ADDITONAL INFORMATION: Fundamental Laws

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A rule of conduct, just, obligatory, laid down
by legitimate powers for common
observance and benefits
Classifications of law
Laws created by God
Laws promulgated by man to regulate
human relations
Human laws

Those which govern the relationship

between the State and the People
General or public laws

Public law that deals with the organization

and operation of the governmental organs
of the State with the inhabitants of its
territory
The fundamental law of every nation
Public law that fixes the organization and
determines the competence of the
authorities that execute the law, and
indicates to the individual remedies for the
violation of his rights
Consists of those rules and principles that
govern the relations and dealing of nations
with each other
Guarantees the coercive power of law so
that it will be 0beyed
Those laws which governs the private
relation of persons
Individual or Private laws

Regulates the relations of individuals and

other individuals for purely private
interests

LAW

- DIVINE LAW
- HUMAN LAW
DIVINE LAW
HUMAN LAW
- GENERAL OR PUBLIC LAW
- INDIVIDUAL OR PRIVATE
LAW
GENERAL OR PUBLIC LAW
- POLITICAL LAW
- CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
- ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
- INTERNATIONAL LAW
- CRIMINAL LAW
POLITICAL LAW

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

INTERNATIONAL LAW

CRIMINAL LAW
INDIVIDUAL OR PRIVATE LAW
- CIVIL LAW
- COMMERCIAL LAW
- PROCEDURAL LAW OR
REMEDIAL LAW
CIVIL LAW

Sources of Philippine Civil Law

- THE NEW CIVIL CODE OF

THE PHILIPPINES
- SPECIAL LAWS OR
STATUTES, PRESIDENTIAL
DECREES, AND OTHER
SOCIAL LEGISLATIONS
- JURISPRUDENCE
- CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
- CODE COMMISSION

A collection of laws that regulate the private

relations of the members of civil society,
determining their respective rights and
obligations, with reference to persons,
things and civil acts
Cannot be considered as an independent
source of law, but the courts
interpretation of a statute constitutes part
of the law as of the date it was originally
passed since the courts construction
merely establishes contemporaneous
legislative intent that the interpreted law
carried into effect

THE NEW CIVIL CODE OF

THE PHILIPPINES

QUESTIONS:
Is the judicial rule that results from a
constant and continued uniform practice
by the members of a social community
The whole body of laws and jurisprudence
which regulates and governs the special
relations, rights and obligations of persons
engaged in commerce, trade or mercantile
pursuits as commercial transactions
Is an office in charge of registration of
merchants, business association, vessels
and documents of commercial
Different commercial registries

ANSWERS:
CUSTOMS

For individual merchants domiciled in the

City of Manila
For partnership with a capital of 3,000 Php
or more and for corporation
For vessels whose home ports is other than
Manila
For individual merchants in the province
For patents and industrial campaign
QUESTIONS:
Books required to be kept under the Code of
Commerce

JURISPRUDENCE

COMMERCIAL LAW

COMMERCIAL REGISTRY

- BUREAU OF COMMERCE
- SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- BUREAU OF CUSTOMS
- OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR
OF CUSTOMS
- REGISTER OF DEEDS
- PHILIPPINE PATENT OFFICE
BUREAU OF COMMERCE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR
OF CUSTOMS
REGISTER OF DEEDS

PHILIPPINE PATENT OFFICE

ANSWERS:
- A BOOK OF INVENTORIES
AND BALANCES

That branch of law which prescribes the

method of enforcing rights or obtaining
redress for their invasion
Remedial laws
Affords a remedy in favor of the state
against the individual, like criminal
procedure, or in favor of the individual
against the State, like Habeas corpus
Affords a remedy in favor of an individual
against another individual, like civil
procedure
Origins of laws

Sumakwel Code, Kalantiaw Code

Civil Laws
Common Laws
Sources of Laws

Sources of Laws Affecting the ECE Profession

- A JOURNAL
- A LEDGER
- A BOOK OR BOOKS FOR
COPIES AND LETTERS AND
TELEGRAPHS
- OTHER BOOKS WHICH MAY
BE REQUIRED BY SPECIAL
LAW
PROCEDURAL LAW OR
REMEDIAL LAW
- PUBLIC REMEDIAL LAW
- PRIVATE REMEDIAL LAW
PUBLIC REMEDIAL LAW

PRIVATE REMEDIAL LAW

- ANCIENT LAWS
- SPAIN
- USA
ANCIENT LAWS
SPAIN
USA
- LEGISLATION
- PRECEDENTS
- CUSTOMS
- INTERNATIONAL TREATIES,
CONVENTIONS AND
AGREEMENTS
- ENACTMENTS OF
CONGRESS
- CONSTITUTION OF THE
PHILIPPINES
- PRESIDENTIAL DECREES,
EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND
OTHER PRESIDENTIAL
ISSUANCES
- DEPARTMENT ORDERS AND
CIRCULARS
- DECISIONS OF THE COURTS
- MEMORANDUM CIRCULARS
OF THE NTC

- OPINIONS OF THE
SECRETARY OF JUSTICE
QUESTIONS:
Classifications of Courts

ANSWERS:
- SUPERIOR COURTS AND
INFERIOR COURTS
- ORIGINAL COURTS AND
APPELLATE
- CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
COURTS

Different Courts of Justice

The Radio Regulatory Office A History

Under the telegraph division of the Bureau
of Post; The first Radio Regulatory Office in
the Philippines; Enforced the provisions of
Act # 3396 Ship Radio Station Law in
December 05, 1927
Of the Bureau of Post under the Department
of Commerce and Communication;
Enforced the provisions of Act # 3846
Radio Control Law of the Philippines in
November 11, 1931
Created the Department of National Defense
in 1939
Created the Department of Commerce and
Industry in 1947
Transferred the Radio Control Division and
the Radio Control Board to the Department
of Public Works and Communication in
January 01, 1951
Abolished the Radio Control Board in 1956
Replaced the Radio Control Division under
Department Order # 51 in August 23, 1962
Replaced the Radio Control Office under the
Integrated Reorganization Plan of 1972 in
July 01, 1974
The very first quasi-judicial body with
adjudicatory powers on matters involving
telecommunication services created under
the Integrated Reorganization Plan of 1972
The National Telecommunications
Commission
Abolished the Telecommunications Control
Bureau and the Board of Communications
whose functions were integrated through
the creation of the National
Telecommunications Commission in July
23, 1979; Composed of 1 Commissioner
and 2 Deputy Commissioner preferably a
Lawyer and an Economist; Created as well
as the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications
General Rules and Regulations governing the
Construction, Installation, Establishment or
Operation of Radio Stations and Possession
or Ownership, Construction or
Manufacture, Purchase, Sale and Transfer

- CONSTITUTIONAL COURTS
AND STATUTORY COURTS
- THE SUPREME COURT
- THE SANDIGAN-BAYAN
- THE COURT OF APPEALS
- THE REGIONAL TRIAL
COURTS
- THE METROPOLITAN/
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURTS
RADIO CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE SECTION

RADIO CONTROL DIVISION

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 230

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 94
EXECUTIVE ORDER # 392

REPUBLIC ACT # 1476

RADIO CONTROL OFFICE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CONTROL BUREAU

BOARD OF
COMMUNICATIONS

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 546

DEPARTMENT ORDER # 11

of Transmitters or Transceivers in the

Philippines in July 23, 1979
Permits being issued by the National
Telecommunications Commission

- PERMIT TO POSSES
- PERMIT TO OWN
- PERMIT TO TRANSFER
- DEALERS PERMIT
- PURCHASE PERMIT
- PERMIT TO IMPORT
- CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
- PERMIT TO SELL
- PERMIT TO PURCHASE,
SELL, SUPPLY OR GRIND
TRANSMITTER CRYSTAL
- DEALERS PERMIT OR
MANUFACTURERS PERMIT
FOR TRANSMITTER CRYSTAL
- PERMIT FOR MOVEMENT OR
TRANSPORT OF
COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
- PERMIT TO DEMONSTRATE /
PROPAGATE
- RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT DEALER PERMIT
- RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
PERMIT

- RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT SERVICE
CENTER PERMIT
QUESTIONS:
180 days maximum period of validity
90 days maximum period of validity
QUESTIONS:
30 days, 60 days, 90 days period of validity
30 days maximum period of validity
1 year maximum period of validity

Reorganization Act of the Ministry of

Transportation and Communications in
January 30, 1987
Creation of the Department of
Transportation and Communications in
April 13, 1987
The Radio Control Law of the Philippines
Act # 3846
General Classification of Radio Stations

ANSWERS:
PURCHASE PERMIT

PERMIT TO IMPORT
ANSWERS:
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
PERMIT TO DEMONSTRATE /
PROPAGATE
- RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT DEALER PERMIT
- RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
PERMIT
- RADIO COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT SERVICE
CENTER PERMIT
EXECUTIVE ORDER # 125

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 125-A

- A RADIO TRANSMITTING

Required of Franchise as per Section # 1 in

November 11, 1931

General Classification of Radio Stations Not

Required of Franchise

STATION FOR COMMERCIAL

PURPOSES
- A RADIO RECEIVING
STATION FOR COMMERCIAL
PURPOSES
- A RADIO BROADCASTING
STATION
- AMATEUR STATION
- EXPERIMENTAL STATION
- TRAINING STATION
- MOBILE RADIO STATION
- A PRIVATE STATION IN A
PLACE SO OUT LYING AND
SO REMOTE
- BROADCASTING STATIONS
ESTABLISHED/OPERATING ON
OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 11,
1939
- PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT
RADIO STATIONS
- RADIO STATIONS IN US
MILITARY BASES
- CITIZENS RADIO STATIONS

- SPECIAL
COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES
QUESTIONS:
A right, privilege or power of a public
concern which ought not to be exercised
by a private individual at his will and
pleasure but should be preserved for
public control or administrations, either by
the government directly or by public
interest under such regulations or
provision as the government may impose
in the public interest and for public
security
Types of Franchise

Franchise to be or to exist as a corporation

Rights and privileges conferred upon
existing corporation or entities to use
public property for their private business
Requisites or Conditions for the grant of a
Franchise

ANSWERS:
FRANCHISE

- PRIMARY OR CORPORATE
FRANCHISE
- SECONDARY OR SPECIAL
FRANCHISE
PRIMARY OR CORPORATE
FRANCHISE
SECONDARY OR SPECIAL
FRANCHISE
- GRANTEE MUST BE FILIPINO
CITIZEN OR AN AT LEAST
60% FILIPINO OWNED
CORPORATION OR
ASSOCIATION
- THE FRANCHISE MUST NOT
BE EXCLUSIVE IN NATURE
- FRANCHISE SHALL NOT BE

A regulator measure which constitutes the

franchisees authority to commence
operation issued by the NTC
Any authorization to operate a public service
issued by the NTC for which no franchise
either municipal or legislative is required
A certificate or written authority issued by
the NTC to a person, firm, company,
association or corporation authorizing the
whole or thereof to operate a radio station
during a period specified in the said
instrument or authorization; With three
years maximum effectivity and renewable
sixty days before the expiration date;
Otherwise 50% surcharge shall be
prescribed for renewal within 180 days
beyond its expiration date; Otherwise
100% surcharge shall be prescribed for
renewal within 180 days beyond its
expiration date
QUESTIONS:
Radio Frequency Spectrum

Review, Allocations and Assignment of

Frequency
Spectrum Users Fees
Wireless Local Loop Frequency Allocation
Ship and Land Radio Station Law
Act # 3396
Requires the installation of radio apparatus
for all vessels weighing 350 tons gross or
over but, exempts those that travel not
greater than 60 miles point to point in less
than 5 hours; Every equipment shall be
inspected by the NTC once every six
months; Strict enforcement of such
provisions is the duty of the Custom
Commissioner; Fine of not less than P
50.00 nor more than P 2,000.00 imposed
upon ship owner and suspension of the

GRANTED LONGER THAN 50

YEARS
- FRANCHISE SHALL BE
SUBJECTED TO AMENDMENT,
ALTERATION OR REPEAL BY
THE PHILIPPINE CONGRESS
WHEN PUBLIC INTEREST SO
REQUIRES
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC
CONVENIENCE

THE RADIO STATION

LICENSE

ANSWERS:
- NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 3-3-96
- NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 10-10-97
- NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 1-1-97
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 3-3-96
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 10-10-97
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR 1-1-97

SHIP RADIO STATION LAW

license of the master of the vessel for any

violations of the provisions of Act # 3396
Equipment for Ship Stations Flying Domestic
Routes Law; Amended Act # 3396 by
requiring all vessels to have to have radio
facility even if it travels less than 60 miles
in less than 5 hours
Safety of Life at Sea Law
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Requirement for every vessel as well as
Global Positioning System
Philippine Low Power Ship Radiotelephone
Service Law; The frequency must be
crystal controlled with maximum power
output of 50 watts; Restricted radio
telephone permit is issued to an at least 18
year old applicant operator
Implementing guidelines for the issuance of
Restricted Operators Certificate for Low
Powered Ship
QUESTIONS:
Implementing guidelines for the issuance of
Restricted Operators Certificate for Land
Mobile Station; RLM Certificate issued for
an at least 18 years old, do not require
examination and maybe issued for
maximum of 5 years renewable 30 days
before expiration
Rules and Regulations Governing
Commercial Radio Operators; Radio
operators certificate shall have maximum
period of 3 years effectivity, renewable 30
days before expiration; Issued for at least
18 years of age
Government Radio Operator Certificate;
August 15, 1989
Unmanned Radio Stations; April 12, 1999
Radio Operators Certificate (License)
ECE Graduates to take Regular Commercial
Radiotelephone Operators Exam; August
23, 1989
General Operators Certificate; December
28, 1995
Guidelines for the Issuance of Radio
Electronic Certificate
Guidelines for the Issuance of General
Operators Certificate
Rules , Regulations & Guidelines in the
Implementation of STCW-95 Concerning
Radio Personnel & Radio Training Schools
offering GMDSS Radio-communication

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 4-9-88

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 4-2-92
NTC MC # 2-1-96

DEPARTMENT ORDER # 87,

SERIES OF 1982

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 9-7-98
ANSWERS:
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 7-08-85

DEPARTMENT ORDER # 5,
SERIES OF 1948

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 14-89
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 7-4-99
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 11-8-92
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 11-89
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 1-1-96
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 6-6-98
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 8-7-98
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 10-7-98

Courses
Guidelines for the Issuance of Restricted
Operators Certificate
Restricted Radiotelephone Operators
Certificate for Land Mobile stations
Additional Guidelines in the conduct of
Restricted Land Mobile (RLM) Seminars
Rules and Regulations Governing Radio
Training Schools in the Philippines
Radio and TV Broadcasting
Act # 3997 of 1932
Requires minimum of 6 hours daily for
governmental news, information and
education programs; Penalty of P 25.00 up
to P200.00 for each offense; Repeal Act #
3338 in December 7, 1926; Further
enhanced and kept updated by the KBP
Standards with incumbent President
Ruperto Nicdao
QUESTIONS:
Non-commercial stations are exempted from
accruing franchise in February 26,1981
Regulating the ownership & operation of
radio & TV stations for other purposes; No
persone or corporation may own, operate
or manage more than 1 radio or TV station
in 1 municipality or city, nor more than 5
AM or 5 FM radio stations, nor more than 5
TV channels in the entire country, and no
radio or TV station shall be utilized by any
single interest group to discriminate
information or otherwise influence the
public or the government to serve or
support the ends of such group; Penalties
for any violation of this decree shall be 5
months to 6 years imprisonment and the
payment of a fine of P 1,000.00 P
10,000.00 or both; Penalty of reclusion
perpetua to death shall also be imposed
upon any person having control and
management of XXX broadcast of TV
facilities, or any propaganda assaults
against the government; All broadcast
stations are required as well to submit
financial report on or before March 01
every year
The playing of at least 4 Filipino Music every
clock hour of a program; P 100.00 fine per
violation or may, after due to hearing,
suspend or cancel the certificate of
registration and authority to operate
Regulating the Operation of Cable Antenna
Television (CATV) Systems in the

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 9-7-98
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 70885-A
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 10-12-95
DEPARTMENT ORDER # 7

RADIO BROADCASTING
LAW

ANSWERS:
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 6-2-81
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE #
576-A

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 255, S.

1987

Philippines in June 30, 1987; A certificate

of authority to operate a cable antenna
television (CATV) system shall be granted
for maximum of 15 years renewable for
similar period; Station license for cable TV
head end station shall be issued for a
perod of at least 1 year or not exceeding 3
years; A minimum of P 1.5 M capital
requirement for cable TV operation with
500 or more target subscribers on its first
year of operation
Policy Guidelines to Govern the Operation of
Cable Televisions in September 9, 1997
Television or CATV Cinematographic Works
or Programs in September 20, 1997; Issued
by the Movie Television Review and
Classification Board (MTRCB) and the
Videogram Regulatory Board (VRB)
Created the Videogram Regulatory Board
Rules and Regulations Relative to COMELEC
Time
1987 Philippine Constitution, Art. XVI Sec. #
11; Broadcast code of the Philippines
Childrens Television Law in October 28,
1997; Children was defined as all persons
below 18 years old; National Council for
Childrens Television (NCCT) composed of 5
members with the term of 3 years; Require
a minimum of 15% of the daily total
airtime for each broadcasting network shall
be allotted for child friendly shows; The
regulatory body may suspend, revoke or
cancel the license to operate of television
found violating any provisions of this Act
Satellite Television Receive Only Station
(TVRO); P 5,000.00 one time registration fee
for all; P 2,000.00 annual license fee for
commercial TVRO; Penalty of not more than
P 2,000.00 for individual violators and not
more than P 5,000.00 for company or
corporation
Satellite Communications
1987 Philippine Constitution
Recognizes the indispensable role of the
private sector
Prohibition of monopolies and unfair
competition
Balanced flow of information into, out of and
across the country
QUESTIONS:
Domestic Satellite Communication Policy
Guidelines on the Domestic Satellite
Communication Policy; TVRO license must

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 206

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 436, S.

1997
JOINT MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR NO. 97-301

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE #
1987
COMELEC RESOLUTION #
2983
SECTION # 95 OF THE
OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE

REPUBLIC ACT # 8370

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 2-1-93

ARTICLE II, SECTION 20

ARTICLE XII, SECTION 19

ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 10

ANSWERS:
DOTC DEPARTMENT
CIRCULAR # 93-273
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 10-7-93

be renewed 60 days before expiration

International Satellite Communication Policy
in July 1, 1994
Guidelines on International Satellite
Communication in October 17, 1994; P
1,200.00 radio station license every year
Implementing Guidelines on International
Satellite Communication
National Policy on the operation and use of
international satellite in the Philippine in
March 17, 1998
Global Mobile Personal Communications by
Satellite (GMPCS) Policy in February 17,
1998
Global Mobile Personal Communications
Satellite (GMPCS) Policy
Philcomsat as Additional accounting
Authority
Guidelines on the Procurement of Orbital
Slots & Frequency Registration of Philippine
Satellites; Filing fee for application for
satellite orbital slots P 100,000.00
The Radio Services Law
Citizen Band Radio Service Law in November
20, 1979; Each member must be at least
18 years of age and a minimum of 25
members each group; Station license or
operators permit shall be granted for
maximum of 2 years; Frequencies from
26.965 27.405 Mhz with 0.005%
authorized
Civic Action Radio Network
Personal Radio Service
Government Personal Radio Service
Short Range Radio Service
Revised Amateur Radio Regulation
Implementaton of the Revised Amateur
Regulations
The Philippine Telecommunications
Establishing Basic Policies for the Telephone
Industry in June 16, 1973; Limits the self
financing plan to 50% maximum cost of
the installed telephone line
Amended the procedure in calculating the
amount of Subscribers Self Financing Plan

DOTC DEPARTMENT
CIRCULAR # 94-277
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 17-10-94
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 4-3-99
EXECUTIVE ORDER # 467

DOTC DEPARTMENT
CIRCULAR # 98-01
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 5-3-99
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 8-6-96
DOTC DEPARTMENT
CIRCULAR # 97-01

MINISTRY CIRCULAR # 79003

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 12-8-92
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 11-21-88
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 12-26-88
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 7-6-98
DOTC MINISTRY CIRCULAR #
87-17
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 02-03-87

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE #217

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE #
1874

Created the Municipal Telephone Project

Office (MTPO), with 10 years project
lifespan; With a target of 1 public
telephone per barangay; Inter exchange
toll revenue share must be remitted to the
LEC within 90 days from the receipt

MUNICIPAL TELEPHONE ACT

OF 1989

QUESTIONS:
Mandates the rights of first option, where
applicants was given 6 months; They must
be existing as of February 28, 1990; They
must submit letter of intent, plans &
schedule of completion & commencement
of operation to the MTPO on or before
August 28, 1990; They must submit their
franchise and other government permits to
the MTPO on or before November 28, 1990
Implementing Guidelines of the Municipal
Telephone Project

ANSWERS:
SECTION 5 OF REPUBLIC ACT
# 6849

Rationalization of Local Exchange

Telecommunications Service in September
30, 1991
Interconnection of Public
Telecommunications Carriers Law in
February 21, 1998; Interconnection
agreement shall be negotiated and
effected within 90 days through bilateral
negotiations between parties involved
subject to certain technical/operational
and traffic settlement rules from the NTC,
otherwise, the NTC shall decide base on its
power as mandated by executive order #
546
Guidelines on the Interconnection of Public
Telecommunications Carriers

DOTC DEPARTMENT
CIRCULAR # 91-260

DEPARTMENT ORDER # 90434, S. 1990

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 59

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 9-7-93

Local Exchange Carrier Service Law in July

12, 1993; Authorized IGF operators shall
provide a minimum of 300 local exchange
lines per international switch termination
and 300,000 local exchange lines within 3
ears from the date of authority to install,
operate and maintain LEC; At least 1 rural
exchange line shall be provided for every
10 urban local exchange lines per CMTS;
Authorized nationwide CMTS operators
shall provide a minimum of 4 local
exchange lines per CMTS subscriber line
and 400,000 local exchange lines within 5
year for all regional CMTS operators; All
Publice Telecommunications Service
Providers must submit financial report to
the NTC on or before March 30 each year

Guidelines on the Policy to Improve Local

Exchange Carrier Service which defines in
September 17, 1993: Urban as LESA with
more than 1 per 100 inhabitants telephone
density, Rural as LESA with less than or
equal to 1 per 100 inhabitant telephone
density, Unserved areas as LESA without
local telephone exchange service,
Underserved areas as LESA with less
telephone density than the urban or when
LEC cannot provide service to 90% of the
applicants within 10 days from the date of
application
QUESTIONS:
Minimum Paid-in Capital Required for a
Company to engage in a particular
Telecommunications Service
Shall install at least 57% of the obligated
LEC lines within the first 2 years and must
have paid-in capital of at least 30% of the
investment required for the first 2 years of
LEC project implementation; Year 0 must
be 5%, Year 1 must be 10%, Year 2 must
be 15%
Shall install at least 50% of the obligated
LEC lines within the first 2 ears and must
have paid-in capital of at least 30% of the
investment required for the first 2 years of
LEC project implementation; Year 0 must
be 5%, Year 1 must be 10%, Year 2 must
be 15%
Shall install at least 40% of the obligated

EXECUTIVE ORDER # 109

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 11-9-93

ANSWERS:
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 18-10-94

IGF OPERATORS

CMTS OPERATORS

LEC lines within the first 2 years and must

have paid-in capital of at least 30% of the
investment required for the first 2 years of
LEC project implementation; Year 0 must
be 5 %, Year 1 must be 10%, Year 2 must
be 15%
Cellular Mobile Radio System; Established
rules and regulations for the authorization,
establishment, installations, operations,
and maintenance of cellular mobile radio
system in the Philippines; Establish the
technical requirements for the operation of
cellular mobile radio systems; Provide the
practical interconnection between cellular
mobile radio system and local established
telephone system
Cellular Mobile Telephone System
Guidelines for Cellular Mobile Telephone
System
Public Mobile Telephone Service
Fundamental Numbering Plan in May 05,
1994
Amended Fundamental Numbering Plan in
March 11, 1996
Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the
Philippines; All telecommunications entities
shall offer through stock exchanges 30% of
its aggregate common stocks within 5
years from the date of effectivity of this act
Implementing Guidelines for Public
Telecommunications Policy Act of the
Philippines
Secrecy of Communications
The Anti Wire Tapping Law in June 19, 1965;
Penalty for any violators of this at shall be
6 months up to 2 years with accessory
penalty of perpetual absolute
disqualification from public office, or
deportation proceedings for alien
The Privacy of Communications & Illegal
Wire-Tapping & Eves Dropping Violation in
November 16, 1972; The result of
Proclamation #1081, Declaration of Martial
Law on September 21, 1972
Law on Unauthorized Telephone
connections; Penalty for unauthorized
installation, stealing or pilfering of
telephone wires, possession of stolen or
pilfered telephone wires shall be prison
correccional in its minimum period of 6
months & 1 day to 2 years & 4 months or a
fine of P 2,000.00 to P 6,000.00;

OPERATORS OF BOTH IGF

AND CMTS

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 5-11-88

DEPARTMENT CIRCULAR #
92-269
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 20-12-92
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 9-10-97
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 11-5-94
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 11-5-94A
REPUBLIC ACT # 7926

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 8-9-95

REPUBLIC ACT # 4200

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE # 55

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE #
401

The Electronic Commerce

The Electronics Commerce Act in June 14,
2000; Penalty for hacking or cracking shall
be 6 months up to 3 years and a fine of P
100,000.00 to a maximum commensurate
to the damage incurred; Penalty for piracy
of copyrighted works shall also be 6
months up to 3 years and a fine of P
100,000.00 to a maximum commensurate
to the damage incurred; Other violations of
this act shall be penalized up to maximum
of P 1,000,000.00 and 6 years
imprisonment
QUESTIONS:
Rules on Electronic Evidence in August 01,
2001
The Consumers Act
The Bouncing Check Law in April 03, 1979
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines
in January 1, 1998; The constitution
recognizes and protects the exclusive
rights of scientist and inventors to their
discoveries and inventions, authors and
artists and other gifted citizens to their
writings, arts and other intellectual
property and creations, in order that they
may enjoy whatever precautionary
benefits and reputations that may gain
from works of their creation particularly
when beneficial to the people; It directs
that this right to exclusiveness be secured
only for such period that may be provided
by law
Original creative works that have economic
value and are protected by law
Reward the creators of original works by
preventing others from copying,
performing or distributing those works
without permission; They also provide
incentives for people to produce scientific
and creative works that benefit society at
large
Forms of Intellectual Property

Any work or symbol used by manufacturers

or sellers to identify their goods and
distinguish them from the goods of others
A legal document granted by the
government giving an inventor the exclusive
right to make use and sell all invention for a
specific number of years (normally,20 years)
Branch of law granting authors the exclusive
privilege to reproduce, distribute, perform or
display their creative works

REPUBLIC ACT # 8792

ANSWERS:
A.M. # 01-7-01-SC
REPUBLIC ACT # 7394
BATAS PAMBANSA # 22

REPUBLIC ACT # 8293

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LAWS

- TRADEMARK
- PATENT
- COPYRIGHT
TRADEMARK
PATENT

COPYRIGHT

Obligations and Contracts

The New Civil Code
Person and Family Relations (majority of the
provisions are now repealed by the Family
Code)
Property, Ownership and its Modifications
Different Modes of Acquiring Ownership
Obligations and Contracts
A juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to
do
Considered as real obligation because it
requires the giving or delivery of a physical
thing by one party to another
Considered as personal positive obligation,
that is, to do something
Considered as personal negative obligation
because the obligation consists in not
doing of something
It means that the right and duties arising
from obligations are legally demandable
and the courts of justice may be called
upon, through proper action, to order their
performance
Essential Requisites of Obligation

Creditor or Obligee
Debtor or Obligator
Legal Tie or Link
Person who has the right to demand the
performance or fulfillment of the obligation
QUESTIONS:
Person who has the duty to perform or fulfill
the obligation
That which binds the parties to an
obligation; The efficient cause or the
reason why the obligation exits
The object or subject matter of the
obligation which may consist in the act of
giving, doing or of not doing of something
Sources of Obligations

Kinds of Quasi-contract

Voluntary management or administration by

a person of the abandoned business or
property of another without any authority

BOOK I, II, III, IV

BOOK I

BOOK II
BOOK III
BOOK IV
OBLIGATION

TO GIVE
TO DO
NOT TO DO

JURIDICAL NECESSITY

- ACTIVE SUBJECT
- PASSIVE SUBJECT
- JURIDICAL TIE OR
VINCULUM
- PRESTATION
ACTIVE SUBJECT
PASSIVE SUBJECT
JURIDICAL TIE OR VINCULUM

CREDITOR OR OBLIGEE
ANSWERS:
DEBTOR OR OBLIGATOR
JURIDICAL TIE OR LINK

PRESTATION
- LAW
- CONTRACTS
- QUASI CONTRACTS
- ACTS OR OMISSIONS
PUNISHED BY LAW
- QUASI-DELICTS
- NEGOTIORUM GESTIO
- SOLUTIO INDEBITI
(PAYMENT BY MISTAKE)
NEGOTIORUM GESTIO

or power from the latter

Is the juridical relation which arises when a
person is obliged to return something
received by him through error or mistake
Different Kinds of Obligation

Is one whose performance or fulfillment

does not depend on a period or a future or
uncertain events, or a past event unknown
to the parties and is therefore immediately
demandable
Contract
The meeting of minds between two persons
whereby one binds himself, with respect to
the other, to give something or to render
some service
Elements of a contract

Those elements without which there can be

no valid contract; These elements are
consent of the contracting parties, object
or subject matter and cause or
consideration
Those which are found in the contract
because of its nature and are presumed by
law to exist such as warranty against
eviction in a contract of sale
Those elements which exit only by virtue of
the agreement of the parties for the
purpose of limiting or modifying the effects
of the contract; Examples are condition,
clauses, terms and modes of payment
Stages of a contract

SOLUTIO INDEBITI (PAYMENT

BY MISTAKE)
- PURE AND CONDITIONAL
OBLIGATIONS
- OBLIGATIONS WITH A
PERIOD
- ALTERNATIVE AND
FACULTATIVE OBLIGATIONS
- JOINT AND SOLIDARY
OBLIGATIONS
- DIVISIBLE AND INDIVISIBLE
OBLIGATIONS
- OBLIGATIONS WITH A
PENAL CLAUSE
PURE OBLIGATION

CONTRACT

- ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS
- NATURAL ELEMENTS
- ACCIDENTAL ELEMENTS
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

NATURAL ELEMENTS

ACCIDENTAL ELEMENTS

- PREPARATION OR
CONCEPTION
- PERFECTION OR BIRTH

- CONSUMMATION OR
TERMINATION

QUESTIONS:
This is the initial stage which includes all the

ANSWERS:

preparatory of preliminary steps or

processes for the formation of the contract
such as bargaining, negotiation and the
like in order to arrive at a definitive
agreement
In this stage, the parties have at last arrived
at a definite agreement as to the subject
matter or object, cause or consideration,
and terms and conditions; There is now a
meeting of the minds between the
contracting parties
This is the ultimate or final stage of the
contract wherein the terms and conditions
of the contract are fully performed or
complied with; The contract may be said to
have been fully terminated or executed
Classification of a contract as to dependence
or relation to other contracts
Those which can stand alone and is not
dependent to any other contract
Those whose existence depends upon
another contract
Those which must necessarily be created
beforehand in order that the future
transaction or contracts may be entered
into the parties
Classification of a contract as to perfection
One which is perfected by the mere consent
of the contracting parties
One which is perfected, aside from the
consent of the contracting parties, by the
delivery of the object or subject matter
Classification of a contract according to
name or designation
One which has a particular name or special
designation in the law
One which has no special name or
designation
Classification of a contract according the
nature of the obligation
Where only one of the parties to the contract
has an obligation to perform
Where both parties to the contract have
reciprocal obligations to perform
Classification of a contract according to
burden imposed
One which imposes valuable consideration
upon the parties
One in which one of the parties does not
receive any valuable consideration
Classification of a contract according to the
risk involved
One where there is an exchange of values

PREPARATION OR
CONCEPTION

PERFECTION OR BIRTH

CONSUMMATION OR
TERMINATION

- PRINCIPAL
- ACCESSORY
- PREPARATORY
PRINCIPAL
ACCESSORY

PREPARATORY

- CONSENSUAL
- REAL CONTRACTS
CONSENSUAL

REAL CONTRACT
- NOMINATE
- INNOMINATE
NOMINATE
INNOMINATE
- UNILATERAL
- BILATERAL
UNILATERAL
BILATERAL
- ONEROUS
- GRATUITOUS
ONEROUS
GRATUITOUS
- COMMUTATIVE
- ALEATORY
COMMUTATIVE

between the contracting parties

One in which the fulfillment of the obligation
depends upon chance
Classification of a contract according to its
fulfillment
Those contracts which are completed at the
time it is entered into
Those where the prestation are to be
complied with at some future time
Classification of a contract as to form
By word of mouth of the parties
The agreement is reduced in writing which
maybe in public or private document
The four kinds of innominate contracts

ALEATORY
- EXECUTED
- EXECUTORY
EXECUTED
EXECUTORY
- ORAL
- WRITTEN
ORAL
WRITTEN
- DU UI DES
- DO UT FACIA
- FACIO UT DES

- FACIO UT FACIA
QUESTIONS:
I give that you give
I give that you do
I do that you give
I do that you do
Requisites of a contract

The subject matter of the contract

The one which is established
Is manifested by the meeting of the offer
and the acceptance upon the thing and the
cause which are to constitute the contract;
The offer must be certain and the
acceptance absolute; A qualified
acceptance constitutes a counter-offer;
Acceptance made by letter or telegram
does not bind the offerer except from the
time it came to his knowledge; The
contract, in such a case, is presumed to
have been entered into the place where
the offer was made

Requisites of consent

Kinds of acceptance
In writing or by word of mouth (oral)

ANSWERS:
DO UI DES
DO UT FACIA
FACIO UT DES
FACIO UT FACIA
- CONSENT OF THE
CONTRACTING PARTIES
- OBJECT CERTAIN
- CAUSE OF THE OBLIGATION
OBJECT CERTAIN
CAUSE OF THE OBLIGATION

CONSENT

- LEGAL CAPACITY OF THE

CONTRACTING PARTIES
- THE CONSENT MUST BE
INTELLIGENTLY FREE AND
VOLUNTARILY GIVEN
- THE INTENTION TO BOUND
AS MANIFESTED BY THE
CONCURRENCE OF THE
OFFER AD THE ACCEPTANCE
UPON THE THING
- EXPRESS
- IMPLIED
EXPRESS

If through the acts, conducts or omissions of

the offeree it can be inferred that he
accepts to offer; Thus, if after the offer is
made, the offeree takes possession of the
object being offered
Grounds when offer becomes ineffective

Extinguishes civil personality

Bars a person for doing some civil acts; Is
an accessory penalty resulting from a
conviction of a crime
Person is deprived of reason, hence, he
cannot be held mentally responsible for his
acts
A person is not financially capable to meet
his obligations as they mature
Persons who cannot give consent

Causes which may vitiate consent

Is an act or omission arising from ignorance

or misconception which may, depending
upon its character or the circumstances
surrounding it, justify rescission of a contract

QUESTIONS:
Cannot be object of contract

In onerous contracts, for each contracting

party, the prestation or promise of a thing
or service by the other; In remuneratory
ones, the service or benefit which is

IMPLIED

- DEATH
- CIVIL INTERDICTION
- INSANITY
- INSOLVENCY
DEATH
CIVIL INTERDICTION

INSANITY

INSOLVENCY
- UNEMANCIPATED MINORS
- INSANE OR DEMENTED
PERSONS
- DEAF-MUTES WHO DO NOT
KNOW HOW TO WRITE
- MISTAKE
- VIOLENCE
- INTIMIDATION
- UNDUE INFLUENCE
- FRAUD

MISTAKE

ANSWERS:
- THINGS THAT ARE OUTSIDE
THE COMMERCE OF MEN
- INTRANSMISSBLE RIGHTS
- FUTURE INHERITANCE,
EXCEPT IN CASES EXPRESSLY
AUTHORIZED BY LAW
- IMPOSSIBLE THINGS OR
SERVICES
- SERVICES WHICH ARE
CONTRARY TO LAW, GOOD
CUSTOMS, PUBLIC ORDER
OR PUBLIC POLICY
- OBJECTS THAT ARE NOT
DETERMINABLE AS TO ITS
KIND
CAUSE OF CONTRACTS

remunerated; In contracts of pure

beneficiaries, the merely liberality of the
benefactor
Is the essential or impelling reason why the
parties enter into a contract; It is the
immediate, direct and proximate reason
which justifies the creation of an obligation
through the will of the contracting parties
Is an inner reaction of a person that impels
him to enter into a contract but over which
the law has no concern
Is an inadequacy of cause brought about by
insufficient price for a thing sold
Is the re-writing of a contract, under
equitable principles, in cases where the
written terms of the contract do not
express what was actually agreed upon; It
is that remedy inequity by means of which
a written instrument is made or construed
so as to express or conform to the real
intention of the parties when some error or
mistake has been committed
Different classifications of defective
contracts

Is an act or means by virtue of which

efficacy is given to a contract which suffers
from a vice of curable nullity
Damages may be

Include physical suffering, mental anguish,

fright, serious anxiety, besmirched
reputation, wounded feeling, moral shock,
social humiliation and similar injury
Are adjudicated in order that a right of the
plaintiff, which may be violated or invade
by the defendant, may be vindicated or
recognized, and not for the purpose of
indemnifying the plaintiff for any loss
suffered by him
Which are more than nominal but less than
compensatory damages; May be recovered
when the court finds that some pecuniary

CAUSE

MOTIVE

LESION
REFORMATION

- RESCISSIBLE CONTRACE
- VOIDABLE OR ANNUAL
CONRACTS
- UNENFORCEABLE
CONTRACTS
- VOID OR INEXISTENT
CONTRACT
RATIFICATION

- ACTUAL OR
COMPENSATORY
- MORAL
- NOMINAL
- TEMPERATE
- LIQUIDATED
- EXEMPLARY OR
CORRECTIVE
MORAL DAMAGES

NOMINAL DAMAGES

TEMPERATE OR MODERATE
DAMAGES

loss has been suffered but its amount

cannot, from the nature of the case, be
proved with certainty
ANSWERS:
QUESTIONS:
Are those agreed upon by the parties to a
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
contract, to be paid in case of breach
thereof
Are imposed, by way of example or
EXEMPLARY OR CORRECTIVE
correction for the public good, in addition
DAMAGES
to the moral, temperate, liquidated or
compensatory damage
The Professional Regulation Commission & the Professionals
Created by the Professional Regulations
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE #
Commission
223
PRC Modernization Act of 2000 in December
REPUBLIC ACT # 8981
5; Composed of 1 chairperson and 2
commissioners, all appointed by the
President with a term of 7 years;
Apppointees must be at least 40 ears old,
a competent professional with at least 5
years executive experience
Penalties for manipulation and corrupt
practice in violation of Republic Act # 8981
for Manipulators
Penalties for manipulation and corrupt
practice in violation of Republic Act # 8981
for Accomplices
Penalties for manipulations and corrupt
practice in violation of Republic Act # 8981
for Accessories
Penalties for manipulations and corrupt
practice in violation of Republic Act # 8981
for Government/Private Agencies Officer
Delisting of Delinquent Professionals form
the roster for not being a good standing
member
Delisting of Delinquent Professionals form
the roster for not being a good standing
member in December 1991
Laws of ECE Professionals
Electronics Engineering Law of 2004 (April
17, 2004)
The Electronics and Communications
Engineering Law of the Philippines (June
21, 1969)
Rules and Regulations requiring the service
of a duly Registered ECE in the Planning
and Designing of Radio Stations,
Installation or Construction of Radio
Stations, Operation and Maintenance of

6 YEARS & 1 DAY TO 12

YEARS IMPRISONMENT OR P
50,000.00 TO P 100,000.00
FINE OR BOTH
4 YEARS & 1 DAY TO 6
YEARS IMPRISONMENT OR P
20,000.00 TO P 49,000.00
FINE OR BOTH
2 YEARS & 1 DAY TO 4
YEARS IMPRISONMENT OR P
5,000.00 TO P 19,000.00
FINE OR BOTH
6 MONTHS & 1 DAY TO 6
YEARS IMPRISONMENT OR P
50,000.00 TO P 500,000.00
FINE OR BOTH
PRC RESOLUTION # 428, S.
1996
EXECUTIVE ORDER # 496

REPUBLIC ACT # 9292

REPUBLIC ACT # 5734

DEPARTMENT ORDER # 88

Radio Station, Manufacture and/or

Modification of Radio Communications
Equipment (December 28, 1973)
The Public Service Law
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in
July 25, 1995; Refers to the inculcation,
assimilation and acquisition of knowledge,
skills, proficiency and ethical and moral
values to raise and enhance the
professional level of performance; A
mandatory requirement for the renewal of
professional license
Matrix of CPE Programs, Activities or
Sources (March 04, 1997
Electronics and Communications
Engineering Law of the Philippines; By the
6th Congress of the Philippines, 4th Session;
Begun in Manila on Monday, 27th January
1969; Enacted both by the Senate and the
House of Representatives on May 22,
1969; Approved into law by President
Ferdinand Edralin Marcos on June 21, 1969

COMMONWEALTH ACT # 146

E. O. # 266

PRC RESOLUTION # 483, S.

1997
REPUBLIC ACT # 5734

At least 21 years old; Filipino citizen or a

foreigner qualified under section 23
Foreign Reciprocity Law; Of good moral
character; Holder of BSECE degree or its
equivalent

PRE-QUALIFICATIONS FOR
BOARD EXAM

QUESTIONS:
Scope of Examination

ANSWERS:
- ELECTRONICS
- COMMUNICATIONS
- MATHEMATICS
QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD
MEMBERS

Citizen/resident of the Philippines; At least

31 years of age; Good Moral Character; A
registered ECE; In active practice of ECE
occupation for at least 10 years; Not a
member of ECE faculty of any school or
has stopped teaching for at least 3
consecutive years; Not financially
interested directly or indirectly in any
school/institution where ECE is taught
Administer the Provision of R.A. # 5734;
Administer Oaths; Issue, suspend or revoke
certificate of registration; Study the
conditions affecting the ECE profession;
Study, examine and prescribe, in
cooperation with CHED, the essential
requirements as to the curricula and
facilities of ECE schools; Recommend to
CHED the granting of school permits or
authorization of opening of ECE schools;
Investigate violations of R.A. 5734;
Establish and administer a code of ethics

POWER AND DUTIES OF THE

BOARD

and fair practice for ECEs; Recommend

and adopt measure for the advancement
of ECE profession in keeping the progress
of the industry; Promulgate rules and
regulations of R.A. 5734
Continued neglect of duty; Incompetence;
Commission or tolerance or irregularities in
the exam; Malpractice; Unprofessional or
unethical conduct
Unprofessional and unethical conduct;
Malpractice; Incompetence; Where fraud,
deceit or false statement was employed in
obtaining the certificate of registration;
Unsound mind; Immoral or dishonorable
act; Conviction of a court of any crime
involving moral turpitude
Penal provisions (penalty)
False or fraudulent statement obtaining
certificate of registration; Use anothers
license; Present or use a
revoked/suspended license; Assume, use
or advertise as ECE with no license; Stamp
or seal any document with an expired,
suspended or revoked certificate; Sign,
affix, seal on plans or document prepared
by another; Engage in illegal wire tapping
or other violations in private
communication; Violate any rules and
regulations of R.A. 5734
Schedule of Examination
Average rating in the examination
Breakdown ratings in the examination

Number of days to get the result of

examination
15 days upon publication; Effectively of new
rules and regulations
Showing the names, addresses and places of
business of all ECEs shall be prepared by
the secreteray of the Board; Issued every
July of every year
Electronics Engineering Law of 2004; By the
12th Congress of the Philippines, 3rd
Session; Begun in Manila on Monday, 28th
July 2004; Enacted both by the Senate and
the House of Representatives on February
2, 2004; Approved into law by President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on April 17, 2004
QUESTIONS:
At least 18 years old; Filipino citizen or a
foreigner qualified under section 33
Foreign Reciprocity Law; Of good moral

REMOVAL OF BOARD
MEMBERS

GROUNDS/CAUSES FOR
SUSPENSION/REVOCATION
OF CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION

P2,000.00 FINE P5,000.00

OFFENSES FOR PENAL
PROVISIONS

- APRIL
- NOVEMBER
70%
- ELECTRONICS (35%)
- COMMUNICATIONS (35%)
- MATHEMATICS (30%)
2 TO 3 DAYS AFTER EXAMS
OFFICIAL GAZETTE AND
ROSTER OF ECES
ROSTER OF ECES

REPUBLIC ACT # 9292

ANSWERS:
PRE- QUALIFICATIONS FOR
BOARD EXAM

character; Holder of BSECE degree or its

equivalent
Scope of Examination

Citizen/resident of the Philippines for at

least 5 consecutive years prior to his/her
appointment; OF good moral character and
integrity; A member of good standing of
the Accredited Professional Organization;
In active practice of ECE occupation for at
least 10 years prior to his appointment,
either in self-practice, or employment in
government service and/or in the private
sector; Not financially interested directly or
indirectly in any school/institution where
ECE is taught; Not have been convicted of
an offense involving moral turpitude
Administer/implement the provisions of
R.A.#9292; Administer Oaths in connection
with the administration of this Act; Issue,
suspend of revoke certificate of
registration; Maintain a roster of
Professional Electronics Engineers,
Electronics Engineers and Electronics
Technicians; Issue, suspend and/or cancel
special permits to foreign Professional
Electronics Engineers, Electronics
Engineers or Electronics Technicians;
Prescribe, amend or revise the
requirements for licensing of Professional
Electronics Engineers; Adopt a program for
the full computerization of licensure
examinations; Grant registration without
examination, subject to review and
approval by the Commission in accordance
with the provision of this Act; Study,
examine and prescribe, in cooperation with
CHED and TESDA the essential
requirements as to the curricula and
facilities of ECE schools; Inspect
educational institutions and recommend to
CHED or TESDA the granting of permits or
authorization, opening, improvement or
upgrading or closure of such colleges or
programs; Adopt and administer a Code of

- MATHEMATICS
- APPLIED SCIENCES
- ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
- LAWS AND ETHICS
- ELECTRONICS
- COMMUNICATIONS
- COMPUTERS
- INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
QUALIFICATIONS OF BOARD
MEMBERS

POWER AND DUTIES OF THE

BOARD

Ethics of Technical Standards of Practice

for Professional Electronics Engineers,
Electronics Engineers or Electronics
Technicians; Promulgate rules and
regulations of R.A.9292; Promulgate a
program for continuing professional
education and/or development; Prescribe a
minimum manning and manpower
requirements; ______, prescribe and adopt
rules and regulations for electronics
installations in industrial plats, commercial
establishments and other building
structures; Study the conditions affecting
the Professional Electronics Engineers,
Electronics Engineers and Electronics
Technicians; Hear and decide violations of
this Act; Delegate a hearting or
investigation of administration cases filed
before it to authorize officers of the
Commission ; Promulgate resolutions,
order and/or decisions on such
administrative cases; Submit an annual
action plan and corresponding report in the
beginning and close of each fiscal year;
Discharge as other powers and functions
as the Board and the Commission may
deem necessary for the practice of the
profession and the upgrading
enhancement, development and growth
QUESTIONS:
Neglect of duty; Incompetence;
Manipulation of rigging of licensure
examination result; Disclosure of secret
information of licensure examination
questions prior to the conduct of the said
examination or tampering of the grades;
Unprofessional of unethical conduct
Unprofessional and unethical conduct;
Malpractice; Incompetence; Where fraud,
deceit or false statement was employed in
obtaining the certificate of registration;
Unsound mind; Immoral or dishonorable
act; Conviction of a court of any crime
involving moral turpitude
Penal provisions (penalties)

False or fraudulent statement obtaining

certificate of registration; Use anothers
license; Present or use a
revoked/suspended license; Assume, use
or advertise as ECE with no license; Stamp

ANSWERS:
REMOVAL OF BOARD
MEMBERS

GROUNDS/CAUSES FOR
SUSPENSION/REVOCATION
OF CERTIFICATE OF
REGISTRATION

P100,000.00FINEP1,000,0
00.00 AND/OR
IMPRISONMENT OF NOT LES
THAN 6 MONTHS NOR MORE
THAN 6 YEARS
OFFENSES FOR PENAL
PROVISIONS

or seal any document with an expired,

suspended or revoked certificate; Sign,
affix, seal on plans or document prepared
by another; Engage in illegal wire tapping
or other violations in private
communication; Violate rules and
regulations of R.A. 9292
Schedule of Examination
Ratings of Examination
Number of days to get the result of
examination
Showing the names, addresses and places
of business of al ECEs shall be prepared
by the secretary of the Board; Issued every
July of every year

Code of Ethics
Form a moral philosophy, which associated
with mutual interest among men,
constitutes the foundation of ethics
The keystone of Professional conduct
I am an Electronics and Communications
Engineer. In my profession, I take a deep
pride, but without vain glory; to it I owe
solemn obligations that I am eager to fulfill
As an Electronics and Communications
Engineer, I will participate in none but
honest and legal enterprises. To him who
has engaged my services as employer or
client, I will give the utmost of
performance and fidelity.
When needed, my skill and knowledge
shall be given without reservation for the
public good. From my special capacity
springs the obligation to use it well in the
service of humanity; and I accept the
challenge that it implies
Zealous of the high repute of my calling, I
will strive to protect the interests and the
good name of any engineer that I know to
be deserving; but I will not shrink, should
duty dictate, from disclosing the truth
regarding anyone who, by unscrupulous
act, has shown himself unworthy of the
profession.
As the other before me have vitalized and
turned to practical account the principles
of science and the revelations of
technology and have rendered useable to
mankind natures vast resources of mater
and energy, so do I dedicate myself to the

- APRIL
- NOVEMBER
70% IN ALL SUBJECTS
15 DAYS AFTER EXAMS
ROSTER OF ECES

HONESTY, JUSTICE AND

COURTESY
INTEGRITY
PLEDGE OF AN ECE

analysis, synthesis, and dissemination of

engineering knowledge and practice, and
especially to the instruction of younger
members of my profession in all its arts
and traditions.
To my colleagues I pledge, in the same full
measure I asked of them, integrity and fair
dealing, tolerance and respect, and
devotion to the standards and the dignity
of out profession, with the consciousness,
always that out special expertise carries
with it the obligation to serve humanity
with complete dedication
Additional Laws
QUESTIONS:
Prescribing Policies, Guidelines, Rules and
Regulations for Government Infrastructure
Contracts (June 11, 1978)
Efficient Radio Frequency Availability
Program (ERAP) (February 10, 2000)
Guidelines on the Configuration of the
Reserve Source or Sources of Energy used
to Supply Radio Installation on GMDSS
Ships (March 01, 2000)
Guidelines on Annual Testing of 406 MHz
Satellite Emergency Positioning indicating
Radio Beacon (EPIRB) (March 01, 2000)
Guidelines for the participation of Nonconvention Ships (less than 300 G.T.) in the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety
System (GMDS) (March 01, 2001)
Rules and Regulations Governing Shore
Based Maintenance (March 01, 2000)
Form of Radio Certificate for Cargo Ships
(March 01, 2000)
Radio Frequency allocation for Cellular
Mobile telephone Service (March 09, 2000)
Extension/Modification of Previously
Approved WLL frequency in the 3.5 GHz
Band (March 09, 2000
Amendment to age qualification of an
applicant to qualify for the Licensure
Examination (April 14, 2000)
Uniform System of Accounts (May 02, 2000)
Billing of Telecommunications Services (June
16, 2000)
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
for the Interconnection of authorized Public
Telecommunications (July 21, 2000)
Implementing rules and regulations
governing the practice of ECE in the
Philippines on MATV, CATV and CCTV.
Paging and Background Music System,

ANSWERS:
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE #
1594

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 3-2-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 4-3-2000

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 5-3-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 6-3-2000

NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 7-3-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 8-3-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 9-3-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 10-3-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 11-4-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 12-5-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 13-6-2000
NTC MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR # 14-7-2000
BECE RESOLUTION # 3

telephone and Installation

Revision of the subjects in ECE Licensure
Examination from original 8 subject 3
subjects

BECE CIRCULAR # 85-09

QUESTIONS:
Provides the necessary guidelines as to
standards, regulations, requirements,
installation operation, maintenance and
application with the view to ensure
adequate protection and safety to persons,
engage and use of ECE components,
devices, equipments, plants installation,
services/facilities, installed in commercial,
industrial, social and institutional buildings

ANSWERS:
PHILIPPINE ELECTRONICS
CODE VOL. 1 (SAFETY)

Ordering that the Philippine Electronics

Code Vol. 1 become part of the National
Building Code (P.D. # 1096)
Provides rules and standards for the ECE
industry in planning building telephone
facilities geared towards the lowest
possible costs, consistent with aesthetic
and safe practices, and which result in min.
maintenance, future re-arrangement cost
and inconvenience

MEMORANDUM ORDER # 804

PHILIPPINE ELECTRONICS
CODE VOL. 2 (BUILDING
TELEPHONE FACILITIES)