDO YANDOC
103 JAVILLO, LIBERATO JAVINAR
104 JUNTILLA, SAMSON FULACHE
105 KINTANAR, JOSE REDEMPTO JR LIGARAY
106 LAGUS, CHADY ANN ROLDAN
107 LASCANO, MARLON AYUBAN
108 LAZARTE, BERNABE JR CABANILLA
109 LINGAD, JAY RONN MAGTANONG
110 LONTAYAO, ANA MARIE MORTEL
111 LONTAYAO, GERRY LEGASPI
112 MAAÑO, JOHN CHRISTOPHER LETADA
113 MACAPIL, RYAN LIMACO
114 MADRID, DANILO FERNANDO
115 MALIGALIG, JOSEPH MEDRANO
116 MAMALIAS, MANUELITO AGUSPINA
117 MAMARIL, ODESSA PRADO
118 MANDAPAT, JOSEPH ALMOGUERA
119 MANINANG, RAYMOND PAULO
120 MANUEL, ROLANDO DELA CRUZ
121 MAPUE, ERICSON FUENTES
122 MARAÑO, JOVE REOLO
123 MARIANO, VOLTAIRE LAGON
124 MAÑALAC, RODEL SARANGAN
125 MEDINA, ROBERT FERRER
126 MEJILLANO, EDMUNDO JR DAIZ
127 MENDOZA, LLOYD SEMINE
128 MENDOZA, MAYLO HERBISE
129 METRO, JOSE JR NUEVA
130 MIRANDA, EMIL MALANG
131 MOLINA, CHRISTIAN LEO GLORIOSO
132 MONGCAL, TERRENCE BACULANA
133 MORFE, AILEEN OQUIALDA
134 MORTEL, CARMELO ANASTACIO
135 MUSA, JOSEPH MALINIS
136 NACAR, JAYSON JANAIRO
137 NAZARENO, ANTHONY MORALES
138 NERI, ORLANDO MONTERAS
139 NUCUM, ROWEL SUNGA
140 NUEVO, JAYSON GANDALLA
141 OCAMPO, REA LEJARZO
142 ODTUHAN, GIOVANNI FLOTIBLE
143 OPEÑA, EMMANUEL RONCESBALLES
144 ORDOÑA, ANTONIO JR ALMONACID
145 ORILLA, PERCIVAL DE LUNA
146 ORLINA, ALLAN GAO-AY
147 OSIA, BRYAN DIMAANO
148 OTANI, ERWIN ARANAS
149 PAHITA, ALLAN DE VEGA
150 PALACAY, RONALD FAROLAN
151 PALASIGUE, FERDINAND SANTIAGO
152 PALMARES, ORLANDO ENCENARES
153 PAREJA, WODERICK MERCADERO
154 PARROCHA, MARIA CZARINA SURETA
155 PASTURAN, JULIE ANN YU
156 PATAG, JANDY GEFF BALAJADIA
157 PAULITE, FREDIE RICK BURCE
158 PESONILA, ELBEN ABOTANATIN
159 PLATIL, EDGAR ALLAN MERANO
160 PREDIGUA, ARIEL BATULA
161 PUNLA, RAY ANN VIVIT
162 QUIJANA, RONALDO CORPUZ
163 RAMIREZ, ALBERTO DELA CRUZ
164 RAMIREZ, EMMANUEL SANTIAGO
165 RAQUEPO, ANTHONY RIALUBIN
166 REDONDO, MICHAEL PEQUERAS
167 REPOLLO, PAULO FERNANDEZ
168 REYES, ARCHIBALD TRINIDAD
169 REYES, LITO MAGTANONG
170 SACRAMENTO, CRISTOBAL ANIANO
171 SAKILAN, KHARELLY OLIVAR
172 SALMORIN, MARC JIM SORREDA
173 SAN GABRIEL, RANDOLF CUEVO
174 SANDOVAL, MARK ARMAND CHESTER SISON
175 SANTIAGO, LOUISE MARI GANZAGAN
176 SANTIAGO, RENATO JUNIOR VALENCIA
177 SANTOS, JEFFREY DE LEON
178 SANTOS, LANA MAE PASCUAL
179 SANTOS, PAUL ANDREW DELA CRUZ
180 SAWADJAAN, MAHMUR BAHARAIN
181 SONGCO, ARISTEO ESPINOSA
182 SORIANO, MICHAEL CILO
183 TAMARES, JIHAN UY
184 TAN, JAYCEE DUQUE
185 TAN, YUSOP SOON
186 TEJERERO, MARLON CASELA
187 TELADA, ALBERT JINANG
188 TING, ALBERTO LAURENTE
189 TORREFIEL, MELANIE SEBASTIAN
190 UGALE, RICKY FLORANTE TIMPOG
191 UMLAS, WILLIAM PENA
192 UY, GEORGE MANIPON
193 VALDEZ, JEFFREY BUQUING
194 VALENCIA, JOSE DANIEL SUCALDITO
195 VALENCIA, LEODEMAR JOSEPH BARTOLOME
196 VALEROZO, GILBERT PARPAN
197 VENASQUEZ, NESTOR PINEDA
198 VERGARA, NOLITO CANDIA
199 VILLABROZA, DANIEL ALMIRAÑEZ
200 YALUNG, ARIES YABUT
201 YALUNG, GREGORIO DAVID
202 ZABALA, CESAR JR VALDEZ
203 ZAMUDIO, JOSE ESMERALDO OLINO
NOTHING FOLLOWS----------------------

Construction Tour

2011-12-19T21:10:00.000-08:00

UAP Center for Career Development reviewees during the Construction Tour held last October 15, 2011 at Robinson’s Mall and Residences at Doña Hemady and N. Domingo Streets, Aurora Boulevard New Manila, Quezon City.

June 2012 Review Schedule

2011-12-16T21:55:00.001-08:00

Review Class for the June 2012 LEA will start February 6, 2012.

MWF Class (6:00-9:00pm)
start February 6, 2012
Fee: P8,500.00

Saturday Class (8:00am - 6:00pm)
start February 11, 2012
Fee: P8,500.00

Design Class (TBA)
Fee: P3,500.00

Registration is now on-going. Reservation fee of P1,000.00 is required.

The date for the examination is June 8 and 10, 2012. Deadline for application is May 21, 2012.

Prayer for Board Exam and Review

2011-11-05T21:25:00.000-07:00

Prayer for Preparation to Study

Grant me peace, O God, as I open my books and notes. Open my mind to Thy will, and may I dedicate these hours to Thy Son, Jesus Christ.

Offer me insight, O Lord, that I might understand these things, and see them as a part of Thy Kingdom.

May I offer Thee my best in reading and learning that it may be a part of my discipleship.

O Jesus Christ, may this be a worthy time that is faithful to Thee and bring me closer to the goals I have in order to serve Thee. I offer this time and prayer in Thy holy Name. Amen.

Prayer Before an Exam

O wise God, I pray that my mind might be rested, my body energized, and my spirit inspired for the exam I must write.

Grant me peace and assurance so that I might do the best I am able, regardless of what that might be.

Be with my fellow students and may I be a good example to them, offering reassurance and confidence regardless of how I feel.

May I be honest and insightful, and able to give a true record of what I have learned. In the end, may any disappointment be born with grace, and any joy accompanied with humility.

I write this exam with Thee, O Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayer For Peace of Mind

In this time of anxiety, O loving God, grant me peace of mind. Quiet any distress and allow me to see clearly my mission and discipleship.

I pray for my examiners as well as for myself, so that they might be wise in their questioning so that it will allow for a true accounting of my learning and understanding.

May the memory of my family and friends remind me of their support, regardless of outcome, united with them in the spirit of love.

May I be wise enough to gain enough rest so all might be ready, my thoughts organized, and my life dedicated to serve Thee whatever the cost, through the love of Jesus Christ, my Saviour. Amen.

Prayer in a Time of Anxiety

When I am truly anxious, O God, remind me of my love of Thy Son, Jesus Christ. May I realize that I will not be abandoned, but am accompanied always by Him.

Dispel any sense of self-concern, and remind me that others are feeling the same tensions, which is only natural in times of stress.

Grant me insight, God of Wisdom, to see the things that have been taught, to understand them in the unfolding story of Thy Creation, and our place within it.

May I lay my head down to rest confident that Thou art always with us, through the love and affection of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, my Redeemer and Lord. Amen.

Prayer Before Retiring at Night

God of strength and of comfort, I close the day with thoughts of Thee.

As I turn myself over to the sleep of the present night, grant that Thy benediction may be upon me, and all whom I love. We depend upon Thy care, and pray that we may awake reassured of Thy presence.

No matter how late it might be, nor how early I might have to arise, may this time of sleep help to restore my calmness and perceptiveness, so that when I open my eyes next, I shall be ready to continue my study and service of Thee.

In the last moments of consciousness, I resign my life and purpose to Thee, and to Thy Son, Jesus Christ, in whose Name I pray. Amen.

Prayer When I Awake

May my first thoughts be of Thee, O Light of Life, and may I dedicate all that I do these coming hours to Thy glory.

If my task be to study, may I do it without hesitation. If I face an examination, may I meet it with determination and goodwill.

As I cast off the hour(s) of sleep, and prepare for my responsibilities for the day, may I always remember that Thou art with me in the person of Thy Son, Jesus Christ.

As I awaken, quicken my mind, enlarge my heart, and grant me wisdom to do my best in all I do this day.

May I be a true steward of the time I have this day, and dedicate all that I do to the love and care of my Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayers for Students During Exams
First Day of Exams

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and they who live by it grow in understanding. Praise will be His for ever." Psalm 111: 10 (REB)

O wise God, I pray that my mind might be rested, my body energized, and my spirit inspired for the exam I must write.

Grant me peace and assurance so that I might do the best I am able, regardless of what that might be.

Be with my fellow students that I might be a good example to them of faithfulness, offering reassurance and confidence regardless of how I feel.

May I be honest and insightful, able to give a true record of what I have learned this past term. In the end, may any disappointment be born with grace and any joy accompanied with humility.

I write this examination with Thee, O God. Amen.

Second Day of Exams

"Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. … The first step to wisdom is the fear of the Lord, and knowledge of the Most Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9: 1,10 (REB)

Whether I have an exam or not, incline my ear to Thy word, and open my eyes to Thy presence. It is so easy to forget that Thou art with us.

Direct my energy to the accomplishment of Thy will for me, allowing my spirit to detect the direction in which I might best be Thy disciple.

Today I find myself immersed in words, sentences, symbols and equations – whatever language which my subject uses. May they speak clearly and with distinction.

May my desk be an altar where I may lay down my life through my efforts, and dedicate it all to Thee by quickening my knowledge for Thy will to be done. Amen.

Third Day of Exams

"When I look up at your heavens, the work of your fingers, at the moon and the stars you have set in place, what is a frail mortal, that you should be mindful of him, a human being, that you should take notice of him?" Psalm 8: 3,4 (REB)

Wondrous God, we look at Creation when we study, and see so much. We see the works of Thy fingers in the majesty of science and the arts, telling us that these are the implements by which we build Thy Kingdom.

We are in awe of the infinity of Thy universe, and seek to know as much as we are able. May the combination of all our minds open to us an understanding of the meaning of it all.Armed with this vision, may we explore the knowledge we have and use it wisely. In our examinations, may we display our knowledge with reverence and duty,

"Lord our Sovereign, how glorious is your Name throughout the world!" (Psalm 8: 9 (REB)) Amen.

O loving and merciful God, My whole existence depends on you, I ask you to send your Holy Spirit into my heart and mind. Fill me with your grace, beyond my own personal strength, So that I can dedicate the time and energy I need, to study. Give me the strength to resist the distractions from studying. When I am studying by myself, help me to remember that You are my companion, and that I am never alone. Help my teachers to explain things clearly. Help me to respect them. Help me to pay attention and to listen well in class. Give me the courage to ask questions when I don't understand. Give me the humility to ask for help when I need it. Help me to accept my results After I have done all I can do. Give me a spirit of gratitude For the privilege of learning at this school, While many people in the world do not get such a good opportunity. Help me to make the most of the wonderful gifts you have given me, And to return them to you with generosity. You have been with me through rough times in the past. Help me to trust that you are here with me now. Give me hope for the future, And help me to trust that, whatever the future brings, You are already there waiting for me With your loving embrace. I Offer you this prayer through your Son, My Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with you, forever and ever. Amen

Exam Prayer

As Exam Day Approaches

O God of Wisdom, I thank you for the knowledge gained and the learning experiences of this year. I come to you on this day and ask you to enlighten my mind and heart. Let your Holy Spirit be with me as I prepare for exams, guiding my studies, and giving me insight so that I can perform to be best of my ability. Please grant me the strength to handle the pressure of these final days of the term, the confidence to feel secure in my knowledge, and the ability to keep an appropriate perspective through it all. Help me to keep in mind what is truly important, even as I focus my time and energy on these exams in the immediate future. Finally, may I sense your peace in knowing that I applied myself to the challenges of this day. I ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Prayer to St. Joseph of Cupertino for success in Examinations.

This powerful prayer is very effective in examinations. It has to be said before appearing in the examination. There are two variants to this prayer. Both the prayers are equally effective. You can choose any one of these:-

First Prayer

O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew, obtain for me a like favour in the examinations for which I am now preparing. In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

Through Christ our Lord.

St. Joseph of Cupertino, Pray for us.

Amen.

Second Prayer

O St. Joseph of Cupertino who by your prayer obtained from God to be asked at your examination, the only preposition you knew. Grant that I may like you succeed in the (here mention the name of Examination eg. History paper I ) examination.

In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

O St. Joseph of Cupertino pray for me

O Holy Ghost enlighten me

Our Lady of Good Studies pray for me

Sacred Head of Jesus, Seat of divine wisdom, enlighten me.

Remember, when you succeed in the exams then you should thank St. Joseph of Cupertino in the Newspaper or HERE.

The Difference

I got up early one morning and rushed right into the day;
I had so much to accomplish, I didn't have time to pray.

Problems just tumbled about me and grew heavier with each task;
Why doesn't God help me, I wondered; He answered, "You didn't ask."

I wanted to see joy and beauty, but the day toiled on, gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me - He said, "But you didn't seek."

I tried to come into God's presence; I used all my keys at the lock;
God gently and lovingly chided, "My child, you didn't knock."

I woke up early this morning and paused before entering the day;
I had so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray.

History and Theory of Architecture Quiz

2011-11-04T10:06:00.004-07:00

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Filipino Construction Terms

2011-10-12T05:05:00.000-07:00

FILIPINO CONSTRUCTION TERMS 1. POSTE - HALIGE
2. GUILILAN - GIRDER
3. SULERAS - JOIST
4. SAHIG, SUELO - FLOORING
5. SEPO - GIRT
6. BIGA - BEAM
7. BARAKILAN - BOTTOM CHORD
8. REOSTRA - PURLIN
9. SENEPA - FASCIA BOARD
10. KOSTILYAHE - CEILING JOIST
11. TABIKE - SIDING (EXTERNAL)
12. PILARETE - STUD (VERTICAL)
13. PABALAGBAG - STUD (HORIZONTAL)
14. PASAMANO - WINDOW SILL
15. SUMBRERO - WINDOW HEAD
16. HAMBA - WINDOW JAMB / DOOR JAMB
17. SINTURON - COLLAR PLATE
18. HARDINERA - STRINGER (OPEN)
19. MADRE (de escalera) - STRINGER (CLOSED)
20. BAYTANG - TREAD
21. TAKIP (SILIPAN) - RISER

22. GABAY - HANDRAIL
23. MULDURA - MOULDING
24. SIBE - EAVE
25. BOLADA - PROJECTION
26. BALANGKAS - FRAME WORK
27. KANAL - GUTTER
28. ALULOD - CONDUCTOR
29. PLANCHUELA - W. I. STRAP
30. PIERNO - BOLT
31. PLANCHA - SCAFFOLDING
32. ESTAKA - STAKE
33. KUSTURADA - PLASTERED COURSE
34. PALITADA - STUCCO OR PLASTER
35. REBOCADA - SCRATCH COAT
36. PIKETA - PICKWORK (on masonry) 37. MONYEKA - VARNISH FINISH
38. BIENTO - SPACING OF GAP
39. LARGA MASA - CONCRETE SLAB(rough)
40. ASINTADA - ALIGNMENT
41. HULOG - PLUMB LINE
42. BALDOSA - CEMENT TILE
43. LADRILYO - CEMENT BRICK
44. BATIDORA - DOOR FILLET
45. KANAL - GROOVE
46. HASPE - GOOD GRAIN
47. PLANTILYA - PATTERN / SCHEDULE
48. BISAGRA - HINGE
49. DE BANDEHA - PANELED DOOR
50. ESCOMBRO - EARTHFILL
51. LASTILYAS - MASONRY FILL
52. LIYABE - ADOBE ANCHOR
53. HINANG - SOLDER
54. ESTANYO - NICOLITE BAR
55. SUBAN, SUBUHAL - TEMPER (metal work)
56. PIE DE GALLO - DIAGONAL BRACE
57. PUNSOL - NAIL SETTER
58. POLEYA - WIRING KNOB
59. ESPOLON - CABINET HINGE

Architecture Quotes

2011-10-12T04:47:00.000-07:00

Here's a short collection of famous lines by Architects and non-Architects pertaining to Architecture:

Man, there’s another freedom out there, and it comes from somewhere else, and that somewhere else is the place I’m interested in. (on using a grid)
Frank Gehry

The scary cousin in architecture’s dysfunctional family (on Frank Gehry)
Zev Borrow

When a building is as good as that one, f#*@ the art. (On Gehry's Bilbao Guggenheim as a place to experience art)
Philip Johnson

Ram-shack-le /'ram-shak-el/ adj. : Pertaining to a certain order of architecture, otherwise known as Normal American. Most of the public buildings of the United States are of the Ramshackle order, though some of our earlier architects preferred the Ironic. Recent additions to the White House in Washington are Theo-Doric, the ecclesiastic order of the Dorians. They are exceedingly fine and cost one hundred dollars a brick.
Ambrose Bierce

Architecture is the art of how to waste space.
Philip Johnson

Noble life demands a noble architecture for noble uses of noble men. Lack of culture means what it has always meant: ignoble civilization and therefore imminent downfall.
Frank Lloyd Wright Lloyd Wright

Among the planets of the arts, architecture is the dark side of the moon.
Bruno Zevi

Ignorance transcends architecture.
James Gaskin

When does a building actually become a built?
Le Corbusier

ar-chi-tect \är-ke-,tekt\ n. One who believes that conception comes before erection.
Rob Daly

We shape our buildings: thereafter they shape us.
Sir Winston Churchill

Light, God’s eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.
Thomas Fuller

All architects want to live beyond their deaths.
Philip Johnson

I don’t think of form as a kind of architecture. The architecture is the result of the forming. It is the kinesthetic and visual sense of position and wholeness that puts the thing into the realm of art.
Roy Lichtenstein

Ah, to build, to build! That is the noblest art of all the arts. Painting and sculpture are but images, Are merely shadows cast by outward things On stone or canvas, having in themselves No separate existence. Architecture, Existing in itself, and not in seeming A something it is not, surpasses them As substance shadow.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The architect represents neither a Dionysian nor an Apollinian condition: here it is the mighty act of will, the will which moves mountains, the intoxication of the strong will, which demands artistic expression. The most powerful men have always inspired the architects; the architect has always been influenced by power.
Friedrich Nietzsche

No person who is not a great sculptor or painter can be an architect. If he is not a sculptor or painter, he can only be a builder.
John Ruskin

No architecture is so haughty as that which is simple.
John Ruskin

Heredity is a strong factor, even in architecture. Necessity first mothered invention. Now invention has little ones of her own, and they look just like grandma.
E.B.White

Form ever follows function.
Louis Henry Sullivan

Less is more.
Mies

Less is a bore.
Robert Venturi

Less is more work.
Patric McCue

True, there are architects so called in this country, and I have heard of one at least possessed with the idea of making architectural ornaments have a core of truth, a necessity, and hence a beauty, as if it were a revelation to him. All very well perhaps from his point of view, but only a little better than the common dilettantism.
Henry David Thoreau

The physician can bury his mistakes, but the architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.
Frank Lloyd Wright

All fine architectural values are human vales, else not valuable.
Frank Lloyd Wright

Architecture is "frozen music"… Really there is something in this; the tone of mind produced by architecture approaches the effect of music."
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Where do architects and designers get their ideas? The answer, of course, is mainly from other architects and designers, so is it mere casuistry to distinguish between tradition and plagiarism?
Nancy Banks-Smith

Use your eyes; plagiarize.(On borrowing design strategies from other cultures.)
Steven Ehrlich

Architecture is easy: you just stare at the paper until droplets of blood appear on your forehead.
Unknown

You have to give this much to the Luftwaffe: when it knocked down our buildings it did not replace them with anything more offensive than rubble. We did that.
Charles, Prince of Wales

But what if we are dealing with fools? (On design juries)
Mies

Commodity, firmness, delight...
Vitruvius

All fine architectural values are human values, else not valuable.
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) American architect.

Architecture is a continuing dialogue between generations which creates an environment across time.
Vincent Scully

Why can't we have those curves and arches that express feeling in design? What is wrong with them? Why has everything got to be vertical, straight, unbending, only at right angles - and functional?
Charles, Prince of Wales

To be an architect is to possess an individual voice speaking a generally understood language of form.
Robert A. M. Stern

In architecture the pride of man, his triumph over gravitation, his will to power, assume a visible form. Architecture is a sort of oratory of power by means of forms.
Friedrich Nietzsche

The materials of city planning are sky, space, trees, steel and cement in that order and in that hierarchy.
Le Corbusier

Buildings should be good neighbours.
Paul Thiry

Pictures deface walls oftener than they decorate them.
Frank Lloyd Wright

Life is rich, always changing, always challenging, and we architects have the task of transmitting into wood, concrete, glass and steel, of transforming human aspirations into habitable and meaningful space.
Arthur Erickson

A building is a string of events belonging together.
Chris Fawcett

Good architecture is like a piece of beautifully composed music crystallized in space that elevates our spirits beyond the limitation of time.
Tao Ho

Architecture (is) a theatre stage setting where the leading actors are the people, and to dramatically direct the dialogue between these people and space is the technique of designing.
Kisho Kurokawa

Perspective is worth 80 I.Q. points.
Alan Kay

Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space.
Mies van der Rohe

When you look on one of your contemporary 'good copies' of historical remains, ask yourself the question: Not what style, but in what civilization is this building? And the absurdity, vulgarity, anachronism and solecism of the modern structure will be revealed to you in a most startling fashion.
Louis H. Sullivan

Light, God's eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.
Thomas Fuller

Architecture is inhabited sculpture.
Constantin Brancusi

The flowering of geometry.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Society needs a good image of itself. That is the job of the architect.
Walter Gropius

Architecture begins when you place two bricks carefully together.
Mies van der Rohe

The reality of the building does not consist in the roof and walls, but in the space within to be lived in.
Lao-Tzu

Good architecture lets nature in.
Mario Pei

Architecture should be dedicated to keeping the outside out and the inside in.
Leonard Baskin

Early in life I had to choose between arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose honest arrogance and have seen no occasion to change.
Frank Lloyd Wright

No house should ever be on a hill, or on anything. It should be of the hill. Hill and house should live together, each the happier for the other.
Frank Lloyd Wright

How can we expect our students to become bold and fearless in thought and action if we encase them in sentimental shrines feigning a culture which has long since disappeared?
Walter Gropius

The house does not frame the view: it projects the beholder into it.
Harwell Hamilton Harris

Architecture is space structured to serve man and to move him.
Etienne Gaboury

Take nothing for granted as beautiful or ugly, but take every building to pieces, and challenge every feature. Learn to distinguish the curious from the beautiful. Get the habit of analysis - analysis will in time enable synthesis to become your habit of mind. 'Think simples' as my old master used to say - meaning to reduce the whole of its parts into the simplest terms, getting back to first principles.
Frank Lloyd Wright

Always design a thing by considering it in its next larger context - a chair in a room, a room in a house, a house in an environment, an environment in a city plan.
Eero Saarinen

In speculative buildings, which is most of our business, there are really only three chances to make architecture: the lobby or entrance sequence, the top and the elevator cab.
Chao-Ming Wu

A house is a machine for living.
Buckminster Fuller

A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.
Frank Lloyd Wright

Genius is personal, decided by fate, but it expresses itself by means of system. There is no work of art without system.
Le Corbusier

We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.
Winston Churchill

I call architecture 'petrified music'.
Goethe

Plumbing Symbols

2011-10-12T04:38:00.000-07:00

Here's a useful information for plumbing symbols:

http://www.remodelquicktips.com/pvc-plumbing-diagrams.html

Building Materials & Construction Quiz

2011-10-05T00:29:00.000-07:00

Here's Part 1 of Building Materials & Construction Quiz - Materials and Methods of Construction

There will be 30 random questions to be picked from a database of 300 questions. Enjoy!!!

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Building Utilities Quiz

2011-10-03T23:34:00.003-07:00

Here's Part 1 of Utilities Quiz - Plumbing & Sanitary Systems of buildings.

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BldgLaws Quiz 3 - Housing, BP344, etc.

2011-10-03T00:49:00.005-07:00

Here's Part 2 of Building Laws Quiz on the IRR of the Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 - RA 9514.

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BldgLaws Quiz 1 - National Building Code

2011-09-28T00:40:00.005-07:00

Here's Part 1 of the Building Laws Quiz focusing on the Revised IRR of the National Building Code (PD 1096).

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Senate Bill 2109 - FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544, AS AMENDED, OR THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW

2011-08-25T20:01:00.001-07:00

SBN 2109 - FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544, AS AMENDED, OR THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

S E N A T E

S. B. No. 2109

Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Civil Engineering Law, Republic Act No. 544, which governs the practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines, was last amended 49 years ago.

Since then, the number of registered civil engineers has grown to over 100,000 today. A new role for the civil engineer has likewise evolved in the light of the globalization and cross-boarder practice. Whereas before the civil engineer was confined to the application of technical knowledge with a boarder range of issues to deal with, the civil engineer now has to face the challenges of integrating the socio-economic and environmental issues with the technical aspects of the construction projects. The civil engineer is constantly challenged to design and build developments in a manner that is environmentally sound, socially acceptable, and globally competitive.

This bill, with its proposed amendments of the law, seeks to achieve the following objectives:

1. To attune the law to national development needs;

2. To strengthen the profession and enable civil engineers to cope with the formidable challenges brought about by globalization and cross-boarder practice;

3. To continually upgrade the level of competence of the civil engineers through:

a. peer recognition of specialization in civil engineering;
b. continuous professional development; and
c. the strengthening of the accredited professional organization of civil engineers;

In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this proposed legislation is earnestly sought.

(Signed)

FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO
Senator

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

S E N A T E

S. B. No. 2109

Introduced by Senator FRANCIS G. ESCUDERO

AN ACT
FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544, AS AMENDED, OR THE CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines
in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Sections 2, 4, 13, 16 and 19 of Republic Act No. 544, as amended, are hereby further amended to read as follows:

"Section 2. Definition of Terms.

(a)The practice of civil engineering within the meaning and intent of this Act shall embrace services in the form of consultation, design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, erection, installation and supervision of the construction of streets, bridges, highways, railroads, airports and hangars, port works, canals, river and shore improvements, lighthouses, and dry docks; buildings, fixed structures [or irrigation, flood protection, drainage, water supply and sewerage works; demolition of permanent structures; and tunnels. The enumeration of any work in this section shall not be construed as excluding any other work requiring civil engineering knowledge and application.

(b)The term "civil engineer" as used in this act shall mean a person duly registered with the Board for Civil Engineers in the manner as hereinafter provided.

(C)ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (APOCE) SHALL MEAN THE PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (PICE) WHICH IS THE OFFICIAL NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ALL REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS IN THE PHILIPPINES AS ACCREDITED BY THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION."

"Section 4. Powers and duties of the Board. - The Board of Examiners of Civil Engineers is vested with authority, conformable with the provisions of this Act, to administer oaths, issue, suspend and revoke certificates of registration for the practice of civil engineering, [issue certificates of recognition to civil engineers already registered under this Act for advance studies, research, and/ or highly specialized training in any branch of civil engineering, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Public Works and Communications,] to investigate such violations of this Act and the regulations, there-under as may come to the knowledge of the Board and, for this purpose, issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to secure appearance of witnesses in connection with the charges presented to the Board, to inspect at least once a year educational institutions offering courses in civil engineering, civil engineering works, project or corporations, established in the Philippines and, for safe-guarding of life, health and property, to discharge such other powers and duties as may affect ethical and technological standards of the civil engineering profession in the Philippines. For the purpose of this act, the Director of the Public Works and/or his authorized representative in the provinces and chartered cities shall be ex-officio agents of the Board and as such shall be their duty to help in the enforcement of the provisions of this Act.

The Board may, with the approval of the Secretary of Public Works and Communications issue] PROMULGATE such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. THE LA TEST EDITION OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING CODE, THE MANUAL OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AS PREPARED BY THE APOCE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD SHALL FORM PART OF THE IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Board shall also adopt a code of ethics in the practice of civil engineering and have an official seal to authenticate its official documents."

"SECTION 4 (A). CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION - IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE THE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS, THE ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (APOCE) BY THE PROFESSIONAL REGULA TION COMMISSION SHALL BE VESTED WITH AUTHORITY CONFORMABLE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION TO A REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED HIS ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING IN A RECOGNIZED BRANCH OF CIVIL ENGINEERING: PROVIDED, THAT AT THE INITIAL EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT, THE SPECIALIZATION OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING, GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING, AND WATER RESOURCES AND HYDRAULICS ENGINEERING SHALL BE SO RECOGNIZED. PROVIDED FURTHER, OTHER SPECIALIZATION MAY ADDITIONALLY BE RECOGNIZED BY THE APOCE. SPECIALISTS IN EACH RECOGNIZED BRANCH MA Y FORM A SPECIALTY ORGANIZATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (SOCE): PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THIS SOCE IS AFFILIATED TO AND RECOGNIZED BY THE APOCE. PROVIDED FINALLY, THERE IS ONLY ONE SOCE FOR EACH RECOGNIZED BRANCH OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER VOLUNTARY PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE HOLDER OF SUCH CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION MAY USE THE SPECIALIST TITLE IN THE SIGNING OF RELEV ANT PLANS AND DOCUMENTS. THE APOCE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE A CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ON GROUNDS OF VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PROVISION OF THIS ACT."

"Section 13. Oath of Civil Engineers. - All successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take a professional oath before the Board Examiners of Civil Engineers or other government officials authorized to administer oaths, prior to entering upon the practice of the civil engineering profession. ALL REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEERS SHALL ALSO TAKE THEIR OATH AS MEMBERS OF THE ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (APOCE) AND SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL THEIR MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT."

"Section 16. Refusal to Issue Certificate - The Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers shall not Issue a certificate to any person convicted by a court of a competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude, or to any person guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct, or to any person of unsound mind. THE BOARD SHALL NOT ISSUE A CERTIFICATE TO ANY PERSON WHO JS NOT A MEMBER OF GOOD STANDING OF THE APOCE. In the vent of a refusal to issue a certificate to any person, the Board shall give to the applicant a written statement setting forth its reason for such action, which statement shall be incorporated in the records of the Board."

"Section 19. Transitory Provisions. As soon as this Act takes effect, any person desiring to practice the profession of civil engineering shall be required to obtain a certificate of registration in the manner and under the conditions hereinafter provided. All civil engineers duly licensed under the provisions of Act Numbered Twenty-nine hundred and eighty-five, as amended, at the time this Act takes effect, shall be automatically registered under the provisions hereof. Certificates of registration held by such persons in good standing shall have the same force and effect as though the same have been issued under the provisions of this Act. CERTIFICATES OF SPECIALIZATION ISSUED TO REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER BY THE BOARD OR ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING (APOCE) HELD BY SUCH PERSONS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS THOUGH THE SAME HAVE BEEN ISSUED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT."

SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, decrees, presidential issuances, proclamations, and administrative regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified or repealed accordingly, specifically, among others, Executive Order No. 495
dated 06 December 1992.

SEC. 3. Separabilily Clause. - In the event that any provision of this Act is declared void or unconstitutional such declaration shall not affect the validity of the unaffected provisions of this Act.

SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

Building Laws

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PD 1096: National Building Code
* Implementing Rules & Regulations
IRR Rules I-VI
IRR Rules VII
IRR Rules VIII
IRR Rules IX-XXI

RA 9514: Fire Code of the Philippines
* Implementing Rules & Regulations

PD 856: Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
* Implementing Rules & Regulations

BP 344: Accessibility Law
* Implementing Rules & Regulations

PD 957: The Subdivision & Condominium Buyers Protective Decree
* Implementing Rules & Regulations

BP 220: Standards for Economic and Socialized Housing

PD 1216: Defining "Open Space" in Residential Subdivisions

PD 1067: The Water Code of the Philippines

PD 856: Code on Sanitation of the Philippines
* Implementing Rules & Regulations

RA 9154 Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008

2011-08-15T01:23:00.000-07:00

Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro Manila
Fourteenth Congress
Second Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-eight day of July, two thousand eight.
Republic Act No. 9514 December 19, 2008
Repealed PD 1185
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMPREHENSIVE FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPEALING PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1185 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled::
Section 1. This Act shall be known as the "Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008".
Section 2. It is the policy of the State to ensure public safety and promote economic development through the prevention and suppression of all kinds of destructive fires and promote the professionalization of the fire service as a profession. Towards this end, the State shall enforce all laws, rules and regulations to ensure adherence to standard fire prevention and safety measures, and promote accountability for fire safety in the fire protection service and prevention service.
Section 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Fire Code, the following words and phrases shall mean and be construed as indicated:
Abatement - Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.
Administrator - Any person who acts as agent of the owner and manages the use of a building for him.
Blasting Agent - Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set off explosives.
Cellulose Nitrate Or Nitro Cellulose - A highly combustible and explosive compound produced by the reaction of nitric acid with a cellulose material.
Cellulose Nitrate Plastic (Pyroxylin) - Any plastic substance, materials or compound having cellulose nitrate (nitro cellulose) as base.
Combustible, Flammable or Inflammable - Descriptive of materials that are easily set on fire.
Combustible Fiber - Any readily ignitable and free burning fiber such as cotton, oakum, rags, waste cloth, waste paper, kapok, hay, straw, Spanish moss, excelsior and other similar materials commonly used in commerce.
Combustible Liquid - Any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8_C (100_F).
Corrosive Liquid - Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with organic matter or with certain chemicals.
Curtain Board - A vertical panel of non-combustible or fire resistive materials attached to and extending below the bottom chord of the roof trusses, to divide the underside of the roof into separate compartments so that heat and smoke will be directed upwards to a roof vent.
Cryogenic - Descriptive of any material which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other elements produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surroundings.
Damper - A normally open device installed inside an air duct system which automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire.
Distillation - The process of first raising the temperature in separate the more volatile from the less volatile parts and then cooling and condensing the resulting vapor so as to produce a nearly purified substance.
Duct System - A continuous passageway for the transmission of air.
Dust - A finely powdered substance which, when mixed with air in the proper proportion and ignited will cause an explosion.
Electrical Arc - An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by passage of an electric current across a space between two conductors or terminals due to the incandescence of the conducting vapor.
Ember - A hot piece or lump that remains after a material has partially burned, and is still oxidizing without the manifestation of flames.
Finishes - Materials used as final coating of a surface for ornamental or protective purposes.
Fire - The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion.
Fire Trap - A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes.
Fire Alarm - Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to warm the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence or danger of fire to enable them to undertake immediate action to save life and property and to suppress the fire.
Fire Door - A fire resistive door prescribed for openings in fire separation walls or partitions.
Fire Hazard - Any condition or act which increases or may cause an increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire, or which may obstruct, delay, hinder or interfere with fire fighting operations and the safeguarding of life and property.
Fire Lane - The portion of a roadway or publicway that should be kept opened and unobstructed at all times for the expedient operation of fire fighting units.
Fire Protective And Fire Safety Device - Any device intended for the protection of buildings or persons to include but not limited to built-in protection system such as sprinklers and other automatic extinguishing system, detectors for heat, smoke and combustion products and other warning system components, personal protective equipment such as fire blankets, helmets, fire suits, gloves and other garments that may be put on or worn by persons to protect themselves during fire.
Fire Safety Constructions - Refers to design and installation of walls, barriers, doors, windows, vents, means of egress, etc. integral to and incorporated into a building or structure in order to minimize danger to life from fire, smoke, fumes or panic before the building is evacuated. These features are also designed to achieve, among others, safe and rapid evacuation of people through means of egress sealed from smoke or fire, the confinement of fire or smoke in the room or floor of origin and delay their spread to other parts of the building by means of smoke sealed and fire resistant doors, walls and floors. It shall also mean to include the treatment of buildings components or contents with flame retardant chemicals.
Flash Point - The minimum temperature at which any material gives off vapor in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with air.
Forcing -A process where a piece of metal is heated prior to changing its shape or dimensions.
Fulminate - A kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion.
Hazardous Operation/Process - Any act of manufacturing, fabrication, conversion, etc., that uses or produces materials which are likely to cause fires or explosions.
Horizontal Exit - Passageway from one building to another or through or around a wall in approximately the same floor level.
Hose Box - A box or cabinet where fire hoses, valves and other equipment are stored and arranged for fire fighting.
Hose Reel - A cylindrical device turning on an axis around which a fire hose is wound and connected.
Hypergolic Fuel - A rocket or liquid propellant which consist of combinations of fuels and oxidizers which ignite spontaneously on contact with each other.
Industrial Baking And Drying - The industrial process of subjecting materials to heat for the purpose of removing solvents or moisture from the same, and/or to fuse certain chemical salts to form a uniform glazing the surface of materials being treated.
Jumper - A piece of metal or an electrical conductor used to bypass a safety device in an electrical system.
Occupancy - The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used.
Occupant - Any person actually occupying and using a building or portions thereof by virtue of a lease contract with the owner or administrator or by permission or sufferance of the latter.
Organic Peroxide - A strong oxidizing organic compound which releases oxygen readily. It causes fire when in contact with combustible materials especially under conditions of high temperature.
Overloading - The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw or consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the existing electrical system.
Owner - The person who holds the legal right of possession or title to a building or real property.
Oxidizing Material - A material that readily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to stimulate or support combustion.
Pressurized Or Forced Draft Burning Equipment - Type or burner where the fuel is subjected to pressure prior to discharge into the combustion chamber and/or which includes fans or other provisions for the introduction of air at above normal atmosphere pressure into the same combustion chamber.
Public Assembly Building - Any building or structure where fifty (50) or more people congregate, gather, or assemble for any purpose.
Public Way - Any street, alley or other strip of land unobstructed from the ground to the sky, deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated for public use.
Pyrophoric - Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when exposed to air.
Refining - A process where impurities and/or deleterious materials are removed from a mixture in order to produce a pure element of compound. It shall also refer to partial distillation and electrolysis.
Self-Closing Doors - Automatic closing doors that are designed to confine smoke and heat and delay the spread of fire.
Smelting - Melting or fusing of metallic ores or compounds so as to separate impurities from pure metals.
Sprinkler System - An integrated network of hydraulically designed piping installed in a building, structure or area with outlets arranged in a systematic pattern which automatically discharges water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire.
Standpipe System - A system of vertical pipes in a building to which fire hoses can be attached on each floor, including a system by which water is made available to the outlets as needed.
Vestibule - A passage hall or antechamber between the outer doors and the interior parts of a house or building.
Vertical Shaft - An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor to floor, as well as from the base to the top of the building.
Section 4. Applicability of The Code. - The provisions of the Fire Code shall apply to all persons and all private and public buildings, facilities or structures erected or constructed before and after its effectivity.
Section 5. Responsibility for the Enforcement of this Code. - This Code shall be administered and enforced by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), under the direct supervision and control of the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection, through the hierarchy of organization as provided for in Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 6975. with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the BFP, is hereby authorized to:
a. Issue implementing rules and regulations, and prescribe standards, schedules of fees/fire service charges and administrative penalties therefore as provided in the pertinent provisions of this Code;
b. Reorganize the BFP as may be necessary and appropriate;
c. Support and assist fire volunteers, practitioners and fire volunteer organizations in the country who shall undergo mandatory fire suppression, inspection, rescue, emergency medical services and related emergency response trainings and competency evaluations to be conducted by the BFP. In the case of the Fire practitiones, they shall undergo mandatory continuous professional education and competency evaluation of their expertise, knowledge and skills in the area of fire science, engineering and technology to be conducted by the BFP;
The BFP may enter into external party agreements for the conduct of training, education and evaluation of fire volunteers, practitioners and fire volunteer organizations, which shall be under the full control and supervision of the BFP: Provided, however, That during firefighting operations, fire volunteer organizations shall be under the direct operational control of the fire ground commanders of the BFP;
d. Enter into long term agreement, either through public biddings or negotiations in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act of 2003, for the acquisition of fire prevention, fire protection and fire fighting investigation, rescue, paramedics, hazardous material handling equipment, supplies, materials and related technical services necessary for the fire services;
e. Enter into Memoranda of Agreement with other departments, bureaus, agencies, offices and corporations of the government, as well as private institutions, in order to define areas of cooperation and coordination and delineate responsibility on fire prevention education, fire safety, fire prevention, fire suppression and other matters of common concern;
f. Call on the police, other law enforcement agencies, and local government assistance to render necessary assistance in the enforcement of this Code;
g. Designate a fire safety inspector through his/her duly authorized representative, who shall conduct an inspection of every building or structure within his area of responsibility at least once a year and every time the owner, administrator or occupant shall renew his/her business permit or permit to operate;
No occupancy permit, business or permit to operate shall be issued without securing a Fire Safety Inspection Certification (FSIC) from the Chief, BFP, or his/her duly authorized representative;
h. Inspect at reasonable time, any building, structure, installation or premises for dangerous or hazardous conditions or materials as set forth in this Code, provided that in case of single family dwelling, an inspection must be upon the consent of the occupant or upon lawful order from the proper court. The Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative shall order the owner/occupant to remove hazardous materials and/or stop hazardous operation/process in accordance with the standards set by this Code or its implementing rules or regulations or other pertinent laws;
i. Where conditions exist and are deemed hazardous to life and property, to order the owner/occupant of any building or structure to summarily abate such hazardous conditions;
j. Require the building owner/occupant to submit plans and specifications, and other pertinent documents of said building to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards; and
k. Issue a written notice to the owner and/or contractor to stop work on portion of any work due to absence, or in violation of approved plans and specifications, permit and/or clearance or certification as approved by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative. The notice shall state the nature of the violation and no work shall be continued on that portion until the violation has been corrected.
Section 6. Technical Staff. - The Chief, BFP shall constitute a technical staff of highly qualified persons who are knowledgeable on fire prevention, fire safety, and fire suppression. They may be drawn not only from the organic members of the BFP and other government offices and agencies, but also from other sources. In the latter case, they will either be appointed into the service or hired as consultants in accordance with law. The technical staff shall study, review and evaluate latest developments and standards on fire technology; prepare plans/programs on fire safety, prevention and suppression and evaluate implementation thereof; develop programs on the professionalization of the fire service; coordinate with appropriate government and private institutions for the offering of college courses on fire technology and fire protection engineering; propose amendments to the Fire Code; advise the Chief, BFP on any matter brought to his attention; and perform such other functions as directed on any matter brought to his attention and perform such other functions as directed by higher authorities.
Section 7. Inspections, Safety Measures, Fire Safety, Constructions, and Protective and/or Warning Systems. - As may be defined and provided in the Rules and Regulations, owners, administrators or occupants of buildings, structures and their premises or facilities and other responsible persons shall be required to comply with the following, as may be appropriate:
a. Inspection Requirement - A fire safety inspection shall be conducted by the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative as prerequisite to the grants of permits and/or licenses by local governments and other government agencies concerned, for the:
(1) Use or occupancy of buildings, structures, facilities or their premises including the installation or fire protection and fire safety equipment, and electrical system in any building structure or facility; and
(2) Storage, handling and/or use of explosives or of combustible, flammable, toxic and other hazardous materials;
b. Safety Measures for Hazardous Materials - Fire safety measures shall be required for the manufacture, storage, handling and/or use of hazardous materials involving:
(1) cellulose nitrate plastic of any kind;
(2) combustible fibers;
(3) cellular materials such as foam, rubber, sponge rubber and plastic foam;
(4) flammable and combustible liquids or gases of any classification;
(5) flammable paints, varnishes, stains and organic coatings;
(6) high-piled or widely spread combustible stock;
(7) metallic magnesium in any form;
(8) corrosive liquids, oxidizing materials, organic peroxide, nitromethane, ammonium nitrate, or any amount of highly toxic, pyrophoric, hypergolic, or cryogenic materials or poisonous gases as well as material compounds which when exposed to heat or flame become a fire conductor, or generate excessive smoke or toxic gases;
(9) blasting agents, explosives and special industrial explosive materials, blasting caps, black powder, liquid nitro-glycerine, dynamite, nitro cellulose, fulminates of any kind, and plastic explosives containing ammonium salt or chlorate;
(10) fireworks materials of any kind or form;
(11) matches in commercial quantities;
(12) hot ashes, live coals and embers;
(13) mineral, vegetable or animal oils and other derivatives/by products;
(14) combustible waste materials for recycling or resale;
(15) explosive dusts and vapors; and
(16) agriculture, forest, marine or mineral products which may undergo spontaneous combustion.
(17) any other substance with potential to cause harm to persons, property or the environment because of one or more of the following: a) The chemical properties of the substance; b) The physical properties of the substance; c) The biological properties of the substance. Without limiting the definition of hazardous material, all dangerous goods, combustible liquids and chemicals are hazardous materials.
c. Safety Measures for Hazardous Operation/Processes - Fire Safety measures shall be required for the following hazardous operation/processes:
(1) welding or soldering;
(2) industrial baking and drying;
(3) waste disposal;
(4) pressurized/forced-draft burning equipment;
(5) smelting and forging;
(6) motion picture projection using electrical arc lamps;
(7) refining, distillation and solvent extraction; and
(8) such other operations or processes as may hereafter be prescribed in the Rules and Regulations.
d. Provision on Fire Safety Construction, Protective and Warning System - Owners, occupants or administrator or buildings, structures and their premises or facilities, except such other buildings or structures as may be exempted in the rules and regulations to be promulgated under Section 5 hereof, shall incorporate and provide therein fire safety construction, protective and warning system, and shall develop and implement fire safety programs, to wit:
(1) Fire protection features such as sprinkler systems, hose boxes, hose reels or standpipe systems and other fire fighting equipment;
(2) Fire Alarm systems;
(3) Fire walls to separate adjoining buildings, or warehouses and storage areas from other occupancies in the same building;
(4) Provisions for confining the fire at its source such as fire resistive floors and walls extending up to the next floor slab or roof, curtain boards and other fire containing or stopping components;
(5) Termination of all exits in an area affording safe passage to a public way or safe dispersal area;
(6) Stairway, vertical shafts, horizontal exits and other means of egress sealed from smoke and heat;
(7) A fire exit plan for each floor of the building showing the routes from each other room to appropriate exits, displayed prominently on the door of such room;
(8) Self-closing fire resistive doors leading to corridors;
(9) Fire dampers in centralized airconditioning ducts;
(10) Roof vents for use by fire fighters; and
(11) Properly marked and lighted exits with provision for emergency lights to adequately illuminate exit ways in case of power failure.
Section 8. Prohibited Acts. - The following are declared as prohibited act and omission.
(a) Obstructing or blocking the exit ways or across to buildings clearly marked for fire safety purposes, such as but not limited to aisles in interior rooms, any part of stairways, hallways, corridors, vestibules, balconies or bridges leading to a stairway or exit of any kind, or tolerating or allowing said violations;
(b) Constructing gates, entrances and walkways to buildings components and yards which obstruct the orderly and easy passage of fire fighting vehicles and equipment;
(c) Prevention, interference or obstruction of any operation of the Fire Service, or of duly organized and authorized fire brigades;
(d) Obstructing designated fire lanes or access to fire hydrants;
(e) Overcrowding or admission of persons beyond the authorized capacity in movie houses, theaters, coliseums, auditoriums or other public assembly buildings, except in other assembly areas on the ground floor with open sides or open doors sufficient to provide safe exits;
(f) Locking fire exits during period when people are inside the building;
(g) Prevention or obstruction of the automatic closure of fire doors or smoke partitions or dampers;
(h) Use of fire protective of fire fighting equipment of the fire service other than for fire fighting except in other emergencies where their use are justified;
(i) Giving false or malicious fire alarms;
(j) Smoking in prohibited areas as may be determined by fire service, or throwing of cigars, cigarettes, burning objects in places which may start or cause fire;
(k) Abandoning or leaving a building or structure by the occupant or owner without appropriate safety measures;
(l) Removing. destroying, tampering or obliterating any authorized mark, seal, sign or tag posted or required by the fire service for fire safety in any building, structure or processing equipment; and
(m) Use of jumpers or tampering with electrical wiring or overloading the electrical system beyond its designated capacity or such other practices that would tend to undermine the fire safety features of the electrical system.
Section 9. Violation, Penalties and Abatement of Fire Hazard. - Fire hazards shall be abated immediately. The Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative, upon the report that a violation of this Code or other pertinent laws, rules and regulations is being committed, shall issue notice/order to comply to the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building or structure, indicating among other things, the period within which compliance shall be effected, which shall be within ten (10) to fifteen (15) days after the receipt of the notice/order, depending on the reasonableness to adequately comply with the same.
If, after the lapse of the aforesaid period, the owner, administrator, occupant or other responsible person failed to comply, the Chief, BFP or his/her authorized representative shall put up a sign in front of the building or structure that it is fire hazard. Specifically, the notice shall bear the words "WARNING: THIS BUILDING/STRUCTURE IS A FIRE HAZARD", which shall remain posted until such time that the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities abate the same, but such period shall not exceed fifteen (15) days from the lapse of the initial period given in the notice/order to comply.
Finally, with the failure of the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities to comply within the period specified above, the Chief, BFP may issue order for such abatement. If the owner, administrator or occupant of buildings, structure and their premises or facilities does not abate the same within the period fixed in said order, the building, structure, premises or facilities shall be ordered closed by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative notwithstanding any permit clearance or certificate earlier issued by the local authorities.
Any building or structure assessed and declared by the chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative as a firetrap on account of the gravity or palpability of the violation or is causing clear and present imminent fire danger to adjoining establishments and habitations shall be declared a public nuisance, as defined in the Civil Code of the Philippines in a notice to be issued to the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities. If the assessed value of the nuisance or the amount to be spent in abating the same is not more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00), the owner, administrator or occupant thereof shall abate the hazard within fifteen (15) days, or if the assessed value is more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00), within thirty (30) days from receipt of the order declaring said building or structure a public nuisance; otherwise, the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative shall forthwith cause its summary abatement. failure to comply within five (5) days from the receipt of the notice shall cause the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative to put up a sign in front of the building or structure, at or near the entrance of such premises, notifying the public that such building or structure is a "FIRETRAP", which shall remain until the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and their premises or facilities abate the same within the specified period.
Summary abatement as used herein shall mean all corrective measures undertaken to abate hazards which shall include, but not limited to remodeling, repairing, strengthening, reconstructing, removal and demolition, either partial or total, of the building or structure. The expenses incurred by the government for such summary abatement shall be borne by the owner, administrator or occupant. These expenses shall constitute a prior lien upon such property.
Section 10. Enforcement of The Lien. - If the owner, administrator or occupant fails to reimburse the government of the expenses incurred in the summary abatement within ninety (90) days from the completion of such abatement, the building or structure shall be sold at public auction in accordance with existing laws and rules. No property subject of lien under Section 9 hereof, may be sold at a price lower than the abatement expenses incurred by the government. The property shall be forfeited in favor of the government if the highest bid is not at least equal to the abatement expenses.
Section 11. Penalties. -
1. Against the private individual:
a) Administrative fine - Any person who violates any provision of the Fire Code or any of the rules and regulations promulgated under this Act shall be penalized by an administrative fine of not exceeding Fifty thousand (P50,000.00) pesos or in the proper case, by stoppage of operations or by closure of such buildings, structures and their premises or facilities which do not comply with the requirements or by both such administrative fine and closure/stoppage of operation to be imposed by the Chief, BFP.Provided, That the payment of the fine, stoppage of operations and/or closure of such buildings, structures, and their premises or facilities shall not absolve the violator from correcting the deficiency or abating the fire hazard. The decision of the Chief, BFP, under this subsection, may be appealed to the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government. Unless ordered by the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government the appeal shall not stay the execution of the order of the Chief, BFP. The decision of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government shall be final and executory.
(b) Punitive - In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard as provided in the preceding subsection, the violator shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years, or by a fine of not more than One hundred thousand (P100,000.00) pesos or both such fine and imprisonment; Provided, however, that in case of a corporation, firm, partnership or association, the fine and/or imprisonment shall be imposed upon its officials responsible for such violation, and in case the guilty party is an alien, in addition to the penalties herein prescribed, he shall immediately be deported; Provided, finally, that were the violation is attended by injury, loss of life and/or damage to property, the violator shall be proceeded against under the applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code.
Any person who, without authority, maliciously removes the sign that a building or structure is a fire hazard/firetrap placed by the authorized person in this Code shall be liable for imprisonment for thirty (30) days or a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) or both in the discretion of the court.
Any person, who disobeys the lawful order of the fire ground commander during a firefighting operation shall be penalized with imprisonment of one (1) day to thirty (30) days and a fine of five thousand pesos (P5,000.00).
2. Against the public officer/employee
a) Administrative - The following acts or omissions shall render the public officer/employee in charge of the enforcement of this Code, its implementing rules and regulation and other pertinent laws, administratively liable, and shall be punished by reprimand, suspension or removal in the discretion of the disciplining authority, depending on the gravity of the offense and without prejudice to the provisions of other applicable laws:
(1) Unjustified failure of the public officer/employee to conduct inspection of buildings or structures at least once a year;
(2) Deliberate failure to put up a sign in front of the building or structure within his/her area of responsibility found to be violating this Code, its implementing rules and regulations and other pertinent laws, that the same is a "FIRE HAZARD" or a "FIRETRAP";
(3) Endorsing to the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative for the certification, or submitting a report that the building or structure complies with the standards set by this Code, its implementing rules or regulations or other pertinent laws when the same is contrary to fact;
(4) Issuance or renewal of occupancy or business permit without the fire safety inspection certificate issued by the Chief, BFP or his/her duly authorized representative;
(5) Failure to cancel the occupancy or business permit after the owner, administrator, occupant or other person responsible for the condition of the building, structure and other premises failed to comply with the notice/order for compliance with the standards set by this Code, its implementing rules and regulations and other pertinent laws, within the specified period;
(6) Failure to abate a public nuisance within fifteen (15) days after the owner, administrator, occupant or other responsible person failed to abate the same within the period contained in the notice to abate;
(7) Abusing his/her authority in the performance of his/her duty through acts of corruption and other unethical practices; or
(8) Other willful impropriety or gross negligence in the performance of his/her duty as provided in this act or its implementing rules and regulations.
b) Punitive - In the case of willful violation involving the abovementioned acts or omissions enumerated under Section 11 subparagraph 2(A) the public officer/employees shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years or by a fine of not more than One hundred thousand (P100,000.00) or both such fine and imprisonment:Provided, That where the violation is attended by injury, loss of life and/or property, the violator shall be proceeded against under the applicable provisions of the Revised Penal Code.
Section 12. Appropriation and Sources of Income. -
(a) To support the manpower, infrastructure and equipment needs of the fire service of the BFP, such amount as may be necessary to attain the objectives of the Fire Code shall be appropriated and included in the annual appropriation of the BFP.
(b) To partially provide for the funding of the fire service the following taxes and fees which shall accrue to the General Fund of the National Government, are hereby imposed:
(1) Fees to be charged for the issuance of certificates, permits and licenses as provided for in Section 7 (a) hereof;
(2) One-tenth of one per centum (0.1%) of the verified estimated value of buildings or structures to be erected, from the owner thereof, but not to exceed fifty thousand (P50,000.00) pesos, one half to be paid prior to the issuance of the building permit, and the balance, after final inspection and prior to the issuance of the use and occupancy permit;
(3) One-hundredth of one per centum (0.10%) of the assessed value of buildings or structures annually payable upon payment of the real estate tax, except on structures used as single family dwellings;
(4) Two per centum (2%) of all premiums, excluding re-insurance premiums for the sale of fire, earthquake and explosion hazard insurance collected by companies, persons or agents licensed to sell such insurances in the Philippines;
(5) Two per centum (2%) of gross sales of companies, persons or agents selling fire fighting equipment, appliances or devices, including hazard detection and warning systems; and
(6) Two per centum (2%) of the service fees received from fire, earthquake, and explosion hazard reinsurance surveys and post loss service of insurance adjustment companies doing business in the Philippines directly through agents.
Section 13. Collection of Taxes, Fees and Fines. - All taxes, fees and fines provided in this Code, shall be collected by the BFP. Provided, That twenty percent (20%) of such collection shall be set aside and retained for use by the city or municipal government concerned, which shall appropriate the same exclusive for the use of the operation and maintenance of its local fire station, including the construction and repair of fire station: Provided,further, That the remaining eighty (80%) shall be remitted to the National Treasury under a trust fund assigned for the modernization of the BFP.
"Sec. 13-A. Assessment of Fire Code Taxes, Fees and Fines. - The assessment of fire code taxes, fees and fines is vested upon the BFP. The BFP shall, subject to the approval of the DILG, prescribe the procedural rules for such purpose.
Sec. 13-B. Collection and Assessment of Local Taxes, Fees and Fines. - The collection and assessment of taxes, fees and fines as prescribed in the Local Government Code, except those contained in this Code, shall be function of the concerned local government units.
Sec. 13-C. Use of Income Generated from the Enforcement of the Fire Code. - The Chief, BFP is authorized, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, to use the income generated under the Fire Code for procurement of fire protection and fire fighting investigation, rescue, paramedics, supplies and materials, and related technical services necessary for the fire service and the improvement of facilites of the Bureau of Fire Protection and abatement of fire hazards.
The BFP shall determine the optimal number of equipment, including, but not limited to, fire trucks and fire hydrants, required by every local government unit for the proper delivery of fire protection services in its jurisdiction.
In the procurement of fire fighting and investigation supplies and materials, the Bureau of Product Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry shall evaluate, determine and certify if the supply to procured conforms to the product standards fixed by the BFP. For this purpose, the BFP shall submit to the Bureau of Product Standards a detailed set of product standards that must be complied with in the procurement of fire fighting and investigation supplies and materials within six (6) months from the effectivity of this act.
Sec. 13-D. Monitoring the Implementation of the Fire Code and the Amount of the Fees Collected. - The Chief, BFP shall, within six (6) month from the effectivity of this Code, submit to the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government for his/her approval, a management tool or mechanism that would ensure effective monitoring of the enforcement of the Fire Code to include the amount of Fire Code fees collected.
Section 14. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government shall issue the rules and regulations for its effective implementation.
Section 15. Presidential Decree No 1185 is hereby repealed. All laws, presidential decrees, letters of instructions, executive orders, rules and regulations insofar as they are inconsistent with this Act, are hereby repealed or amended as the case may be.
Section 16. In case any provision of this Act or any portion thereof is declared unconstitutional by a competent court, other provisions shall not be affected thereby.
Section 17. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved
(Sgd.) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES
Speaker of the House of Representative
(Sgd.) MANNY VILLAR
President of the Senate
This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2553 and House Bill No. 4115 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representative on October 6, 2008 and October 8, 2008, respectively.
(Sgd.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP
Secretary General
House of Representative
(Sgd.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES
Secretary of the Senate
Approved: DEC 19, 2008
(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines

IRR of PD 856: Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

2011-08-15T01:14:00.000-07:00

IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER XIX
— "NUISANCES AND OFFENSIVE TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS" OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 856)

To carry out the provisions of Chapter XIX — "Nuisances and Offensive Trades and Occupations", of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856), these rules and regulations are hereby formulated for implementation and strict compliance of all concerned.

SECTION 1. Scope. —

These implementing rules and regulations shall cover all establishments or entities and public or private premises:

1.1 All those that are likely to produce nuisances such as, but not limited to, the following:
1.1.1 Public or private premises maintained and used in a manner injurious to health;

1.1.2 Breeding places and harborage of vermin;

1.1.3 Animals and their carcasses which are injurious to health;

1.1.4 Accumulation of refuse;

1.1.5 Noxious matter or wastewater discharged improperly in streets;

1.1.6 Animal stockade maintained in a manner injurious to health;

1.1.7 Excessive noise;

1.1.8 Illegal shanties in public or private properties.
1.2 All those that are engaged in offensive trades and occupations such as, but not limited to, the following:
1.2.1 Soap boiling;

1.2.2 Guts cleaning;

1.2.3 Boiling of offal, bone, fat or lard (Permissible if process is performed in a public slaughterhouse under prescribed regulations);

1.2.4 Manufacturing of glue or fertilizer;

1.2.5 Skin curing;

1.2.6 Scrap processing;

1.2.7 Manure storing;

1.2.8 Lime burning;

1.2.9 Lye making; and

1.2.10 Any manufacturing process in which lead, arsenic, mercury, phosphorous, or other poisonous substances is used (The use of such chemicals is permissible in the practice of pharmacy and in printing where ready-made lead types are used).
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. —

As used in these rules and regulations, the following terms shall mean:
2.1 Abattoir or Slaughterhouse — the establishment or premises used in the slaughter of food animals for human consumption.

2.2 Animal Stockade — any land, building or structure used for the keeping, stabling, feeding, watering, grooming, shoeing, treatment of an animal, or any other veterinary purpose.

2.3 Construction Site — any premises that are being used in connection with the erection, demolition or renovation of a structure.

2.4 Department — the Department of Health.

2.5 Domestic Animal — any animal, such as horse, cattle, swine, fowl, etc., which has been suppressed by man to live and breed in a tame condition.

2.6 Establishment — a collective term construed to include all firms, institutions, entities, including its premises, facilities, equipment, machinery, which are engaged in production, handling, storing, transporting, selling, distributing, using, processing, and disposing any product or substance considered as a nuisance, or which are engaged in offensive trades and occupation.

2.7 Guts Cleaning — cleansing, washing or scouring of bowels or entrails of fishes, poultry, mammals and other animals.

2.8 Health Certificate — a certification in writing using the prescribed form issued by the local health officer to a person after passing the required physical and medical examinations and immunizations.

2.9 Lime Burning — the process of burning limestone or shells.

2.10 Livestock — domestic animals used on a farm, especially those kept as food animals.

2.11 Local Health Authority — an official or employee responsible for the application of a prescribed health measure in a local political subdivision. For a province, the local health authority is the governor and for a city or municipality, the local health authority is the mayor.

2.12 Local Health Officer — the provincial, city or municipal health officer.

2.13 Lye — any strong alkaline solution used for cleansing purposes.

2.14 Lye Making — the process of producing lye from strong alkaline liquor that chiefly contains potassium carbonate.

2.15 Manure — refuse from stables and barnyards, consisting of animal excreta with or without litter.

2.16 Manure Storing — stockpiling or deposition of manure.

2.17 Noise — means an erratic, intermittent, or statistically random oscillation, or any unwanted sound.

2.18 Noxious — anything offensive to the human senses and/or tends to cause injury.

2.19 Nuisance — anything that injures health, endangers life, offends the senses or produces discomfort to a person or group of persons.

2.20 Objectionable Odor — any odor present in the outdoor atmosphere which, by itself or in combination with other odors, is or may be harmful or injurious to human health or welfare, which unreasonably interferes with the comfortable use and enjoyment of life and property, or which creates a nuisance.

2.21 Offal — glands, tissues or other internal organs of a slaughtered animal.

2.22 Offensive Trades or Occupation — any trade or occupation that has the potential to cause damage to life and property, injury, pain, unpleasant or nauseating sensation or produces uneasiness and unbearable conditions to a person or group of persons.

2.23 Operator — a person or group of persons who owns, leases, operates, manages, supervises, controls an establishment, its premises and facilities.

2.24 Piggery — refers to any parcel of land, building or other structure used for keeping, raising or breeding, depasturing, feeding or watering of swine.

2.25 Poultry — refers to domesticated fowls, which serve as sources of eggs and meat for human consumption or any other purpose. It includes any species of fowl such as chicken, duck, goose, turkey, quail, pigeon or guinea fowl.

2.26 Premise — includes any land, building or other structure or part thereof.

2.27 Sanitary Engineer — a person duly registered with the Board of Examiners for Sanitary Engineers (R.A. 1364) who heads or works in the sanitation division/section/unit of the local health office or employed with the Department of Health or its regional health offices.

2.28 Sanitary Permit — the certification in writing by the local health officer or in his absence by the chief of the sanitation division/section/unit attesting that the establishment complies with the existing sanitation requirements upon evaluation or inspection conducted in accordance with Presidential Decrees Nos. 522, 856 and local ordinances.

2.29 Sanitation Inspector — an officer employed by the national, provincial, city or municipal government, who enforces sanitary rules, laws and regulations and implements environmental sanitation activities under the supervision of the local health officer/sanitary engineer.

2.30 Scrap Processing — recovering, preparing, treating, disinfecting, or other means of processing of discarded materials such as scrap metals, leftover food from slaughterhouses or food establishments, or any reusable solid or liquid.

2.31 Secretary — the Secretary of Health.

2.32 Skin Curing/tanning — an art or process by which a skin of an animal is exposed to the sun.

2.33 Soap Boiling — the process of boiling, cleansing or emulsifying an agent that is made usually by the action of alkali on fats, fat acids and oil in boiling or cold process, consisting essentially of a mixture of water-soluble sodium or potassium salts of fat acids, and may contain other ingredients such as sodium carbonate or other builders, perfume, coloring agents, fluorescent dyes, disinfectants, or abrasive material.

2.34 Sound Level Meter — means any instrument and its appurtenances used for the measurement of noise and sound level.

2.35 Stray Animal — animal/s not subject to the control and/or found in a place outside the premises of its owner.

2.36 Vermin — a group of insects such as flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, lice, ticks, and bedbugs, or small animals such as mice and rats that are vectors of diseases.

2.37 Vermin Abatement Program — a series of preventive and control procedures and activities in the control of vermin.
SECTION 3. Sanitary Permit
3.1 Establishments that are likely to produce a nuisance and/or engaged in offensive trades and occupations shall secure a sanitary permit (EHS Form No. 101) issued by the local health officer before they could operate.

3.2 Any extension or additional construction or alteration in the establishment shall require a new sanitary permit before it could operate.

3.3 Application or renewal of sanitary permit

3.3.1 The application or renewal of sanitary permit shall be filed with the local health office having jurisdiction over the establishment.

3.3.2 The sanitary permit shall be issued only upon compliance with at least a satisfactory rating utilizing the sanitary inspection of establishment (EHS Form No. 103-C).

3.4 Fees. — The fees shall be paid to the local government unit upon application, renewal, and noting of sanitary permit. The amount of fees shall be set through local ordinance.

3.5 Noting of Permit. — If there is a change in ownership or occupancy of this establishment, the new operator shall apply to the local health office to have such change noted in the records and permit certificate within fourteen (14) working days and shall pay the corresponding fee for such noting.

3.6 Validity. — The sanitary permit shall be valid for one (1) year, starting on the day of issuance until the last day of December of the same year, and shall be renewed every beginning of the year thereafter.

3.7 Revocation/Suspension. — Upon the recommendation of the local health officer, the sanitary permit shall be suspended or revoked by the local health authority upon violation of any sanitary rules and regulations.

3.8 Posting of Permit. — The sanitary permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place of the establishment for public information and shall be available for inspection by authorized health and other regulatory personnel.

3.9 Record of Sanitary Permit.

3.9.1 Every local health office shall keep a record of all establishments that have been issued a sanitary permit and renewal thereof.

3.9.2 The record shall in every case show the following:
a. The name and address of the operator who shall in every case be the actual holder of the sanitary permit;

b. The location of the establishment;

c. The nature/kind of business for which the permit has been issued;

d. The date the permit was issued and the dates of any renewal thereof;

e. Every change of occupation or management of the establishment since the first permit was issued;

f. The sanitary conditions under which the permit was issued or any renewal thereof granted; and,

g. The revocation of the sanitary permit.
3.9.3 The record shall be available at all reasonable times for inspection by any authorized officer of the Department of Health or local government unit.
SECTION 4. Requirements for Personnel
4.1 Health Certificate

4.1.1 The operator and employees of the establishment shall be required to secure a health certificate (EHS Form No. 102-B; cream in color) issued by the local health officer. The health certificate shall be issued only after the required physical and medical examinations and immunizations.

4.1.2 The health certificate shall be renewed at least once a year or as often as required by local ordinance.

4.1.3 The health certificate shall be clipped visibly in the upper left front portion of the uniform worn by the employee while working. When such condition is not practical due to the nature of work in the establishment, the health certificate shall be made available upon inspection.

4.1.4 Health certificates are non-transferable.

4.2 Personal Health and Hygienic Practices

4.2.1 Employees of the establishment shall at all times observe good personal hygiene such as, but not limited to, the following:
a. Wearing of clean appropriate working garments;

b. Washing of hands with soap and water before and after working, after smoking, after using the toilet, after coughing, sneezing into hands or as often as necessary to remove dirt and contaminants; and
c. Other hygienic practices called for by the nature of work in the establishment.
4.2.2 Employees of the establishment shall observe personal health and safety practices at all times while working:
a. No smoking of tobacco;

b. No drinking of alcoholic beverages;

c. No eating of any kind of food;

d. No spitting or blowing of nose;

e. No littering;

f. No unnecessary chatting or distraction; and

g. Other personal health and safety practices called for the nature of work in the establishment.
4.2.3 Workers suffering from a contagious or communicable disease shall be
immediately reported to the operator and referred for treatment.

4.3 Personal Protective Equipment. — Personal protective equipment shall be provided to and used by every worker in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII — "Industrial Hygiene" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and shall be in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment under the Labor Code of the Philippines.
SECTION 5. Sanitary Facilities Requirements
5.1 Water Supply

5.1.1 The drinking water supply for establishments covered under these implementing rules and regulations shall conform with Chapter II — "Water Supply" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water.

5.1.2 Sources either from private or public water supplies shall be capable of supplying the minimum daily water demand of forty (40) liters per capita per day and an adequate pressure of 1.41 kilogram per square centimeter (20 psi).

5.2 Food and Drinks. — All food and drinks handled, stored, prepared, or served in the establishment or within its premises shall conform to the pertinent provisions of Chapter III — "Food Establishments" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.

5.3 Sewage Disposal and Drainage

5.3.1 All sewage, stormwater and wastewater shall be discharged in a manner complying with Chapter XVII — "Sewage Collection and Disposal, Excreta Disposal and Drainage" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.

5.3.2 The effluent quality to be discharged from the establishment shall meet the minimum standards and requirements set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and all other concerned regulatory agencies.

5.3.3 The plumbing system of the establishment shall be in accordance with the pertinent provisions stated in the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines.

5.4 Solid Waste Management. — All refuse including animal litter and manure, animal waste food products, and other waste matter shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions stated in Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations, all other pertinent laws and rules and regulations set by other concerned agencies, and local ordinances.

5.5 Vermin Control
5.5.1 The operator of the establishment shall maintain a vermin abatement program which shall conform to Chapter XVI — "Vermin Control" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.

5.5.2 During vermin control operations, all foods including food preparation equipment and feeds for animals shall be covered to protect it from contamination. Likewise, all animals shall be protected from toxic chemical substances.
5.6 Toilet, Bath and Handwashing Facilities
5.6.1 The sanitary facilities shall be located within a distance of 25 meters (82 feet) of the service area.

5.6.2 Adequate number of plumbing fixtures shall be afforded to all persons in the establishments. The minimum appurtenances shall be as follows:
TABLE 1. MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR EMPLOYEES

No. of persons Water
Male Closet
Female Urinal
Male Lavatory
Male Lavatory
Female Shower
1-29 1 1 1 1 1 1 shower for each
30-49 1 2 2 2 2 15 persons exposed
50-99 2 3 2 3 3 to excessive heat or

One (1) additional fixture unit shall be provided for differently-abled employees
5.6.3 Separate clearly marked toilet rooms for male and female shall be provided.

5.6.4 A minimum toilet or bathroom area of 1.20 square meters with a minimum
dimension of 0.90 meter shall be provided.

5.6.5 Toilets and bathrooms shall be properly located, lighted, and ventilated.

5.6.6 Proper maintenance of toilets and bathrooms shall be done regularly.

5.6.7 Toilet paper and/or paper holders, soap, soap dispensers, and paper towels shall be supplied at all times.

5.6.8 Paper towels or hot air machines shall be used for hand drying. Mirror shall be installed in every toilet room facilities.

5.6.9 Windows of toilet rooms shall be so located above eye-level and shall be provided with No. 16-meshscreen unless otherwise air-conditioned.

5.6.10 All doors shall open outward and must be self-closing.
SECTION 6. Prescribed Requirements for Construction
6.1 General Requirements
6.1.1 The policies, plans, standards, and guidelines on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096) and its implementing rules and regulations and other existing local laws and ordinances.

6.1.2 A person or group of persons, or entity who intends to construct, operate, alter, or renovate an establishment covered under these implementing rules and regulations shall first submit the plans and specifications to the local health officer for review and approval. All plans shall be submitted in duplicate copies.

6.1.3 The application for permit to construct, operate, alter or renovate such establishment shall be written on such forms issued by the local health office together with other supporting documents that are necessary for proper review of plans.

6.1.4 The establishment shall be built or renovated in accordance with the approved plans unless approval of changes has been given in writing by the local health officer. The operator shall notify the local health officer at specific predetermined stages of construction and at the time of its completion and to permit inspection of the establishment during and after construction.

6.1.5 The new establishment or portions of existing establishment that have been altered or renovated shall not be placed in operation until such inspection shows compliance with the requirements of these rules and regulations.
6.2 Walls, Partitions and Ceilings
6.2.1 Rooms in areas where excessive noise or vibration is produced shall have sound resistant walls extending to the ceiling.

6.2.2 Walls or wall covering shall not have open spaces or cracks that would provide harborage of vermin.

6.2.3 Walls and partitions inside the sanitary facilities shall be of smooth and impervious material with a minimum height of two (2) meters (6.56 feet) starting from the floor. All walls that exceed the said height shall be light-colored.

6.2.4 Partition walls between water closets shall have a height of at least two (2) meters (6.56 feet) and terminates thirty (30) centimeters (1 foot) above the floor.

6.2.5 All ceilings shall be made of smooth, light colored and non-toxic material.
6.3 Windows
6.3.1 Every room intended for use, not provided with artificial ventilation system, shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the room, to which it shall open directly to a clear space.
6.4 Floors
6.4.1 All floors shall be constructed of concrete or any impervious, easily cleaned and non-toxic materials.

6.4.2 Where the floors are constructed of wood with dovetailed or tongue and groove floorboards, it shall be clamped together and laid in a firm foundation.

6.4.3 Floor coverings such as vinyl tiles, wood parquet, linoleum, or any other similar materials shall be fixed to the floor with cement, glue, or any suitable adhesive material. Carpets, when used, shall be maintained in a clean and satisfactory condition.

6.4.4 There shall be sufficient floor space for comfort and for carrying out duties effectively and efficiently. Working spaces, stairways, aisles, or any passageways shall have a least dimension of 1.20 meters to permit free unobstructed movement of persons;
6.5 Lighting
6.5.1 All areas in the establishment shall be properly lighted, either by natural or artificial lights, or both.

TABLE 2: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ILLUMINATION

AREA MINIMUM ILLUMINATION

Hallways, exits, stairways and
landing (on floor), elevators,
escalators and dining rooms 20 Foot-candles 215.2 Lux
Locker rooms, toilets and
bathrooms 10 Foot-candles 106.7 Lux
Kitchens, study rooms,
storage rooms, supply rooms 20 Foot-candles 215.2 Lux
Outdoor pathways 2 Foot-candles 21.52 Lux

6.5.2 Lighting shall be reasonably free from glare and evenly distributed to avoid shadows.

6.5.3 The intensity of the required illumination inside the establishment shall be maintained at a point 76.20 centimeters (30 inches) above the floor.

6.5.4 There shall be provisions of sufficient lighting fixtures on open areas capable of illuminating dark places in the establishment especially at night.

6.5.5 Switches of lighting fixtures shall be conveniently located.

6.5.6 The level of illumination of other areas not otherwise mentioned shall be of such intensities as may be required by the local health officer concerned as recommended by the sanitary engineer.
6.6 Ventilation
6.6.1 Natural and/or mechanical ventilation, which is effective and suitable for comfort and safety of clients and personnel, shall be provided in all areas of the establishment.

6.6.2 When natural ventilation is provided, a room intended for use shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the floor area of the room, and such window shall open directly to a clear space.

6.6.3 In the absence of effective natural ventilation, mechanical ventilation shall be provided such as follows:
a. Air-conditioning units — provide 1.5 Horsepower (6,000 BTU/hour) air-conditioner for every 50 cubic meter room volume.

b. Exhaust fans or blowers:
i. Storage and supply rooms: provide an exhaust fan or blower with a minimum fan diameter of 15.24 centimeters per 35 cubic meter room volume (or equivalent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 3 air changes per hour).

ii. Kitchen, Dining, and Study Rooms: provide a minimum fan diameter of 15.24 centimeters per 35 cubic meter room volume (or equivalent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 3 air changes per hour).

iii. Toilets and Bathrooms: provide a minimum fan diameter of 15.24 centimeters per 35 cubic meter room volume (or equivalent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 3 air changes per hour). Windowless bathrooms shall be provided with mechanical exhaust systems that are connected to the light switch.

iv. Air circulation of the room of the establishment shall be supplied through air inlets arranged, located, and equipped so that the personnel, guests, and visitors are not subjected to air velocities exceeding 1.02 meter per second.
6.6.4 The ventilation of other areas not otherwise mentioned shall be of such capacity that will be required by local health officer concerned as recommended by the sanitary engineer.
6.7 Sound and Vibration
6.7.1 Sound-absorbing materials shall be installed in all areas where excessive noise is produced.

6.7.2 Anti-vibration mountings shall be utilized for sound and vibration-producing equipment.

6.7.3 Insulation and absorbing materials and equipment to minimize excessive sound and vibration shall be in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment and Chapter VII — "Industrial Hygiene" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.
SECTION 7. Safety Requirements
7.1 The health and safety in the working environment shall be in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Standards formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment and Chapter VII — "Industrial Hygiene" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.

7.2 Emergency telephone and the telephonic numbers of ambulance services, doctors, and hospitals shall be conspicuously posted in the premises of the establishment.

7.3 The establishment shall provide medical services and a readily-accessible first-aid kit supplies as shown in the following tables:
TABLE 3. MEDICINES **

MEDICINES NUMBER OF WORKERS

MEDICINES NUMBER OF WORKERS
1 to 50 51 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 600 601 to 2600 2001 & up
Topical Antiseptic, cc. 60 60 60 120 240 240
Antiseptic Eyewash, cc. - - - - - -
70% Isopropyl
Alcohol, cc. 240 240 240 240 500 500
Aromatic Spirit of
Ammonia, cc. 30 30 30 30 30 30
Toothache drops, cc. 15 15 30 30 30 30
Hydrogen Peroxide
Solution, cc. 120 120 120 120 140 140
Burn Ointment, tube - - 1 1 1 1
Analgesic/Antipyretic
tablets 10 10 10 20 30 40
Anti-histaminic tablets - - 10 20 30 40
Antacid tablets 10 10 10 20 30 40
40 10 10 10 20 30 40
Anti-spasmodic tablets - - 10 20 30 40
Anti-hypertensive tablets - - 10 20 30 40
Coronary vasodilator tablets - - 10 20 30 40
Anti-asthma tablets - - 10 10 20 20
Anti-hemorrhagic tablets - - 10 10 20 20
Glucose solution, 5%, 500 cc - - - - - -
Anesthetic preparation, cc - - - - - -

TABLE 4. MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT **

MEDICAL SUPPLIES NUMBER OF WORKERS EQUIPMENT
1 to 50 51 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 600 601 to 2600 2001 & up
Topical Antiseptic, cc.
60 60 60 120 240 240
Antiseptic Eyewash, cc.
- - - - - -
70% Isopropyl
Alcohol, cc
. 240 240 240 240 500 500
Aromatic Spirit of
Ammonia, cc.
30 30 30 30 30 30
Toothache drops, cc.
15 15 30 30 30 30
Hydrogen Peroxide
Solution, cc.
120 120 240 240 240 240
Burn Ointment, tube - - 1 1 1 1
Analgesic/Antipyretic
tablets
10 10 10 20 30 40
Anti-histaminic tablets
- - 10 20 30 40
Antacid tablets
10 10 10 20 30 40
Anti-diarrhea tablets
10 10 10 20 30 40
Anti-spasmodic tablets
- - 10 20 30 40
Anti-hypertensive tablets
- - 10 20 30 40
Coronary vasodilator tablets
- - 10 20 30 40
Anti-asthma tablets
- - 10 10 20 20
Anti-hemorrhagic tablets
- - 10 10 20 20
Glucose solution, 5%, 500 cc
- - - - - -
Anesthetic preparation, cc - - - - - -

TABLE 5. MEDICAL FACILITIES

MEDICAL SUPPLIES NUMBER OF WORKERS
1 to 50 51 to 99 100 to 199 200 to 600 601 to 2600 2001 & up
Treatment room - 1 1 1 - -
Emergency Clinic - - - - 1 1
Emergency Hospital/
Infirmary - - - - - -
Dental Clinic - - - - - 1

TABLE 6. MEDICAL SERVICES

NO. OF WORKERS MEDICAL OFFICER SERVICE RENDERED
1 TO 50 FIRST-AIDER FULL TIME
(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE PART TIME (AT LEAST 4 HOURS ADAY, 6 TIMES A WEEK)
100 TO 199 FIRST-AIDER FULL TIME
(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK)
NOTE: IF THERE ARE
MORE THAN ONE
WORKSHIFT PER DAY, THE
NURSE SHALL STAY
DURING THE SHIFT WHICH
HAS THE MOST NUMBER
OF WORKERS)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIAN PART TIME: (AT LEAST 4 HOURS A DAY, 3 TIMES A WEEK)
DENTIST PART TIME
(AT LEAST 4 HOURS A DAY, 3 TIMES A WEEK)
200 TO 600 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE FULL TIME (AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY, 6 TIMES A WEEK)
FIRST-AIDER FULL TIME
(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK)
NOTE: THE PHYSICIAN AND THE DENTISTSHALL
STAY IN THE WORKPLACE
ON ALTERNATE DAYS.
WHERE THERE ARE MORE THAN ONE WORKSHIFT,
PER DAY, THE DENTIST
AND THE PHYSICIAN
SHALL STAY DURING THE
SHIFT WHICH AS THE
MOST NUMBER OF WORKERS)
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PHYSICIAN PART TIME: (AT LEAST 4 HOURS A DAY, 6 TIMES A WEEK)
DENTIST PART TIME
(AT LEAST 4 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK)
601 TO 2000 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE FULL TIME
(At LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK)
FIRST-AIDER FULL TIME
(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK)
NOTE: THE PHYSICIAN
AND THE DENTIST SHALL
STAY IN THE WORKPLACE
ON ALTERNATE DAYS.
WHERE THERE ARE MORE
THAN ONE WORKSHIFT
PER DAY, THE DENTIST
AND THE PHYSICIAN
SHALL STAY DURING THE
SHIFT WHICH HAS THE
MOST OF WORKERS)
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH PHYSICIAN FULL TIME
H(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY, 6 TIMES A WEEK)
DENTIST FULL TIME
(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY
6 TIMES A WEEK)
MORE THAN 2000 OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH PHYSICIAN PART TIME
(AT LEAST 4 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK) FOR
EACH OF THE OTHER
WORK SHIFT
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE FULL TIME
(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK) FOR
EVERY WORK SHIFT
FIRST-AIDER FULL TIME
(AT LEAST 8 HOURS A DAY,
6 TIMES A WEEK) FOR
EVERY WORK SHIFT

1 Note: ** Any medicine supply/equipment prescribe in the table may be substituted with one of comparable effectiveness, and shall be replaced with the same quantity immediately after consumption.
7.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the type or nature of work shall be provided to employees by the operator of the establishment.

7.5 The fire protection system and safety instruction program of the establishment shall be in accordance with the Fire Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1185) and its implementing rules and regulations.

7.6 Fire drills and earthquake drills shall be conducted on the establishment twice a year.

7.7 Electrical designs, equipment, specifications, conduits, installations and all electrical system shall conform to the Philippine Electrical Code, as adopted by the Board of Electrical Engineering pursuant to Republic Act No. 184 otherwise known as the Electrical Engineering Law and its implementing rules and regulations and other existing laws and local ordinances.

7.8 Mechanical designs, equipment specifications, installations and all mechanical system shall conform to the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Code, as adopted by the Board of Mechanical Engineering pursuant to Commonwealth Act No. 294 otherwise known as the Mechanical Engineering Law and its implementing rules and regulations and other Existing laws and local ordinances.

7.9 The minimum requirements for the accessibility of differently-abled persons in the establishment shall be in accordance with Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 — "The Law to Enhance Mobility of Disabled Persons" and its implementing rules and regulations.
SECTION 8. Provisions for Specific Types of Nuisance
8.1 Public or private premises maintained and used in a manner injurious to health
8.1.1 No public or private place shall be used and maintained as a disposal site of refuse or any other noxious waste unless the site has been designated for such purpose and with the approval of the local health office or other concerned regulatory agencies.

8.1.2 By-products such as bagasse, rice hulls and other similar particles shall not be stored or dumped in an open or exposed area without any covering or protective material which shall prevent such by-products from scattering or being blown away by the wind.

8.1.3 There shall be no structure, materials, equipment, machinery, or vehicles abutting unto public street or sidewalk that affects and obstructs the convenient passage of traffic and passer-by. Streets used as parking for vehicles or for any other purpose shall be subjected to the approval by the local health authority under existing local regulations and ordinances.

8.1.4 Any structure or parts thereof that was decayed, damaged by fire or termites, or declared as "condemned" and to which in the assessment of the health officer that the structural integrity is questionable and shall constitute a hazard to public health and safety shall be demolished within such reasonable time as the local officer may order after due written notification of the owner or operator.

8.1.5 Machinery, equipment, or any structure or material placed unprotected, unguarded, insanitary, or situated or operated in a public or private premises which constitute as nuisance shall be confiscated or abated within thirty (30) days after its assessment by the local health office and written notification of the owner or operator.

8.1.6 Establishments that are emitting dense smoke or noxious fumes, vapors, gas, dust, soot, or cinders, in unreasonable or toxic quantity that adversely affect health and sanitation shall be declared as a nuisance and shall be dealt accordingly by the local health officer concerned.

8.1.7 Establishments engaged in the processing and manufacturing of explosives, inflammable liquids, and other toxic and hazardous substances shall be located 300 meters away from densely populated areas (residential, commercial, and institutional areas).
8.1.8 Public or private premises or buildings/structures constructed, altered or operated in violation of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856), the Building Code of the Philippines (P.D. 1096), the Civil Code of the Philippines, its implementing rules and regulations, and other existing laws and local ordinances shall be declared as nuisance and the local health officer shall have the authority or the power to order in writing the operator, to correct or remove the said nuisance within such reasonable time as the local health officer may order.
8.2 Breeding places and harborage of vermin
8.2.1 The owner or operator shall be responsible for the control of vermin and its breeding places within his establishment or premises.

8.2.2 The growth of weeds, grasses, and bushes outside, within the premises of the establishment, or in any public or private vacant lots shall be controlled to prevent the breeding or harborage of harmful insects and animals (e.g. spiders, scorpions, or snakes).

8.2.3 No person shall use any dangerous and toxic chemical in spray or in mist form in concentrations exceeding the maximum permissible standard set by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority and other concerned regulatory agencies for the purpose of weed control.

8.2.4 The control, method, procedure and frequency shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XVI — "Vermin Control" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.
8.3 Animals and their carcasses which are injurious to health
8.3.1 A dead animal shall be disposed by its owner within twenty-four (24) hours after its death and in such a manner complying with Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and local ordinances.

8.3.2 Whenever a dead animal is indiscriminately disposed in any private or public place to which the owner of such animal is unknown, the local health officer has the authority to direct his authorized representative to bury it in a manner complying with Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and local ordinances.
8.4 Accumulation of refuse
8.4.1 The sanitary requirements for the segregation, storage, collection, transport, and final disposal of refuse shall be in compliance with Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and all other pertinent laws, rules and regulations, and local ordinances.

8.4.2 Storing and drying of manure shall be made at a minimum distance of 500 meters away from residential, commercial or industrial area or as approved by the local health officer, considering that objectionable odors emitted from the establishment shall not cause nuisance to the people residing within the area.
8.5 Noxious Matter or Waste Water Discharged Improperly in Streets
8.5.1 There shall be no noxious matter or any harmful substance that shall be disposed off unto streets, roads, alleys, bodies of water, or in any pathways or place not approved by the local health officer or other concerned regulatory agencies, as disposal site for such. The sanitary requirements for its disposal shall be in pursuance with Chapter XVIII — "Refuse Disposal" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and all other pertinent laws, rules and regulations, and local ordinances.

8.5.2 Sewage or any wastewater that are discharged without prior treatment, unto streets, roads, alleys, bodies of water or in any pathways or place, or is used to water street plants, that is likely to affect health, cause pollution or contamination of wells, springs or any source of drinking water, shall be declared as nuisance and shall be acted upon, corrected or removed by the owner or operator of the establishment within twenty-four (24) hours.

8.5.3 The quality of bodies of water shall be maintained in a safe and satisfactory condition according to its best usage as stated in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources standards, rules and regulations.
8.6 Animal stockade maintained in a manner injurious to health
8.6.1 All animal stockade shall be kept reasonably clean and free from accumulation of manure and other refuse.

8.6.2 All animal stockade, whether temporary or permanent, shall be required to have a flooring which is impervious, free from cracks and crevices, and properly sloped (2%) to provide efficient drainage.

8.6.3 Adequate water supply both for drinking and cleaning and for other domestic purposes shall be provided in the establishment. The water requirement for common domesticated animals shall be as follows:

TABLE 7: MINIMUM WATER REQUIREMENT FOR PIGGERY
TYPE WATER REQUIREMENT

Per Head LITERS/PER DAY GALLONS/DAY
SOW 36 9.5
BOAR 18 4.8
FATTENER 14 3.7
Note: Provide 75 liters/day (20 gallons per day) per square meter of stockade per clearing during cleaning period.

TABLE 8: MINIMUM WATER REQUIREMENT FOR POULTRY

TYPE WATER REQUIREMENT

Per Head LITERS/PER DAY GALLONS/DAY
HENS 30 8.0
CHICKS 3.0 0.8
QUAILS 1.0 0.26
Note: Provide 75 liters/day (20 gallons/day) per square meter of stockade per clearing during cleaning period.
8.6.4 Every animal stockade or other animal enclosures shall be provided with a watertight, easy to carry, and vermin-proofed receptacle for manure and other litter arising within the premises of the stockade. Such receptacle shall always be securely covered except on the time of emptying and shall be preferably disinfected after every use. No manure shall be allowed to accumulate except in such receptacle.

8.6.5 All domestic animals such as those kept as pets, or used in the livestock industry and for other purposes shall be under the effective control of its owner or the operator of the establishment. All stray animals shall be impounded by the local government unit concerted.

8.6.6 Livestock which are temporarily confined in abattoir/slaughterhouse shall be covered by Chapter IV — "Markets and Abattoirs" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.

8.6.7 Animal Used for Commercial Purposes
a. Establishment engaged in livestock industry shall be located only in places or areas designated under existing zoning laws and local zoning ordinances. Where no zoning law or ordinance exists the local health officer concerned shall determine the suitability of the location.

b. Livestock stockades shall not be located within twenty-five (25) meters from any ground and surface drinking water sources nor shall it be near flood-prone areas or in depressions where heavy water run-off may occur.

c. There shall be no livestock stockade intended for commercial purposes which shall be constructed, operated; and maintained at a point 100 meters (328 feet) from any place of human habitation.

d. There shall be a buffer zone of at least five (5) meters in width around the boundaries of the lot and if possible it shall be planted with trees or shrubs.

e. The location of any livestock industry shall be at least 500 meters away from national roads and highways.

f. Such establishment shall be projected that no future urban expansion or development shall take place in the area where the establishment is to be located within five (5) years.

g. Stables, barns, loafing or loitering area and other enclosure where animals are raised or kept shall be constructed of such material and in such a manner that it can be kept reasonably clean and sanitary at all times.

h. Satisfactory space requirement in each domestic animal stockade shall be observed to prevent overcrowding.

TABLE 9: MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR SWINE STOCKADES

TYPE OF SWINE
(PER HEAD)
(SQUARE METERS) FARROWING HOUSE
(SQUARE METERS) GROWING/FINISHING
HOUSE
BOAR 1.858 -
PRE-FARROWING SOW 1.858 -
GILTS 1.580 -
SOW WITH LITTER:
YOUNG
MATURE
4.460
5.948
-
GROWING/FINISHING
PIGS:
10 - 20 KG. - 0.46 - 0.56
20 - 40 KG. - 0.56 - 0.74
40 - 70 KG. - 0.74 - 0.84
70 - 100 KG. - 0.84 - 1.11

TABLE 10: MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR POULTRY STOCKADES

TYPE OF POULTRY
(PER HEAD) STOCKADE AREA
(SQUARE CENTIMETERS)
LAYERS:

DAY-OLD TO FOUR WEEKS
FOUR TO EIGHT WEEKS
NINE WEEKS TO LAYING AGE 96.82
193.65
50 - 60
BROILERS:

DAY-OLD TO THREE WEEKS
THREE TO FOUR WEEKS
FIVE WEEKS OR MORE 278.85
464.75
929.50

TABLE 11: MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR GOAT STOCKADES

TYPE OF GOAT
(PER HEAD) STOCKADE AREA
(SQUARE METERS)
DOES, BUCKS, ADULTS 0.75 - 1.50
GROWING 0.50 - 0.75
KIDS 0.20 - 0.50
NOTE: PROVIDE A MINIMUM LOAFING AREA OF 100-150 SQUARE METERS PER 50 GOAT HEADS

TABLE 12: MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR CATTLE STOCKADES

TYPE OF CATTLE
(PER HEAD) STOCKADE AREA
(SQUARE METERS) STOCKADE DIMENSIONS
(METERS)
FATTENER 6.0 4.0 x 1.5
NOTE: PROVIDE A MINIMUM LOAFING AREA OF 500 TO 800 SQUARE METERS PER 50 CATTLE HEADS

i. Any establishment engaged in the sale of pet animals such as dogs, cats, reptiles, fishes, doves, rabbits, mice, and others located within a commercial area shall beat least 25 meters away from any food establishment.

j. The frequency of disinfection of every animal stockade and every premises of such establishment that is likely to be contaminated shall be maintained at least three times a week or as frequent as necessary as the local health officer may direct.

k. The establishment shall be provided with a sufficient ventilation such as an exhaust system capable of delivering a minimum of 1 cubic meter of air per minute at 10 air changes per hour that minimize objectionable odors arising from such establishment.
8.6.8 All places including animal cages or pens shall be maintained clean as often as possible to prevent attraction and harborage of vermin.

8.6.9 All animal and poultry feeds shall be kept and store under such conditions that will limit the attraction and harborage of vermin.

8.6.10 Whenever an animal or an animal stockade serves as a nuisance and is the subject of complaint of the residents within the area, the people may file a written complaint to the local health officer who in return shall notify and suggest sanitary procedures to the operator to correct or remove such nuisance. If the operator or owner fails, neglects or refuses to abate such nuisance within thirty (30) days after such notification or within a shorter time prescribed by the local health officer, the local health officer shall prohibit the keeping of such animal or the further use of such stockade.
8.7 Excessive noise
8.7.1 An establishment creating such noise which exceeds the maximum allowable noise levels shall be so located in appointed areas designated under existing zoning laws and other local zoning ordinances.

8.7.2 All persons exposed to noise which exceeds the maximum allowable noise levels emanating within any construction site, establishment or premises such as those emitted from certain equipment, machinery, vehicle, tools or devices, shall be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

8.7.3 The pertinent rules and regulations formulated under Presidential Decree No. 984 commonly known as "The Pollution Control law" shall be hereby adopted in these implementing rules and regulations.

8.7.4 The maximum allowable noise quality standards shall be as follows:

TABLE 13: MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE NOISE LEVELS IN GENERAL AREAS

CATEGORY
OF AREA DAY TIME MORNING
AND EVENING NIGHT TIME
AA 50 dB 45 dB 40 dB
A 55 dB 50 dB 45 dB
B 65 dB 60 dB 55 dB
C 70 dB 65 dB 60 dB
D 75 dB 70 dB 65 dB
a. Classification of General Areas:
i. Class AA — a section or contiguous area which requires quietness such as area within 100 meters from school sites, nursery schools, hospitals, and special homes for the aged.

ii. Class A — a section or contiguous area that is primarily used for residential purposes.

iii. Class B — a section or contiguous area that is primarily a commercial area.

iv. Class C — a section primarily reserved as a light industrial area.

v. Class D — a section that is primarily reserved as a heavy industrial area.
b. The division of the 24-hour period are as follows:
i. Morning — 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

ii. Daytime — 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

iii. Evening — 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

iv. Nighttime — 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
8.7.5 The noise level shall be measured by a standard sound level meter that meets the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S1.4-1974 or other specification accepted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

8.7.6 Whenever a noise is emitted from any residential, commercial, industrial and other premises which serves as a nuisance and is the subject of complaint of the residents within the area, the people may file a written complaint to the local health officer who in return shall notify the owner or operator to abate such nuisance. If the operator or owner fails, neglects or refuses to abate such nuisance within thirty (30) days after such notification or within a shorter time prescribed by the local health officer, the latter shall prohibit such nuisance or provide measures to prevent such nuisance at the expense of the owner or operator or person concerned.

8.8 Illegal shanties in public or private properties
8.8.1 The construction, erection, or extension of any public or private building or structure, whether temporary or permanent, for the purpose of habitation, storage, recreation, commercial or business purposes and other uses outside the owner's or operator's perimeter of jurisdiction or apart from his legally declared property line shall be considered as a nuisance.

8.8.2 The utilization of a public or private place, whether temporary or permanent, for pathway or access of any person or motorist, for parking of a vehicle or for other purposes without the consent of the owner of the property shall be considered as a nuisance.

8.9 Other types of nuisance

8.9.1 Other types of nuisance such as, but not limited to, objectionable odor; unnecessary vibration and radiation; noxious weeds and shrubs in a public place; decayed, unwholesome, or contaminated food or drinks offered for sale or for distribution to the public; any person or animal inflicted with a contagious or communicable disease which is exposed to the public; the distribution or sale of medicines, drugs or cosmetics which are not approved by the Bureau of Food and Drugs; articles such as clothes, shoes, linens, towels, bedding materials, blankets, pillows, and anything used for sleeping or resting, which are second hand or made of second hand materials that are offered for sale to the public; and others which are the subject of complaint of the residents within the area, which jeopardize the health, sanitation and safety of the community shall be investigated by the local health officer who shall notify and prescribe sanitary procedures to the owner or operator, to correct or remove such nuisance.

8.9.2 If the owner or operator fails, neglects or refuses to abate such nuisance within thirty (30) days, after such notification or within a shorter time prescribed by the local health officer, the latter shall prohibit such nuisance or provide measures to stop or prevent such nuisance at the expense of the owner or operator concerned.

SECTION 9. Requirements for Establishments Engaged in Offensive Trades and Occupations
9.1 All establishments engaged in offensive trades and occupations covered under Sub-section 1.2 of these implementing rules and regulations shall be required to secure a sanitary permit from the local office.

9.2 The operator or employees of the establishment shall be required to secure a health certificate from the local health office.

9.3 The establishment shall comply with the pertinent provisions of Chapter VII — "Industrial Hygiene" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations.

9.4 The occupational safety and health within the establishment shall be in compliance with the provisions stated in the Occupational Safety and Health Standards formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment under the Labor Code of the Philippines.
9.5 All effluents and emissions produced by the establishment shall be within the maximum permissible level or standards set under Presidential Decree No. 984 commonly known as the "Pollution Control Law" and other pertinent administrative orders, rules and regulations formulated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 10. Inspection and Evaluation
10.1 Responsible Officer. — It shall be the duty of the local health officer to cause the evaluation and inspection of every establishment requiring a sanitary permit for its operations at least every three (3) months and to cause additional inspection and re-inspection and evaluation as deemed necessary for the enforcement of these rules and regulations.

10.2 Sanitation Inspection Fee. — The fees payable on every inspection shall be of such amount prescribed by local ordinance.
10.3 Mission Order
10.3.1 The local health officer or the chief of the sanitation division/section/unit of the local health office, as the case may be, shall issue a mission order (EHS Form No. 112) for every sanitation inspection that will be conducted by the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector.

10.3.2 The mission order must contain date, mission order number and series, the name of the inspector and the I.D. number, the business names, addresses, categories of establishments to be inspected and the scheduled dates of inspection. This must be shown to the owner/operator of the establishment before any inspection is conducted. The immediate supervisor of the inspector shall monitor the enforcement of the mission order.

10.3.3 Sanitary inspection conducted without a mission order is prohibited.

10.3.4 The operator of the establishment shall report to the local health officer or chief of sanitation division/section/unit any unauthorized inspection that was conducted.
10.4 Uniform of Sanitation Inspector and Aids to Inspections
10.4.1 The sanitation inspector shall wear the prescribed uniform of the office with the proper identification card while conducting the inspection.

10.4.2 He shall likewise bring all the equipment and supplies needed in the inspection such as the inspection forms, clipboards, thermometers, flashlight, metal measuring tape, camera, light meter, water pressure gauge, chlorine residual and pH comparator kits, blacklight, field bag w/ water quality sampling kit, etc., copy of the sanitation laws, regulations, standards and other reference materials needed in the inspection.
10.5 Frequency of Inspection
10.5.1 The frequency of inspection shall be at least once every three (3) months.
10.6 Recording of Inspection
10.6.1 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector shall keep a record of all his inspections or evaluation reports in an inspection form (EHS Form 103-B).

10.6.2 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector shall furnish the original of such report to the operator of the establishment.

10.6.3 Demerits entered in the appropriate column of the inspection form shall indicate that the item does not conform to the requirements of these regulations.
a. The inspection form has twenty (20) items. Non-complying items are indicated with a (X). Every such item is weighted with a demerit of 5. The rating of the establishment is therefore 100 less (number of demerits x 5). The result is expressed as a percentage (%) rating.
10.6.4 Sanitation Standard

a. The percentage rating has an equivalent sanitation standard as follows:

Percentage Rating Sanitation Standard Color Code

90 - 100 % Excellent Luminous Green
70 - 89 % Very Satisfactory Luminous Yellow
50 - 69 % Satisfactory Luminous Red

b. Establishments with percentage rating below 50% shall be recommended for suspension of operation until compliance.

c. Sanitation standard rating sticker (SSRS) (EHS Form No. 104-A/C) shall be posted in a conspicuous part of the establishment, preferably at the door, for guidance of the customers. It shall be updated once every three (3) months, unless revoked earlier.
10.6.5 The average sanitation standard of every establishment shall be evaluated by the local health officer/chief of sanitation division/section/unit every end of the year to determine its improvement/maintenance of rating.
10.7 Report of Inspection
10.7.1 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection shall complete the sanitary inspection report, and whenever an inspection form issued indicates non-complying items, he shall notify the operator of the corrections to be made and indicate a reasonable period for its compliance.
a. The recommended corrective measures shall be specific in nature for the easy understanding of the operator of the establishment.

b. Reasonable period for compliance or grace period shall be inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
10.7.2 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection shall likewise prepare a sanitary order (EHS Form No. 107) for approval by the local health officer or chief of the sanitation division/section/unit.

10.7.3 Within 48 hours of the inspection or evaluation, the original inspection report (EHS Form No. 103-B) and the sanitary order shall be furnished and acknowledged by the holder of the permit certificate, the operator of the establishment. The inspection report shall be personally delivered, or shall be sent through postal service and registered with return card.
10.8 Re-inspection
10.8.1 If upon re-inspection of the establishment after the deadline, the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector has found that the correction has not been effected, he shall report to the local health officer who shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit.

10.8.2 A copy of the inspection form and any notice served shall, in all cases be filed and kept by the local health office and be available for inspection by authorized officials.
10.9 Service of Notice
10.9.1 Whenever an inspection or evaluation form indicates non-complying items, the local health officer shall serve to the operator a sanitary order requiring him, within the grace period stated in the order, to take such remedial action as may be specified therein.

10.9.2 In the event of non-compliance of the first sanitary order by the operator, the local health officer may serve a second notice.
a. Second Sanitary Order
i. If the owner of the establishment needs additional time to comply with the first sanitary order, he shall request the local health officer in writing prior to the expiration of the said sanitary order, for an extension of the grace period. The local health officer, upon the recommendation of the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection, will act on such request.

ii. Notice of Hearing (EHS Form No. 118). The local health officer shall call the operator to show cause, at a time and place stated in the notice, why the permit issued in respect of the establishment shall not be revoked.
10.10 Revocation of Permit
10.10.1 After prior notices and hearing as provided above, the local health officer, if satisfied that the terms of the two notices have not been complied with or that failure to comply therewith is not excusable, shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the said permit, or;

10.10.2 After the second sanitary order on an extended grace period, a re-inspection was conducted and still the owner/operator fails to comply with such order as reported by the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector, the local health officer shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit without delay and shall inform other related agencies of the city or municipality of such revocation.

10.10.3 Lifting of suspension of permit may be recommended whenever the operator of the establishment complies with the notices.

10.10.4 The operator of the establishment may file a motion for reconsideration to the local health authority if he is not satisfied with the action of the local health officer.

10.10.5 The local health authority may file court proceedings against any establishment continuously operating after the revocation of its permit.
10.11 Summary Suspension of Permits. — Whenever the local health officer finds unsanitary or unhealthy conditions in the operation of an establishment which in his judgment constitute a substantial hazard to the public health, the local health officer may recommend the immediate suspension of the sanitary permit. Any person to whom such order is issued may file a written petition and shall be afforded a hearing within 48 hours.

10.12 Appeals. — The person or panel conducting the hearing may confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed from which decision shall be final.

10.13 Power of Entry. — Any sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector or duly authorized officer of the Department of Health or of the local health offices, upon presentation of proper credentials may at all reasonable times enter into the establishment or any premises used for any of the purposes referred to in these rules and regulations for the purpose of inspection or any other action necessary for administration of these rules and regulations.
10.13.1 Sanitary inspection shall be conducted by officials in accordance with Section 10, Sub-section 10.3 of these implementing rules and regulations.

10.13.2 Sanitary inspections shall be done preferably during the time when the establishment is in operation.

10.14 Hearings. — The local health authority may conduct hearings regarding erring establishments to include appeals from establishments. The decision of the local health authority shall be deemed final and executory.
SECTION 11. Responsibility of the Operator. —

The operator of the establishments engaged in offensive trades and occupations and those establishments which are likely to produce a nuisance shall:
11.1 Comply with all the requirements and standards as stated in these implementing rules and regulations and all other pertinent provisions of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations;

11.2 Ensure the state of sanitation of the establishment;

11.3 Promote good personal hygiene among his employees and ensure updating of their health certificates;

11.4 Ensure the safety and comfort of all employees in the establishment;

11.5 Provide regular training programs and instructions to all employees on safety and proper operation and maintenance of the establishment;

11.6 Provide adequate and appropriate sanitary facilities, personal protective equipment, and necessities to promote health, safety and sanitation in the establishment;

11.7 Renew the sanitary permit every year;

11.8 Assist the health authorities in conducting inspection of the establishment;

11.9 Ensure that the processes and materials used in the trade shall be environment-friendly; and

11.10 Orient and provide regular training seminars, programs and instructions on the importance of environmental health and sanitation and promote awareness on all existing laws, rules and regulations, and ordinances on the conservation of the environment among his employees.
SECTION 12. Responsibility of the Local Health Officer. —

The local health officer shall:
12.1 Facilitate the conduct and evaluation of the establishment at least once every three months to ascertain their compliance to these implementing rules and regulations;

12.2 Investigate complaints concerning alleged nuisances as mentioned in these implementing rules and regulations and apply necessary corrective actions;

12.3 Coordinate with the Department of Health or its regional health offices regarding the enforcement of these implementing rules and regulations;

12.4 Conduct information, education and advocacy campaigns within his area of jurisdiction in relation to the enforcement of these implementing rules and regulations;

12.5 Issue sanitary permit upon completion of the requirements stated in these implementing rules and regulations; and

12.6 Prescribe precautionary measures to the operator or owner to prevent nuisance, accidents or spread of contagious or communicable disease in the establishment.
SECTION 13. Responsibility of the Local Health Authority. —

The local health authority shall:
13.1 Certify the passing of local laws and ordinances for the adoption, guidance and enforcement of these implementing rules and regulations and other pertinent rules and regulations of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856);

13.2 Assist the local health officer and other health regulatory personnel by providing necessary facilities, supplies, equipment, training programs and seminars for the promotion and improvement of the state of health and sanitation of the community;

13.3 Issue directives upon recommendation of the local health officer for the prevention and control of any untoward circumstances that may jeopardize public health and safety.
SECTION 14. Penal Provision
14.1 Any person who shall violate, disobey, refuse, omit, or neglect to comply with any of the provisions of these implementing rules and regulations, shall be guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not exceeding Php 1,000.00 or both depending upon the discretion of the court.

14.2 Any person who shall interfere or hinder, or oppose any officer, agent or member of the Department of Health or of the bureaus and offices under it, in the performance of his duty as provided for under these rules and regulations, or shall tear down, mutilate, deface or alter any placard, or notice, affixed to the premises in the enforcement of these rules and regulations shall be guilty of misdemeanor and punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not exceeding Php1,000.00 or both depending on the discretion of the court.
SECTION 15. Separability Clause. —

In the event that any rule, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or words of these implementing rules and regulations is declared invalid for any reason, the other provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 16. Repealing Clause. —

All pertinent rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of these implementing rules and regulations are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SECTION 17. Effectivity. —

These rules and regulations shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.

Adopted: April 30, 1998
(SGD.) CARMENCITA NORIEGA-REODICA, M.D., M.P.H., C.E.S.O. I
Secretary of Health