VIRTUES OF AN ARCHITECT

May the Architect be high-minded;

not arrogant, but faithful;
Just, and easy to deal with,
without avarice;
Not let his mind be occupied
in receiving gifts,
But let him preserve his good name
with dignity…
-Marcus Vitruvius Pollio
THE ARCHITECT’S CREDO
ACCOUNTABILITY
I shall work with this general objective: that I am accountable to God, to the mother earth, to my country,
to my fellowmen, and to myself.
NORM OF CONDUCT
I shall uphold the ideas and follow the norms and ethical conduct of this noble profession.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
I shall pursue moral and professional excellence to the utmost level of integrity through industrious
dedication and meaningful application to my work that merits a reputation for quality of services worthy
of fair remuneration.
ETHICAL RELATIONSHIP
I shall pledge myself to the highest standard of professionalism in relation to clients, colleagues, industry
partners, and society.
SHARING
I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and
Science, generously sharing it.
RESPECT
I shall respect the right and works of my colleagues in the profession and confine my comments to
constructive intents.
LEGACY
I shall endeavor to do my duty in the protection of our common environment and the preservation of
architectural heritage for the sake of the present and future generations.
So help me God.
 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PRIMER
“Every great design begins with an even better
story.”
- Lorinda Mamo, designer
“Good design is good business.”
- Thomas Watson, Jr.
“Everybody can design a house but not everyone is
authorized to practice it.”
- RA 9266
5 years in college
2 years apprenticeship
The architect has 15 years civil liability of every
project he/she undertakes.
Which degree works the hardest?
 #1: Architecture
 Average Hours Spent Preparing for Class Each
 Week: 22.20
 Topping this list of the hardest college majors are
architect majors, who spend a whopping 22.2
hours a week on average preparing for
classes—that's more than two hours more each
week than what chemical engineering students
spend!
Architecture majors learn how to design and
build structures in addition to studying the history
and theory behind architecture.
Courses needed for this major include calculus,
physics, design processes, design theory,
history of architecture, urban design, and art
history.
CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER No. 61
Series of 2017
SUBJECT: Policies, Standards and Guidelines
for the Bachelor of Science in Architecture (BS
ARCHI)
n accordance with the pertinent provisions of
Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise known as
the "Higher Education Act of 1994," in pursuance
of an outcomes-based quality assurance system
as advocated under CMO No. 46 s. 2012 entitled
Policy Standards to Enhance Quality Assurance
(QA) in Philippine Higher Education
Through an Outcomes-Based: and Typology-
Based QA" and by virtue of Commission en
banc. Resolution No. 231-2017 dated March 28,
2017. the following policies; standards and
guidelines (PSGs) are hereby adopted and
promulgated by the Commission."
5.2 Nature of the Field of Study
The practice of architecture is the act of planning
and architectural designing, structural
conceptualization, designing of built structures
and their environment, specifying, supervising
and giving general administration and
responsible direction to the erection,
enlargement or alterations of buildings and
building environments and architectural design
in engineering structures or any part thereof: the
scientific, aesthetic, and orderly coordination of
all the processes which enter into the production
of a complete building or structure. performed
through the medium of unbiased preliminary
studies of plans, consultations. specifications,
conferences, evaluations, investigations,
contract documents and oral advice and
directions regardless of whether the persons
engaged in such practice are residents of the
Philippines or have their principal office or place
of business in this country or another territory,
and regardless whether such persons are
performing one or all of these duties, or whether
such duties are performed in person or as the
directing head of an office or organization
performing them.
5.3 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in
Architecture are to develop the following
outcomes
 a. Perform standard competencies in
accordance with the scope of the global and
local practice of architecture
b. Show traits of professionalism, sense of
responsibility equality and patriotism
c. Receptiveness to new ideas and know edge
through scientific research!
d. Direct and focus the thrust of architecture
education to the needs and demands of
society and its integration into the social,
economic, cultural and environmental
aspects of nation building
e. Instil understanding of the basic philosophy
and fundamental principles of the mull-
dimensional aspects of architecture, and the
direct relationship between man and his
environment.
5.4 Specific Professions/careers/occupations for
graduates after meeting the required
qualifications
The graduates of an architecture program may go
into the following fields of practice:
For professionals:
a. Architectural Design, Pre-design services
for architecture
b. Housing
c. Physical Planning
d. Urban Design
e. Community Architecture
f. Facility Planning
g. Construction Technology
h. Construction Management
i. Project Management
j. Building Administration and Maintenance
k. Real Estate Development
I. Architectural Education
m. Research and Development.
n. Restoration/Conservation
o. Architectural Interiors
p. Expert Witness Service
q. Design-build Services
For graduates
a. Architectural drafting
b. CADD operator
c. Project Coordinator
d. Project Supervisor/Inspector
e. Project estimate
f. Rendering (manual and electronic)
g. Scale modelling
5.5 Allied Fields
The fields of study related to architecture are interior
design. landscape architecture, urban design, urban
planning, regional planning, environmental planning,
housing, engineering, real estate development,
educational management, business management,
project management, construction management and
technology, building administration and
maintenance and architectural research, as
embodied in RA 9266 including its implementing
rules and regulations and the Architects' National
code
Section 6. Program Outcomes
The minimum standards for the BS Architecture
program are expressed in the following minimum set
of learning outcomes
6.1 Common to all programs in all types of
schools
a. to keep abreast with the
developments in the field of architecture
practice. (POF level 6 descriptor)
b. the ability to effectively communicate
orally and in writing using both English and
Filipino
c. The ability to work effectively and
independently in multidisciplinary and multi-
cultural teams (PQF level 6 descriptor)
d. A recognition of professional, social,
and ethical responsibility
6.2 Common to the discipline
a. Creation of architectural solutions by
applying knowledge in history, theory,
planning, building technology and utilities
structural concepts and professional practice
 (design, BT, UT, PP. ES/AS, HOA/TOA, "national, regional and local development plans."
PLN) (RA 7722)
b. Use of concepts and principles from A PHEI, at its option, may adopt mission-related
specialized fields and allied disciplines into program outcomes that are not included in the
various architectural problems. (LA. IA. HC. minimum set.
PLN. EMP, BU 1-2-3, ES/AS, TOA)
ARTICLE V
c. Preparation of contract documents,
CURRICULUM
technical reports and other legal documents
used in architectural practice adhering to Section 7. Curriculum Description
applicable laws, standards and regulations
(DES, PP 1-2-3. BT 3. BU 1-2-3-4-5. 7.1. The BS Architecture program has a total of 205
HSNG,PLN. ENG3. ) credit units. The program comprises of general
education, technical courses (mathematics, natural
d. Interpretation and application of relevant sciences, basic engineering sciences professional,
laws, codes, charters and standards of allied, and specialization courses)
architecture and the built environment. (DES,
BT 1.HSNG, BU 1-2-3. PLN) 7.2 The general education courses are in
accordance with the requirements of the CHED
e. Application of research methods to Memorandum Order No. 20, s. 2013 General
address architectural problems.(RMA, ENG Education Curriculum: Holistic Understanding,
3) Intellectual and Civic Competencies to equip
graduates with a basis for critical thinking abilities
f. Use of various information and
and values formed from other methods and theories
communication technology (ICT) media for
of other disciplines
architectural solutions, presentation, and
techniques in design and construction. (VT 1- Section 8. Sample Curriculum
2-3, CADD 1-2)
g Acquisition of entrepreneurial and business
acumen relevant to Architecture practice
h. Involvement in the management of the
construction works and Building
administration (PP, BT, BU, Const. Mgmt ,
ES/AS)
6.3 Common to a horizontal type as defined in
CMO No. 46 s. 2012

 For professional institutions a service

orientation in one's profession
 For colleges: an ability to participate in
various types of employment, development
activities. and public discourses particularly
in response to the needs of the community.
 For universities: an ability to participate in the
generation of new knowledge such as
pioneering concepts and ideas of site and
building designs beyond the regular physical
and location boundaries and contexts
Graduates of State Universities and Colleges must,
in addition, have the competencies to support
SAY NO TO FREE DESIGN

 An architect spent:
 5 to 7 years to complete studies
 200k to 300k on studies
 50k to 100k on computer system
 Uncountable sleepless nights to complete
projects
Then how could it be free?
WE RESPECT DESIGN,
If you don’t, please don’t humiliate yourself.

The 7 types of clients architects have

encountered:

 Crying poor
“Oh, we absolutely love it but can’t afford it. Can you
give it to us for cost.”

 Low-low bidder
Uses the lowest bid to negotiate other bids lower.

 Ceaseless demander
Never ever satisfied, which is of course reflected
when it comes “time to collect the fee”.

 Pirate
o a.k.a the developer
o cuts your throat on principle
 Money-knows-best
The smartest guy always has the most. “Impress  Conceptualize
me!”
We create variations of concepts and flesh them out
 Pillow talker and recreate more, the most practical, efficient,
energy-saving but doesn’t sacrifice strength,
“Our next project…”
aesthetics and comfort.
 Publisher
 Present
“You’re going to famous…”
We will present this concept to you and explain the
 Window-shopper rationale behind the design and why they would be
successful. You must then provide us feedback and
Asks design quotations and jumps into another. what you feel resonated best with your needs.

 Revise
THE ACCEPTANCE FEE We’ll execute the necessary revisions to develop
What does it mean? more the concept into a full-fledged set of designs.
We follow up second round of revisions to finalized
If a client pays an acceptance fee, it means: the design set.
1. The client highly considers your services  Deliver
2. The client will seriously undertakes the project
3. The client can afford to hire a design professional Once everything is approved, we will proceed to the
4. The client buys your time next step. The design development phase which we
5. The client is legit with no negative intentions will turn design concept into detailed construction
6. The client agrees with your proposal working drawings.
7. The client trusts you Regular design services two types you need to
8. The client wants to get results know:
9. The client really has a budget
DAEDS
You have to heads up! This means, this client wants
a contract and close deal! - Constitutes 100% of PF
- Single-point responsibility
- Architect + engineers
A client’s guide to architect’s preliminary design - Known as Detailed Architectural and
process Engineering Design Services
- Complete design package of architectural,
 Meet structural, electrical, sanitary, mechanical,
and plumbing.
We meet to understand and define your project
requirement, acknowledge the cost parameters and DADS
technical requirements, and sign a contract.
- Constitutes 60% of PF
 Research - Split-point responsibility
- Architect -/- Engineers (hiwalay sila)
We collect data on design standards, design codes
- Known as Detailed Architectural Design
and laws, study similar projects and other research
Only
undertakings.
- Some clients may consider service of other
 Sketch engineering firms with separate contract to
an architect.
We brainstorm and sketch out many ideas as
possible from the research data we collected, *Whichever of the two types, still the architect will be
analyze and apply them and chose the best one that the prime professional for the projects and shall
suits your needs. coordinate all works of other engineering services.
*Professional Fees varies per type and size of the
project.
Common Design Mistakes Fakes Architects
Consult to the right construction professionals: Often Do

 Architect – design all types of buildings  firewalls with windows

 Interior designer – designs interior fit outs  wrong building orientations
 Geodetic engineer – prepares lot and land  wrong stairs
surveys  harsh ramps
 Structural engineer – designs the strength of  wrong doors
structures  wrong projections
 Mechanical engineer – designs hvac,  wrong room sizes
elevators, escalators  wrong occupant loads
 Electronics engineer – designs electronics  wrong setbacks
and communication systems  wrong ceiling heights
 Electrical engineer – designs all electrical
systems Some says they can also design buildings but
 Sanitary engineer – ensures sanitation, doesn’t really know how to. Why? Because they
disposal, treatment didn’t study design for human habitation and use.
 Master plumber – designs building plumbing Planning to build your house? Know your
system budget
The Vitruvian Triad 1. Choose your category
Architect’s design principles 2. Get an architect
3. Finalize all design disciplines
 Firmitas 4. Architect provides you bill of materials with
A building must be itself structurally sound to total projects construction cost
withstand forces of nature to provide 5. Pay permits, taxes, and other dues.
protection to its users.
Your building permit is good for one year only, better
 Utilitas
be ready with your budget.
A building must be built with specific usage
with good spatial organization and must be
functional with its utilities.
 Venustas
A building must possess beauty and comfort
according to the laws of nature,
anthropometry and proportions.
According to Marcus Vitruvius, a famous roman
architect all buildings should have these three
principles.
Signing a Contract
Its relevance you need to consider
It outlines expectations of both parties, and it
protects both parties as well as legal recourse in the
event of a breach. What the bible says about the construction
budget?
A contract is a visual presentation of a relationship.
LUKE 14: 28-29
{28} For example, who of you wanting to build a - develops the preliminary design into a
tower does not first sit down and calculate the construction architectural drawings (a-
expense to see if he has enough to complete it? sheets).
6. Engineers
{29} Otherwise, he might lay its foundation but not
- 40%
be able to finish it, and all the onlookers would start
- Are hired by the architect to do structural
to ridicule him.
design, electrical, mechanical, and
P.D. 1096 (NBCP) Sec. 305 Validity of Building plumbing layouts according to approved
Permit architectural design.
7. Architect
Expired (from date of issuance) = if work is not - 90%
commenced within the year. - Prepares bill of materials, bill of quantities
Null and void = if work is suspended and/or and specifications according to all drawing
abandoned for 4 months. sheets collected.
8. Architect
- Prepares bidding documents for the
contractor and helps client to negotiate.
Building a house in PH
9. Contractor
How much does it cost - Builds the project according to all
information given by the architect.
The benchmark according to recent market value 10. Architect
for: - Inspects and make sure the construction is
 Standard houses (2-3 bedrooms) according to his plan.
11. Contractor
25,000 to 35,000 per sqm - Turnovers the projects, any defects found in
punch list shall be done correctly by
 Mid to high-end houses
mandate of plans and specifications
36,000 to 65,000 per sqm 12. Architect
- 100%
+/- Pesos depends on fixtures, fittings, and material - Turnovers the project to client, helps
choices. prepares requirements for the certificate of
This benchmark does not include professional fees. occupancy.
The Simple Sequence of the Design Phase

How an architect works?

The flow of regular design service:
1. Client
- asks the service of the architect
2. Architect
- Deductible
- Meets and discuss the needs of the client
and asks for acceptance fee
3. Architect
-submit preliminary design solutions to client
(resubmits if there are revisions)
4. Client
- 10%
- Review and approves preliminary design THE CLIENT.
and signs the project contract prepared by
The client expresses his intention to build a project
the architect
and get the services of an Architect.
5. Architect
THE ARCHITECT. Thru this service contract, the Architect-of-Record
assumes the Responsibility and Civil Liability of the
The architect translates the client's project
structure he designed under the Civil Code of the
requirements into a tangible Architectural Design
Philippines Section 1723.
according to applicable design controls, design
codes and laws and other design-related To entice, compel, coerce, require or otherwise force
considerations. an Architect registered and licensed, to undertake or
perform any architectural services without first
The architect also prepares all preliminary
executing a written contract or service agreement,
engineering requirements for the consultants'
shall be guilty of misdemeanor under Republic Act
guidance of the design intent.
9266 Section 30.
THE CONSULTANTS.
The engineers are then hired by the architect as his
consultants for their respective engineering
expertise. All engineers follow the architect's design
intent as they formulate their respective design
inputs and all go through architect and client's
approval
All architectural and engineering designs and
specifications are gathered by the architect for the
preparation of Bill of Materials and Bill of Quantities
for the cost estimates.
A Complex Sequence of this Design Phase

The fundamental purpose of the national

building code:
What?
- Life
- Health
- Property
- Public welfare
How?
- Minimum standards
- Requirements
ARCHITECT’SSERVICE CONTRACT
Why?
The Architect secures a service contract with the
client because the client owns the project's - Location
structure/building and its location, the lot where the - Site
structure/building stands. - Design
- Materials
It outlines the architect's scope of works and their
- Construction
clear definitions, the architect's basic fee, terms of
- Use
payments, limitations of the contract, inclusions and
- Occupancy
exclusions of the contract, the obligations of both
- Maintenance
party, the client and architect.
Common types of passageways you missed the Minimum parking, loading, unloading slots
meaning of:
Passageway is a long narrow space that connects
one place to another.
1. Avenue
- Ave.
- Longer than a street
- A public road often in an urban area usually
with building on one or both sides, longer
than and runs perpendicularly to a street.
2. Street
- St.
- Shorter than an avenue
- A public road often in an urban area usually
with buildings on one or both sides shorter
than and runs perpendicularly to an avenue.
3. Boulevard
- Blvd
Proxemics in Architecture: Design Factor in
- A wider street or avenue that is often multi-
Space Planning
lane and bi-directional with fancier trees,
decorations, and sometimes with center
median planters.
4. Drive
- Dr.
- A winding road, often lengthily so, usually
contouring and curving due to the natural
topography, such as trees, hills, and water
sources.
5. Alley
- Aly.
- A narrow pathway or walkway, often between
buildings, and usually not vehicle-accessible,
it may or may not lead out to another street.
6. Highway
- Hwy.
- Any of several types of major public roads The four (4) kinds of privacy you should know:
that connects distant and multiple towns and
cities. 1. Anonymity
- State of being unknown even in a crowd.
Seven types of Lots (Common positions and
locations)
National Building Code Rule VIII Section 803.4D
2. Solitude Minimum air space per person design standards
- State of being free from observation by for architects:
others.

3. Reserve
- State in which a person employs a
psychological barrier to control unwanted
instrusions.

Minimum Ceiling Heights: As per PD 1096 NBCP

SECTION 805
Natural Ventilation: 2.70 mts.
Artificial Ventilation: 2.40 mts.
Mezzanine Floors: > 1.80 mts.
4. Intimacy
Habitable room refers to which a person stays longer
- State of being with another person but free
from outside world. period of time.
Subdivision and Condominium Law, Economic
and Socialized Housing

Designing your rooms: Minimum sizes and

dimensions
Minimum sizes of rooms and their least horizontal
dimensions shall be as follows:
National Building Code: Rule VIII, Section 806
Subdivision and Condominium Law, Economic Common types of windows and their effective
and Socialized Housing opening:

Airflow within a given room increases as window size

increases, and to maximize airflow, the inlet and
outlet opening should be the same size.
Styles of famous architects expressed thru
doorknobs:

Definition of terms:
Single detached – a dwelling unit completely
surrounded by yards.
Single attached – a dwelling unit with one side
attached to a firewall.
Duplex – a dwelling unit containing 2 separate living
units each of which is separated from another by a
firewall and provided with independent access.
Rowhouses – dwelling units containing 3 or more
living units designed in such a way that they abut
each other and are separated from each other by a
firewall, each unit is provided with independent
access.
Types of roofs in architecture you should know:
Defining building heights in PH: the Architect’s ARCHITECTURE IS THE MOTHER OF ALL
note FORMS OF ART
PD NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF THE Architects are visionaries wired with are and
PHILIPPINES SECTION 707 technology

All these architectural projects were designed by the

Deconstructivism Architect Frank Gehry.
Frank Gehry is a Canadian-born American Architect
(born on February 29, 1929, age 90 years old).

ARCHITECTURE IS A FORM OF ART IN A

“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like.
GRANDIOSE SCALE
Design is how it works.”
Architecture is an art and science of designing
- Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, Inc.
buildings.

All these architectural projects were designed by

The Advantage of having a standard thickness
Zaha Hadid Architects.
and height of firewalls.
Zaha Hadid is an Iraqi-born Birtish Architect. (Died
NATIONAL BUILDING CODE: RULE VI, SECTION
March 31, 2016, aged: 65 years old)
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Protection of Pedestrians during construction
The mixing of mortar, concrete, or similar materials “Design is intelligence made visible.”
on public streets shall not be allowed.
National building code: Rule XI, Section 1103

Certificate of occupancy application

requirement
The term “occupancy” pertains to the purpose for
which a building is used or intended to be used. The
term shall also include in the building or room
housing such use.
Here are the requirement you need to prepare:
1. Certificate of completion
- Prepared by the Architect upon the
completion of the project stating that the
construction of the building conforms to the
provisions of the P.D.1096 or the National
Building Code of the Philippines as well as
with the approved plans and specifications
signed and sealed.
2. Construction logbook
- Prepared by the full-time inspector-
supervisor of the construction at the jobsite
that contains logs of the project's progress,
tests conducted, weather conditions,
materials, fabrication and installation
deliveries and other pertinent data that have
been recorded.
3. As-built plans and specifications
- Prepared by the contractor who undertook
the construction, a comprehensive
compilation of all the documents which
include the originally submitted plans and
specifications and all the amendments
thereto as actually built or entirely new set of
plans and specifications accurately
describing and/or reflecting therein the
building/structure as actually built.
4. Building inspection logsheet
- Prepared by the full-time inspector-
supervisor of the construction that have
faithfully reflected all the changes,
modifications and alterations made on the
originally submitted documents on-file to the
Office of the Building Official.
Change of occupancy is not intended to include
change of tenants or proprietors.
https://united-architects.org/publications/code-of-ethics/

Code of Ethics
Republic of the Philippines

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

Manila

THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE Resolution No. 02 Series of 2006

ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR REGISTERED AND LICENSED
ARCHITECTS AND FOR HOLDERS OF TEMPORARY/SPECIAL PERMITS UNDER R.A. NO. 9266, KNOWN AS
"THE ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004"

Pursuant to Section 7 (g), Article II of R.A. No. 9266, known as the “Architecture Act of 2004” and Section
7 (g), Rule II of Board Resolution No. 07, Series of 2004, cited as "IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004",
the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (hereinafter called Board), subject to approval by the
Professional Regulation Commission (hereinafter called Commission), resolves, as it is hereby resolved,
to adopt and promulgate the hereunder Code of Ethical Conduct for Registered and Licensed Architects
and for holders of temporary/special permits under the said R.A. No. 9266 and Board Res. No. 07 as
prescribed and issued by the United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. (UAP), the Integrated and
Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) in the Philippines by virtue of Board Res. No.
03, Series of 2004 as approved by the Commission.

ARTICLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Traits of Architects. - The profession of Architecture calls for men and women of the highest
integrity, responsiveness, business acumen, sensibility, as well as artistic and technical ability.

Section 2. Duties and Responsibilities. - The Architect's honesty of purpose must be beyond reproach;
he/she acts as professional adviser to his/her Client and his/her advice must be unprejudiced; he/she is
charged with the exercise of mediation and conciliation functions between Client and Contractor and
must act with entire impartiality; he/she has moral responsibilities to his/her professional associates and
subordinates; and he/she is engaged in a profession which carries with it grave responsibilities to the
public. These duties and responsibilities cannot be properly discharged unless his/her motives, conduct,
sense of moral values, sensitivity, and ability are such as to command respect and confidence.

ARTICLE II

THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

Section 3. Relations with the Public. - The Architect is engaged in a profession which carries with it civic
responsibilities towards the public, whether such responsibilities are the natural outcome of good
citizenship or of his/her professional pursuit, or whether they partake of informative and educational
matters or of his/her normal interest in public welfare; and, accordingly, he or she

3.1 shall respect and help conserve the systems of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage
of the community in which he/she creates architecture. He/she shall strive to improve the environment
and the life and habitat within it in a sustainable manner, fully mindful of the effect of his/her work on
the widest interests of all those who may reasonably be expected to use the product of his/her work.

3.2 shall promote the interest of his/her professional organization and do his/her full part of the work to
enhance the objectives and services of the organization. He/she should share in the interchange of
technical information and experience with the other design professions and the construction industry.

3.3 as a good citizen shall abide by and observe the laws and regulations of the the government and
comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Standards of Professional Practice. He/she shall at all
times endeavor to properly observe the laws on the practice of architecture and on the planning and
design of buildings and their environs. He/she shall at no time act in a manner detrimental to the best
interest of the architectural profession.

3.4 shall not use paid advertisement, nor use self-laudatory, exaggerated, or misleading publicity.
However, he/she may, in the context of advancing public knowledge of the Architect’s function in
society, as well as of architecture itself, opt to write books, be a regular columnist of a publication, or be
a contributor to the preparation of any other literature, or activelv participate in any forum, seminar,
workshop, or similar assemblies through verbal or visual presentations and, in the process, show his/her
own true worth as a professional, in which case he/she may receive remuneration or honorarium for
such undertakings.

3.5 shall not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her name, advertisements or other support towards the
cost of any publication presenting his/her work. He/she shall refrain from taking part in paid
advertisement endorsing any materials of construction or building equipment.

3.6 shall not deceive the public as to his/her professional competence, nor claim any professional
specialization unless supported by academic qualification, track record or relevant expertise,
professional resources available to him/her which will enable him/her to handle the work particularly
requiring such specialization and sanction, by his/her peers in the profession.
3.7 may exhibit his/her professional shingle outside his/her office, or display a project billboard
indicating relevant information, which may include pictorial reproduction thereof, in a modest manner.

ARTICLE

III THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER CLIENT

Section 4. Relations with the Client. - The Architect's relation to his/her Client is dependent upon good
faith. To ensure the continued existence of such state of good relationship, the Architect's position
carries with it certain moral obligations to his/her Client and to himself/herself. The Architect shall
always endeavor to protect the Client's interests but never at the expense of higher public interests and
public welfare; and, accordingly, he/she

4.1 shall introduce to a prospective Client the professional services he/she is able to perform provided it
is limited to the presentation of examples of his/her professional-experience and does not entail the
offering of free preliminary sketches or other services without the benefit of an agreement with the
Client for legitimate compensation.

4.2 shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client, at the very inception of their business relationship, the
exact nature and scope of his/her services and properly inform the Client of the corresponding
professional fees.

4.3 shall advise a Client against proceeding with any project whose practicability may be questionable
due to financial or legal important and/or exigent conditions, even if such advice may mean the loss of a
prospective commission to the Architect.

4.4 shall explain the conditional character of estimates and in no case shall he/she guarantee any
estimates or cost of the work in order to secure a commission, unless provided for by law, as in certain
government projects.

4.5 shall consider the needs and stipulation of his/her Client and the effects of his/her work upon the
life and well-being of the public and the community as a whole and shall endeavor to meet the aesthetic
and functional requirements of the project commensurate with the Client's budget.

4.6 shall bill his/her Client for services rendered a professional fee commensurate with the work
involved and with his/her professional standing and experience based upon the Basic Minimum Fee
prescribed under the. "Standards of Professional Practice."

4.7 shall undertake the construction of a project even when the plans were prepared bv him/her when it
conforms with pertinent sections of the "Standards of Professional Practice".

4.8 shall be compensated for his/her services solely through his/her professional fee billed directly to
the Client. He/she shall not ask for any other returns in whatever form from any interested source other
than the Client.

4.9 shall be free in his/her investments and business relations outside of his/her profession from any
financial or personal interests which tend to weaker his/her standing as an unprejudiced and honest
adviser, free to act in his/her Client's best interests. If the Architect has any other business interest's
which would relate to, or affect the interest of the Client, he/she should inform the Client of such a
condition or situation.

4.10 shall include in his/her agreement with the Client a clause providing for negotiation,
mediation/conciliation and/or arbitration as alternative methods for the settlement of disputes.

4.11 shall carry out his/her professional work without undue delay and within an agreed reasonable
time limit.

4.12 shall keep the Client informed at all times of the progress of the work undertaken on the Client's
behalf and of any issue that may affect project quality and cost.

ARTICLE IV

THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

Section 5. Relations with Contractor. - The Contractor depends upon the Architect to safeguard fairly the
Contractor's interest as well as those of the Client; and, accordingly he or she

5.1 shall give the Contractor every reasonable assistance to enable him/her to fully understand the
contents of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear, definite, and consistent information in all
pertinent contract documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra costs to either the
Contractor or the Client.

5.2 shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to correct or remedy oversights or errors in the
Contract Document to the Contractor's or the Owner's financial disadvantage.

5.3 shall, immediately upon his/her personal knowledge and inspection, reject or condemn material,
equipment, or workmanship which is not in conformity with the Contract Documents in order not to
cause unnecessary delay and additional expense to the Contractor.

5.4 shall reject any offer of free professional engineering or allied design service/s, or receive any
substantial aid, gifts, commissions, or favors from any Contractor or Subcontractor which will tend to
place him/her under any kind of obligation to return such favors.

5.5 shall promptly inspect each phase of the work completed and if found according to the terms of the
Contract Documents, issue the corresponding Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of
Completion, respectively, to the Contractor.
ARTICLE V

THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS, AND AGENTS

Section 6. - Relations with Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents. - An exchange of technical information
between the Architect and those who manufacture, supply, and handle building materials or equipment
is necessary and, therefore, encouraged and commended, provided that: he/she

6.1 shall not solicit free professional engineering/allied design or other technical services from
manufacturers or suppliers of building materials or equipment when these are accompanied by an
obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client, or which may adversely affect the Architect's
professional opinion.

6.2 shall not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from agents or firms handling building
materials or equipment which may place him/her in a reciprocal frame of mind. All market discounts
shall be credited to the Client.

ARTICLE VI

THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES

Section 7. Relations with his/her colleagues and subordinates (his/her big and small brothers/sisters). -
The Architect has moral responsibilities towards his/her profession, his/her colleagues, and his/her
subordinates; and, accordingly, he or she

7.1 shall not render professional services without a professional service agreement. He/she shall neither
offer nor provide preliminary services on a conditional basis prior to definite agreement with the Client
for the commission of the project.

7.2 shall abide by the Basic Minimum Fee prescribed under the "Standards of Professional Practice".
He/she shall not use donation of professional services as a device for obtaining competitive advantage
except for worthy civic or religious projects. Neither shall he/she submit solicited or unsolicited sketches
or drawings in competition with other Architects unless such competitive arrangements are conducted
substantially under the terms of me Architectural Competition Code.

7.3 shall not, in any case, enter as competitor in any Architectural Competition when he/she has direct
involvement in the formulation of the Program thereof, or when he/she has been engaged to act as
Professional Adviser or Juror for such competition. Neither shall the Architect accept and act as
professional adviser or juror in any architectural competition when he/she has had any information or
has reviewed or assisted in the preparation of such competition. Nor shall be retained as a professional
adviser in a competition, accept employment as an Architect for the competition project, except as
Consulting Architect.

7.4 shall not, under any circumstances or through any means, solicit any project already known to
him/her as previously committed to another Architect, whether such a commitment is still in the
process of negotiation or has already been definitely agreed upon.
7.5 shall not undertake a commission for which he/she knows that another Architect has been
previously employed unless he/she notifies me other Architect of the fact in writing and has conclusively
determined that the original employment has been terminated and duly compensated for.

7.6 shall not undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation, or remodeling of any erected
structure undertaken previously by another Architect without duly notifying him of the contemplated
project even when the Client/Owner is no longer the same. When the greater mass, area, or design of
the original structure is substantially maintained, the new Architect should limit his/her advertisement
or claim only to the extent of the specific work he/she has done to me structure. Whenever the nature
of work involved examples of our architectural heritage, the Architect must look at all possibilities of
restoration.

7.7 shall not maliciously, or unfairly criticize, or discredit another Architect or the latter's work.

7.8 shall refrain from associating himself/herself with, or allowing the use of his/her name by any
enterprise that may negatively affect himself/herself or the architectural profession.

7.9 shall not affix his/her signature and seal to any plans or professional documents prepared by other
persons or entities and not done under his/her direct personal supervision.

7.10 shall provide employees and subordinates with a suitable work environment, compensate them
fairly, and facilitate their professional advancement. He/she shall tutor and mentor the young aspirants
towards the ideals, functions, duties, and responsibilities leading to the ethical practice of the
architectural profession.

7.11 shall unselfishly give his/her share in the transfer of technical knowledge and experience to his/her
colleagues and young aspirants and do his/her part in fostering unity in the furtherance of the
profession.

7.12 shall unselfishly give his/her time and effort to the advancement of the profession thru his/her
active and personal commitment and involvement with the Integrated and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects (IAPOA) and in undertaking specific advocacy work to ultimately benefit the
architectural profession.

7.13 shall ensure that the conduct of his/her professional practice abides by appropriate and effective
internal procedures, including monitoring and review processes, as well as sufficient qualified and
supervised staff to enable the firm to function efficiently.

7.14 shall neither appropriate the intellectual property of, nor unduly take advantage of the ideas of
another architect without express authority from the originating architect.

7.15 shall build his/her professional reputation on the merits of his/her own service and performance
and shall strive to continuously update his/her professional know-how. He/she shall recognize and give
credit to others for professional work performed.

7.16 shall not, when offering services as an independent consultant, quote a fee without first receiving
an official invitation for him/her to do so. The Architect must have sufficient information on the nature
and scope of the project to enable him/her to prepare a fee proposal clearly indicating the services
covered by the fee in order to protect the Client and the public from under-resourcing or under-pricing
by some unscrupulous parties.

7.17 shall not undertake professional work unless the parties shall have clearly agreed in writing to the
terms of the architectural commission, to wit:

7.17.1 scope of work,

7.17.2 delineation of responsibilities,

7.17.3 any limitation of responsibilities,

7.17.4 fee or method of calculating it,

7.17.5 mode of alternative dispute resolution, and

7.17.6 any provision for termination.

7.18 shall continue to raise the standards of aesthetic excellence, functional logic, architectural
education, research, training, and practice.

7.19 shall, as appropriate, promote the allied arts and contribute to the knowledge and capability of the
construction industry.

7.20 if he/she possesses substantial information which leads to n reasonable belief that another
Architect has committed a violation of this Code, shall file a formal complaint with the designated body.

7.21 if he/she is leaving his/her Architect-Employer shall not, without the permission of the latter, take
with him/her designs, drawings, data, or other relevant materials even if personally performed by
him/her. On the other hand, the Architect-Employer shall not unreasonably withhold such permission,
except when some confidentiality of any such documents must be reasonably protected.

7.22 shall not discriminate on grounds of race, national origin, age, gender, marital status, religion, or
any disability which would hinder the performance of his/her professional work.

ARTICLE VII

ARCHITECTS CREDO

Section 8. Any registered and licensed architect shall recite with vigor, passion, and hope the Architect's
Credo during special or important occasion, e.g., mass oath-taking, lAPOA's affair, PRBOA's event. The
Architect's Credo shall be the following:

I shall work with this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost my duty to myself, my country,
and my God.

I shall uphold the ideals, follow the norms of conduct of a noble profession, and endlessly endeavor to
protect and further its just ends.
I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal orders, statutory policies, and measures of my country; the Code of
Ethical Conduct and the Standards of Professional Practice; and the Articles of Incorporation and By-
Laws of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).

I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal publicity, but by industrious,
meaningful application to my work, and strive to merit a reputation for quality of service and for
equitable dealing.

I shall ask for fair remuneration for my professional services from my Client, and hold his/her interest
over and above my own.

I shall disclose, whenever required, any private business investments or ventures that may tend to
create a conflict of interest, and ensure that such conflict does neither compromise the legitimate
interests of my Clients nor interfere with my duty to render impartial judgment.

I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with the highest level of integrity.

I shall inspire by my behavior the loyalty of my associates and subordinates, and take upon me the
mentorship of the aspirants to the profession.

I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and inspirational limits and never resort to
these means to promote any malicious motives.

I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and
Science, generously sharing the results of my research, experience, and expertise.

I shall treasure my being a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
identification card as registered and licensed architect and of a valid membership card with the lAPOA.

I shall consecrate myself to the highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and competence to the
public, to the Client, to the contractor, to the manufacturers, dealers, and agents, and to colleagues and
subordinates who are the direct and indirect users and beneficiaries of my architectural services.

ARTICLE VIII

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 9. Liabilities and Penalties. Any registered and licensed architect or a grantee of a
temporary/special permit who violates any provision of this Code shall be liable under Sec. 23 (f), Art. III
and Sec. 29, Art. lV of R.A. No. 9266 and under Sec. 23 (f), Rule III and Sec. 29, Rule IV of Board
Resolution No. 07, Series of 2004; and, accordingly, shall be meted out with the penalty of suspension or
revocation of the validity of certificate of registration, or cancellation of a special/temporary permit by
the Board, and/or of a fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) but not more
than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than six (6)
months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both at the discretion of the court, respectively.

Section 10. Separability Clase. If any section or part of the herein Resolution shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration or judgment shall not affect, invalidate, or impair the other
sections or provisions thereof or part thereof directly involved in which such judgment has been
rendered.

Section 11. Effectivity Clause. The herein Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or any daily newspaper of general circulation in the
Philippines. Done in the City of Manila, this 5th day of April, 2006.
 Code of Ethics for Architects
THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE

1. STATEMENT: The Architect is engaged in a profession which carries with it civic responsibilities towards the
public, whether such responsibilities are the natural outcome of good citizenship or of his professional pursuit or
whether they partake of informative and educational matters or of his normal, good public relations.

1-a The Architect shall seek opportunities to be of co0nstructive service in civic and urban affairs
and to the best of his ability advance the safety, health and well-being of the people and the
community as well as the promotion, restoration or preservation of the general amenities and
other examples of historic and architectural heritage of the nation.

1-b The Architect shall promote the interest of his professional organization and do his full part of
the work to enhance the objectives and services of the organization. He should share in the
interchange of technical information and experience with the other design professions and the
building industry.

1-c The Architect as a good citizen shall abide and observe the laws and regulations of the
government and comply with the standards of ethical conduct and practice of the profession in
the Philippines. He shall at no time act in a manner detrimental to the best interest of the
profession.

1-d The Architect shall not use paid advertisement nor use self-laudatory, exaggerated or
misleading publicity. However, the presentation of factual materials, verbal or visual, of the
aims, standards and progress of the profession through literature or by industrious application
of his work and services which tend to dignify the professional or advance public knowledge of
the Architect’s function in society may be presented through any public communication media.

1-e The Architect shall not solicit nor permit to solicit in his name, advertisements or other support
towards the cost of any publication presenting his work. He should refrain from taking part in
paid advertisement endorsing any materials of construction or building equipment.

1-f The Architect shall not mislead the public through advertisements, signs or printed matter citing
his professional specializations unless such qualifications are well known facts or sanctioned by
professional consensus and years of experience.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO HIS CLIENT

2. STATEMENT: The Architect’s relation to his Client is depended upon good faith. To insure the continued
existence of such state of good relationship, the Architect’s position carries with it certain moral obligations to
his Client and to himself.

2-a The Architect may introduce to a prospective Client the professional services he is able to
perform provided it is limited to presentation of examples of his professional experience and
does not entail the offering of free preliminary sketches or other services without the benefit of
an agreement with the Client for legitimate compensation.
2-b The Architect shall acquaint or ascertain from the Client at the very inception of their business
relationship, the exact nature and scope of his services and the corresponding professional
charges.

2-c The Architect shall advise a Client against proceeding with any project whose practicability may
be questionable due to financial, legal or arresting or exigent conditions, even if such advice
may mean the loss of a prospective commission to the Architect.

2-d The Architect shall explain the conditional character of estimates other than estimates
submitted in the form of actual proposals by contractors and in no case shall be guarantee any
estimates or cost of the work. Neither shall he mislead his Client as to probable cost of the work
in order to secure a commission.

2-e The Architect shall consider the needs and stipulation of his Client and the effects of his work
upon the life and well-being of the public and the community as a whole, and to endeavor to
meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project commensurate with the Client’s
appropriation.
 2-f The Architect shall charge his Client for services rendered, a professional fee commensurate
with the work involved and with his professional standing and experience based upon the Basic
Minimum Fee prescribed under the “Standards of Professional Practice” of the “Architect’s
National Code”.
2-g The Architect shall not undertake, under a fixed contract sum agreement, the construction of
any project based on plans prepared by him. He may in certain cases, undertake the
construction of a project even when the plans were prepared by him provided it is undertaken in
conformity with the conditions set forth under sections covering “Construction Services”
“Comprehensive Services” or “Design-Build Services” of the document on “STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.”

2-h The Architect shall be compensated for his services solely through his professional fee charged
directly to the Client. He shall not accept nor ask for any other returns in whatever form from
any interested source other than the Client.

2-i The Architect shall be free in his investments and business relations outside of his profession
from any financial or personal interests which tend to weaken and discredit his standing as an
unprejudiced and honest adviser, free to act in his Client’s best interests. If the Architect has
any business interest which will relate to, or affect the interest of his Client, he should inform his
Client of such condition or situation.
2-j The Architect shall include in his agreement with the Client a clause providing for arbitration as
a method for settlement of disputes.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR

3. STATEMENT: The Contractor depends upon the Architect to safeguard fairly his interests as well as those
of the Client.

3-a The Architect shall give the Contractor every reasonable aid to enable him to fully understand
the contents of the Contract Documents by furnishing clear, definite and consistent information
in all pertinent contract documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra costs
to the Contractor.

3-b The Architect shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor to correct or remedy oversights or
errors in the Contract Documents to the Contractor’s financial disadvantage.

3-c The Architect shall immediately upon his personal knowledge and inspection, reject or
condemn materials, equipment or workmanship which are not in conformity with the Contract
Documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay and additional expense to the Contractor.

3-d The Architect shall not, at any time or circumstance, accept free engineering services, or
receive any substantial aid, gifts, commissions, or favors from any Contractor or subcontractor
which will tend to place him under any kind of moral obligation.

3-e The Architect shall, upon request by the Contractor, promptly inspect each phase of the work
completed and if found according to the terms of the Contract Documents issue the
corresponding Certificates of Payment and the Final Certificate of Completion, respectively, to
the Contractor.

THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

IN RELATION TO MANUFACTURERS,
DEALERS, AND AGENTS.

4. STATEMENT: An exchange of technical information between Architects and those who supply and handle
building materials or equipment is necessary and therefore encouraged and commended. However;

4-a The Architect shall not avail or make use of engineering or other technical services offered by
manufacturers, or suppliers of building materials or equipment which may be accompanied by
an obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client or which may adversely affect the
Architect’s professional opinion.

4-b The Architect shall not at any time receive commissions, discounts, fees, gifts or favors from
agents or firms handling building materials or equipment which may place him in a reciprocal
frame of mind. He may however, accept market discounts which shall be credited to the Client.
 THE ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
IN RELATION TO HIS COLLEAGUES
AND SUBORDINATES

5. STATEMENT: The Architect has moral responsibilities towards his profession, his colleagues and his
subordinates.

5-a The Architect shall not render professional services, without compensation except for small
civic or charity project. He shall neither offer nor provide preliminary services on a conditional
basis prior to definite agreement with the Client for the commission of the project.

5-b The Architect shall not knowingly compete with other Architects on the basis of differences of
professional charges, nor use donation as a device for obtaining competitive advantage except
for worthy civic or religious projects. Neither shall he submit solicited or unsolicited sketches or
drawings in competition with other Architects unless such competitive arrangements are
conducted substantially under the terms of the UAP Architectural Competition Code

5-c The Architect shall not under any circumstances nor through any means seek commissions
already known to him as previously endowed to another Architect, whether such endowment
has been definitely agreed upon or still in the process of negotiation.

5-d The Architect shall not, in any case, enter as a competitor in any Architectural Competition
when he has direct relations with the formulation of the Program thereof or when he has been
engaged to act as Professional Adviser or Juror for such competition. Neither shall the Architect
accept and act as professional adviser or juror in any architectural competition when he has
had any information or has reviewed or assisted in the preparation of any competition design
entered. Nor shall an Architect, retained as professional adviser in a competition, accept
employment as an Architect, retained as professional adviser in a competition, accept
employment as an Architect for that competition project except as Consulting Architect.

5-e The Architect shall not undertake a commission for which he knows another Architect has been
previously employed until he has notified such other Architect of the fact in writing and has
conclusively determined that the original employment has been terminated and has been duly
compensated for.

5-f The Architect shall not undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation or remodeling of
any erected structure undertaken previously by another Architect without duly notifying him of
the contemplated project even when the Owner is no longer the same. When the greater mass,
area or design of the original structure is substantially maintained the new Architect should limit
his advertisement or claim only to the extent of the work done to the structure. Architects are
enjoined to preserve or restore as much as possible especially the few and remaining historic
examples of our architectural heritage affecting his phase of practice.

5-g The Architect shall not knowingly injure falsely or maliciously, the professional reputation,
prospects or practice of another Architect.

5-h The Architect shall refrain from associating himself with or allowing the use of his name by any
enterprise of doubtful character or integrity.

5-i The Architect shall not affix his signature and seal to any plans or professional documents
prepared by other persons or entities not done under his direct personal supervision.

5-j The Architect shall inspire the loyalty of his employees and subordinates by providing them with
suitable working conditions, requiring them to render competent and efficient services and
paying them adequate and just compensation therefore. He shall tutor and mentor the young
aspirants towards the ideals, functions, duties and responsibilities of the profession.

5-k The Architect shall unselfishly give his share in the interchange of technical information and
experience among his colleagues and young aspirants and do his part in fostering unity in the
fellowship of the profession.

5-l. He shall unselfishly give his time and effort to the advancement of the profession through his
active and personal commitment and involvement with the accredited professional organization
for architects.
WHEREAS R.A. No. 545, "An Act to Regulate the Practice of Architecture in the Philippines", requires the
examination, certification, and registration of qualified applicants for the practice of the architectural profession;

WHEREAS the same R.A. No. 545 delineates the various subjects to be covered in the examination for
licensure in architecture;

WHEREAS the Professional Regulation Commission has issued policies and directives in licensure
examinations:

(1) MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 8, Series of 1992, (2) Res. No. 265, Series of 1993, (3) MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR
NO. 93-03, Series of 1993, and (4) MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 93-04, Series of 1993, all of which provide
for the adoption of a syllabus for every subject in the licensure examinations;

WHEREAS every adopted syllabus, which contains the various concepts, principles, and application thereof,
shall be the basis for the examination questions that will be inputted into the test question bank;

WHEREAS after consultation with the various schools of architecture in the Philippines, the Department of
Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), and the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Board of
Architecture formulated a set of syllabi for the various examination subjects in architecture;

WHEREAS the Board of Architecture consulted the Council of Deans and the Heads of Architectural Schools of
the Philippines and the United Architects of the Philippines for the final adoption of the syllabi.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to its quasi-legislative (rule-making) power under Sec. 8, Art. I of R.A No. 545,
the Board hereby RESOLVED, as it now so RESOLVES, to adopt the syllabi, of the subjects in the Architecture
Licensure Examination appearing in Annex A.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution, upon its approval by the Commission, shall be effective after
fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation,
whichever is earlier.

FINALLY, RESOLVED, that this Resolution be disseminated to all recognized schools offering the course of
architecture and other concerned entities.

Done in the City of Manila, this 26th day of January 1995.

JOSE MACARIO B. DE LEON

Chairman

EDILBERTO F. FLORENTINO JOSEFINA M RAMOS

Member Member

Attested to:

CARLOS G. ALMELOR
Secretary, Regulatory Boards

Approved:

HERMOGENES P. POBRE
Commission Chairman

MARIANO A. MENDIETA ARMANDO C. PASCUAL

Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner
The Spectrum of the Architect’s Services Site Selection and Analysis Site Utilization and
Land-Use Studies
The spectrum of the Architect's services extends
over the entire range of activities that proceed from
the time the idea is conceived, perfected,
transformed into sets of space/ design requirements,
translated into structure through design, built, used
and become a permanent feature of the man-made
environment.
The Architect stands between abstract ideas and the Architectural Research
physical world.
Space Planning
Architect as used for this document shall refer only
Architectural Programming
to a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA), - a
natural person under Philippine law - jurisprudence Space Management Studies
with a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional identification card (representing the
renewable 3-year license) for the lawful practice of
the State-regulated profession of architecture.
The term Architect may also refer to Architect-of
record (Aor), Architect in charge of construction
(Aicc), Consulting Architect (CA) as provided for
under R.A. No. 9266
1. Pre-design Services
The Pre-Design Services nominally include
consultation, prefeasibility studies, feasibility Value Management
studies, site selection and analysis, site utilization
and land-use. Design Brief Preparation

Consultation Promotional Services

2. Design Services
The Architect acts as the Owner's/Client's/
Proponent's Adviser and/or Representative. He
translates the Owner's needs and requirements to
spaces and forms in the best manner of professional
service.

 Project definition phase

Pre-Feasibility Studies  Schematic design phase
 Design development phase
 Contract document phase
 Bidding or negotiation phase
 Construction phase

3. Specialized Allied Services

Feasibility Studies Architecture may also be defined as the blending of
aesthetics, functions, space, materials, and its
environment resulting from the application of various
technologies and skills in different fields.
Architectural Interiors (AI)
Acoustic Design
Architectural Lighting Layout and Design
Site Development Planning (SDP)
Fulltimes Supervision Services
The Architect-in-charge of construction (Aicc) is
directly and professionally responsible and liable for
the construction supervision of the project
 Quality Control
 Evaluation of construction work
 Preparation of daily inspection reports
 Filing of documents
4. Construction Services
The Architect can serve as the Construction
Manager (CM). His training in the coordination of
various specialties allows him to supervise and
assure proper monitoring of all construction activities
with regards to quality, workmanship and cost.
 Coordination and supervision
 Cost and time control
 Quality control of work and
 Keeping of records
5. Post-construction Services
The Architect may be engaged as the Building
Administrator and/or Property Manager of a
commercial, industrial, residential or institutional
building, facility or complex to maximize the lifespan
of the building/s in order to produce the maximum
economic return.
6. Comprehensive Architectural Services
The Architect is not expected to perform all the
services. Rather, he is to act as the agent of the
Client in procuring and coordinating the necessary
services required by a project.
 Pre-design services
 Regular design services
 Specialized allied services
 Construction services
 Post-construction services
7. Design-build Services
The Architect renders professional services in the
implementation of his design. In Design-Build
Services, he assumes the professional responsibility
and civil liability for both the design and the
construction of the project.
Design-Build Services by Administration
The scope of Design-Build Services by
Administration includes the Architect's Regular
Design Services (reference SPP Document 202)
namely:
 Project Definition Phase
 Schematic Design Phase
 Design Development Phase
 Contract Document Phase
 Construction Phase
Professional Architectural Consulting Services
(PACS)
The scope of professional architectural consulting
services (PACS) shall be defined and determined in
accordance with the charter, by-laws, policies, rules
and regulations of the Commission and the Board
through the IAPOA to which a professional
consulting architect (PCA) belongs as a member in
good standing.
 program/project conceptualization and
development;.
  rendering of technical advice, consultation
and/ or counselling:
 preparation of schematic/concept-level
through preliminary plans, drawings, designs
and technical specifications;
 teaching, lecturing, coaching, mentoring;
 research and development (R&D);
 documentation;
 conduct of pre-investment/pre-feasibility and
feasibility studies;
 marketing and promotional studies;
 land use and multi-sectoral development
planning, development and management;
 site selection, analyses, evaluation, ranking
and development;
 construction;
 Project/ Construction Management and/or
Administration
 post-construction evaluation
 monitoring and evaluation;
 training, capability building and Continuing
Professional Education (CPE); and
 Capital Investment Programming
- Planning
- Architectural designing
- Structural conceptualization
Method of Compensation
The Architect's compensation is based on the
Architect's/ architectural firm's talents, skill,
experience, imagination, and on the type and level
of professional services provided. Compensation for
Pre-Design Services may be based on one or more
of the following:
The computation is made by adding all costs of
technical services (man hours x rate) and then
multiplying it by a multiplier to cover overhead and
profit.
Assume:
A = Architect's rate / hour
C = Consultant's rate / hour
T = Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Researchers
and others involved in the Project
AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect,
Consultants and Technical Staff
M = Multiplier to account for overhead and
reasonable profit. The value may range from 1.5 to
2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect's office
and the complexity of the Project.
R = Reimbursable expenses such as transportation,
housing and living allowance of consultant,
transportation, per diem, housing and living
allowance of local consultants and technical staff if
assigned to places over 100km. from the area of
operation of the Architect.
Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct cost x M
Total cost of Service Charged to Client = Fee + R
Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)
The Architect's Fee for Fulltime Supervision as
based on the PPC shall be detailed in the Architect's
Guidelines.
Compensation of PACS
The computation of the compensation of fees for
professional architectural consulting services
(PACS) shall depend on the type of services to be
rendered and the conditions under which they are to
be performed.
S. No. 2581
H. No. 6423

JJ^public of tljp Pi|iltppittps

Congress 0ftI]^^l|tUppines
iHctroillanila

^^ixterntl] Congress

Cljirb A guiar Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-seventh

day of July, tw o thousand fifteen.

[ R epublic A ct N o . 10912 I

AN ACT MANDATING AND STRENGTHENING THE CONTINUING

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR ALL
REGULATED PROFESSIONS, CREATING THE CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER
RELATED PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

ARTICLE I

Title , po u cy .ynd definition of Terms

S ection l. Title. - This Act shall be known as the

“Continuing Professional Development .Act of 2016”.
 S ec . 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the
policy of the State to promote and upgrade the practice of
professions in the country. Towards this end, the State shall
institute m easures th a t will continuously improve the
competence of the professionals in accordance with the
international standards of practice, thereby, ensuring their
contribution in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth
and development of the nation.

Sec . 3. Definition of Terms. - The following terms shall

be defined under this Act:
(a) Accreditation refers to the formal or official approval
granted to a person, a program or an organization, upon
meeting essential requirements of achievement standards,
including qualifications or unit(s) of a qualification, usually for
a particular period of time, as defined by an accrediting
agency:
(b) AIPO/APO refers to the Accredited Integrated
Professional Organization or the Accredited Professional
Organization in a given profession:
(c) ASE.AN Qualifications Reference Framework or AQRF
refers to the device that enables comparisons of qualifications
across ASEAN Member States:
(d) ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement or ASE.AN
MRA refers to a regional arrangement entered into by the
ASEAN Member States, predicated on the mutual recognition
of qualifications, requirements met, licenses and certificates
granted, experience gained by professionals, in order to enhance
mobility of professional services within the region:

(e) Competence refers to an ability that extends beyond

the possession of knowledge and skills, which include cognitive,
functional, personal and ethical competence:
(f) Continuing Professional Development or CPD refers
to the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical
values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or
m ultidisciplinary field of study, for assim ilation into
professional practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong
learning:
 (g) CPD Council refers to a body created to promote and
ensure the continuous improvement of professionals, in
accordance with national, regional and international standards
of practice;

(h) CPD credit unit refers to the value of an amount of

learning that can be transferred to a qualification achieved
from formal, informal or nonformal learning setting, wherein
credits can be accumulated to predetermined levels for the
award of a qualification;

(i) CPD Program refers to a set of learning activities

accredited by the CPD Council such as seminars, workshops,
technical lectures or subject m atter meetings, nondegree
training lectures and scientific meetings, modules, tours and
v isits, which equip th e professionals w ith advanced
knowledge, skills and values in speciahzed or in an inter- or
multidisciplinary field of study, self-directed research and/or
lifelong learning;

(j) CPD Provider refers to a natural or juridical person

accredited by the CPD Council to conduct CPD Programs;

(k) Formal learning refers to educational arrangements

such as curricular qualifications and teaching-learning
requirem ents th a t take place in education and training
institutions recognized by relevant national authorities, and
which lead to diplomas and qualifications;

(l) Informal learning refers to learning that occurs in

daily life assessed, through the recognition, validation and
accreditation process, and which can contribute to a
qualification;

(m) Learning outcomes refer to what a learner can be

expected to know, understand and/or demonstrate as a result
of a learning experience;

(n) Lifelong learning refers to learning activities

undertaken throughout fife for the development of competencies
and qualifications of the professional;

(o) Nonformal learning refers to learning that has been

acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning, which
may be structured and made more flexible according to
educational and training arrangements;

(p) Online learning activities refer to structured or

unstructured learning initiatives, which make use of the
internet and other web-based Information and Communications
Technology solutions;

(q) Pathways and Equivalencies refer to mechanisms that

provide access to qualifications and assist professionals to move
easily and readily between the different education and training
sectors, and between these sectors, and the labor market,
through the Philippine Credit Transfer System;

(r) Philippine Qualifications Framework or PQF refers to

the quality assured national system for the development,
recognition and award of qualifications at defined levels, based
on standards of knowledge, skills and values, acquired in
different ways and methods by learners and workers;

(s) Prior learning refers to a person’s skills, knowledge

and competencies that have been acquired through work
experience, training, independent study, volunteer activities and
hobbies, th a t may be applied for academic credit, as a
requirem ent of a training program or for occupational
certification;
(t) Professional refers to a person who is registered and
hcensed to practice a regulated profession in the Philippines
and who holds a valid Certificate of R egistration and
Professional Identification Card (PIC) from the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC);
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(u) Qualification refers to a status gained after a person

has been assessed to have achieved learning outcomes or
competencies in accordance with the standard specified for a
qualification title, and is proven by a document issued by a
recognized agency or body;
(v) Quality assurance refers to planned and systematic
processes that provide confidence in the design, delivery and
award of qualifications within an education and training
system, and is a component of quality management that is
focused on ensuring that quahty requirements will be fulfilled;
and
 (w) Self-directed learning refers to learning activities such
as online training, local/international seminars/nondegree
courses, institution/company-sponsored training programs, and
the like, which did not undergo CPD accreditation but may
be apphed for and awarded CPD units by the respective CPD
Council.

ARTICLE II

CPD P rograms, Councils and Secretariat

Sec . 4. Strengthening the CPD Program. —There shall

be formulated and implemented CPD Programs in each of the
regulated professions in order to:

(a) E nhance and upgrade the com petencies and

qualifications of professionals for the practice of th eir
professions pursuant to the PQF, the AQRF and the ASEAN
MRAs;

(b) Ensure international alignment of competencies and

qualifications of professionals through career progression
mechanisms leading to speciahzationysub-specialization;

(c) E nsure the developm ent of q u ality assu red

mechanisms for the validation, accreditation and recognition
of formal, nonformal and informal learning outcomes, including
professional work experiences and prior learning:

(d) Ensure m aintenance of core competencies and

development of advanced and new competencies, in order to
respond to national, regional and international labor market
needs; and

(e) Recognize and ensure the contributions of professionals

in uplifting the general welfare, economic growth and
development of the nation.

Sec . 5. Nature of CPD Programs. - The CPD Programs

consist of activ ities th a t range from s tru c tu re d to
nonstructured activities, which have learning processes and
outcomes.
 These include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Formal learning;

(b) Nonformal learning;

(c) Informal learning;

(d) Self-directed learning;

(e) Onhne learning activities; and

(f) Professional work experience.

Sec . 6. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the

PRC and the Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs). - The
PRC and the PRBs shall undertake the overall implementation
of the CPD Programs, and for this purpose, shah:
(a) Organize CPD Councils for each of the regulated
professions and promulgate guidelines for their operation;

(b) new CPD Programs for all of

Review existing and
the regulated professions;
(c) Formulate, issue, and promulgate guidelines and
procedures for the implementation of the CPD Programs;
(d) Coordinate with the academe, concerned government
agencies, and other stakeholders in the implementation of the
CPD Programs and other measures provided under this Act;
and
t

(e) Coordinate with concerned government agencies in

the development of mechanisms and guidelines, in the grant
and transfer of credit units earned from all the learning
processes and activities, pursuant to this Act.

Sec . 7. CPD Council. - There is hereby created a CPD

Council in each of the regulated professions, which shall be
under the supervision of the concerned PRB. Every CPD
Council shall be composed of a chairperson and two (2)
members.
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The chairperson of the CPD Council shall be the member

of the PRB so chosen by the PRB concerned to sit in the CPD
Council.

The first member shall be the president or officer of the

AIPO/APO duly authorized by its Board of Govemors/Trustees.
In the absence of the AIPO/APO, the PRB concerned shall
submit within ten (10) working days from notification of such
absence, a list of three (3) recommendees from the national
professional organizations. The PRC shall designate the first
member within thirty (30) days from receipt of the list.

The second member shall be the president or officer of

the national organization of deans or department chairpersons
of schools, colleges or universities offering the course requiring
the hcensure examination. In the absence of such organization,
the PRB concerned shah submit, within ten (10) working days
from notification of such absence, a list of th ree (3)
recommendees from the academe. The PRC shall designate the
second member within twenty (20) working days from receipt
of the list.

The term of office of the chairperson of the CPD Council

shall be coterminous with his/her incumbency in the PRB
unless sooner replaced by the PRB concerned through a
resolution, subject to the approval of the PRC. The first and
second members shall have a term of office of two (2) years
unless sooner replaced through a resolution by the AIPO/APO
concerned or the organization of deans or heads of
departments, respectively. However, members of the CPD
Council who are appointed by the PRC may be replaced before
the end of the two (2)-year period, upon the recommendation
of the PRB through a resolution.

Sec . 8. Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of the

CPD Council. - The CPD Council for each profession shall:

(a) Ensure the adequate and appropriate provision of

CPD Programs for their respective profession;

(b) Evaluate and act on apphcations for accreditation of

CPD Providers and their CPD Programs;
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(c) Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the CPD

Programs;

(d) Assess and/or upgrade the criteria for accreditation

of CPD Providers and their CPD Programs on a regular basis;

(e) Develop mechanisms for the validation, accreditation

and recognition of self-directed learning, prior/informal
learning, online learning, and other learning processes through
professional work experience;

(f) Conduct researches, studies and benchmarking for

international alignment of the CPD Programs;

(g) Issue operational guidelines, with the approval of the

PRC and the PRB concerned; and

(h) Perform such other functions related or incidental to

the implementation of the CPD.

S ec . 9. Secretariat. - A CPD Council Secretariat is

hereby created at the PRC Central and Regional Offices to
provide technical, administrative and operational support to the
CPD Councils and the PRBs in the implementation of the CPD
Programs. The CPD Council Secretariat shall be headed by
an Executive Director to be appointed by the PRC.
ARTICLE III

CPD P rogram implementation and monitoring

Sec . 10. CPD as Mandatory Requirement in the Renewal

of Professional License and Accreditation System for the
Practice of Professions. — The CPD is hereby made as a
mandatory requirement in the renewal of the PICs of all
registered and licensed professionals under the regulation of
the PRC.
Sec . 11. Recognition of Credit Units. - AH duly validated
and recognized CPD credit units earned by a professional shall
be accumulated and transferred in accordance with the
Pathways and Equivalencies of the PQF.
 S ec . 12. Career Progression and Specialization. - The
PRC and the PRBs, in consultation with the AIPO/APO, the
Civil Service Commission (CSC), other concerned government
agencies and industry stakeholders, shall formulate and
implement a Career Progression and Specialization Program
for every profession. The Career Progression and Specialization
Program shall form part of the CPD.

Sec . 13. Role of Concerned Government Agencies and

the Private Sector. —All concerned government agencies and
private firms and organizations employing professionals shall
include the CPD as part of their human resource development
plan and program.

ARTICLE IV

F inal P rovisions

Sec . 14. Funding. - The implementation of the provisions

of this Act shall be immediately included in the PRC
programs, the funding of which shall be included in its annual
submissions for inclusion in the annual General Appropriations
Act.

The funding requirement herein mentioned shall be used

for the regular operations of the CPD Councils, including the
monitoring of the conduct of the CPD Programs.

The PRC shall review and approve the proposed budget

for each CPD Council, taking into consideration the reasonable
expenses that will be incurred for travel, honorarium/aUowances,
and per diems, when attending official CPD Council meetings
or performing other related functions assigned to them.

S ec . 15. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The

PRC and the PRBs, in consultation with the AIPO/APO and
other stakeholders, shall promulgate the implementing rules
and regulations (IRR) within six (6) months from the effectivity
of th is Act. However, a PRB may prescribe its own
requirements or procedure relating to the CPD as may be
pertinent and applicable to the specific profession: Provided,
That the same does not contravene any of the provisions of
this' Act and its IRR.
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S e c . 16. Fraud Relating to CPD. - Fraudulent acts

relating to the implementation and enforcement of this Act
shall be punishable under the pertinent provisions of the
Revised Penal Code, the New Civil Code and other apphcable
laws.

In additio n to the p e n alties prescribed in the

aforementioned laws, a professional who is adjudged guilty of
any fraudulent act relating to the CPD shall also be meted
with the penalty of suspension or revocation of his/her PRC
Certificate of Registration and/or Certificate of Specialization.

In case of a government official or employee who is party

to any fraudulent act relating to the CPD, he/she shall also
be subject to the administrative penalties that may be imposed
under the anti-graft laws, the Administrative Code and the
Code of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees.

Sec . 17. Separability Clause. - If any part or provision

of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other
provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and
effect.

Sec . 18. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive

orders and other administrative issuances or parts thereof,
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Sec . 19. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen

(15) days following its complete publication in the Official
Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the
Philippines.

Approved,

FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. ^ NKLIN M. DRILON

Speaker of the House I President of the Senate
of Representatives
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Senate Hill No. 2581. which was approved by the Senate on

August 3, 2015, was adopted as an amendment to House Bill
No. 6423 by the House of Representatives on May 23. 2016.

Marilyn bT *- - O s c a ;r^ ^ bes

Secretary General Secretary of the Senate
House of Representatives

Approved:

BENIGNO S. AQUINO III

President of the Philippines

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la p se d into faw on JUL 1 ^
W .rh o L 'M h e s ig n a tu r e o f th e P re s id e n t
In accordance w ith A r tic le V f. S e c tio n
2 7 (1 ) o f (h e C o n s titu tio n
1. What is Republic Act No. 10912 all about?
 Republic Act No. 10912, otherwise known as the “Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of
2016”, is an act which requires CPD as the mandatory requirement for the renewal of Professional
Identification Card.

2. When was the Law enacted and what is its date of effectivity?

 The CPD Act lapsed into Law on July 21, 2016 and it took effect on August 16, 2016.

3. When is the implementation of R.A. No. 10912?

 The implementation of R.A. No. 10912 started on March 15, 2017, upon the effectivity of Resolution
No. 1032 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No. 10912.

4. When will the requirement of CPD units for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (PIC) start?

 The general transitory period of the required CPD units are as follows:

General Transitory Period

PIC Renewal Period Minimum CUs Required for

the Profession
July – December 2017 30%
2018 60%
2019 onwards 100%

 For Certified Public Accountants, pursuant to Resolution No. 254, s. 2017, of the Professional
Regulatory Board of Accountancy, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their
CUs:

Year of Required number Minimum Units Under Flexible CPD Required Minimum Units
Renewal of CPD Units Required Competency Units Earned from the Previous
Areas Year(s) for License Renewal
July 1- December 80 40 40 0
2017
2018 100 40 60 20 units earned from the
immediately preceding year
2019 120 40 80 20 units earned from each of the
2 immediately preceding years

2020 - onwards 120 40 80 20 units earned from each of the

3 immediately preceding years

 For Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers, pursuant to Resolution No. 01, s.2017, of the Professional
Regulatory Board of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, the following is the transitory period for
the compliance of their CUs:

Year of Renewal Required Number of CPD CUs

2017 0
2018 20
2019 45
 For Architects, pursuant to Resolution No. 04, s. 2016, of the Professional Regulatory Board of
Architects, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Renewal Period Minimum required Number of CPD Credit Units

Below 60 yrs. old Between 60 to 69 yrs. old 70 yrs. old and above
July to Dec. 2017 13.5 10.5 7.5
2018 27 21 15
2019 onwards 45 35 25

 For Chemists and Chemical Technicians, pursuant to Resolution No. 10, s. 2017, of the Professional
Regulatory Board of Chemistry, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Renewal Period Minimum required Number of CPD Credit Units

Chemists Chemical Technicians
2017 0 0
2018 15 10
2019 30 20
2020-onwards 45 30

 For Civil Engineers, pursuant to Resolution No. 07, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board of
Civil Engineering, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Period of Renewal Required Number of CPD Credit Units

June 2017 – February 2018 0
March 2018 – December 2018 25
January 2019 - Onwards 45

For SENIOR CITIZENS starting January 2019 Required Number of CPD Credit Units
Aged 60-65 years 40
66-70 years 30
Over 70 years 20

As for PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, the required CPD credit units in a compliance period shall be thirty
(30), starting January 2019.

 For Customs Brokers, pursuant to Resolution No. 05, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board for
Customs Broker, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

YEAR OF MINIMUM REQUIRED NUMBER OF CPD MINIMUM CREDIT UNITS TO

RENEWAL CREDIT UNITS BE EARNED PER YEAR
Jan. – Dec. 0 0
2017
2018 30 15
2019 onwards 45 15

 For Dentists, Dental Technologists and Dental Hygienists, pursuant to Resolution No. 10, s. 2018, of
the Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry, the following is the transitory period for the
compliance of their CUs:
 Year of Renewal Required Number of CPD Credit Units

Dentists Dental Dental 60 years old and

Technologists Hygienists above/PWD
2018 14 6 6 6
2019 onwards 45 20 20 15

 For Professional Electrical Engineers (PEE), Registered Electrical Engineers (REE), Registered Master
Engineers (RME), pursuant to Resolution No. 08, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board of
Electrical Engineering, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Renewal Period Minimum Required Number of CPD Credit Units

PEE REE RME
July to December 2017 15 15 10
2018 30 30 20
2019 onwards 45 45 30

 For Environmental Planners, pursuant to Resolution No. 06, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory
Board of Environmental Planning, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their
CUs:

Year of Renewal Minimum Required Number of Credit Units

July 2017 – December 2017 15
January – December 2018 30
January 2019 - Onwards 45

 For Foresters, pursuant to Resolution No. 05 (A), s.2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board for
Foresters, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Year of Renewal Required Number of Minimum allowed to Accumulated CPD Units

CPD Units be earned per year
Jan-June 2017 0 0 0

July-Dec.2017 0 0 0
Jan-June 2018 7 7 7

July-Dec. 2018 8 8 15
Jan-June 2019 7 7 22

July-Dec. 2019 8 8 30
Jan-June 2020 7 7 37

July-Dec. 2020 8 8 45
Jan-Dec. 2021 15 per year 15 per year 45
Onwards
 For Interior Designers, pursuant to Resolution No. 03, s.2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board
for Interior Design, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Required Credit Units Below 60 years old Between 61 to 70 71 years old and
(CUs) for the 3 year above
compliance period 45 35 25

Self-directed or Lifelong 15 12 8
Learning Track

 For Landscape Architects,pursuant to Resolution No. 06, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board
of Landscape Architecture, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Year of Renewal CPD Credit Units Required

July-December 2017 15
January-December 2018 30
January 2019 and onwards 45

 For Pharmacists, pursuant to Resolution No. 279, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board of
Pharmacy, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Year of Required Number of CPD Credit Units Source of Credit Units during
Renewal the Transitory Period
2017 Jan.-June 0 None
July-Dec. 15 2015-2017
2018 30 2015-2018
2019 onwards 45 2016-2019

 For Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Technicians, pursuant to Resolution No. 07, s.
2018, of the Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology, the following is the transitory
period for the compliance of their CUs:

Required Number of CPD Credit Units

Year of Renewal Registered Medical Medical Laboratory
Technologists Technicians
2018 30 20
2019 onwards 45 30

 For Metallurgical Engineers, pursuant to Resolution No. 09, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory
Board of Metallurgical Engineering, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their
CUs:

Year of Renewal CPD Credit Units Required

January - December 2017 0
January - December 2018 15
January - December 2019 30
January 2020 and onwards 45
 For Professional Teachers, pursuant to Resolution No. 11, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory
Board of Professional Teachers, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Year of Renewal Required Number of Credit Units

December 2017 15
January – December 2018 30
January 2019 – onwards 45

 For Midwives, pursuant to Resolution No. 04, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board of
Midwifery, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Year of Renewal Required Number of CPD Minimum allowed to be

CUs earned per year
2017 0 0
2018 15 15
2019 30 30
2020 45 45

 For Nurses, pursuant to Resolution No. 10, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory Board of Nursing,
the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:

Year of Renewal Required Number of Minimum allowed to be

CPD CUs earned per year
January-December 2017 0 0
January-December 2018 15 15
January 2019 onwards 45 45

 For Radiologic Technologists and X-ray Technologists, pursuant to Resolution No. 9, s. 2017, of the
Professional Regulatory Board of Radiologic Technology, the following is the transitory period for the
compliance of their CUs:

Required Number of CPD Credit Units

Year of Renewal Radiologic X-ray
Technologists Technologists
January-December 2017 0 0
January-December 2018 15 10
January 2019 onwards 45 30

 Pursuant to Resolution No. 49, s. 2015, of the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service,
the effectivity of requirement of CUs for real estate service practitioners had started on September 9,
2015. All real estate practitioners shall acquire at least forty-five (45) creditable units, or in the case of
real estate salespersons, at least ten (10) creditable units only. For those holding two-three (2-3)
licenses, he/she shall be required to submit separate certificate/s representing additional ten (10)
CPD credits for each of his/her license. Provided, however, that these real estate service practitioners
shall submit a copy of a duly notarized Certificate of Attendance to an accredited Continuing
Professional Development (CPD) program administered by an accredited provider.

 For Respiratory Therapists, pursuant to Resolution No. 03, s. 2017, of the Professional Regulatory
Board of Respiratory Therapy, the following is the transitory period for the compliance of their CUs:
 Year of Renewal Required Number of Credit Units
July to December 2017 15
January to December 2018 30
January 2019 – onwards 45

5. Are Senior Citizens exempted from CPD requirement?

 No. The law does not provide any exemption from CPD compliance for the renewal of Professional
Identification Card.

6. How about the licensed professionals who are working overseas?

 Licensed professionals working overseas may attend trainings/seminars conducted by the foreign
chapters or affiliates of accredited CPD Providers. They may also attend trainings/seminars conducted
by non-accredited CPD Providers and apply for credit units under Self-Directed Learning and/or
Lifelong Learning.

7. Under PRC Resolution No. 1032, who may apply as CPD Provider?

 A natural or juridical person may apply as CPD Provider.

8. Where can you get the application forms?

 The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) forms can be downloaded from PRC website at
www.prc.gov.ph or available at NCR Regulations office, PRC-PICC and PRC Regional Offices.

9. How much is the processing fee for the application for accreditation as CPD Provider, of CPD Program, and
for Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning?

Application for Accreditation Prescribed Fee

Local CPD Provider P 5, 000.00
Foreign CPD Provider P8, 000.00
CPD Program P 1,000.00 per offering
Self-directed and/or Lifelong Learning P 500.00 per application

10. How long is the validity of accreditation for CPD Providers?

 The accreditation of CPD Provider is valid for three (3) years.

11. When shall the Accredited CPD Provider file its CPD Program?

 CPD Providers shall apply for the accreditation their CPD Program at least forty-five (45) days prior to
the conduct of the program.

12. When will the CPD Program earn CPD credit units?

 After evaluation of the concerned CPD Council of the CPD Program,the CPD credit units will be given.

13. When will the Certificate of Accreditation for CPD Program be released?

 After the evaluation of the CPD Council.

14. Under the Self-Directed Learning and/or Lifelong Learning track,what do you mean when you say that the
prescribed fee is ₱ 500.00 per application?

 A professional shall collate all activities he/she has undergone or attended to from a non-CPD
Provider three (3) years prior to the renewal of his/her Professional Identification Card (PIC) and
apply one time to the concerned CPD Council. The CPD Council will convert such activities to CPD
Credit Units and the professionals will be entitled to a Certificate of Credit Units Earned.

15. How long is the period for the processing of the application of the application for accreditation as CPD
Provider, of CPD Program, and for Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning?

Application for Accreditation Processing Period

CPD Provider 60 days
CPD Program 45 days
Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning 60 days

16. Will the professional regulatory boards issue operational guidelines?

 Yes. All professional regulatory boards will issue their own Operational Guidelines (OG) as may be
pertinent and applicable to their respective profession.

17. What activities are covered by CPD?

General Matrix of CPD Activities

PROGRAM / ACTIVITY CREDIT UNITS SUPPORTING DOCUMENT

1. PROFESSIONAL TRACK (TRAINING OFFERED BY ACCREDITED CPD PROVIDERS, Face to Face /
Online) (valid 3 years prior to the renewal)
APPROVED CREDIT
1.1 PROGRAM CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE WITH
UNITS FOR THE
PARTICIPANT DATE AND NUMBER OF HOURS
PROGRAM
PHOTOCOPY OF CERTIFICATE OF
1.2 PROGRAM -
3 CU PER HOUR APPRECIATION WITH DATE AND NUMBER
RESOURCE SPEAKER
OF HOURS
1.3 PROGRAM - PANELIST / CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING
2 CU PER HOUR
REACTOR ORGANIZATION COPY OF PROGRAM
1.4 PROGRAM - CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING
FACILITATOR / 1 CU PER HOUR ORGANIZATION WITH DATE AND NUMBER
MODERATOR OF HOURS
TWICE THE
NUMBER OF
MONITORING REPORT AND CERTIFICATE
1.5 PROGRAM - MONITOR APPROVED CREDIT
OF APPEARANCE
UNITS FOR THE
PROGRAM
MAXIMUM OF 20 CU
FOR A 12-MONTH
PERIOD OR A CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING & TRAINING
1.6 IN-SERVICE TRAINING
FRACTION DESCRIPTION
THEREOF UPON
COMPLETION
2. ACADEMIC TRACK (valid 5 years from the conferment of Diploma/Certificate)
FULL CREDIT UNITS
FOR COMPLIANCE UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION / DIPLOMA
2.1MASTER’S DEGREE OR
PERIOD UPON AND TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
EQUIVALENT
COMPLETION OF (authenticated copy)
DEGREE
FULL CREDIT UNITS UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATION / DIPLOMA
2.2 DOCTORATE DEGREE
UPON COMPLETION AND TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS
OR EQUIVALENT
OF CANDIDACY FOR (authenticated copy)
 COMPLIANCE
PERIOD

ADDITIONAL FULL
CREDIT UNITS FOR
COMPLIANCE
PERIOD UPON
COMPLETION OF
DEGREE
CERTIFICATION OF GRANT OR
2.3 PROFESSORIAL CHAIR 15 CU PER YEAR
APPOINTMENT PAPER
2.4 RESIDENCY /
EXTERNSHIP / HOSPITAL CERTIFICATION
10 CU PER YEAR
SPECIALTY / SUB- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
SPECIALTY PROGRAM
2.5 FELLOWSHIP GRANT
2.5.1 PARTICIPANT 2 CU PER GRANT CERTIFICATION FROM THE GRANTING
2.5.2 RESOURCE INSTITUTION AND/OR CERTIFICATE OF
4 CU PER GRANT
SPEAKER FELLOWSHIP
2.5.3 RESEARCHER 5 CU PER GRANT
MAXIMUM OF 30 CU
FOR AN 18-MONTH
2.6 POST GRADUATE PERIOD OR A DIPLOMA / CERTIFICATION FROM THE
DIPLOMA FRACTION INSTITUTION
THEREOF UPON
COMPLETION
3. SELF-DIRECTED (TRAINING OFFERED BY NON-ACCREDITED CPD PROVIDERS, Face to Face /
Online) (valid 3 years prior to the renewal)
CREDIT UNITS FOR
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE WITH
THE PROGRAM AS
3.1 PARTICIPANT NUMBER OF HOURS, SEMINAR PROGRAM
EVALUATED BY THE
AND LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
CPD COUNCIL
PHOTOCOPY OF CERTIFICATE, COPY OF
3.2 RESOURCE SPEAKER 3 CU PER HOUR
PAPERS AND PROGRAM INVITATION
CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING
3.3 PANELIST / REACTOR 2 CU PER HOUR
ORGANIZATION COPY OF PROGRAM
3.4 FACILITATOR / CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING
1 CU PER HOUR
MODERATOR ORGANIZATION COPY OF PROGRAM
MAXIMUM OF 20 CU
FOR A 12-MONTH
PERIOD OR A CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING & TRAINING
3.5 IN-SERVICE TRAINING
FRACTION DESCRIPTION
THEREOF UPON
COMPLETION
3.6 PROGRAM / TRAINING
MODULE 10 CU PER MODULE COPY OF MODULE AND EVALUATION
DEVELOPMENT
5 CU PER
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION AND
TECHNICAL PAPER
3.7 TECHNICAL PAPER APPROVAL
FOR PUBLISHED
FOR PUBLISHED PAPER, SEE 3.8
PAPER, SEE 3.8
3.8 ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN A REFEREED / PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL
INTERN
LOCAL ATIONA COPY OF PUBLISHED ARTICLE AND TABLE
10 CU L OF CONTENTS
15 CU
3.8.1 AUTHOR/S
FOR MULTIPLE
AUTHORS, DIVIDE
CU EQUALLY
AMONG THEM.
3.8.2 PEER
2 CU PER ARTICLE
REVIEWER
3.9 PAMPHLET / BOOK OR MONOGRAPH
20 CU FOR SINGLE 40 CU FOR SINGLE COPY OF
3.9.1 AUTHOR/S
AUTHOR FOR AUTHOR FOR BOOK OR PUBLISHED
 PAMPHLET (LESS MONOGRAPH (MORE BOOK
THAN 100 PAGES) THAN 100 PAGES)
FOR MULTIPLE
AUTHORS, DIVIDE
CU EQUALLY
AMONG THEM.
3.9.2 EDITOR MAXIMUM OF 20 CU
MAXIMUM OF 5 CU
PER ARTICLE
3.10 ARTICLE IN
FOR MULTIPLE
MAGAZINE / PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ARTICLE
AUTHORS, DIVIDE
NEWSPAPER
CU EQUALLY
AMONG THEM.
FULL CREDIT
UNITS FOR CERTIFIED COPY OF PATENT
3.11 INVENTIONS
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
PERIOD
2 CU / DAY
3.12 STUDY CERTIFICATION FROM SPONSORING
(MAXIMUM OF 20
TOURS/VISITS INSTITUTION
CU / TOUR)
3.13 CONSULTANCY (e.g.
Technical Meetings /
CERTIFICATE OF APPEARANCE AND
Accreditation and other 1 CU PER HOUR
INVITATION
activities as per request of an
institution, etc.)
3.14 SOCIO-CIVIC
ACTIVITIES USING
PROJECT PROPOSAL, REPORT AND
PROFESSION (e.g. 1 CU PER HOUR
PHOTOS
Medical Missions,
Outreach Programs, etc.)
3.15 RECOGNITION / TITLE
FULL CREDIT
(e.g. Fellows, Hall of
UNITS FOR COPY OF CERTIFICATION FROM THE
Fame Award, Outstanding
COMPLIANCE AWARDING BODY (duly notarized)
Professional, Lifetime
PERIOD
Achievement Awardee, etc.)
4. SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES TO BE RECOMMENDED BY THE CPD COUNCIL AND APPROVED BY
THE BOARD AND THE COMMISSION

18. Are there any specific Matrix of CPD activities or additional CPD activities prescribed to other professions?

 It depends per profession. A guide hereunder is provided:

PROFESSION OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES GENERAL/SPECIFIC /ADDITIONAL

MATRIX OF CPD ACTIVITIES
Accountancy Board Resolution 254, s. 2017, of Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Accountancy
Aeronautical Engineering Board Resolution No. 04, s. of Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
2018 of Aeronautical Engineering
Agricultural and Biosystems Board Resolution No. 01, S.2017, Additional CPD Activities
Engineering of Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering
Agriculture * General Matrix of CPD Activities

Architecture Board Resolution No. 04, S.2017, Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
of Architecture
Chemical Engineering * General Matrix of CPD Activities

Chemistry Board Resolution No. 10, S.2017, General Matrix of CPD Activities
of Chemistry
Civil Engineering Board Resolution No. 07, S.2017, Specific Matrix of CPD Activities

Criminology
Customs Broker
Dentistry
Electrical Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Environmental Planning
Fisheries
Forestry
Geodetic Engineering
Geology
Guidance & Counseling
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Librarian
Master Plumbing
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Technology
Medicine
Metallurgical Engineering
Midwifery
Mining Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Professional Teachers
Psychology
Radiologic Technology
Real Estate Service
Respiratory Therapy
Sanitary Engineering
Social Workers
Veterinary Medicine
*To be released soon;
of Civil Engineering
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Resolution No. 05, S. 2017, for Additional CPD Activities
Customs Broker
Board Resolution No. 10, S.2018 Additional CPD Activities
of Dentistry
Board Resolution No. 08, S. 2017 Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
of Electrical Engineering
Board Resolution No. 06, S.2018 Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
of Electronics Engineering
Board Resolution No. 06, S.2017 Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
of Environmental Planning
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 02, S. 2018 Additional CPD Activities
of Forestry
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 03, S.2017, Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
of Interior Design
Board Resolution No. 07, S. 2017, Additional CPD Activities
of Landscape Architecture
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 07, S.2018 Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
of Medical Technology
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 21, S. 2017, Additional CPD Activities
of Board of Nursing
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 279, S. General Matrix of CPD Activities
2017, of Pharmacy
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 11, S. 2017, Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
of Professional Teachers
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 03, s. 2017, General Matrix of CPD Activities
of Respiratory Therapy
Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
Board Resolution No. 04, S.2018 Specific Matrix of CPD Activities
for Social Workers
* General Matrix of CPD Activities
 General Matrix of CPD Activities is provided under Annex “K” of Commission Resolution No. 1032
(Implementing Rules and Regulations of CPD Act of 2016) and reiterated under the next preceding
question no. 17.

19. What are the major areas of CPD Activities for the professionals?

 The CPD Activities for Accountancy shall be divided into three (3) major areas with corresponding
minimum required credit units which all CPAs have to comply within a compliance period, as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA CREDITS UNITS

REQUIRED
A. TECHNICAL 1. Standards Applicable to Professional Practice which 30 CUs
COMPETENCE includes but not limited to the following:
a. Current and recent issuance of the respective
area of practice of the profession, e.g. those from
the standard-setting bodies on:
 Financial Accounting and Reporting;
 Assurance & Auditing;
 Related practice statements &
interpretations; and
 Pronouncements related to Taxation,
depending on area of practice of the
professional.
b. IFAC Pronouncements issued through IFAC
member bodies
2. Laws, Rules & Regulations affecting Professional
Practice which includes but not limited to:
a. Issuances of government/ regulating bodies, such
as, but not limited to:
 Professional Regulation Commission and
Board of Accountancy (which covers
provisions of the Philippine Accountancy
Act & IRR, new resolutions and regulations
issued by PRC & BOA, and other issuances
pertaining to registration, licensing &
professional regulatory regimes);
 Securities and Exchange Commission,
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Insurance
Commission, Bureau of Internal Revenue,
Cooperative Development Authority;
 Commission on Higher Education and
Department of Education; and
 Commission on Audit, Department of
Budget and Management, Civil Service
Commission, for CPAs in government
sector.
b. ASEAN and other international treaties affecting
the practice of Filipino CPAs; and
c. Other laws and regulations that govern different
forms of legal entities.
3. Environment of the Practice which includes
Frameworks, models, best practices, benchmarks,
information technology advances, tools & techniques
espoused by professional & other organizations that
affect the operations & management of clients &
business entities of the professional.
 B. PROFESSIONAL Professional development activities that enhance the 5 CUs
SKILLS CPA’s intellectual, interpersonal, communication,
personal and organizational skills, which includes but not
limited to:
a. Oral & written communication;
b. Presentation, negotiation & facilitation skills;
c. Teamwork enhancement;
d. Personality & Social graces;
e. Decision making, leadership, management &
supervision;
f. Conflict resolution, cultural immersion programs,
language learning programs, time and resources
management, work or process innovations and
problem solving skills;
g. For CPAs in the Education Sector, teaching
techniques and other education-related CPD
learning activities; and
h. Gender and development.
C. PROFESSIONAL a. Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants; 5 CUs
VALUES, ETHICS b. Quality standards based on issuances of bodies
AND affecting the professional practice;
ATTITUDES c. Governance principles and intervention; and
d. Social responsibility, principles and interventions.

 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Aeronautical Engineering shall be divided into three (3) major
activities with corresponding required credit units, as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA MINIMUM

CREDIT UNITS
REQUIRED within
the compliance
period
Technical Continuing airworthiness management or fleet technical
Competence (TC) management; structural engineering, major repairs and
maintenance

Reliability engineering; 8 CUs

Flight dispatch and operations;

Aircraft

Professional Practice Design and manufacture of aircraft, engines and its

(PP) components;
4 CUs
Development and use of aircraft design software and
programs;

Research on modern aircraft and aerospace technology

Regulations, memoranda, advisories and amendments
from aviation authorities, i.e., Civil Aviation Authority of
the Philippines (CAAP), International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO), Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and
other aviation regulatory bodies; 4 CUs
Standards, Education
and Values (SEV) PRB/PRC resolutions/circulars and other government
 agency requirements;

Management practices and techniques;

Methods and styles in aviation training and education;

Social-cultural activities that relate to development of

the community/society

 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers shall be divided into four
(4) major areas with corresponding required credit units, as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA MINIMUM CREDIT UNITS REQUIRED

Ethics Code of Ethics (including CSC, 2
Ombudsman, ASEAN, IPR, etc.)
Standards of PAES and other related standards 5
Professional Practice
Enhancement of Emerging technologies, Perfecting of 10
Professional Practice Craft, Career Specialization, etc.
and Technical
Competence
Environmental Factors Gender and Development, Personality 3
Affecting the Profession Development Branding, etc.

 The CPD Activities for Architects under Section 4, Item 1.0 of their OG – Professional Track category,
the CPD activities shall be divided into five (5) major areas with corresponding minimum credit units,
which they may choose to comply, as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA MINIMUM CREDIT UNITS

REQUIRED
 Art and architectural history,
theory and criticism
 Building Types
(Commercial, Residential, Health,
DESIGN Hi-rise, etc.) 20%
 Community Design of total credit units
 Housing
 Human Settlements
 Site Design and Planning
 Others
 Ethics
 Business of Architecture
 Standards of Professional
Practice (laws, rules, codes, PRB
resolutions, etc.)
 Procurement and Project delivery
 Firm Management
 Global and Collaborative Practice
PRACTICE  Project and Construction 20%
Management of total credit units
 Computer-aided design and
drafting
 Graphic Design
  Architecture Photography
 Social Impact
 Personal/Image Development
 Others
 Building Science and Technology
 Energy and Materials
BUILDING SCIENCE  Energy Efficiency 20%
 Building Materials of total credit units
 Acoustics and Lighting
 Others
 Sustainable Structures
 Disaster Resilience
 Green Architecture
ENVIRONMENT AND  Renewable Energy 20%
SUSTAINABILITY  Building Conservation of total credit units
 Heritage Conservation
 Others
 Electives or as per choice of
OTHERS professional 20%
 Maybe in addition to design, of total credit units
practice, building science and
environment

 The CPD Activities for Chemists and Chemical Technicians shall be divided into three (3) major areas
with corresponding required credit units, as follows:

Major Area Coverage of the Area Credit Units Required

Chemists Chemical
Technicians
Ethics, Standards of Code of Ethics of Chemistry, 5 CUs 5 CUs
Professional Practice Chemistry Profession Act (RA
10657), PRB and/or PRC
Issuances, Chemical Regulations
(PNP, PDEA, DOLE, DOH, DENR),
etc.
Enhancement of Laboratory Quality Assurance 35 CUs 20 CUs
Professional Practice (ISO), Good/Prudent Laboratory
and Technical Practices, Instrumentation,
Competence Management, Leadership,
Research and Development,
Advances, Chemical Education,
Specialization, Metrology,
Statistics/Data Science, Risk
Assessment, Chemical Waste
Management, Method
Development, Validation &
Verification, Proficiency, Testing,
etc.
Environmental Factors Gender and Development (GAD), 5 CUs 5 CUs
and Developments in Socio-Civic Activities,
the Field Affecting the Communications, Inter-personal
Theory and Practice of skills, Stress Management,
the Profession Health and Safety, Excellence in
Customer’s Service, Disaster
 Preparedness, etc

 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Civil Engineersshall be divided into four (4) major areas with
corresponding required credit units as shown in the following table:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA Credit Units Required

Ethics 2
Professional Practice (e.g. laws, Attendance to PRB-sponsored learning 4
rules, PRB/ Commission Issuances) activities
Enhancement of Professional General civil engineering practice 10
Practice in Civil Engineering
Enhancement of Technical Civil engineering practice in the chosen 27
Competence in chosen field of field of specialization (career path)
Specialization
Environmental Factors Affecting Awareness of the environmental factors 2
the Profession (e.g. Gender and affecting the profession
Development, Personality
Development)

 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Customs Brokers shall be divided into four (4) major areas with
corresponding required credit units which shall be complied within a compliance period, as follows:
MAJOR AREAS COVERAGE OF CREDIT UNITS REQUIRED MINIMUM CREDIT
THE AREA UNITS TO BE EARNED
PER YEAR
Ethics Code of ethics for
Management customs brokers
and Social and management
Responsibility responsibility, 10 CUs 4 CUs
Standards of
professional
practice and other
competencies
Customs and All laws relating to
Tariff Laws, customs and tariff
Rules and including rules 15 CUs 5 CUs
Regulations and regulations
affecting the
practice of
customs brokers
professions
International Updates on
Trade international
conventions,
agreements and 10 CUs 4 CUs
treaties on trade
involving the
Philippines
Supply Chain The supply chain
and Logistics and logistics 10 CUs 4 CUs
management
Total 45 CUs 17 CUs per year
 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Dentists, Dental Technologists and Dental Hygienists shall be
divided into four (4) major areas with the corresponding units which shall be complied within a
compliance period. The effectivity of the coverage of the major areas will start in 2019.

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE CREDIT UNITS REQUIRED

AREA
DENTISTS DENTAL DENTAL
TECHNOLOGISTS HYGIENISTS
Professional Ethics / Dental 7 credit units 3 cu 3 cu
Conduct and Jurisprudence/Practice
Patient Safety Management/Basic
Life
Support/Emergency
Medicine/Infection
Control
Enhancement of General and Advanced 30 credit units 12 cu 12 cu
Professional Dentistry
Practice and
Technical
Competence
Multi-disciplinary Intra-professional and 4 credit units 3 cu 3 cu
Professional and Inter-professional
Technical topics
Competence
Social and Gender and 4 credit units 2 cu 2 cu
Environmental Development,
Factors affecting Personality
the Profession Development/Waste
Management/Social
Responsibilities and
Values
Oversees Filipino Workers (OFWs), persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and those professionals sixty (60)
years old and above can accumulate CPD credit units in any of the foregoing major areas.

 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Electrical Practitioners shall be divided into four (4) major areas
with corresponding recommended credit units, which they may choose to comply, as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA

 Residential and Building Establishments
 Power Generation and renewable energy
resources
 Light and heavy Industries
 Commercial Establishments
Design  Transmission and distribution system
 Substation and switching station
 Institutional, Roadway Lightings, Sports
Complex,
 Marina, Watercraft, Locomotives
 Protection and coordination system
 FDAS and Auxiliary systems
 Industrial Complexes
 Commercial Complexes
 Ethics
 Business of Electrical Engineering to include but

Practice
Environment and Sustainability
 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Environmental Planners shall be based on Annex C of its Board
Resolution No. 06, s.2017, entitled Major Subject Areas and Credit Units.
 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Forestry shall be divided into four (4) major areas with
corresponding recommended credit units, which they may choose to comply, as follows:
MAJOR AREA
A. Forest Ecosystem Management
B. Forest Resources Management
not limited to: manufacturing and processing
 Standards of Professional Practice and
Regulations (laws, rules, codes, PRB resolutions,
issuances, contracts, etc.)
 Procurement and Project delivery
 Enforcement and Inspection
 Firm Management
 Global and Collaborative Practice
 Project and Construction Management,
Installations and Consulting
 Building Management system and Building
Information modeling
 Computer-aided design
 Power System Analysis
 Design Analysis
 Operation and Maintenance
 Electricity Market
 Instrumentation and measurements
 Electrical Safety Management
 Testing and Commissioning
 Energy Audit
 Energy Efficiency and Conservation
 Research and Development
 Teaching/Lectures/ Coaching/ Mentoring
 Auxiliary systems
 Others
 Sustainable Structures
 Disaster Resilience
 Green Engineering
 Renewable Energy
 Building Energy Conservation
 Others
COVERAGE
 Forest Ecology, Morphology, Taxonomy and
Dendrology
 Forest Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
 Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement
 Forest Health and Protection
 Tree Physiology
 Protected Area Management
 Tropical Forestry and Climate Change
 Environmental Impact Assessment
 Forestry Surveying and Engineering
 Forest Nurseries and Plantation
 Silvicultural Systems
 Forest Resources Economics and Valuation

C. Forest Governance and Social Forestry
D. Forest Products Engineering Utilization
 Forest Ecosystems and Resources,
Measurements, Inventory and Assessment
 Integrated Forest Management
 Forest Enterprise Development and
Management
 Watershed Management
 Urban Forestry and Land
 Geo-Spatial Methods in Forestry
 International Forestry Practice
 Geology and Soils
 Multiple-Use Management
 Range Management
 Social-Forestry
 Community-Based Resources Management
 Forest Governance
 Forest Laws and Regulations
 Forest Extension and Communication
 Forest Resource Policy and Advocacy
 Code of Ethics, Code of Governance and Code of
Technical Standards in the practice of Forestry
 Wood Structure and Identification
 Chemistry of Forest Products
 Ergonomics and Forest Product Processing
 Utilization of Wood and Non-Wood Forest
Products
 Production Management in Forest-Based
Industries

 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Interior Designersshall be divided into four (4) major areas with
corresponding minimum credit units, as follows:

MAJOR AREAS SCOPE(Possible Topics) MINIMUM CREDIT UNITS

P Personal Development  Research methods and Critical
Design thinking
 History, theory & criticism of
Style
 Building types (residential,
commercial, hospitality, etc.) 11.25 Credit Units (CUs)
 Engineering/ Personal
Development
 Photography Ethics
 Written, Visual & Oral
Communication
 Image
A Advocacy  Green and Sustainable Design
 Heritage & Historical Studies
 Heritage Tours 11.25 Credit Units (CUs)
 Universal Design
 Disaster resilience
R Related Practices  Global Standards of
Professional Practice (Codes,
rules, etc.)
 Project & Construction
 Management
 Entrepreneurship
 Collaborative practice 11.25 Credit Units (CUs)
 Anthropology & psychology in
Design
 Estimate, Procurement and
Cost Control
 Product Design & Patent
Protocol
T Technical  Allied Engineering – acoustics,
lighting, plumbing, electrical,
electronics
 Building Science and materials
 Specification writing 11.25 Credit Units (CUs)
 Renewable energy, energy
efficiency
 Computer skills – BIM,
rendering, etc.

 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Pharmacy shall be divided into four (4) major areas with their
corresponding required topic distribution, which all registered and licensed pharmacists shall comply
with, as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA TOPIC DISTRIBUTION

Enhancement of Ethical Standards of professional 13
and Regulatory practice, professional values,
Competence professionalism
Enhancement of Pharmacotherapeutics, 18
Professional Practice and pharmaceutical care,
Technical Competence pharmaceutical sciences,
research methods
Enhancement of Social and Leadership and effective 9
Administrative Skills communication skills,
personality development,
entrepreneurship
Environmental Factors Current global trends and issues 5
Affecting the Profession affecting health
TOTAL 45 Units
 The Major Areas of CPD Activities for Landscape Architecture shall be divided into (3) major areas
which they may choose to earn credit units from, as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA

 Planning and Design
 Green Infrastructure
 Cultural & Heritage Landscapes
Professional Track  Economic aspects in Planning and Design
 Planning and Design Standards
 Team Work and Networking
 Public Participation
 ICT in Planning and Design
 Ethics
 Regulatory Law
Expert witness
 Papers peer reviewed
Academic Track  Papers presented in local and international
academic conferences
 Research program (local and international)
 Extension and Creative Work
 Lecturer (local/international)
 Book
Mentoring
Self-Directed learning  Refer to Professional and Academic Tracks

 The CPD Activities for Medical Technologists shall be divided into four (4) major areas to
ensure a comprehensive CPD during the compliance period. The corresponding required
credit units per area are as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA % CREDIT UNITS

(Includes the following but not REQUIRED
limited to:) RMTs MLTs
Ethics Profession’s Code of Ethics and Its 18 8 5
Applications, Regional/International
Ethics
Standards of Professional All related laws, rules and 27 12 8
Practice regulations, Administrative Orders
of the Department of Health (DOH)
and related agencies, Resolutions of
the Professional Regulation
Commission (PRC) and the
Professional Regulatory Board of
Medical Technology (PRBoMT)
Enhancement of Updates, Capacity and Credential 44 20 14
Professional Practice and Building
Technical Competence
Environmental Factors Gender and Development , 11 5 3
Affecting the Profession Personality Development,
Environment Concerns, Social
 Responsibility
TOTAL 100 45 30

1. Compliance to the major areas of CPD Activities shall be fully implemented on 2020
2. During the transition period (2017 to 2019), compliance with the breakdown of CPD units
per area will not be required for renewal of the Professional Identification Card

 The CPD Activities for Nurses shall be divided into five (5) major areas based on the ASEAN Nursing
Core Competencies. The coverage of each major area shall include but not be limited to:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA CREDIT UNITS REQUIRED

Ethics and Regulatory Philippine Nursing Law, Code of 5
Issuances Ethics
Professional Nursing Philippine Professional Nursing
Practice Practice Standards, Philippine 15
Nursing Roadmap 2030
Leadership and Nursing Management System
Management and Quality Assurance ( Nursing
Audit, Accreditation, 5
Credentialing, Certification),
Policy Development
Education and Research Education and Research,
Curriculum Development,
Evidence-Based Practice,
Research Agenda based on
National Higher Education
Research Agenda (NHERA) and 10
National Unified Health
Research Agenda (NUHRA) for
Nursing Practice, other health
research agenda and graduate
and Post graduate
Studies/Programs
Professional, Personal, National Nursing Career
Quality Development, and Progression (Advanced Practice
Lifelong Learning Nursing, Nursing Education, 10
Leadership and Governance)
Nursing Informatics, and
Continual Quality Improvement

 The CPD Activities for Professional Teachersshall be divided into two (2) major areas which shall be
complied within a compliance period after its full implementation on January 2019 with the
corresponding required Credit Units as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA MINIMUM CREDIT UNITS

REQUIRED
Ethics Ethics, Values & Attitude 5
Professional Development Technical 40
  The CPD Activities for Respiratory Therapists shall be divided into two (2) major areas which shall be
complied with in compliance period after its full implementation on January 2019 with the
corresponding required credit units as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA MINIMUM CREDIT UNITS

REQUIRED
Ethics Ethics, Values & Attitude 5
Professional Development Technical, Clinical & Academe 40

 The CPD Activities for Sanitary Engineers shall be divided into five (5) major areas with
corresponding required credit units as follows:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA CREDIT UNITS

REQUIRED
1. Ethics 2
2. Professional Practice (e.g. laws, Attendance to PRB-sponsored 4
rules, PRB/Commission Issuances) learning activities
3. Enhancement of Professional General Sanitary Engineering practice 10
Practice in Sanitary Engineering
4.Enhancement of Technical Sanitary Engineering practice in the 27
Competence in chosen field of chosen field of specialization (career
Specialization path)
5.Environmental Factors Affecting Awareness of the environmental 2
the Profession (e.g. Gender and factors affecting the profession
Development, personality
Development)

 The CPD Activities for Social Workers shall be divided into four (4) major areas which each
registered and licensed social worker may choose from in a compliance period:

MAJOR AREA COVERAGE OF THE AREA

1. Standards of Professional Practice
2. Social Welfare Policies, Programs and
Services
3. Enhancement of Professional Practice and
Technical Competence
4. Bio/Psychosocial/Political/Economic Factors
Affecting the Profession
Ethics, PRC/PRB issuances
Updates on new social legislations, their
implementing rules and regulations,
impact to the traits and roles of social
workers
Current and Emerging Trends in the
different fields of Social Work Practice
Gender and Personality Development

20. Are there Maximum Credit Units under Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning track per professions?

 Yes. A guide herein below is provided:

Maximum Creditable Units
PROFESSION for Self-Directed and/or
Lifelong Learning in a
Compliance Period
Accountancy 32 CUs for July- Dec. 2017
40 CUs for Jan. – Dec. 2017
48 CUs for January 2019
Coverage of Activities which has
Limited Creditable Units
Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
provided by Board Resolution 254, S.
2017
 onwards
Aeronautical Engineering 45 CUs Self-directed activities provided by
Resolution No. 04, series of 2018
Agricultural and Biosystems Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
Engineering 15 CUs activities
(EXCEPT for those activities enumerated
under Academic Track of the General Matrix
of CPD Activities)
Agriculture * *
Architecture Items 3.10 to 3.13 of Section 4
10 CUs (See Board Resolution No. 01, S.2017)

Chemical Engineering * *
Chemistry 30 CUs Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
activities (EXCEPT for those activities
enumerated under Academic Track of the
General Matrix of CPD Activities)
Civil Engineering 20 CUs Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
(except for OFWs who shall activities provided by Board Resolution
be allowed 35 CUs) No. 07, S.2017
Criminology * *
Customs Broker 20 CUs Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
activities
(EXCEPT for those activities enumerated
under Academic Track of the General Matrix
of CPD Activities)
Dentistry 20 CUs Self-Directed Learning provided by
Resolution No. 101, s. 2018
Electrical Engineering All self-directed and/or lifelong learning
10 CUs activities
(Except for item 2.0 and items 3.7 to 3.10 of
Sec. 4 of Board Resolution No. 08, S. 2017)
Electronics Engineering Sixty percent (60%) of what All Self-Directed and/or Lifelong
is required within the Learning Activities except those listed
required compliance period under Items 2.1, 2.2,
3.18.1,3.18.2,3.18.3,3.19.2, 3.19.3 and
3.19.4 of Section 7 of Resolution No. 06,
s.2018
Environmental Planning 25 CUs All Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning
Fisheries * *
Forestry 45 CUs Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
activities provided by Board Resolution
No. 02, S.2018
Geodetic Engineering * *
Geology * *
Guidance & Counseling * *
Interior Design 15 CUs Refer to Sec. 9 of Board of Interior
(Except for the itemsspecified Design Resolution No. 03-2017
under Section 4 of its Board
Resolution)
Landscape Architecture 45 CUs Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
activities
Librarian * *
Master Plumber * *
Mechanical Engineering * *
Medical Technology 15 CUs (starting 2020) Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning

Medicine
Metallurgical Engineering
Midwifery
Mining Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Professional Teachers
Psychology
Radiologic Technology
Real Estate Service
Respiratory Therapy
Sanitary Engineering
Social Workers
Veterinary Medicine
(except for professionals working
oversees during the compliance period)
*
* *
* *
* *
* *
10 CUs per year Self-directed and/or other modalities
for Lifelong learning except for those
activities enumerated in Section 7 of its
Operational Guidelines and under
Academic Track of the Matrix of CPD
Activities
* *
* *
* *
Forty percent (40%) of what is Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
required within the required activities
compliance period (EXCEPT for those activities enumerated
under Academic Track of the General Matrix
of CPD Activities)
* *
10 CUs All Self-Directed and/or Lifelong Learning
activities
* *
* *
* *
15 CUs Self-directed and/or lifelong learning
activities (EXCEPT for those activities
enumerated under Academic Track of the
General Matrix of CPD Activities.)
Due consideration for OFWs
20 CUs Self-Directed Learning Modality except
those activities identified in Section 4 of
Board Resolution No. 03, series of 2018
10 CUs Self-Directed and Lifelong Learning
except those activities enumerated
under Section 4 of Board Resolution No.
04, series of 2018, which may be
conferred more than 10 CUs in a
compliance period
* *
Diversified Experience in Architectural

IRR OF RA 9266
Diversified Architectural Experience
“a postbaccalaureate, pre-licensure experience of
two (2) years required of a graduate of architecture
prior to taking the licensure examination; consisting
of a variation of experiences in the different phases
of architectural service.”

In 2008, PRBOA issued a resolution amending the

definition of DAE.

PRBoA Res. No.9, s. 2008 This resolution has no RETROACTIVE effect.

Diversified Architectural Experience
Redefining “Diversified Architectural Experience
(DAE)” as an experience of at least 3,840 hours
required of a bachelor’s degree holder in
architecture prior to taking the board licensure
examination for Architect’s (BLEA).
In 2018, PRBoA issued Resolution #10, s2018
reverting to the original definition of DAE.
Effectivity of the Resolution is 15 days from
publication in Official Gazette.
Resolution was signed November 8, 2018, in the
City of Manila.
All pre-baccalaureate DAEs earned prior to
effectivity of this Resolution is still considered.
Assuming November 8, 2018 is also the publication
in the Official Gazette, the effectivity off the
resolution is November 23, 2018.

Therefore, all architectural work experience gained

before November 23, 2018 is still part of the required
3,840 hours for DAE.

PRBoA Res. No.10, s. 2018

Diversified Architectural Experience

Example:

Graduated March 30, 2019

Architectural Work Experience before November 23,

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF 2018 = P hours
ARCHITECTURE
Architectural Work Experience after March 30, 2019
Resolution No. 10
= X hours
Series of 2018
Limiting the scope of diversified architectural P hours + X hours = 3,840 hours (minimum)
experience (DAE) to post-baccalaureate experience
as a requirement for the architects licensure
examination, reinstating for the purpose its definition NOTES:
under section 3 (29) of board resolution no. 07,
- Prepare photocopies and do the draft in them
series of 2004.
- When filling up entries in the logbook, write in
pencil before finalizing them
- No corrections or erasures e. Architectural lay-outing of 10% 384 hrs.
mechanical, electrical,
electronic, sanitary,
plumbing,
communications and
other utility systems,
equipment and fixtures
arch’l lighting, acoustics
and allied fields of
practice.
f. Architectural 10% 384 hrs.
interiors/space planning,
restoration/preservation
and other ancillary
services
Total 100% 3840
hrs.

Required Minimum Credit Hours per Field of

Practice

Field of Practice (FOP) % Minimum

(MAX) Credit
Hours
a. Architectural 30% 1152
designing/drafting, hrs.
structural
conceptualization,
planning & the like
b. Preparation of contract 25% 960 hrs. - Provide space in between different projects.
documents,
specifications writing, bill
of materials, cost
estimates, general
conditions, bidding
documents, clerk of
works and the like
c. Field superintendence, 15% 576 hrs.
project management
administration & the like
d. Technical, economic and 10% 384 hrs.
financial feasibility
studies, project
promotional, pre-design - Tabulate total hours per field of practice.
& the like
- If logbook pages are not enough, photocopy and
attach.
- All attachments must have same control number
- Mentor must be employer/supervisor (except for
OFWs)

- Though not required, signature of

Dean/Chairperson is recommended.

- If there is more than one mentor, photocopy and

attach.
LOGBOOK
COMPILED BY:
AR. MARCO F. BILDAN, AA, FUAP
UAP DOC 204-A
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 For the past 50 years, four principal members
were involved in the design and building
construction process:
1.1.1 The owner who order for the
implementation of a project;
1.1.2 The architect and his specialist
consultants (SCs) who render plan /
design services and limited inspection
work;
1.1.3 The contractor who performs the
construction work;
1.1.4 The individual or group of individuals who
assist in the supervision and delivery of
the work.
1.2 The architect-in-charge of construction (Aicc) is
directly and professionally responsible and liable
for the construction supervision of the project.
1.3 When projects were still manageable in size, the
architect was then assisted by a construction
inspector, traditionally called clerk-of-works. As
projects become more complex, it became
necessary for a construction supervision group
to do the full-time inspection at the project site.
1.4 The construction supervision group (CSG) is
normally recommended by the architect based
on their performance and hired by the owner.
They are answerable to both the owner and
architect.
UAP DOC 204-B
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Due to the increasing complexity of construction
projects, there is an upward demand for more
effective cost control and faster project
implementation consistent with high quality of work.
Construction Management Services were thus
instituted to fill this need in the construction industry.
1.2 The Construction Manager (CM) could either be:
1.2.1 a member of the staff of the Owner.
1.2.2 an independent individual, or
1.2.3 a firm hired by the Owner to manage
the construction of a particular project.
1.3 The Architect can serve as the Construction
Manager (CM). His training in the coordination of
various specialties allows him to supervise and
assure proper monitoring of all construction activities
with regards to quality, workmanship and cost.
2. FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS
2.1 The responsibilities of the Construction Manager
(CM) include the functions of the Construction
Supervision Group (CSG). (reference Doc. 204-A
and Architect's Guidelines)
2.1.1 Coordination and Supervision
2.1.2 Cost and Time Control
2.1.3 Quality Control of Work and
2.1.4 Keeping of Records
2.2 The Construction Manager (CM) may hire the
CSG to be under his employ or may supervise the
CSG hired directly by the Owner.
3. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY
The Architect as the Construction Manager shall not:
3.1. Involve himself directly with the work of the
Contractor such that it may be construed that he is
assuming the Contractor's liability as provided for in
Article 1723, etc. of the Civil Code.
3.2. Impose methods, systems or designs that will
substantially affect the construction schedule and
impair the design concept of the Architect.
4. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
4.1 The Architect as the Construction Manager (CM)
is directly responsible to the Owner on all aspects of
the construction work: programming, coordination,
quality and cost control and time management.
4.2 The CM assumes no liability in case equipment
fail to function or if a portion of the building collapses:
4.2.1 due to deficiencies in the plan / design,
provided the CM did not participate in the
plan / design review and approval, or
4.2.2 due to the deficiencies in the manner of
construction, provided the CM faithfully
discharged his function/s during the
construction / project implementation.
UAP DOC 205 maintenance of the landscape (both
hardscapes and softscapes);
1. INTRODUCTION
b. maintain orderly entrances, exits
1.1 Building administration and management goes
and parking areas; and
beyond maintenance and upkeep functions. It
requires the services of a multi-disciplinary c. maintain streets i.e. road rights-of-
professional who can perform a wide range or way (RROWs), walkways, and
functions for the efficient and economical operation ramps.
and maintenance of a building, facility or a complex.
2.1.3 Building Equipment Maintenance. The
1.2. In Post-Construction Services, the channels of Architect shall:
communication are kept open among the building
a. assist the proper third parties in
owners, operators, architects, engineers, builders,
seeing to it that all equipment (air-
manufacturers, building research groups, utility
conditioning, sprinkler system,
providers, furniture and equipment vendors and
generators, transformers,
building administrators/ property managers to
telecommunications equipment, etc.)
provide access to information regarding the
are properly maintained and in good
performance and upkeep of buildings.
working condition
1.3. The Architect may be engaged as the Building
2.1.4 Business Development and
Administrator and/or Property Manager of a
Management. The Architect shall:
commercial, industrial, residential or institutional
building, facility or complex to maximize the lifespan a. innovate schemes to attain
of the building/s in order to produce the maximum maximum building occupancy
economic return.
b. bill the tenants for rentals and
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES utilities (electricity, water, telephone,
cable, gas and other/ related dues)
2.1. Building and Facilities Administration
2.2 Post-Construction Evaluation
2.1.1. Building Maintenance. The Architect
shall: 2.2.1 Upon the request of the Owner, the
Architect shall:
a. see to it that the building and all the
parts thereof (structure, plumbing, a. evaluate the initial design program
electrical, partitions, finishes, etc.) vs. the actual use of the facility;
are all in good condition.
b. determine the effectiveness of the
b. formulate and enforce rules for the various building systems and the
proper use of the building and facility, materials systems in use:
particularly in the common areas and
the emergency/ egress/ exit areas. c. assist the proper third parties in
evaluating the functional
c. monitor security services, and effectiveness of the design and
construction process undertaken,
d. monitor maintenance and upkeep
and
services (cleanliness of corridors,
lobbies, stairs and other common d. study, research, and give solutions
areas, exits, parking areas, garbage to any discovered/ emerging/
collection) evolving defects and failures such as
shrinkage, water seepage and other
2. Grounds and Landscaping Supervision.
problems in the building. This is
The Architect shall:
referred to as "forensic investigation"
a. supervise landscape contractors of the building's systems (Reference
and gardeners for the proper Doc 203).
watering, pruning trimming and
UAP DOC 206 design and construction phase. The over-all
objective is to have control over time, cost
1. INTRODUCTION
and quality relative to the construction of a
1.1. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL project.
SERVICES
1.2.3. The presence of a Project Manager
1.1.1. The concept of Comprehensive does not relieve the designers and
Architectural Services crystallized through contractors of their respective normal duties
the years in response to the demands of and responsibilities in the design and
emerging complex building projects. The construction of the project. The PM
transition of the architectural profession from complements the functions of the Architects,
providing "basic" and "additional" services to Engineers and Contractors in meeting the
that of a comprehensive nature is due to the broad and complex requirements of projects.
realization that continuity of services related
to design and construction is necessary for
the execution of a completely viable project.
1.1.2. Comprehensive Architectural
Services refers to the range of professional
services that covers Pre-design Services,
Regular Design Services, Specialized
Architectural Services, Construction
Services and Post-Construction Services.
1.1.3. In this extended dimension, the
Architect is the prime professional. He
functions as creator, author, and coordinator
of the building design which becomes the
basis for the construction of a project. In
order for him to be able to properly assist and
serve his Client, the Architect has to be
knowledgeable in other fields in addition to
building design.
1.1.4. The Architect is not expected to
perform all the services. Rather, he is to act
as the agent of the Client in procuring and
coordinating the necessary services required
by a project.
1.2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)
1.2.1. By his education and training, the
Architect may perform any or all of the
services as stipulated under Section 2.1
below. However, when the Owner hires an
Architect or a firm to coordinate the whole
range of Comprehensive Architectural
Services (CAS), this constitutes Project
Management (PM).
1.2.2. Project Management (PM) involves
management activities over and above the
normal architectural and engineering (A&E)
services carried out during the pre-design,
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

EDITEO AT THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIOENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PURSUANT TO

COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 638 AS AMENDED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF I987.
ENTERED AS SECOND.CLASS MATTER, POST OFFICE, OECEMBER 26, I905.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Page

PROCLAMATIONS, EXECUTIVE ORDERS OEPARTMENT, BUREAU AI{D OFFICE

AND MEMORANDUM ORDERS
Proclamation No. 6'l-Declaring Monday,
19 September 20'16, as a special
(non-working) day in the Province of
Zamboanga del Sur ...
Memorandum Order No. o3-Providing
guidelines for the Armed Forces of
the Philippines and the Philippine
National Police in the implementation
of measures to suppress and prevent
lawless vtolence
DECISIONS OF THE SUPREi'E COURT
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company,
Petitioner, vs. G. & P Builders,
lncorporated, Spouses Elpidio and Rose
Violet Paras, Spouses Jesus and Ma.
Consuelo Paras and Victoria Paras,
R6sponderts
DECISIONS OF THE COURT OF APPEALS
Roxan M Gargalicana, petitioner-appellee,
ys. Nievo V Rodriguez ll, respondent-
appellant.....
Republic of the Philippines, rep.esonted
by the Department of Publia Wo s and
Highways (DPWH), plaintiff-appellant,
ys. Brigilda Agudong-Ruiz, a.k.a. Gilda
M. Agudong, Catalino Mailem, Lilibeth A
Mailem, and LanceA. Mailem, defendants-
appellees.....
Elspeth Paez y Tabo, petitioner, vs. Hon.
Eduardo lsraelTanguanco and Bryan Paez
y Buban. respondents .............
ADiIIT'IISTRATIVE ORDERS AND REGU.
LATIONS
CAREER EXECUTTE SERvIcE BoARo
Resolution No. 1281 . ............................ 6359
5319
GAMEs ANoAMUSEMENTS BoARD
Resolution No. 20'l 3-002 ........................ 6366
Resolution No. 2013-003, Series of 2013 6366
PHTLTPPTNE RactNG CoMMtsstoN
Resolution No. 51-'16, Series of 20'6.... 5368
6319 Resolution No. 52-16, Series of 20,l6 6368 ..
PRoFEssroNAL REGULArloN CoMMtsstoN
Professional Regulatory Board of
Arch iteclu re
Resolution No. 05, Series of 2016 ... ...... 6370
Resolutlon No. 06, Series of 201 6 .......... 6371
Probssional Regulatory Board of Naval
6322 Arch itec-tu re
Resolution No. 01, Series of 2016.......... 6425
Professional Regulatory Board of
Chemistry
6344 No. 03, Sen€s ot 2016 .. . .
Resolutron
No. 04, Senesof20l6.. ..
Resolution
Professional
Regulatory Board of Librarians
Resolution
No. 01, Serios of 2016
LEGAL AND OFFICIAL NOTICES
RegionalTrial Couft . ... .
6349 LandReg'strationAuthonty.. .. ... .......
Bureau of Lands ........
6354 OFFICIAL GAZETTE back cover

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SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
ATIESTED BY
(Sgd.) ArrY LoVELTKA T.BAUrsrA
Officerin-Charge
Office of the Secretary to the
P rofession al Reg ulatory Boards
APPRoVED
(Sgd.) TEoFrLo S. PTLANDo, JR.
Chairman
(Sgd.)ANGELTNE T. CHUA CHrAco
Commissioner
(Sgd,) YoLANDA D. REYES
Commissioner
PRoFEasroNAL REGULAToRY BoaRD oF
ARcHrrEcruRE
RESoLUTIoN No, O5
Series of 2016
APPROVAL. ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION
OF THE ARCHITECTS' GUIDELINES FOR
STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALPRACTICE
COMPLIANCES ON THE METHODS OF
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES,
AS PREPARED AND RECOMMENOED BY
THE ACCREDITEO AND INTEGRATED
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR
ARCHITECTS (IAPOA)
WHEREAS, among the powers of the
Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
(Board) is to monitor the conditions affecting
the practice of architecture and to adopt
such measures as may be deemed proper
for the enhancement and maintenance of
high professional, ethical, and technical
standards of the profession, and to prescribe
and/or adopt the Code of Ethical Conduct
and Standards of Professional Practice as
respectively provided for under Section 7 (f)
and (h) of Republic Act No. 9266, otheMise
known as the Architecture Act of 2004,
WHEREAS, there already exists an
Architects' National Code as early as
year 1960. This Architects' National Code
is composed of two (2) ma.lor parts: the
Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards
of Professional Practice, and whlch was
approved and adopted by the Board and the
Commission on September 24, 1979;
6371
WHEREAS, the United Architects of the
Philippines (UAP), the Accredited and
lntegrated Professional Organization for
Architects (AIPOA), was charged with the
responsibility of reviewing and revisiting the
1979 Standards of Professional Practice;
WHEREAS, the UAP created a Committee
that will craft and finalize the new Standards
of Professional Practice;
WHEREAS, the Board, by virtue of
Resolution No. 03, Series of 2010, approved
and adopted the new Standards of
Professional Practice that is endorsed by the
IAPOA;
WHEREAS, the foregoing Board Resolution
further directed the IAPOA to develop the
Architects' Guidelines for Standards of
Professional Practice Comp ances on the
Methods of Compensation and Schedule of
Fees;
WHEREAS, this Architects' Guidelines
for Standards of Professional Practice
Compliances on the Methods of
Compensation and Schedule of Fees was
endorsed for the approval and adoption by
the Board and the Commission.
Now THEREFoRE, upon the considerations
presenled, the Board has RESoLVED, as it so
RESOLVES, tO apprOVe, adopt and promulgate
the Architects' Guidelines for Standards of
Professional Practice Compliances on the
Methods of Compensation and Schedule
of Fees (Annex A), as prepared and
recommended by the IAPOA, and which
shall also be made as an integral part of the
implementing rules and regulations of R. A.
No.9266;
FURTHER REsoLVEo, that this Architects'
Guidelines for Standards of Professional
Practice Compliances on the Methods of
Compensation and Schedule of Fees shall
be the official reference document on the
methods of compensation and standards in
the fixing offees for professional architectural
services rendered.
6372 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
FURTHERMoRE RESoLVED, that this (Sgd.) RoBERT M. MIRAFUENTE
Resolution as well its Annex shall take Member
effect after fifteen (15) days following their
publication in lhe Otricial Gazefte ot in any (Sgd.) FrDEL JosE R. STAPNo
Member
newspaper of general circulation in the
country. ATTESTEo BY

Let copies hereof be furnished the U. P (Sgd.)ArrY. LoVELTKA T. EAUrsrA

Law Cente( Board, Ofiice of the Secretary to Oftcerin-Charge
the Boards, Legal and lnvestigation Division, Ofrce of the Secretary to the
other constituent offices/divisions of the Professional Regul atory Boards
Commission, the UAP, and other relevant APPROVED
professional organizations of architects for
information and wider dissemination. (Sgd.) TEoFrLo S. PTLANDo, JR.
Chairman
Done in the City of Manila this 26th day of
July 2016. (Sgd.) ANGEUNE T. CHUA CHrAco
Commission6r
(Sgd.) RoBERT S. SAc (Sgd.) YoLANDA D. REYES
Chairman Commissioner
Sepreueen 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6373

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VNITED ANCHITECTS OT THE PHILIPT'INE'
Th. lrdataLd .nd Aco.diLd Pr.furtion l O.g€ri.alion o, Ardlit dr (lApOA)

FOREWORD

The Unitod Archibcb of the Philippines as th€ lntogr.bd and

Acd€dit d Prchsslonal Omanization of ArchiiecB (IAPOA) was mandabd to
rsvl8it and rovbryv the '1979 St ndaI6 of ProEssional Prac{i6 wllh a frash
DersDa6llv6. and to Dropose amendtnonts in eccordance YYih the prot bion3
bt uie n€Yv An rltsciuni law, particuhrty under S€ction 41 of Republic Ac{
9266 or the Ardibctur€ Acl of 2fiN.

A hBtorical DoEDedive b attech€d in thb docunEnl 3o thal tha us€r

mav fullv aodmclatb the voluminoug aM tedious wolt dona by the dodlcebd
rneh and wdrren of UAP in writim and completing thb much needcd guEe.'
Vvhlle the Cod. of Ethlcsl Conduc,t was aPprovea, on Aprll 5, 2006 by the
PRBoA throuoh th Board Rosolutlon No. 02, Seri$ of 2006, thc Strndadg of
Profiasllonel Pndica was l€f, pending. After 3everalyea6, tho NswnJpdabd
Standadr of Probsllonal Practica (SPP) br Architocts waE apprcvld and
3ubs€duentlv onrcribed bv ttre PRC ttrcush Ute PRBoA R€lolution i{o. 3 on
iiitv 27. zo{ol Thh wa3 Diomuloated b egtablith standada br problsional
oeformenoe h dlftrent satlirEs to en3u]€ high quality servlc.s whih
iasuano tns Dubllc lhat th6 arctriEctrra pmfgssion also'hpcB lts csnons ol
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SDcdel Comriritte€ on Shndalds of ProfuEsionel Predlca, contlnu€d b craf,
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Sd€dulo 6f Feee to inally comple'b the Slanda]& of PlofBsslonal Pracdo
.ppror[d in 2010.
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lhrouah UAP Execom Reeolution 1+15 No. 2-1.1 approv€d tho sald document
rnd dLs rEtffiod bv the UAP National Board of Direritors on Octob€r 15, 201/t
thmuoh UAP NBb Rsolu on 14-15 No. &10. Thls wes 8ubsequently
submfu to tlo PRC Boetd ot Archihciure fur adoption end bruanc. b ell
erchltectE.

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Dmoooels. aaslqn'ino the aDDmprhb mlue lor thair lor.ioao with due
boriaUoniion bi cfrrpetenckis rind qualifications, all within th€ bounds of
.thlcal predb..

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6374 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38

UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

The lntegrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects

ARCHITECT'S GUIDELINES
FOR STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) COMPLIANCES

METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES

UAP]APOA DOC,210

in compliance with
PRBoA Resolution No. 3 s. 2010

ARCHITECT'S GUIDELINES
FOR STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP) COMPLIANCES

METHODS OF COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF FEES ON THE FOLLOWNG

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES:

1. Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201\

2. Regular Design Services (SPP Doc. 202\

3. SpecializedArchitectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)

4. Full-TimeConstruction SupervisionServices (SPP Doc. 204-A)

5. ConstructionManagementServices (SPP Doc. 204-B)

6. Post-ConstructionServices (SPP Doc. 205)

7. ComprehensiveArchitecturalServices (SPP Doc. 206)

8. Design-BuildServices (SPP Doc. 2071

L ArchitecturalDesignCompetition (SPP Doc. 208)

10. ProfessionalArchitectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)

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CONTENTS

lntroduction

Rule I - Title and Ratlonale

Section 1: Title

Section 2: Rationale

Rule lHethodr of Comp6nsatlon

Section 3: Criteria

Section 4: Methods of Compensation

Rulo lll - Schodula of Fees on the Types of Architectural Services

(Matrix of Servlces)

Section 5: Pre-Design Servrces (SPP Doc. 201)

Section 6: Regular Design Services (sPP Doc. 202\

Section 7: Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 203)

Section 8: Full-Time SupeNision Services (SPP Doc. 204-A)

Section 9: Construction Management Services (SPP Doc. 204-B\

Section 10: Post-Construction Services (SPP Doc. 205)

Section 11 : Comprehensive Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 206)

Section 12: Design-Build Services (SPP Doc. 207)

Section 13: Architectural Design Competition (SPP Doc. 208)

Section 14: Professional Architectural Consulting Services (SPP Doc. 209)

Rule lV - Genor.l Provblonr

Section 15: Collection of Professional Fees

Section 16: lnterest due on Late Payment of Fees

Section 17: Government Taxes on Services

Section 18: Professional Responsibility and Clvil Liability

Section 19: Arbitration Clause

Section 20: Penalty Clause and Sanctions

Section 21: Amendments to this Document

Section 22: Effective Date

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Annexes:
A. Definition of Terms
B Acronyms
c Related Laws
D Sample Fee Calculation Worksheet
(DAEDS)
E Sample Fee Calculation Wbrksheet
(DADS)
Postscript
Acknowledgements
PRBoA Resolutions
INTRODUCTION
lncompliance with Republic Act No.
9266, otheMise known as "The Architecture
Act of 2004", the Professional Regulation
Commission through the Professional
Regulatory Board of Architecture and the
United Architects of the Philippines, the
integrated and accredited professional
organization of architects (IAPOA), embarked
on the most challenging task aimed at
reviewing and updating the 1979 Standards
of Professional Practice; not only for guiding
professional performance in different
settings, but also for ensuring high quality of
professional services and assuring the public
that the architecture profession imposes its
canons of behaviour not only with respect to
knowledge and skills but also with respect to
integrity, independence, and commitment to
quality service.
The Newupdated Standards of
Professional Practice (SPP) approved by
the PRC on July 27 ,2010 enjoined the UAP,
to craft the Architect's Guidelines for SPP
Compliances (the Architect's Guidelines), as
a result, these guidelines are promulgated to
guide architects on the different applicable
methods of @mpensation for various
professional services and determining the
VoL. 112, No. 38
appropriate fees for services rendered and to
serve as reference forclients in understanding
the valuable work of an architect.
RULE I
TITLE and RATIONALE
SECTIoN 1: TITLE
This Document shall be known as the
'UAP-IAPOA DOC. 2'10: ARCHITECT'S
GUIDELINES FOR STANDARDS OF
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
COMPLIANCES - I\4ETHODS OF
COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE OF
FEES", replacing the 1979 UAP DOC. 208-b
(Methods of Compensation and Schedule of
Fees).
SEc. 2: RATIONALE
2.1 The need to set the parameters on
Architect's Guidelines on Methods of
Compensation and Schedule of Fees
is paramount to the Architect in the
practice of his profession. This will
standardize the ranges for which the
Client will compensate an Architect in
direct relation to the value of services
that the Architect provades.
2.2 the purpose of the Architect's
Guidelines is to complement the
existing professional regulatory law
goveming the state-regulated practice
of architecture, as governed by R.A.
9256 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
and its derivative regulations, the Code
of Ethical Standards, Standards of
Professional Practice and other related
laws, policies, rules and regulations
approved and implemented by the
Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) and/or other concerned
government entities. Therefore nothing
in the Guidelines must unduly affect
the said laws, policies, rules and
regulations, and in accordance with the
Architect's National Code (ANC), i.e.,
the Code of Ethicel Conduct (SPP Doc.
200) and the Standards of Professional
Practice (SPP Doc. 201-209)
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RULE ll 3.2.3 Client's procedure and timing

METHODS OF COMPENSATION
SEc. 3: CRITERIA
The criteria for computing the Architect's
compensation should be based on mutual
evaluation of the amount of the Architect's/
Architectural firm s talents, skill, experience.
effort and time available for, and required by
the project.
3.1 Choosing an appropriate method of
compensation to use in determining
the professional fee should be based
on the type of services rendered
and lhe professional fee must be
commensurate with the degree and
scope of services the Architect has
rendered. lt should be able to reflect the
value of Architects service and focus
the Client's attention on the quality and
performance of the Architect's services.
The method of compensation will serve
asa basis for the Client to pre-determine
his costs for architectural services.
3.2 The computation of the
professional
fees shall depend on the complexity and
types of architectural and engineering
services to be provided and the
conditions under which they are to be
performed. Compensation for services
that require only one kind of expertise
or related types of expertise shall be
treated differently from those services
that require the use of more than one
type of expertise.
for review and approval of the
Architect's recommendations/
designs.
3.2.4 Costs of administration, including
records to be maintained and
preserved.
3.2.5 Probability of contingencies that
are not included in the estimates
of design and construction
costs.
J_l o Number of third parties or
agencies required tobe
consulted or furnrshed plans,
specifications, reports, and
similar documents.
SEc. 4: METHOOS OF COMPENSATION
Compensation of an Architect may be
computed based on one or a combination
of the following methods, with modifications
applicable to the types of services and/
or specific cases, if and when needed.
Architectural fees are affected by many
variables and it is impractical to generalize
any one fee basis as preferable for a specific
project.
Compensation methods for architectural
services take varied forms. The 2010 SPP
Documents has identified several methods
of compensation which can be generally
classified into these three main types:
a) Percentage-basedFee
b) Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

The following crite a should also be c) Time basis

considered:

3.2.1 Tlme schedule for furnishing 4.1 Percentage-based Fee

services and possible changes
that may affect the consultant's
costs.
3.2.2 Studies, programs, and other
professional input furnished by
the Owner or Client.
4.1.1 Percentage based on Project
Construction Cost
4.1.1.1 This method of compensation
for architectural services is
the most common world-
wide. The amount of the
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percentage is related to the construction cost per
size and the type of the square meter floor
Proiect. The percentage area) established
will vary depending on the date of the
on the classification of signing of the Service
building, the complexity of Agreement.
building requirements, the
construction value, the type 4.1.1.3.2 "Awarded Prqect
of constructions contract Construction Cost
and other adjustment factors (APCC)' using the
that constitute the extent of bid of the winning
work to be performed by the contractor.
Architect. The Professional
Fee (PF) of the Architect is 4.1 .'l .3.3 The *Final Project
determined by multiplying Construction Cost
the specified percentage (FPCC)" based on
times the estimated, Cost Records that
awarded or final Project will be submitted to
Construction Cost (PCC) of the Architect upon
the prgect for which services the completion of
are furnished. the project. The Cost
Records shall include
4.1 .1.2 This method is fair to both all payments made to
the Client and the Architect the contractor, sub-
as the fee is pegged to contractors, cost of
the cost of the Project materials supplied
the Client is willing to by the owner and
undertake. lt is flexible and other acquisition
easy to apply since if there for all materials and
will be changes, additions services constituting
or deductions of the work the cost of actual total
demanded by the Project construction in place
or required by the Client, of all eiements of
the professional fee of the Project designed
the Architect also adjusts or specified by the
correspondingly without Architect.
amending the scope of work
as provided in the service 4.1.1.4 The most common type of
Agreement. contract fo.
architectural
4.1.1.3 Charges based on a
design services is the
percentage of construction
complete architectural
cost are usually determined
andengineering design
by one of the following
referred to as the
methods:
"Detailed Architectural
and Engineering Design
4.'l .1.3.1 A mutually agreed- Services (DAEDS)". This
upon "Probable includes the architectural
ProJect Construction design and the normal basic
Cost (PPCC)" using engineering design services
unit price parameters for structural, plumbing,
(prevailing market sanitary, mechanical and
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electrical systems. This
arrangement is desirable if
the Client prefers a single
point responsibility for the
Pro;ect Design.
4.1.1.5 ln some instances, the
Client may consider services
of some engineering design
tirms and as such, a separate
contract from architectural
services will be agreed
upon, This type of services
is referred to as the "Detailed
Architectural Design
SeNices (DADS)" and shall
exclude all engineering
and engineering specialist
consultant fees. The
Architect will still be the lead
or prime professional for the
Project and shall coordinate
all the works of the other
engineering design service
providers. The architectural
design services shall then
constitute sixty percent
(60%) of the corresponding
stated professional fee (PF)
for DAEDS for the project.
4.1 .2 Unit Cost Method
This method is a variation
of the percentage based on
project construction cost. The
remuneration under this method
is based on cost per square
meter of the pro.lect such as
room, store, buildings or other
unit. The Professional Fee (PF)
will be based on a computed
unit cost parameter. The
computed cost per area may
be derived from historical data
on the average construction
cost per square meter of a of Gross Rentals
similar project and using
the appropriate percentage
for the professional fee based
on pro.lect construction cost
as defined above. Example,
637I
office planning and architectural
interiors which is the same unit
used in lease rates and tenant
allowances in commercial
building. Others, like hotel
prolects, can often be based on
cost per square meter. Howeve(
unit cost estimation requires
accurate and timely data on the
cost of providing services for
each unit and renovation of unit
requires more seryice efiort than
those new unit.
Example
A high-rise Office Building
Project with 10,000 sqm gross
floor area (GFA) and 2,000
sqm non-GFA (refer to Rule
Vll and Vlll of the NBCP)
Average Project Construction
Cost (based on historical date):
P30,000.0o/sqm
Professional Fee based
on Percentage of Project
Contruction Cost:
6% of Poect Construction
Cost (PCC) Professional Fee
based on Unit Cost Method:
P30,000.00 x 0.06 = P1,800.00/
sqm Professional Fee for the
GFA:
P1 ,800.00/sqm x '10,000sqm =
P18,000,000.00
Professional Fee for the non-
GFA(50% of GFA): P900.00/sqm
x 2,000sqm = P1,800,000.00
Total Professional Fee for DAED
Services: P1 9,800,000.00
4.1.3 Value{ased Pricing/Percentage
The remuneration under this
method as a "value pricing"
based on the outcome of
revenue, cost and profitability
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result of a project engagement
or based on a measurable
profit on specific revenues by
the Client. Examples of such
metrics include sales in retail
facilities, leasing in housing or
commercial ofiice/residence
developments. For Building
Administration and Management
Services, where the Architect
employed by the Client
goes beyond maintenance
and upkeep functions by
innovating schemes to
aftain maximum building
occupancy and performing a
wide range or functions for
the efficient and economical
operation and maintenance of
a building, facility or a complex,
the remuneration may be based
on a certain percentage of gross
rentals.
4.2 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
4.2.1 This method of compensation
may be used when the scope
of services required can be
clearly and fully defined at the
outset of the pro,ect. lt is then
very important that the Client
and the Architect agree on
the details of the scope of the
project, schedules for desrgn
and approvals, construction
schedules and other variables
defining the extent of services
to be performed so that the
Architect can prepare a for determining an
comprehensive estimate of work
hours and overhead costs.
4.2.2 Fwo methods may generally be
used to arrive at a lump-sum
compensation for the basic
services:
4.2.2.1 The first is the computation
of a lump-sum as an
appropriate percentage
of the probable project
VoL. '112, No. 38
construction cost of the
project.
4.2.2 2 The second is direct
development of a fixed
amount of compensation
by estimating the individual
elements ofthe cost outlines,
plus a reasonable margin
of profit, all expressed as a
single lump-sum.
4.2.2.3 These two methods are
frequently used concurrently
with one serving as a check
to the other.
4.2.3 \/vhilethe fee remains fixed,
there may be a change in
project parameters beyond the
controlof the Architect that
might increase or decrease
the size of the project or the
scope of architectural services.
It is therefore recommended
to include in the Service
Agreement a clearly stated
time limit for the performance
of services and a provision for
additional compensation for
extra time used for any changes
ordered by the Owner after the
preliminary design documents
have been approved, with a
clear understanding as to where
the final approval authority lies.
lf conditions warrant changes
in the agreed provisions, the
Architect's lump sum fee may
have to be adjusted. The method
equitable
adjustment in compensation
must be mutually agreed upon
by both parties. Usually, the
amount of fee adjustments is
often determined on a cost-plus
basis considering estimated
number of drawings, staff
hours and salaries, schedule
requirements, overhead costs,
reimbursable expenses and
reasonable profit to complete
the additional services.
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4.3 Time basis
4.3.1 Time-based fees are fees which
are charged on an agreed-to
hourly (man-hours) or daily
(per diem) or per month rate.
This method of compensation
is useful when the services are
difficult to determine in advance
or they are interim in nature and
often short in duration.
4.3.2 Tjme-based fees are typically
used for the following:
services which are not well
defined
pre-design services
partial services
additional services
for services as an expert
witness
specialst expertise or
professional architectural
consultancy services.
4.3.4 The actual hourly rates vary
across the country and by the
level of experience and seniority
of the Architect and staff.
Architects areprofessionals
with extensive training (the
internship/apprenticeship and
licensing process for Architects
is somewhat considerably longer
than that for other professionals)
and therefore the hourly rates for
Archatects will correspond to the
local market, to the Architect's
experience and expertise, and
to the rates of other licensed
professionals in the region.
4.3.5 Hourly billing can utilize fixed
rates (such as PhP 500 per
hour) or they can use a fee
multiplier. There are two types
of multipliers - one which is
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6381
a multiplier of "DirectSalary
Expenses" and another which is
a multiplier of "Direct Personnel
Expenses". Direct Personnel
Expenses are the most
common. Vvhen the rates for
Architects and their staff are
based on "Direct Personnel
Expenses" they include those
items listed in the Definitions
section of this document.
4.3.6 Additional factors should be
considered for overtime
expenses if such work is
undertaken at the Client's
request or to meet scheduling
demands beyond the Architect's
control.
4.3.7 The hourly or per diem (daily)
rates for Architects and their
staff should be agreed at the
outset and, additionally, the
Client and Architect should
agree upon a time period for
review and adjustment of the
hourly rates (perhaps annually)
in order to adjust for inflation
and other factors.
4.3.8 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expenses
4.3.8.1 This cost-based method of
compensation is applicable
only to non-creative work
such as accounting,
secretarial, research, data
gathering, preparation of
reports and the like. This
method of compensation ls
based on technical hours
spent and does not account
for creative work since the
value of creative design
cannot be measured by the
length of time the designer
has spent on his work. The
computation is made by
adding all costs of technical
services (man hours x rate)
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and then multiplying it by a
multiplier to cover overhead
and profit.
4.3.8.2 The multiplier ranges from
1.5 to 2.5 depending on the
office set-up, overhead and
experience of the Architect
and the complexity of the
Project.
4.3.8.3 Other items such as cost
of transportation, living
and housing allowances
of foreign consultants,
out-of-town living and
housing allowances of the
local consultants and the
like, are all to be charged
to the Client. At the start
of the commission. the
Architect shall make known
to the Client the rate of
professionals and personnel
who will be assigned to the
Project and the multiplier
that has to be applied before
agreeing on this method of
compensation.
FORMULA
Assume:
A = Architect's rate / hour
C = Consultant's rate / hour
T = Rate per hour of Technical
Staff, Inspectors and others
involved in the Project
n= No. of hours spent by Architect,
Consultants and Technical
Staff
M = Multiplier to account for
overhead and reasonable
profit. The value may range
from '1.5 to 2.5 depending on
the set-up of the Architect's
office and the complexity of the
Project.
R= Reimbursable expenses such
as transportation, housing and
living allowance of Consultant,
VoL.'112, No. 38
transportation, per diem,
housing and living allowance of
local consultants and technical
staff if assigned to places over
100 km. from area of operation
of the Architect.
Cost of printing of exra set
of drawings, reports, maps,
contract documents, etc. over
the five (5) copies submitted to
the Client, overseas and long
distance calls, technical and
laboratory tests, licenses, fees,
taxes and similar cost items
needed by the Project.
Direct cost = An + Cn + Tn
Fee = Direct Cost x M
Total Cost of Service charged to
Client=Fee+R
4.3.9 Professional Fee Plus
Expenses
This method of compensation
is frequently used where there
is continuing relationship
on a series of Projects. lt
establishes an agreed fixed
rate or lump sum over and
above the reimbursement for
the Architect's technical time
and overhead. An agreement on
the general scope of the work
is necessary in order to set an
equitable fee.
4.3.10 Per Diem, Honorarium plu6
Reimbursable Expenses
4.3.10.1 ln some cases a Client
may request an Architect
to do work which will
require his personal time
such as:
attending project-
related meetings,
conferences or trips;
conducting ocular
inspection of possible
pro]ect sites; and
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6 383

conferring with others 4.3.11.3 The method however,

regarding prospective cannot be used as a
invesfnenb or venfures measure of compensation
and the like. for services which cannot
be measured by the length
4.3.10.2 For these particular of time spent on his work.
activities, the Architect as
agent of the Owner may 4.3.11.4 The other part of the
be paid on a per diem and remuneration by this
honorarium basis plus method is made up of the
out-of- pocket expenses reimbursable direct costs.
such as but not limited to These costs are billed to
travel, accommodalions the Client supported, if
and subsistence. required by receipts and
other documents.
4.3.11 Salary cost times a
multiplier, plua direct cost or 4.3.12 Pet Diem or Hourly Basis
reimbursable expenses
4.3.12.1 This method is particularly
4.3.1 1.1 This method is based on suitedto engagements
the total basic salaries involving intermittent
(Direct Salary Expenses) personal service. when
of all Professional such consulting services
Consulting Architects are furnished, the
(PCAS) and their staff Professional Consulting
multiplied by a factor from Architect (PCA) is
3.0 as a multiplier plus cost compensated fof all the
of certain items that are time he devotes to the
reimbursable to the PCA work, including travel
classified under "Direct time. The per diem
Cost" or "Reimbursable charge should be based
Expenses". The following on the complexity of the
formula is used to work involved and the
compute the fee: extent of his experience/
specialization. ln addition
Fee= Salary Coqor Direct to the compensation
Salary Expenses) based on per diem, his
x Multiplier +
expenses for travel,
Reimbursable Expenses subsistence, and other
out-of-pocket expenses
4.3.11.? This method of
incurred while away from
remuneration is best suited
for ProJects for which
his home/office shall be
reimbursed by the Client.
the costs are difficult to
predetermine, or in cases 4.3.12.2 Hourly fees are well
where it may
become suited for consultation
necessary to undertake services, testimony in
additional experimental court, or similar work
or investigative work, involving miscellaneous
the result of which may personal service. Most
further alter the scope of Architects have standard
the project. published schedules
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of hourly rates for
various classifications of
technical and non-tschni€l
employees.
4.3.12.3 Sub-consultant and
reimbursable dired expenses
are usually billed at
invoice cost plus an
agreed service charge for
handling.
4 3.13 Retainer
4.3 13 1 This method of
remuneration is used
when the services of a
Professional Consulting
Architect (PCA) is
expected to be required
at intervals over a period
of time. lt is a means
of ensuring in advance
that his services will be
available to the Client
when required. Under
this method, a stipulated
amount is paid at regular
intervals forwhich the PCA
is obligated to render a time spent at the request
ce(ain service or to spend
a certain amount of time
on Client's requirements.
The compensation is
usually enough to pay
for the mlnimum services
required by the Client.
All additional services
are paid separately. ln
addition to the retainer, the
PCA may be reimbursed
for travel, subsistence 4.4
and other out-of-pocket
expenses incurred while
away from his home/
office.
4.3.13.2 The employment of
Architects on a retainer-
fee basis is a common
practice of clients who
wish to be assured of
VoL.'112, No. 38
always having available
the services of an
individual architect or
architectural firm. lt is also
used when the services of
an architecl specialist are
not requrred on a full-time
basis.
4.3.13.3 The amount of the retainer
varies with the character
and value of the services
to the Client and the
reputation and standing of
the consultant in his or her
profession.
4.3.13.4 The terms of agreements
for services on a retainer-
fee basis also vary widely,
and it is important that the
seNice to be rendered
be clearly defined. The
compensation may be
based on a fixed sum,
paid monthly, or by some
other mutually agreeable
terms, with per diem or
hourly rates for additional
of the Client. Retainer
fees are frequently on an
annual basis.
4.3.13.s The same pnnciples as
explained previously for
hourly (or Cost-Plus)
charges, in Section 7.3.1
and Section 7.3.4, apply
to retainer-fee contracts.
Mixed irethods of Compensation
4 4.1 Each proiect should be
examined to determine the
most appropriate method of
establishing an equitable method
of compensatjon between the
Architect and the Client. Using
one method of compensation
on a single project may not be
applicable all the time. There is
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no reason that an assortment of turn, be compensated on a per

compensation methods should diem rate or percentage of the
not be used if appropriate In a construction cost.
single project. Architects can
do business under any of the RULE lll
above fee arrangements and
SCHEDULE OF FEES ON ALL TYPES OF
usually, the method chosen
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
is for the convenience of the
client. ln some instances, it is The entire range of the Architect's services
advisable to use a combination is divided into ten (10) major servrces as
of these various methods of follows:
compensation rather than one
single method. For one phase 1) Pre-Design Services (SPP Doc. 201)
of the prgect, an appropriale
method of compensation 2) Regular Design Services (SPP Doc. 202)
may be used and for another
phase, a difierent method of 3) Specialized Architectural
compensation may be applied.
Services (SPP Doc. 203)

4.4.2 For example, Pre-Design 4) Full-Time Supervision (SPP Doc. 2M-A)

Services and Construction 5) Construction
Services could be compensated Management (SPP Doc. 2M-B)
on a Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense, while the Regular 6) Post-Construction
and Specralized Allied Design Services (SPP Doc. 205)
Services could be paid on
a Percentage of Project 7) Comprehensive
Construction Cost or Percentage Architectural Services (SPP Doc. 206)
of Cost of Work basis.
8) Design-Build Services (SPP Doc. 207)
4.4.3 Another example is in the
dealing with authorities having 9) Architectural Design
Jurisdiction and obtaining Competition (SPP Doc. 208)
approvals for a project, which
0) Professional Architectural
can be indeterminate in
1

Consulting SeNices (SPP Doc. 209)

complexity and time, it may be
fair to compensate the Architect
Each of these ten (10) major services can
on an agreed- to
hourly
be contracted separately to the Architect
rate. However, the
project
depending upon the desire and needs of
documentation could then be
the Client. The terms and conditions for the
compensated on a percentage
delivery of these Architect s Servrces are
fee based on the construction stipulated on each Architect's Guidelines
cost for the pro,ect.
on Standards of Professional Practice
4.4.4 ln another instance, specific Documents.
determinate services, such
as the preparation of an SEc. 5: PRE-DESIGN SERVICES (SPP
Doc. 201)
architectural rendering or
marketing materials, could 5.1 Manner of Providing Services
be provided at a fixed price
or lump sum. Other services 5.1 .1 After the initial meeting /
for the same project could, in conversation / conespondence
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with the Client, the Architect 5.2.1 Multiple of Direct Personnel
must submit his proposal for Expense
preiesign services, stating the
following: 5.2.2 Professional Fee Plus Expenses

5. 1 .1 .1 Scope of Work 5.2.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

5.1.1.2 Manner of Payment 5.2.4 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus

Reimbursable Expenses
5 1 1.3 Owner's Responsibilities
5.2.5 Mixed Methods of Compensation
5. 1 .1 .4 Other Conditions of Services
5.3 Professional Fee
5.1.2 The Architect can render
services in any of the following The Architect's compensation is based
ways: on the Architect's / architectural firm's
talents, skill, experience, imagination,
5.1 .2.1 As an individual Architect he and on the type and level of
must have special training professional services provided.
and be knowledgeable in
different fields to supplement Prior to the start of any Pre-Design
his skills. Services, a Professional Service
agreement between Owner/Client and
5 1.2.2 Archilect's Own Stafi Architect is necessary. The Architect
should request for a five percent (5%)
It is possible for Architects acceptance fee based on agreed
(as natural persons) working professional fee (PF) upon signing of
in a single firm to specialize the agreement.
in a variety of ways. Many
Architects and firms 0uridical Client shall make progress payments
persons) specialize without upon request of the Architect within
losing the generalist seven (7) calendar days from the
approach of the Architect submission of the statement of the
or firm. account.

5. 1.2.3 ByAssociation, Consultation SEc. 6: REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES

or Networking (SPP Doc. 202)

Another common practice 6.1 Manner of Providing SerYices

is consultation between
an Architect and a firm of There are two ways by which the
other disciplines, under Architect may enter into contract with
the extended terms of the the Owner as the Lead Professional
Owner- ArchitectAg reement. working with other professionals in the
engineering and allied professions:
5.2 iiethod of Compensation
6.1 .1 Detailed Architectural and
Different Methods of Compensation Engineering Design Services
are being applied on the Pre-Design (DAEDS) - with a single contract
Services as the volume and range between the Architect and
of works varies on each seNices. Owner, and sub-consultancy
Methods for compensation for Pre- contracts between the Architect
Design Services may be based on one and the other professionals
or more of the following: working with the Architect.
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6.1.2 Detailed Architectural Design 6.3 Recommended P rofiessional Fee (RPF)

Services (DADS) - with the
Architect and the engineering Professional architectural work is
and allied profussionals classified in accordance with the
executing separate contracts degree of complexity and the creative
with the Owner skill required to meet the requirements
of the Client within technical, functional,
ln both cases, the professional economic and aesthetic constraints.
responsibilities and civil A grouping of buildings is provided to
liabilities of each State- determine the fair remuneration for the
regulated professional remains Architect.
separate. The Architect
6.3.1 Group I
does not assume any of the
responsibilities and liabilities of Buildings of the simplest
the other professionals (RLPs). utilization and character, which
are without complication of plan/
6.2 Method of Compensation
design ordetailand which require
The Architect's compensation is based only a minimum of architectural
on the Architect's / architectural firm's finishes, engineering and allied
talents, skill, experience, and on the architectural elements:
type and level of professional services Armories Packaglng and
provided. Compensation for Regular Processing Plants
Design Services may be based on one Bakeries Parking
or more of the following: Structures
6.2.1 Percentage (%) of Pro.lect Habitable
Construction Cost (PCC) Agricultural
Buildings Printing Plants
6.2.2 Unit Cost Method based on
Project Construction Cost Hangars Public Markets
6.2.3 Professional Fee plus Expenses lndustrial Service Garages
6.2.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Buildings

6.2.5 Per Diem. Honorarium Plus Manufactunng /

Reimbursable Expenses lndustrial Simple Loft-
Plants Type Euildings
6.2.6 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expenses Other similar \ /brehouses
utilization type
6.2.7 MixedMethodsofCompensation buildings
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Pro.iect Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc)
P 50.0 million and less
Over P50.0 million to
P100.0 million
Over P100.0 million to
P200.0 million
Over P200.0 million to
P500.0 million
Over 500.0 million to
P1.0 billion
Over P'1.0 billion
Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services (DAEDS)
5%
P2,500,000
plus 4% of excess of P50.0 million
P4,500,000
plus 3% of excess of P100.0 million
P7,500,000
plus 2% of excess of P200.0 million
P13,500,000
plus 1% of exc€ss of P500 million
P18,500,000
plus 1l2o/o of excess of P1 .0 billion

Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural Design Services
(DAoS)
P 50.0 million and less 3.0%
Over P50.0 million to P1,500,000
P100.0 million plus 2.4o/o of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P2,700,000
P200.0 million plus 1.8% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P4,500,000
P500.0 million plus 1 .2o/o of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P8,100,000
P1.0 billion plus 0.6% of excess of P500.0 million
Over P1.0 billion P11 ,100,000
plus 0.6% of excess of P1.0 billion

6.3.2 Group 2

Buildings of moderate complexity of plan/design requiring a moderate amount of

research and of engineering and allied architectural design.

Art Galleries Office Buildings / Office Condominium

Banks, Exchange and Park, Playground and Open-Air

Other Buildings Recreational Facilities

Financial lnstitutions Residential Condominiums

Bowlodromes Police Stations

Call Centers Postal Facilities

Churches and Religious Facilities Private Clubs

CityfTown Halls & Civic Centers Publishing Plants

SepteMeen 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6389

College Buildings Race Tracks

Convents, Monasteries & Seminaries Restaurants / Fastfood Stores
Correctional & Detention Facilities Retail / Wholesale Stores
Court Houses/Halls of Justice Schools
Dormitories Serviced Apartments
Exhibition Halls & Display Structures Shopping Centers
Fire Stations Showrooms / Service Centers
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Specialty Shops
Libraries Supermarkets / Hyper-marts
Malls / Mall Complexes Welfare Buildings
Motels & Apartels Mixed Use Buildings
Multi-storey Apartments Other buildings of similar nature or use
Nursing Homes

ProJect Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 60/.
Over P50.0 million to P3,000,000
P100.0 million plus 5% of excess of P 50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P5,500,000
P200.0 million plus 4% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P9,500,000
P500.0 million plus 3% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P18,500,000
P1.0 billion plus 2% of excess of P500 million
Over P1.0 billion P28,500,000
plus 1olo of excess of P1 .0 billion

Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural Design Services
(DADs)
P 50.0 million and less 3.6%
Over P50.0 million to P1,800,000
P100.0 million plus 3.0% of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P3,300,000
P200.0 million plus 2.4% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P 5, 700,000
P500.0 million plus 1.8% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P11,100,000
P1.0 billion plus 1 .2% of excess of P500.0 million
Over P1.0 billion P17,100,000
plus 0.6% of excess of P'l.0 billion
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6.3 3 Group 3
Buildings of exceptional character and complexity of planidesign or requiring
comparatively large amounts of research and of engineering and allied
architectural design:

AirporB / \ ,bt & Dry Porb & Terminals Mental lnstitutions

Aquariums Mortuaries

Auditoriums Nuclear Facilities

Breweries Observatories

Cold Storage Facilities Public Health Centers

Convention Facilities Research Facilities

Gymnasiums Stadia

Hospitals&MedicalBuildings TelecommunicationBuildings

Hotels Theaters & Similar Facilities

Laboratories/TestingFacilities TransportationFacilities&Systems
Marinas and Resort Complexes Veterinary Hospitals

MedicalArts Offices & Clinics Other buildings of similar nature or use

Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural and Engineering Design
Services (DAEDS)
P 50.0 million and less 7o/o

Over P50.0 million to P3,500,000

P100.0 million plus 6% of excess of P 50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P 6,s00,000
P200.0 million plus 5% of excess of P 100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P 11,500,000
P500.0 million plus 4% of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P23,500,000
P1.0 billion plus 3% of excess of P500 million
Over P1.0 billion P38,500,000
plus 2% of excess of P1 .0 billion
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Project Construction Cost Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for

(Pcc) Detailed Architectural Design Services
(DADS)
P 50.0 million and less 4.2%
Over P50.0 million to P2,100,000
P100.0 million plus 3.6% of excess of P50.0 million
Over P100.0 million to P3,900,000
P200.0 million plus 3% of excess of P100.0 million
Over P200.0 million to P6,900.000
P500.0 million glus 2.4o/o of excess of P200.0 million
Over 500.0 million to P14,100,000
P1.0 billion plus 1 .8% of excess of P500.0 million
Over P1.0 billion P23,100,000
plus 1 .2% of excess of P'l .0 billion

6.3.4 Group 4

Residences (single-detached, single-attached or duplex, row-houses or shop-

houses), small apartment houses and townhouses.

Recommended Professional
Fee (RPF)
Detailed Architectural and 10% of PCC
Eng ineering Design Services
(DAEOS)
Detailed Architectural Design 6% of PCC
Services (DADS)

6.3.5 Group 5
Monumental buildings and other facilities requiring consummate design skill and
much precise detailing.

Exposition & Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings

Mausoleums, Memorials, Museums

& Monuments
Buildings of similar nature or use

Recommended Professional
Fee (RPF)
Delailed Architeclural and 12% of PCC
Engineering Design Services
(oAEOS)
Detailed Architectural Design 7 .5o/. ol PCC
Services (DADS)
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6.3,6 Group 6
Vvhen the plan/design and related Contract Documents are re-used for the
repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the drawing and
the specifications, the Architect's fee is computed as follows:

Recommended Professional Fee

First (1st) Building
Second (2nd) Building
Third (3rd) Building
Fourth (4th) and succeeding
Buildings
(RPF)
'100% of RPF for type of building
50% of RPF for type of building
40% of RPF for type of building
30% of RPF for type of building

Note: Major adjustment due to site condition will affect the Professional Fee

6.3.7 Group 7
When the Architect is engaged to undertake a Housing Project involving
the construction of several residential units on a single site with the use of one
(1 ) set of plans/design, specifications and related documents, the Architect's Fee
chargeable shall conform with the following:

Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)

No. of Units Detailed Architectural Detailed Architectural

& Engineering Design Design Services
Services (OAEOS) (DADS)
First (1st) Unit 10% of PCC 6% of PCC

From two Fee for one unit plus
to 50% of RPF for each
ten units (2-10) additional unit
Eleven units Fee for 10 units plus
to 40% of RPF for each
thirty units (11-30) additional unit
Thirty-one units Fee for 30 units plus
to 25% of RPF for each
fifty units (31-50) additional unit
Fifty-one units Fee for 50 units plus
and of RPF for each
150/o
above (51+) additional unit
Fee for one unit plus
of RPF for each
300/o
additional unit
Fee for 10 units plus
24% of RPF for each
additional unit
Fee for 30 units plus
15% of RPF for each
additional unit
Fee for 50 units plus
9% of RPF for each
additional unit
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6.3.8 Group I
Projects involving extensive
detail such as designs for built-in
components or elements, built-
in equipment, special fittings,
screens, counters, architectural
interiors, and development
planning and/or design.
Recommended Professional
Fee(RPF) 15% of the PCC
6.3.9 Group 9
For alterations, [enovations,
rehabilitations, retrofit and
expansion/additions to existing
buildings belonging to Groups
1 to 5 enumerated above, 6.4
the compensation of services
should be increased to fifty
percent (50%) or a total of one
hundred fifty percent (150%)
of the RPF.
6.3.10 Group 10
Vvhere the Architect is engaged
to render opinion or give advice,
clarilications or explanation on
technical matters pertaining to
his profession, (also refer to
Pre-Design Services SPP Doc.
201 under Consultation) the
chargeable RPF shall not
be less than One Thousand
Pesos (Pl,000.00) per hour
subject to increase depending
on the extent and coverage of
service required and the location
where the Architect shall render
his seNices. Vvhen rendering
services as an expert witness,
the Architect's fee shall not be
less than Five Thousand Pesos
(P5,000.00) pe, appearance
regardless as to whether the
scheduled hearing took place or
not.
6393
Adjustment of the price shall be
made at the time of the signing
of the Architect's contract of
service. The amount excludes
the cost of transportation and
accommodations when and
where required. Another sixty
percent (600/o) of the amount
shall be charged for the travel
period in cese of locations that
are in excess of one hundred
kilometers (100.0 km, ai(
straight line or radial distance) of
the Architect's office (as stated
in his letterhead).
(Note; All references to fixed
amount shall refer to the value
of the Philippine Peso as of
October,2014).
Manner of Payment
Payments to the Architect on account
of the agreed Professional Fee shall
be made by the Owner on the different
phases of the work of the Architect as
follows:
6.4.1 Upon signing of the S€rvice
Agreement
An amount equivalent to 5% of
the agreed Professional Fee
shall be paid by the Owner
as engagement fee or as the
acceptance fee of the Architect
that shall cover the mobilization
component of the seNices.
The Professional Fee shall
be computed based on the
Statement of Probable ProJect
Construction Cost (SPPCC)
as included in the Annex of the
Service Agreement.
6.4.2 Upon the completion of the
Schematic Design Phase
Upon completion and submission
of the documents under
Schematic Design Phase
as stipulated in the Service
6394 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
Agreement, but not more than
15 days affer submission of the
documents to the Owner, the
Owner shall pay the Architect
a sum equal to fifteen percent
(15.0%)of the Professional Fee,
or a sum sufficient to increase
the total payments on the fee
to twenty (20.0%) percent of
the Professional Fee (amount
paid under Section 6.4.1 shall
be deducted from the total
amount). The Professional Fee
shall be computed based on the
Statement of Probable Prolect
Construction Cost (SPPCC) that
shall be part of the documents
to be submitted at this particular
stage.
6.4.3 Upon the completion of the
Design Development Phase
Upon completion and submission
of the documents under
Design Development Phase
as stipulated in the Service
Agreement, but not more than
15 days afier submission of the
documents to the Owner, the
Owner shall pay the Architect
a sum equal to twenty percent
(20.0%) of the Professional Fee,
or a sum sufficient to increase
the total payments on the fee
to forty (40.0%) percent of the
Professional Fee (accumulated
amount paid under Section 6.4.2
shall be deducted from the total
amount). The Professional Fee
shall be computed based on the
Statement of Probable ProJect
Construction Cost (SPPCC) that
shall be part of the documents
to be submitted at this particular
stage.
6.4.4 Upon the completion of the
Contract Document Phase
VoL. 112, No. 38
Upon completion and submission
of the documents under Contract
Document Phase as stipulated
in the Service Agreement, but
not more than 15 days after
submission of the documents
to the Owner, the Owner shall
pay the Architect a sum equal
to fifty percent (50.0%) of the
Professional Fee, or a sum
sufiicient to increase the total
payments on the fee to
ninety (90%) percent of
the
Professional Fee (accumulated
amount paid under Seclion 6.4.3
shall be deducted from the total
amount). The Professional Fee
shall be computed based on the
Statement of Probable Prqect
Construction Cost (SPPCC) that
shall be part of the documents
to be submifted at this particular
sta9e.
6.4.5 Biddlng or Negotlation Phase
\Mthin 15 days after the award
to the winning bidder or bidders
the payment to the Architect
shall be adjusted so that it will
amount to a sum equivalenl
to ninety (90%) percent of the
Professional Fee, computed
upon the lowest Dona ,ide Bid
or Bids or upon the winning Bid
Price.
6.4.6 ConstructionPhase
The remaining of the ten (10%)
percent of the Professional Fee
is broken down as follows:
a) Five (5%) percent for
Architect's Liability under
the Civil Code, and
b) Five (5%) percent for
the Periodic Construction
Supervision (PCS)
Progress Billing can be done
on the remaining ten percent
(10%) of the Architect's
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6395

Fee based on the original Completion is issued to

Statement of Probable Contractor), the balance of
Project Construction Cost the Architect shall be paid
(SPPCC).
computed on the Final
Upon completion of the Project Construction Cost
work (when Certificate of (FPCC).

Work Phase Breakdown of Cumulative

PF Peyments
Upon signing of Agreement as the mobilization 5% of the PF 5% of the PF1
component
Upon the completion of the Schematic 15% of the PF 20% of the PF'?
Design Services
Upon the completion of the Design 20% of the PF 40% ot the PF'?
Development Services
Upon the completion of the Contract 50% of the PF 90% of the PF'
Documents Services
Within 15 days after the awards to the 900/o of the PF3
winning Constructor
Upon completion of the work 10% of the PF 1000/o of the PFa

Note:
1 . Based on the oiginal SPPCC included as Annex to the Sevice Agreement.
2. Based on the SPPCC submitted at that particular stage.
3. Based on the winning Bid price.
4. Based on the FPPCC.

has completed the Detailed

6.4.7 The Owner can make partial Design and Contract Documents
payments during each of the Phase of his services, which is
various stages of the Architect's equivalent to Ninety percent
work, upon request ofthe (90%) of his work. WIen
that such
Architect, provided the Owner therefore fails
payments are within the to implement the plans and
framework of the manner of documents for construction as
payments outlined above. prepared by the Architect, the
Architect is entitled to receive
6.4.8 lf the work of the Architect is as compensation the sum
abandoned or suspended in corresponding to ninety percent
whole or in part, the Owner shall (90%) of the Architect's fee.
pay the Architect for the services
rendered corresponding to the 6.4.'10 lf portions of the building/s are
amount due at the stage of erected at different periods
suspension or abandonment of ot time, thus increasing
the work. the construction period
and Architect's burden of
6.4.9 Once theArchitect has prepared services, charges pertaining to
all the documents, the Architect services rendered during the
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Construction Phase shall be e) SpecialistConsultants
adjusted proportionately. when
the suspension of construction f) Approvals and Authorities
exceeds a period of six (6) Having Jurisdiction
months, the fee forthe remaining
s) Submittals
works (Periodic Construction
Supervision) shall be doubled. h) New Technologies
6.5 Fee Adjustment FactorB i) Construction Administration
The design and construction industry i) Project Location and Site
has become increasingly complex Conditions
and each proJect will be subiect to
certain unique factors which must k) Renovation to existing Buildings
be considered when determining an (versus New Construction)
appropriate fee. These variables or fee
adjustment factors affect the cost of l) Repeat Vllcrk or Repetitive
professional services for the building. Designs
Sometimes the variable may result in
a reduced fee such as limited project
m) Architect's Personnel /
Architect's Compensation
documentation, or the elimination of
an entire phase (such as bidding and n) Dernobilization and remobilization
contract negotiation if undertaken by (Stop and Start-up of \A/orkforce)
the owner).
o) Phased Building Occupancies
A list of these variables or be adiustment
factors is outlined below, however, this 6.5.1 Project Documentation
is
list not exhaustive and certain
Building Owners and Clients or Many clients require unique
Architects may have other factors forms of documentation (such
which affect the cost of professional as their own specialized
services for the building proJect. Some computer standards or "printer-
of these factors include: friendly" formats) or there may
be a requirement to adjust the
a) Scope of Services computer language or platform
. Pre-design or upstream to accommodate consultant's,
services contractor's or the client's
. Traditional Architectural needs. lncreasingly there is a
Design Services demand to develop all designs
. Other Services and the project documentation
using a Building lnformation
b) Prolect Delivery Method and Model or BlM. Furthermore,
Construction Procurement there is often a need to provide
. Sequential Tendering electronic documents in a variety
. Design-Bid-Build of formats to several different
. Design-Build parties in the development of
. Public Private Partnerships the project whether for review
(PPP) and approvals, the preparation
c) Pro.iecl or Consuucton Schedules of shop drawings, or for bidding
purposes. This can be very time
d) Project Documentation and consuming to provide such a
Computer Modeling wide range of documentation
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
to many different parties. All
of this can be expensive and
must result in an adjustment to
the Architect's and Consultants'
fees.
6.5.2 Contract Document Submittal
Schedule
ln today's faslpaced business
world there is often a pressure
to complete a project as
Soon aS possible in order
to occupy the building. This
schedule may be necessary to
accommodate tenants, to start-
up a manufacturing process, or
to begin a new school session.
Fast track projects require
additional fees because the
architect may need to hire
additional stafr, pay staff for
overtime work, and re-schedule
other work to accommodate the
priorities of such a proiect.
6.5.3 Construction Technologies
There are new technologies
appearing daily including
the need for better energy
performance, new building
products and building systems,
advanced construction methods,
and design tools. Many clients
are anxious toincorporate
these latest innovations into
their projects. Sometimes this
request can be costly as there
are often unknown risks in using
products or systems that do not
have a track record, or, there
may be additional certifications,
testing, submittals or approvals
required. There may also be
additional specialist consultants
that need to be retained and
coordinated. Frequently, there is
also additional research or other
services required on the part of
the Architect.
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6.5.4 Third Party Certification
This may involve certification
and documentation costs for
third party certification such
as LEED@, GREEEN@, or
BERDE@,
6.5.5 Construction Bid Mode
The type of prolect delivery or
procurement of construction
services can have a big impact
on the Architect and the fee.
Small proJects with experienced
and reliable contractors may
requrre basic field review and
contract administration services.
However more complex projects,
builders with limited experience,
and newer methods of project
delivery beyond the kaditional
design-bid-build will require
more time, more services
and consequently additional
fees. Furthermore, the type of
construction contract can affect
the Architect's fee. For example
"Cost Plus" contracts or Unit
Price contracts (as opposed
to Stipulated Sum Contracts)
require additional contract
administration services for the
preparation of Certificates for
Payment, therefore, the fee
must be increased.
ln this instance, the architectural
design and construction
documents are completed
and one single bid package is
prepared. Following bidding
and preparation of one contract
with one builder or general
contractor, the construction
contract is administered by the
Architect.
Sequential tendering involves
separating the contract
documents (such as bid
documents, specifications and
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construction drawings) into
separate packages to receive
multiple bids for different parts
of the work to be constructed
at different times, usually in the
sequence of construction (such
as site work, foundations, etc.)
This separation and preparation
of multiple bid packages and the
administration of several bids
and contracts requires additional
services by the Architect and
consequently the fee must be
adjusted to compensate for
this additional service.
6.5.5 Construction Schedule
When the contractor's
construction schedule is
extended, the Architect's
services also must be extended
and this increase must be of the architectural interior and exterior
compensated. on the other components of a proJect.
hand, if the schedule is fast
and protracted, decision times The Architect's responsibility to man and
are reduced and fees may be
adjusted accordingly.
6.5.6 Construction Administration
Nowadays, most pro.iects
require a level of service which
exceeds that which is required
to exercise a reasonable
standard of care especrally
during field review and contract
administration of the project.
These services include some of
the following:
Additional meetings,
coordination and/or site visits
with client's representatives,
user groups, contractors, sub-
trades;
Requirements for the
Architect to chair andl
or minute meetings called
by others and are the
responsibility of others and
VoL. 112, No. 38
requirements for a minimum
number of meetings and site
visits; and,
.
Additional clarifications and
site visits resulting from the
Client's selectlon of specific
conkactors, sub{rades,
suppliers and/or products.
At the outset, it is advised
that the Architect and Client
discuss this level of service for
field reviews and construction
administration so as to ascertain
what is required and determine
the necessary fee adjustment.
SEc. 7: SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES (SPP Doc. 203)
Specialized Architectural Services deals with
specific expertise for further enhancement
society is to make sure that both the building
and its physical environment enhance the
lives of people by strictly adhering to national
and international standards with regard to
public health, safety and welfare.
For this type of services, the term Architect
refers to the Consulting Architect (CA) who
may be the holder of a valid Specialist
Certificate that may be issued by the
Board and/or the Commission, upon due
qualification or accreditation by the lAPoA.
7 .1 Manner of Providing Services
The Architect may enter into contract
with the Owner in two possible ways:
7.1 .1 Working in a dual capacity as
Architect-of-record and as
Consulting Architect (CA)
for Specialized Architectural
services.
7.1 .2 Working as Consulting
Architect (CA) for Specialized
Architectural services only.
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7.2 Methods of Compensation
7.2.1 Compensation for specialized
architectural services, all of
which may be classified as
additional or extra services, shall
be computed depending on the
complexity of the works to be
undertaken using the following
methods:
7.2.1.1 Percentage (%) of Cost of
Work
7.2.1.2 Unll Cost Method based on
Cost of Work
7.2.1.3 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense
7.2.1.4 Professional Fee plus
Expenses
72 1.5 Lump sum or Fixed Fee
7.2.1.6 Retainer
7 .2.1.7 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus
Reimbursable Expenses
7.2.1.8 Mixed Methods of
Compensation
7 .2.2 \ /hen using the Percentage of
Cost of Work, the Architect's
Fee excludes the fee of any
Engineering and / or Specialist
Consultants (SCs) working with
the Architect. Cost of Work is
defined under Annex (Definition
of Terms) of this Guidelines.
Upon submission of the preliminary design
Upon submission of the final design
Upon completion of the project
7.3.1.3 The Architect may bill
and be paid for the
progress payments during
construction proportional
to the percentage of
progress of completion of
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7.2.3 Should the Owner/Client hire
separately the services of other
Specialist Consultants (SCs),
their fee shall be on the account
of the Owner/ Clientand shall be
paid directly to the SC. ln such
case, the fee of the Architect for
coordinating and relating the
work of the Specialist Consultant
to the design concept of the
Architect will be 5% of the SC's
fee.
7.2.4 When using Multiple of Direct
Personnel Expense, the
compensation can also be
computed through man-months
i.e. 22 mandays multiplied by 8
man-hours, and multiplied by a
factor to cover other direct and
indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc.
7.3 Recommended professional Fee
7.3.1 Architectural lnterior (Al),
Acoustic Design, Architectural
Lighting Layout and Design
and Site Development Planning
(SDP)
7.3.1.1 Recommended Professional
Fee (RPF) is 10% to 15% of
the cost of work depending
on the complexity of the
work required by the project.
7.3.1.2 The Manner of Payment for
the above services shall be
as follows:
30% of the fee
50% of the fee
50% of the fee
the construction work.
Should the work be not
completed, the Architect
shall be paid by the Client
the amount proportional to
the work completed at the
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stage when the project was Civic Centers, Sports

abandoned. Complexes, Tourist Centers/
Tourism Estates/Resorts,
I _3_Z Physical Planning for building Amusement Parks, Educational
sites Buch as lndustrial Estates, Facilities, Residential and
Commercial, Religious, Housing Subdivisions and the
lnstitutional and GovernmenV like.

7.3.2.1 The Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) is P50,000.00 per hectare for
the first five (5 has.) hectares net to the architect.

Recommended
Area Amount
Professional Fee (RPF)
Basic rate for the first P5.00 P250,000.00
5 hectares or less per sq. meter
(1 hectare:10,000
sq.mete0
Over 5 hectares up to P4.00 P250,000.00
10 hectares per sq. meter + P40,000.00 per
hectare in excess of 5
hectares
Over 10 hectares up to P3.00 P450,000.00
50 hectares per sq. meter + P30,000.00 per
hectare in excess of 10
hectares
Over 50 hectares and P1.50 P1 ,650,000.00
above per sq. meter + P15,000.00 per
hectare in excess of 50
hectares

7.3.2.2 The rate stipulated above is based on the assumption that the land to be
developed is moderately flat. However, if the land is rugged with steep terrain
the fee shall increase by 20o/o lo 30Yo.

7.3.2.3 The following payment schedule is applied to thrs service:

Framework Development Plan (FRDP) 30o/o of RPF

Conceptual Master Development Plan (CMDP) 30% of RPF
Preliminary Master Development Plan (PMDP) 20% of RPF
Detailed Master Development Plan (DMDP) 20% of RPF
SEPTEMBER'19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
7.3.2.4 f he above services pertain
only to physical planning
outputs and do not include
engineering services and
other allied services.
e.g. landscape design.
transportation planning.
environmental investigations
and other services.
7.3.2.5 The detailed design of the
building/s and landscaping c) Rate cost times a multiplier
elements is not part of
Physical Planning Services
and shall be treated SEc. 8: FULL-TIME SUPERVISION
separately under Regular
Design Services SPP
Doc. 202 or Specialized 8.1
Architectural Services (Site
Development Planning) SPP
Doc. 203.
7.3.2.6 The Architect may bill and
be paid for the progress
payments for the work
duration proportional to
the percentage of progress
of completion of the
Specialized Architectural
Servrces. Should the work
be abandoned or not be
completed at a particular
stage of the work of the
Architect, the pro-rated PF
component shall be paid to
the Architect by the Client.
7.3.3 Other Specialized Architectural
Services
Basic compensation for 8.1.2 Working as Consulting Architect
the foregoing Specialized
Architectural Services, all
of which are classified as 8.2 Method of Compensation
additional or extra services,
shall be through man- months
i.e. 22 man-days multiplied by 8
man-hours, and multiplied by a
factor to cover other direct and
indirect costs e.g. overhead,
etc., or using the Multiple
of Direct Personnel Expense
Method.
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Other applicable mode of
determining the Architect's fee
that is mutually agreed upon by
the Architect and the Client are
the following:
a) Per diem plus reimbursable
expenses
b) Retainer plus reimbursable
expenses
plus reimbursable expenses
SERVICES (SPP Doc. 204-A)
Manner of Providing Services
There are two ways by which the
Architect may enter into contract with
the Owner:
8.1 1 Working in a dual capacity as
Architect-of-record and as
Consulting Architect for tulltime
supervision services or as the
Construction Supervision Group
(CSG). As the Architect-of-
record (AoR) of the project,
the Aor is in a better position
to interpret his drawings and
documents and to assure
conformity by the Contractor. He
can assign his staff to undertake
the fulltime supervisory work
to perform the works as
enumerated in the Architect's
Guidelines.
for fulltime supervision services
only or as the CSG.
Compensation for Fulltime Construction
Supervision Services may be based on
one or more of the following:
8.2.1 Percentage of Project Construction
Cost
8.2.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense
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8.2.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses construction. The Architect must
be a Registered and Licensed
8.2.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee Architect (RLA), with an updated
professional identification card
8.2.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plvs
and must be a member in
Reimbursable Expenses good standing of the lntegrated
8.2.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation and Accredited Professional
Organization of Architects
8.3 Recommended Professional Fee (TAPOA).

The Recommended Professional 9.1.2 Architects who are Contractors

Fee (RPF) for Fulltime Construction or who have been in-charge of
Supervision Services is 1ok to 1.5o/o ot construction works are capable
the Project Construction Cost (PCC). of becoming Construction
Managers (CMs).
8.4 Manner of Payment
9.2 Methods of Compensation
The Architect may bill and be paid
for the progress payments during Since construction management is
construction proportional to the not part of the regular services of the
percentage of progress of completion Architect, the services rendered by the
of the construction work. Should the Architect as a Construction Manager
work be not completed, the pro-rated (cM) shall be separately compensated.
RPF component shall be paid to the
Architect by the Client. 9.2.1 The compensation can be based
on the following methods:
8.5 Separate Consultants
9.2.1.1 Percentage of Project
Should the Client hire separately the Construction Cost
services of the Consultant, the fee of
the Consultant shall be on the account 9.2.1.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
and paid directly by the Client. ln such Expense
case, the fee of the Architect-of-Record
(AoR) for coordinating and relating the 9.2.'1.3 Professional Fee PIus
work ofthe Consultant to the work ofthe Expenses
Architect will be 5% of the Consultant's
fee. 9.2.1.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

SEc 9:
CONSTRUCTION IITANAGEMENT 9.2.1 .5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus
SERVICES (SPP Doc. 204-8) Reimbursable Expenses

9.1 Manner of Providing Senrices and 9.2.1.6 Mixed Methods of

Qualifications Compensation

The Construction Manager may be an 9.2.2 To motivate the Construction

individual or a firm. Manager to reduce acquisition
and operating costs. the services
9.1 1 The individual or the principal of the Construction Manager
of the firm must be a State- can also be compensated using
regulated prcfussional, preferably Construction Management
an Architect with managerial Contracting Concepts which
capabilities and extensive includes a range of incentive-
experience in the field of type contracts and provisions.
SEPTEMBER,I9,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
During the initial stages of the
prolect, incentive type contracts
are appropriate such as:
9.2.2.1 Award Fee Provisions
The Construction Manager
has the opportunity to
obtain an award fee of
specified maxrmum size if
the measured cos!related
values meet or exceed the
specified target values.
9.2.2.2 P tice Adlustment Provisions
The contract price is adjusted
upward or downward
in accordance with a The Owner will pay
prearranged formula. The
operating and support cost
factor provision provides a
direct incentive on operating
and support costs.
9.3
For the later stages of a prolect,
contract types are used to encourage
better construction management
services. The preceding types
of contracts forconstruction
management services are used
according to gross estimates and 9.4
complexity of work.
9.2.2.3 Fim Fixed Price
The Owner will pay the
Construction Manager a
fixedfee. The fee will be
unaffected by variations
between the estimate and
the bids or by change orders
during the construction 9.5
phase unless the Owner
initiates an increase in
scope.
9.2.2.4 Fixed Price lncentive
The Owner will pay the
Construction Manager a
fixed fee \Mhich is adjusted
6403
according to the difference
between the final allowable
costs and the target costs.
9.2.2.5 Cost plus lncentive Fee
(CPIF) or Cost plus Adjusted
Fee (CPAF)
Cost reimbursement type
contracts with provisions
for a fee that is adjusted by
"sharing" formulas applied to
the difference between the
final allowable costs and the
target costs.
9.2.2.6 Cost Plus Fixed Fee -
the
Construction Managera fixed
fee plus reimbursement of
certain expenses incurred
in the performance of basis
services.
Recommended Professional Fee
The services of the Architect as
Construction Manager can be
compensated by a Recommended
Professional Fee (RPF) ot 1.5o/o to
of the Project Construction Cost (PCC).
3o/o
Manner of Payment
The Architect may bill and be paid
for the progress payments during
construction proportional to the
percentage of progress of completion
of the construction work. Should the
work be not completed, the pro-rated
RPF component shall be paid to the
Architect by the Client.
Separate Consultants
Should the Client hire separately the
services of the Consultant, the fee of
the Consultant shall be on the account
and paid directly by the Client. ln such
case, an additional compensation
for the Architect-of-Record (AoR) for
coordinating and relating the work
of the Consultant to the work of the
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Architect-of-Record (AoR) can be SEc. 11 : COMPREHENSIVEARCHITECTURAL
computed using time-based methods SERVICES (SPP Doc. 206)
or percentage basis equivalent to 5% of
the Consultant's fee. 11.1 Manner of Providing Services

SEc. 10: POST-CONSTRUCTION 11.1.1 Normally, the Architect enters

SERVICES (SPP Doc. 205) into a contract with the Owner
to perform comprehensive
10.1 Manner of Providing Services architectural services. By the
very nature of the services,
The Architect may enter into contract
he assumes the role of the
with the Owner in two possible ways:
Project Manager or Project
'10.1.1 Working in a dual capacity Development Manager or
as Architect-of-record and as overall coordinator.
Consulting Architect for post-
11.1.2 He may expand his staff by
construction services.
hiring the experts needed
10.1 .2 Working as Consulting or form a professional team
Architect for posf construction consisting of the following:
services only.
1'1.1.2.1 Architects
10.2 irethod of Compen6ation
11.1.2.2 Engineers
The Architect performing Post-
Construction Services or engaged 11.'1.2.3 MarketAnalyst
as the Building Administrator and/ 11.1.2.4 Accountants
or Property Manager can be
compensated using the following 11.1.2.5 General Contractors
methods:
11.1.2.6 Real Estate Consultants
10.2.'l Value-pricing or Percentage
of gross rentals, '11.1.2.7 Sociologists
maintenance and security fees
11.12.8 Planners
10.2.2 Monthly salary/ fee
11 .1 .2.9 Bankers
10.2.3 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense '11.1.2.10 Lawyers

10.2.4 Retainer plus Reimbursable 11.1.3 lf a Prolect Manager is

Expenses hired by the Owner, it is
the responsibility of the
10.2.5 Professional Fee Plus Project Manager to hire
Expenses the Construction Manager
10.3 Recommended Professional Fee
either to be paid by him or
by the Owner on a salary
The Recommended Professional or percentage basis of
Fee (RPF) based on value-pricing is construction cost. ln the
from 4Yo to 6% of gross rental. This same manne( the Full-'l'ime
incentive-type of management fee will Construction Supervisor will
ensure more efficient and economical either be with the staff of the
operation and maximize building Project Manager or hired by
revenues. the Owner.
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6405

11 .2 Method of Compensation way of bidding out projects

to constructors, or from the
The Architect as Project Manager can different modes of Design-
be compensated using the following Build Services (DBS). Such
methods: an arrangement may take the
form of any of the following:
11.2.1 Percentage of Prolect
Construction Cost 12.2 The Architect is part

.2.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel

of or a member of
11
Expense
the entity constructing
his/her design. He/She
1'l .2.3 Professional Fee plus works in tandem with
Expenses or has authorized an
entity to construct his/her
11.2.4 lump Sum or Fixed Fee design.

11.3 Recommended Professional Fee 12.2 2 The Architect is

11.3.1 The Recornrnended Professional
Fee (RPF) for ProJect
Manager is 2o/o lo 5o/o ol
Prolect Construction Cost
(PCC).
11.3.2 lfthe Architect as Project
Manager performs Regular
Design Services for the same
project, he is compensated
separately for these services
as stipulated in SPP DOC.
202.
SEc. 12: DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES (SPP
Doc. 207)
12.'l Types of Services
There are two types of Design-Build
Services:
12.1 Design-Build Services by
Administration
himself/herself a
State-licensed contractor
implementing his/her
design (or that of others).
12.2.2 ln adopling any of the
above arrangements, or any
acceptable variation thereof,
the Architect must strictly
adhere to the following:
12 2.2 1 The Architect must
retain his/her separate/
distinct professional
identity, prerogatives and
integrity as an Architect,
and is therefore subject
to the standards and
tenets of the SPP,
particularly Document
200, otheMise known
as the Code of Ethical
Conduct and SPP
Document 202.

12.2 Design-Build Services on a

12.2.2.2 Wtlatever mode the
Architect adopts in being
Guaranteed Maximum Cost
involved in construction,
12.2 Manner ot Providing Services he/she must strictly
adhere to the tenets of
12.2 1 The Architect may be involved the Architects Credo with
in construction, including the pledge that he/she
that of his/her own design, "shall disclose whenever
by adopting an arrangement required, any business
different from the general investment or venture
6406 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
that may tend to create
conflict of interest, and
ensure that such conflict
neither compromises
the legitimate rnterest of
the Client nor interfere
with his duty to render
impartial judgment."
12.3 Method of Compensation
Compensation for the Architect
performing Design-Build Services can
be based on the following:
12.3.'1 Percentage of Pro.iect
Construction Cost
12.3.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel
Expense
'12.3.3 Professional Fee plus
Expenses
12.3.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
12.3.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus
Reimbursable Expenses
12.3.6 Mixed Methods of
Compensation
12.3.7 Built-in in the Guaranteed
Maximum Cost
12.4 Recommended Professional Fee
12.4.1 The Recomrnended Protsssional
Fee (RPF) for an Architect
doing Design-Build Services
by Adminiskation shall be 7%
of the Project Construction
Cost (PCC), exclusive of the
Architect's Fee for the Regular
Design Services.
12.4.2 llrP- Recomnrended Professional
Fee (RPF) for an Architect
doing Design-Build Services
on a Guaranteed Maximum
Cost shall be 10% of the
Project Constructron Cost
(PCC), or is already buillin
in the Guaranteed Maximum
VoL. 112, No. 38
Cost, exclusive of
the
Architect's Fee forthe Regular
Design SerVices
'12.5 Manner of Payment
12.5.1 The manner of payment to the
Architect follows the progress
of construction. The Architect
may bill and be paid for the
progress payments during
construction proportional to
the percentage of progress of
completion of the construction
work. Should the work be not
completed, the pro-rated RPF
crmponent shall be paid to
the Architect by the Client.
12.5.2 The Client directly pays all
costs for labor and materials.
The Architect does not
advance any money for
payment of expenditures
connected with the work.
Generally, a revolving fund
is given to the Architect
beforehand and is accounted
for and subject to periodic
auditing by the Client.
1 2.5.3 The Owner/ Client shall pay
for the cost of all permits,
licenses and other incidentals
to the work.
12.5.4 The Architect may appoint,
subject to the Owner/ Client's
approval, a construction
superintendent, purchasing
agent, timekeeper and
property clerk aside from
the usual labor personnel
required. Saiaries of such
persons are paid by the
Owner/ Client and not
deductible from the Architect's
Fee under the SPP
SEc. 13: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
COMPETITION (SPP Doc. 208)
13.1 CompetitionSecretariat
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
The body formed by the Owner and
approved by the Professional Advisor,
to assist the Professional Advisor and
the Jury in the administrative conduct
of the ADC. This may include the
following:
13.1.1 Secretary/Receptionist
'13.1.2 Encoder/Researcher
'13.1 .3 Support Staff/OJTs
I J.Z Profeasional Advisor
13.2.1 A Professional Advisor rs
an Architect nominated/
appointed and paid by the
Owner and approved by the
IAPOA National Board of
Directors (NBD) thru its ADC
Committee to organize the
ADC on behalf of the Owner.
13 2.2 His role is the supervision
of the conduct of the ADC
and the preparation of the
Conditions. His function
includes insuring that the
ADC timetable is adhered
to, supervising the receipt
of Competitor's questions,
the dispatch of reply to all
Competitors and the receipt
of competition entries, and
safeguarding the anonymity
of CompetitoB at all times
13.2.3 He will assist the Jury and
will be present during its
deliberations but he will have
no vote.
13.2.4 His responsibilities will
limited to the organization and
the conduct ofthe competition.
13.3 TechnicalAdvisors
Technic€l Advisors are Specialist
personnel who may be consulted
by the Jurors during the conduct of
the ADC to permit them to obtain all
necessary relevant information.
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13.4 Jury
13.4.1 The people appointed by
the Owner to assess the
entries to the competition.
The members of the Jury are
called Jurors.
13.4.2 ltconsists of a majority of
registered and licensed
architects (RLAs, hereinafter
referred to as "Architecus")
assisted by a lay Juror to
represent and voice the
intention of the Owner.
13.4.3 They are nominated by the
Owner and approved by
the lntegrated and Accredited
Professional Organization of
Architects (IAPOA).
13.5 Competition BudgeUcosts
13.5.1 A budget must be earmarked
forthe salary ofthe Secretariat
throughout the duration of the
Competition, from the time it
is launched and up to the end
of the Exhibition, Awarding
13.5.1.1 Salary can be on a
monthly basis for the
temporary staff and
weekly allowance for
support staff like oJT
who assists in the
Judging, Exhibit and
Awarding ceremonies.
be
13.5 2 A budget can also
be earmarked for
office overhead
cost, including office
rental (if necessary),
transportation, office
supplies and meals.
13.5.2 The Professional Advisor
shall be provided with an
Honorarium per month during
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the duration of the Competition.
Expenses for board and
lodging, transportation and
airfare, if travel for the Advisor
is so required the Competition,
shall be reimbursed by the
Owner.
13.5.3 The Technical Advisor shall
also be provided with an
Honorarium as Consultation
Fee. 13 6.6
13.5.4 The Jurors shall also be
provided with an Honorarium
to cover the period for
the Judging. Expenses
for accommodation, food,
transportation and airfare
shall also be on the account
of the Owner.
13.6 Prizes, Honoraria and Mentions
13.6.1 The prizes awarded must
be related to the size and
complexity of the project,
the amount of work involved
and the expense incuned by
Competitors. lt is important for
the Owner to allot adequate
prize money to compensate
all the Competitors for their
work. 13.6.7
'13.6.2 For ldeas Competition
only, it may be possible to
remunerate only the first (1st)
prize winner.
13.6.3 The Owner undertakes to
accept the decisions of the
Jury and to pay the prizes
allotled within one ('l) month
of the official announcement
of the ADC results.
13.6.4 Each participant in a limited
ADC by invitation shall receive
an honorarium in addition to
the prizes awarded.
'13.6.8
'13.6.5 ln two (2)-stage competitions,
a reasonable honorarium
VoL.'112, No. 38
shall be paid to each of the
Competitors selected to take
part in the second (2nd) stage.
This sum, which is intended
to reimburse them for the
additional work carried out in
the second (2nd) stage, shall
be stated in the Conditions
and shall be in addition to the
prizes awarded.
The Conditions shall state the
use to which the Owner will
put the winning plan/design
scheme/s. ADC-generated
plans/designs may not be
used or altered in any way
except by agreement with
the author. The Owner or his
agents are not free to pick
out portions of the entries
to compose another plan/
design. This is covered by
applicable ownership and
copyright provlsions under
Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A.
No. 9266 (The Architecture
Act of 2004) and of R.A. No.
8293 (lntellectual property
Code of the Philippines) and
their respective lRRs.
ln Project ADCS, the award
of first prize to a plan/design
places the Owner under
an obligation to entrust the
Author of the plan/design
with the commission for
the Project. lf the winning
Competitor is unable to
satisry the Jury of his ability
to carry out the plan/ design
work, the Jury may require
the winner to collaborate
wth another Architect of the
winning Competitor's choice,
duly approved by the Jury and
Owner.
ln Prqect ADCS, provisions
shall be made in the
ADC Conditions for the
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first prize winner to receive the qualifications of a

compensation of a further Filipino Professional
sum equal to the amount of Consultant (FPC) as
the first prize if no contract hereafter defined,
is signed within twelve (12) the FPCA must be a
months of the announcement Ph ilippine-registered
of the Jury's award. ln so and licensed architect
compensating the first prize (RLA) and must be
winner, the Owner does not a member in good
acquire the right to carry out standing of the IAPOA;
the prqect except with the the FPCA must also
collaboration of its Author. be an RLA specializing
13.6.9 ln an ldeas Competition, if the
in any or several
branch/es of the State-
Owner decides to make use
regulated profession of
of all or part of the winning architecture as defined
scheme, he should do so with
under R.A. No. 9266 and
the collaboratron of theAuthor.
its derivative regulations;
The terms of collaboration if the FPCA signs and
must be acceptable to the seals architectural
latter
documents, he then
SEc. 14: PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL becomes an Architect-of-
CONSULTING SERVICES (SPP Doc. 209) record (AoR) for a project
and thereby assumes the
14.1 Manner of Providing Services attendant professional
responsibilities and civil
14.1.1 Professional Architectural
liabilities consistent with
Consulting Services (PACS)
the provisions under valid
means the rendering by
and subsistrng laws.
a professional consulting
architect (PCA) or by 14.1 2 Foreign Consultant (FC)
a consulting firm, i.e. a or Foreign Architect
Registered Architectural (FA) which refers to an
Firm (RAF), of independent individual, not a citizen of
advice, extension of technical the Philippines, who:
assistance and services,
as well as undertaking 14.1.1.2.1 satisfiesthedefinition
of activities, requiring of a Professional
appropriate knowledge, skills, Consulting Architect
training and experience, (PCA) as hereafter
recognized competence, provided;
integrity, and/or financial and
logistical capability. 14.1.1.2.2 has acquired a
permit to work and/
This type of service can be
provided by: or do business in
the Philippines in
14.1 1 1 Filipino Professional accordance with the
Consulting Architect rules and regulations
(FPCA) which refers to a of the Commission
Filipino citizen, a natural Guidelines for
person \rrho possesses the Registration
6410 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
of Foreign specialization performed
Professionals by members of the
(Res. No. 98- Council of the Built and
547); has acquired Natural Environment
a temporary/ (CBNE), except where
special permit no qualified FPCA is
(TSP) to engage available. Under the said
in the practice circumstances, where a
of any branch of non-FPCA i.e. a FA or FC
architecture for any is engaged, a minimum
prqect on Philippine of two (2) Filipino RLAS in
soil in full accordance the same area or field of
with the pertinent architectural specializal,on
Board Resolutions shall be employed as
implementing Secs. understudies; and
37 and 38 of R.A.
No.9266; 14.1.1.4 For Government projects,
the selection of PCAS
14.1 2.3 is allowed by the shall be in accordance
Department of Labor with the relevant
and Employment provisions of R. A. No.
(DOLE), Bureau of 9184, otherwise known
lmmrgration and as the Government
Deportation (BlD) Procurement Reform Act
and other concerned (GPRA) of 2003.
regulatory
agencies and/or 14.2 Method of Compensation
instrumentalities
of government to 14.2.1 A Professional Consulting
practice the State- Architect (PCA) may provide
regulated profession services directly or indirectly
of architecture in the to the Client in the manner
Philippines, under prescribed, suggested
pertinent laws, rules or promulgated by the
and regulations; and Commission/Board through
the IAPOA.
14.1 2.4 is a registered
and/or licensed 14.2.2 Compensation of a
professional profiessional consulting
architect in his own Architect (PCA) may be
country of origin computed based on one or a
(and/or country of combination of the following
res ide n ce/p ractice, methods, with modifications
as applicable). applicable to the types of
services and/ or specific
14.1.1.3 Only duly{ualified Filipino cases, if and when needed:
professional consulting
Architects (FPCAS) shall 14.2.2.1 Pet Diem or Hourly
render architectural con- Basis
sulting servi:es in a€as
or fields of architectural 14.2.2.2 Relainet
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14.2.2.3 Salary cost times a 14.3.6 All entities, whether in the
multiplier, plus direct
cost or reimbursable
expenses
14.2.2.4 Fixed/Lump Sum payment
14.2.2.5 Percentage of total
prqect cost
14.3 Recommended Professional Fee
14.3.1 The computation of the
compensation of fees for
professional architectural
consulting services (PACS)
shall depend on the type of
services to be rendered and
the conditions under which
they are to be performed;
14.3.2 Compensation for PACS
that require only one kind of
expertise/specialization or
related types of expertise
shall be treated differently ng Pilipinas (BSP) and mutually agreed upon
from those services that by lhe Architect and his client, on all fees,
require the use of more than
one type of expertise;
14.3.3 Compensationandallowances
shall be comparable with
foreign consulting service
compensation standards:
14.3.4 Fot the same scope of
work, there shall be no
disparity in the compensation
between Filipino professional
consulting Architects (FPCAS)
and their foreign consultant
(FC) counterparts;
1 4.3.5 PrDfrssbnal Consltirg 1rcfi ;69ts
(PCAS) shall adhere to and
be governed by the relevant
provisions pertaining to
compensation as provided
for under the Codes of Ethical
Conduct (CEC) and the other
Standards of Professional
Practice (SPP);
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Government, private sector
or CSOs and the international
community (with projects on
Philippine soil) shall respect
and take cognizance of said
CEC and SPPS;
RULE IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEc. 15: COLLECTION OF PROFESSIONAL
FEES
It shall be unlawful for any unlicensed
and unregistered person to collect a fee for
architectural services as provided for in R.A.
9266
SEc. '16: INTEREST DUE ON LATE
PAYMENT OF FEES
The Architect shall be entitled to interest at
the prevailing rate set by the Bangko Sentral
other charges and reimbursements due and
not paid within thirty (30) days from receipt
of billing.
SEc. 17: GOVERNMENT TAXES ON
SERVTCES
The Architect's fee as stipulated in the
Methods of Compensation and Schedule
of Fees is net to the Architect. Any tax
(exclusive of income tax), i.e., Value-Added
Tax (VAT) that the national and/or local
government/s may impose on the Architect
as a consequence of the services performed
for the Project shall be paid by the Owner
SEc. 18: PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIL
RESPONSIBILITY
18.'1 The Architect is legally and
professionally responsible before
the State and civilly liable on the
architectural design part of the prgect
and shall be responsible for the
conduct and performance of hiYher
services to their clients, whether in
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the government, private sector or civil
society.
18.2 Vvhere applicable, the Architect may
secure locally their professional liability
insurance or malpractice insurance or
their acceptable equivalent in bond
commensurate with the nature and
magnitude of their project involvement
and their compensation. Such cost
shall form part of the total prqect cost
chargeable to the Client.
18.3 Legal liabilities of the Architect shall
be based on the Civil Code of the
Philippines.
SEc. 19: ARBITRATION
19.1 ln case of any dispute between the
Architect and the Client with regards
to the provision of services as
stipulated in the Service Agreement,
the settlement shall be submitted in
accordance with the provrsions of R.A.
No. 9285, otheMise known as the
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Act of 2004 and as provided for under
E.O. No.1000, governing Construction
(and Consulting) lndustry Arbitration,
as well as the applicable provisions of
the New Civil Code.
19.2 ln case of any dispute concerning
the Service Agreement, the Padies
may then venture into a negotiation
period for fourteen (14) calendar days,
failure of which would authorize any of
the parties to engage in mediation/
conciliatory discussions (with a neutral
3rd party as an active participant in
seeking the resolution of the dispute)
within another 14 calendar days, or to
immediately seek arbitration modes
of ADR under the Construction
lndustry Arbitration Commission
(CIAC), which also handles disputes
concerning professional or consulting
services, guaranteeing a resolution of
the issues presented within a six (6)
month period, after which the losing
party may file a Petition for Review
before the Court of Appeals (CA).
VoL. 112, No. 38
'19.3 The exclusive venue of such ADR
proceedings shall be the CIAC Ofiice
at corners Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. and
Makati Ave. in Makati City, PH.
SEc. 20t PENALTY CLAUSE AND
SANCTION
Any individual, partner. firm/corporation/
consortium who engages in architectural
services, but are not qualified in accordance
with the provisions by laws, particularly under
R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
and its IRR shall be sub.lect to sanction/s
by the appropriate public or private entities,
without prejudice to the filing of appropriate
criminal, civil or other administrative or cases
pursuant to existing laws.
SEc. 21: AMENDMENTS TO THIS
DOCUMENT
The UAP-IAPOA shall continuously
enhance the contents of this Oocument
to be responsive to new challenges and
requirements of professional practice.
Any amendment to this document shall
be prepared by a Special Committee on
the Standards of Professional Practice of
the integrated and accredited professional
organization of architects (IAPOA), in
consultation with the PRC-PRBoA and other
association of architects. The amendments
shall be then submitted to the UAP National
Board for approval.
SEc. 22: EFFECTIVITY
This Architect's Guidelines on Standards
of Professional Practice (SPP)Compliances:
Methods of Compensation & Schedule of
Fees (UAP-IAPOA Doc. 21 0) shall be efiective
after approval of the United Architects of
the Philippines (UAP) National Board of
Directors and upon the recommendation
of the PRC- PRBoA for implementation as
part of the PRBoA-issued Resolution on the
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP)
Documents.
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ANNEXES
A, DEFINITION OF TERMS
i. Architect as used in this Guideline
shall refer only to a Registered and
Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural
person under Philippine law and
jurisprudence with a valid certificate
of registration and a valid professional
identification card (representing the
renewable 3-year license) for the
lawful practice of the State-regulated
profession of Architecture. The term
Architect may also refer to Architect-
of-record (AoR), Architect in charge
of construction (AicC), Consulting
Architect (CA) as provided for under
R.A. No. 9266.
Architectural Firm (AF) as used in this
Guideline shall refer only to a juridical
person under Philippine law and
jurisprudence, duly registered with the
Department of Trade and lndustry (DTl)
as a sole proprietorship for individual
architectural practice orregistered
with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) and with the
Professronal Regulation Commission
(the PRC or hereafter the Commission)
as a professional partnership or as
an architectural corporation for group
architectural practice by RLAs, subject
to full compliances with Sec. 37 of R.A.
No. 9266 and derivative regulations.
Architect and Architectural Firm (AF)
may be used interchangeably.
Board as used in this Guideline
shall refer only to the Professional
Regulatory Board of Architecture
(PRBoA), duly created under R.A.
No. 9266 and its IRR and under the
supervision and administrative control
of the Commission.
v. Bid and Tender shall mean the same
Client, Owner and Proiect Proponent
may be used interchangeably.
053991-7
6413
Commission as used for this SPP
and the succeeding SPP documents
shall refer only to the Professional
Regulation Commission (PRC), duly
created under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC
Modernization Act of 2000).
viii. Contractor and General Contractor
shall also mean Constructoror Builder,
and may be used interchangeably.
ix. Cost of Work (CoW) means the total
cost of all fixtures and accessories
for architectural interiors, acoustics,
lighting works, site development civil
works and landscaping works i.e.
hardscape and softscape, which were
erther designed, specified or procured
by the Specialist Architect and/or his
Specialist Consultants (SCs) for the
Owner/ Client, and that were used or
installed in the proJect. The "cost of
work" is used for projects covering
architectural interiors, acoustic design,
site development planning, architectural
lighting and other similar works under
the Specialized Architectural Services.
X Direct Peraonnel Cost shall refer to
the total cost considering the rate of
the Architect, the Consultant, Technical
Staff, Researchers and others involved
in the Pro.lect per hour (man-hours),
per day or per month throughout the
duration of the project.
xt Multiplier shall refer to any factor which
compensates the Architect for the
following items:
a. Overhead costs of the office
b Fringe benefits and social charges
c Fee for contingencies
d lnterest on capital reserves and
e Reasonable Profit
The value of the "multipliel' may range
from 1 .5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up
of the Architect's ofiice, the type and the
6414 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
complexity of the Project, experience of
the Architect and the geographic area in
which his/her offlce is located.
xl
x Overhead refers to the following
provisions for office, light, air-
conditioning, and similar items for
working space;
b depreciation allowances or rental
of furniture, equipment and
instruments;
c. vehicle and travel-related expenses;
d. office supplies;
xrv
taxes and insurances other than
those included as salary cost;
f library and periodical expenses
and other means of keeping
abreast with new developments
and/or technologies;
g executjve, ad min istrative, accountng,
legal, stenographic, and clerical
salaries and expenses, other
than those that are identifiable as
salaries including reimbursable
non-salary expenses, plus salaries
or imputed salaries of partners
and principals to the extent that
they perform general executive
and administrative services as
distinguished from technical
or advisory services directly
applicable to particular projects;
these services and expenses,
essential to the conduct of the
business, includes preliminary
arrangements for new projects
or assignments, and interest on xvt
borrowed capital;
h business development expenses,
including salaries of principals
and salary costs of employees so
engaged; and provision for loss
of productive time of technical
employees between assignments.
and for time of pnncipals and
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VoL. 112, No. 38
employees on public interest
assignments.
Prime Professional shall refer to
the Architect commissioned by the
Owner/Client to plan and design the
building/structure and all its utilities
and to coordinate the works of all allied
design professionals involved in the
project including all inter-disciplinary
and specialized works. He shall make
certain that these inputs comply with
lhe requirements of the project and are
compatible with the architectural design
concept.
Professional/s as used in this
Guideline shall refer only to Registered
and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all
natural persons under Philippine law
and jurisprudence with a valid certificate
and a valid professional identification
card (representing the renewable
license) for the lawful practice of a
State-regulated profession other than
Architecture.
Professional Fee shall also be
referred to as Architect's Fee or the
Basic Fee or Basic Rate, and may be
used interchangeably, and shall refer
to the compensation to the Architect
on account of his/her delivery of the
Architectural Services agreed mutually
by the Client and the Architect. Vvlere
the Architect has to render more than
the basic services, it shall be the
subject of a special additional charge
commensurate with the special
services required. Such special charge
shall be in addition to the basic fee.
Project Construction Cost (PCC) as
herein referred to, means the cost of
the completed building to the Owner,
including the structure, plumbing/
sanitary and electrical fixtures,
mechanical equipment, elevators,
escalators, airronditioning system,
fire protection system, alarm and
clock system, communications and
electronic system, elements attached
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
to the building and all items indicated
in the plans, designs, drawings and
specifications prepared by the Architect
and his consultants. The construction
cost of other items planned and
designed by the Architect, such as
architectural interiors (Al) and site
development plan elements and other
items of similar nature, additionally
planned / designed by the Architect are
also part of the PCC.
The cost of materials used and the
labor for their installation are part of the
PCC. lf these items are furnished by the
Owner below its market cost, the cost of
the material and labor shall nonetheless
be computed on the basis of the current
(and fair market value) costs.
The PCC does not include any of the
fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the
Specialist Consultants or the salaries of
the construction inspectors.
xvii. Project Deyelopment Cost shall
include cost of the construction as
well as all professional fees, permits,
clearances and utilities and cost of
acquiring the pro,ect site / lot, cost of
money, etc.
xviii. Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
is the reference for the Professional Fee
of an Architect based on the building
type, the pro.iect and construction
budgets, the method of project delivery,
the role of consultants, and the scope
of services, together with other fee
ad,iustment factors.
xix. Reimbursable Erpenses shall refer to
expenses in connection or related to the
pro.lect that may include but not limited xx.
to the following:
a. transportation, housing and
living allowance of Consultant,
transportation, per diem, housing
and living allowance of local
consultants and technical staff if
assigned to places over 100 km.
from the area of operation of the
Architect.
b. Cost of printing of extra set of xxt
dra,vings, reports, maps, contract
documents, etc over the required
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number of copies submitted
to the Client. This includes
identifiable reproduction costs
applicable to the work, such as
blue- printing, mimeographing,
printing, etc.
c ldentifiable @rnmuni:atbn expenses,
such as overseas and long-
distance telephone, telegraph,
internet, short messaging system
(SMS), cable, express charge,
postage, etc.
d technical and laboratory tests,
soil tests, borings and similar cost
items needed by the Project.
licenses, fees, taxes, special legal
and accounting expenses.
Services directly applicable to the
work, such as computer rental and
programming costs, commercial
printing and bindings and similar
costs that are not applicable to
general overhead.
g ldentifiable expenses for supplies
and materials charged to the
project at hand, as distinguished
from such supplies and expenses
applicable to two or more pro.,ects.
These also include expenses, which
seldom can be determined in advance
with any invoice costs, plus a service
as may be mutually agreed upon by the
Architect and his Client.
Salary Cost means the cost of salaries
(including sick leave, vacation, holiday
and incentive pay applicable thereto)
of professional consultants for the time
directly chargeable to the projects,
plus excise, and payroll taxes as well
as all other imposable taxes; and
contributions for social security and
insurance benefits.
Service Agreement means a
duly notarized written contract or
equivalent public instrument stipulating
64'16 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
the scope of services and guaEnteeing MoP - Manual of Procedure
compensation of such services to be
rendered by an architect registered and PACS - Professional Architectural
licensed by the PRC-PRBoA. Consulting Services

xxii. Standards of Professlonal Practice PCA - Professional Consulting

(SPP) isa required document under Sec. Architect
41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture
Acl of 2004) and its lmplementing Rules
PCC - Project Construction Cost
and Regulations (lRR). PF - Professional Fee
xxiii. Stato shall refer solely to the National
Government of the Republic of the
PPCC - Probable Project
Construction Cost
Philippines.

B. Acronym3:
PRC - Professional Regulation
Commission
AF - Architectural Firm PRBoA - Professional Regulatory
AlcC - Architect in charge of Board of Architecture
construction RLA - Registered and Licensed
Architect
ANC - Architect's National Code

AoR -Architect-of-record RLP - Registered and Licensed

Professional
APCC - Awarded Project
- Recommended
Construction Cost RPF
Professional Fee
CA - Consulting Architect
sc - Specialist Consultant
CAD - Computer-Aided Design
SDP - Site Development Planning
CDP - Comprehensive
SPP - Standards of Professional
Development Plan
Practice
CEC - Codes of Ethical Conduct SPPCC - Statement of Probable
CoW - Cost of vlbrk ProJect Construction Cost

DAEDS - Detailed Architectural and UAP - United Architects of the

Engineering Design Philippines, lnc.
Services
Related LawB:
DADS - Detailed Architectural -
Design Services R.A. No. 8293 lntellectual Property
Code of the
FPCA - Filipino Professional Philippines
Consulting Architects
R.A. No. 9184 - Government
FPCC - Final Project Construction Procurement
Cost Reform Act of 2003

IAPOA - lntegrated and Accredited R.A. No. 9266 - Architecture Act of

Professional Organization 2004
ofArchitects
R.A. No. 9285 - Alternative Dispute
MDP - Master Development Plan Resolution Act of2004
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6417

D. Sample Fee Calculation Worksheet (DAEDS)

sorsoEon M.dhol Center
P ect Location

suildlnS Gro llp 3 7.0%

---I6GE oefinitto n Phase 5% of Base Fee 0,35

schemati. Desl Phase 15* of Base Fee 1.05%
n Deve 20% of Sase Fee 1,40%
Contract Document Pha5e 50% of Sase Fee 3.50%
Conttruction Phase 10% of gase o.70%

AD]I} .tB

0.00%
Levell ist 0.5016 o-50%
Level 2 SpeEialist 1,00%
L.vel 3 specialist 1.S0%
Projact Documentatlon
Normal 0.00%
Bltu 0.10%
contrad Document submittal &hed ule
Normal 0.00%
Fast-track 0.1096
Construdlon TechnoloSies
Common 0.00%
NewTechnolosie! 0.10% crccn rcot wolls 0.101(
rtiffcatlon
0.00%
LEEo, GREEEN, Berde 0.10% GREEEN o.t0x

OBO, BFP 0.00%

Others 0.10% DOH 0,1016
Construction Bid Mode
Negotiated bid 0.00%
Mrrltiple blds 0.25% o.25%
Constru.tion Sched!le
Norfial 0.0096
0.10%
ETC.

(a)sub-total 8,O5%
lb) Adiustment for Renovation/Addition + 50% of{a)

nstructi tn
. Fee Adjustmenton Construction Cost Fee {*l Cost FeelAmount)
P0-Ps0,000,000.00 8,05x P50,0@,o@.o0 Pt,02t@o.d)
P50,000,001.00 - P100,0@,000.00 less 1% 7,05 PSO,Modn,IX) P3,525dn (n
P100,000,011 00 - P200,000,000.00 less 1X 6.OS9t P2\MO,UN.N Pl,514500-00
P200,000,001.00 - P500,000,000.00 less 196
P500,000,001.00 - P1,000,000,000.00 less 1X
over PlB less 1%
P9,062,500,00
6418 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38

E. Sample Fce Calculation Worksheet (DADS)

Proiect.Narne Sotsogon Medicdl Cenut

Proiect Location

Bu 6 3 4,2%

Prolect Deflnition Phase 5% ol Baie Fe€ 0.219d

DesiSn Phase 15% oI Ease Fee o.63X
-schematic
oesiEn Development Phase 20% of Base Fee 0.utt
Contrad Document Phase 50% of Base Fee 2.r0r4
Construction Phase 10% of o.12%

GeneralPractice 0.0096
Leve | 1 Specialist 0.30% o.30x
Level 2 Speciallst 0.60%
Level 3 Speciallst 0.90%
Prolect 0ocumentation
Normal o"oo% -_..l
BIM
Sahedu le
- 0.06%
Contract Document Submlttal
Norinal 0.m%
Fast-traCk a.06%

Commoh 0.m%
.New Technologles 0.05% crcan root 0.06t
C€rtrflcatlon
None 0.00%
LEED, GREE€N, Eerde 0.06% GREEEN o.05x

oBo, EFp 0.00% _mH------.---,

Others 0.059( o,06%

Negotiated bid 0.00,6

Multiple bids 0.15% o-1'rt
Construdlon Schedule
Norftal 0.00%
Fast-track 4.06%
ETC.

(a)Sub-total 7,Osti
(b) Adltlstm€nt.for R€novetion/Addition + 50% of (al
4&tta

Cost
Constructlon Cost Fe. (96) Cost Fee{Amountl
PO-P50,0m,000.00 4a3X P50,@O.0@-N P2,1rS,UD,N
. rP50,000,001.00-P100.0tX),000.00 hss 0.5% 4,2:t% P50,000,0@.00 PZllS,tXb.U)
00- less 0.6% 3.53X P25,Ml000.N P907,5/n.00
P200,000.001.00 - P500,000,000.00 less 0.6%
P50O;000,m1.00 - P1,000,0{m,000.00 le$06.%
over PLB less 0.6%
E P5,137,5N.00
-
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POSTSCRIPT
The essential characteristic of a Philippine Government Architects (APGA).
profession requires the setting of standards
for admission to the profession, intellectual
and practical training to acquire professional
competence, and an organization to rest such
competence. To ensure that professional
services are delivered in a manner expected
of professionals, it has become necessary to
lay down canons of professional performance
and behaviour rn work situations, as well as
procedures for maintaining discipline.
Standards of professional performance
and conduct have been developed to meet
the expectations of users of professional
services, individual and corporate clients,
governmental authorities, and the general
public. Those seeking professional services
turn for advice to professionals because of
the trust they repose in the reputation and
standing of the profession.
ln the Philippines, the groundwork
for writing standards of architecture
practice was laid on January 21, 1933 by
the Philippine Architects Society (PAS), the
first architectural association organized in
the Philippines, entitled "Relation of Charges
and Rules Relative to Professional Fees',
while the New Code of Ethics was published
on April 7, 1946 by the Philippine lnstitute of
Architects, the spln-off of PAS. On November
25, '1960, after re-examining the Code of
Ethics, a new set of documents entitled
"National Code of Architect's Services and
Fees in the Philippines" or
"Architect's
National Code" for brevity, was published.
ln order to articulate more explicitly the
architecture profession's commitment to
experlise and conscientious service, on
October 25, 1965, the Architect's National
Code was approved and adopted by the
three architectural organizations existing at
that time, namely; the Philippine lnstitute of
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Architects (PlA), the League of Philippine
Architects (LPA) and the Association of
On December 12, 1974, out of the
noble vision of unification, the three
existing architectural associations were
integrated into one professional organization
of architects called the United Architects of
the Philippines. Consequently, UAP was
registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 26, 1975 and the first
professional organization to be accredited
by the Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC) on May 12, 1975.
The UAP, in response to the need to
review and update the documents and in
order to be more responsive to the practice of
the architecture profession in the Philippines
prepared and divided the Architects
National Code into two parts, namely: the
Code of Ethical Conduct, and Standards of
Professional Practice. On July 21, 1979,
the Architect's National Code was approved
by the UAP National Board of Directors
and subsequently adopted by the PRC
through the Board of Architecture (BOA) on
September 24, 1979.
\Men Republic Act No. 9266, otheMise
known as "The Architecture Act of 2004"
was passed on March 17,2004, the UAP
was accredited by the PRC as the lntegrated
and Accredited Professional Organization of
Architects (IAPOA). As part of its mandate
as the IAPOA, a Task Force on Standards of
Professional Practice was created by UAP on
July 1,2004 to revisit and review the 1979
Standards of Professional Practice with a
fresh perspective, and propose amendments
in accordance with the provisions of the
new architecture law, particularly under
Section 41.
The Code ofEthical Conduct was
approved on April 5, 2006, by the PRBOA
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through its Board Resolution No. 02 leaving
the Standards of Professional Practice
pending.
Under the painstaking efforts of several
administrations, the UAP Task Force was
strengthened and empowered to respond
to the increasing public and users demand,
the evaluation of new standards of regulated
professional p€ctice, the advancement of
technology and the enactment of new allied
professional laws. Both the PRBOA, and the
UAP have continued to interdependently,
symbiotically, and synergistically collaborate
with each other their progressive efforts to
amend the 1979 Standards of Professional
Practice.
On October 26, 2009, the committee was
institutionalized under the 2009 UAP-Bylaws
as one of the standing special committees.
Accordingly, an Ad-Hoc Committee was
formed to accomplish the task of finalizing
the draft of the Proposed Standards of
Professional Practice, which was approved
on December 6, 2009 by the UAP National
Board of Directors.
After 31 years, the Newupdated
Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) for
Architects was approved and subsequently
prescribed by the PRC through the PRBoA
Resolution No. 3 on July 27 , 2010. The new
standards of practice were promulgated not
only for guiding professional performance
in different settings. but also for ensuring
high quality professional servicesi and it
VoL, 1'12, No. 38
also serves to assure the public that the
architecture profession imposes its canons of
behaviour not only with respect to knowledge
and skills but also with respect to integrity,
independence, and a commitment to quality
service.
ln compliance with the Resolution issued
by the PRBOA, the UAP continues to task
the Special Committee on Stiandards of
Professional Practice to craft the Architect's
Guidelines for SPP Compliances (the
Architect's Guidelines) to feature the
determination of the corresponding
Architect's Fees and the Manual of
Procedure for SPP Compliances (Manual
of Procedure) to help the architects and
stakeholders understand the policies
and standards used in implementing the
Standards of Professional Prac'tice.
Since the new standards of practice
provide a more tangible indicetion of what
is expected by the public and regulatory
authorities in the way of professional
performance and conduct of an architect, the
Task Force on Manual of Practice crafted the
Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances
(to be known as the Architect's Guidelines)
and recommended to the UAP National
Executive Committee last September 19,
2014 (UAP Execom Resolution 14-15 No.
2-14\ and to the UAP National Board of
Directors last October 15, 2014 for approval
(UAP NBD Resolution 14-15 No. 3-19) and
submission to the PRC Board of Architecture
for adoption and issuance to all architects.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Task Force on Manual of Practice and the Committee on Standards of Professional
Practice, METHODS OF COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE OF FEES UAP DOC. 210 would
like to acknowledge the following persons for their contribution in making the ARCHITECT'S
GUIDELINES possible:

Committee on Profoasional Practice - 1979

Chairman Felipe M. Mendoza, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Vice Chairman Froilan L. Hong, CUAP, APEC Architect
Members Otilio A. Arellano, FUAP
Cesar V Canchela, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Antonio S. Dimalanta, FUAP
Cristina R. Fugoso, FUAP
Geronimo V Manahan, CUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Rebecca V Tobia, CUAP
UAP Document 202 Group -2004
Chairperson Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAe AA
Members Maria Elena C. Cayanan, FUAP, AA
Daniel C. Go, FUAP, APEC Architect
Jose Siao Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Raul R. Locsin, FUAP
Simeon C. Tan, FUAP
Domingo LL. Tablizo, Jr. FUAP, AA

Committee on Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) 2OO5-2OO7

Honorary Chairman Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Chairman Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP LIKHA, APEC Architect
Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAB LIKHA, APEC Architect
Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA, AA
Emmanuel P Cuntapay, FUAP
Maria Cristina V Turalba, FUAP
Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP, AA
Maria Elena C. Cayanan, FUAP, AA
Daniel C. Go, FUAP, APEC Architect
Jose Siao Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAe APEC Architect

Special Committee on Professional Practice 2OO7 - 2010

Chairman Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA
Maria Cristina V Turalba, FUAP
Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Michael T. Ang, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
George S. Salvan, FUAP
Armin B. Sarthou, Jr., FUAP
Miguel C. Guerrero lll, FUAP, APEC
Architect, AA Leah F. Ybaflez-Martin, UAP
6422 OFFICIAL GAZETTE VoL. 112, No. 38
Special Committee on SPP UAP Doc.2l0, FY 2011 -2012
Chairman Reneto L. Punzalan, FUAP
Members Edilberto F. Florentino, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect
Yolanda D. Reyes, FUAP, APEC Architect, HAIA, AA
Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAe APEC Architect
Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAP, APEC Architecl
Michael T. Ang, FUAP, AA
Guillermo H. Hisancha, FUAP
Corazon F. Tandoc, FUAP
Crisencio V Benitez, FUAP
Armin B. Sarthou, Jr, FUAP
Serge T Chua, Jr., FUAP

Special Committee on Architect's Guidelines, FY 2012 -2013

Chairman Norberto M. Nuke, FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
Members Amado E. Tandoc, Jr., FUAP
Potenciano C. Estanislao, FUAP
Diogenes E. Barredo, FUAP
Maria Lisa V Santos, FUAP

Task Force on Manual of Practice, FY 2013 - 2014

Chairman Rey S. Gabitan, UAP
Members Marlon M. Cariflo, UAP
John Joseph Fernandez, UAP
Miguel C. Guerrero, FUAP
Rafael C. Briones, Jr., UAP

Task Force on Manual of Practlce, FY 2014 - 2015

Chairman Rey S. Gabitan, UAP
Members Marlon M. Cariflo, UAP
Peach Buencamino, UAP, AA
Rafael C. Briones, Jr., UAP
Maundelito Florendo, UAP
Ted Villamor G. lnocencio, FUAP
Arnel M. Colcol

Advisers Ma. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA

Edric Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect
Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect,

UAP National Presidents

1975 Norberto M. Nuke, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect. AA

1976 Jose V Herrera, FUAP
1977 Ruperto C. Gaite, FUAP
1979-1980 Felipe M. Mendoza, FUAP, LIKHA
1981 Otilio A. Arellano, FUAP
'1981-1982 Leandro V Locsin, FUAP, LIKHA
I 983-1984 Manuel T. Manosa, Jr. FUAe LIKHA, APEC Architect
'1985-1986 Cesar V Canchela, FUAq LIKHA, APEC Architect
1987-1988 Froilan L. Hong, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, AA
SEPTEMBER 19,2016 OFFICIAL GAZETTE 6423
'1989 Angel R. Lazaro, Jr. FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, AA
1990-1991 Richeto C. Alcordo, FUAP
1992-1994 Jaime C. Marquez, FUAP
1994-1996 Nestor S. Mangio, FUAq APEC Architect
1996-1998 Emmanuel P Cuntapay, FUAP
1998-2000 Yolanda David. Reyes, FUAP, LIKHA, APEC Architect, HFAIA,AA
2000-2002 Prosperidad C. Luis, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
2002-2004 Robert S. Sac, FUAP
2004-2005 Enrique O. Olonan, FUAP
2005-2007 Ednc Marco C. Florentino, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
2007-2009 Medeliano T Roldan, Jr FUAP
2009-2010 Ana S. Mangalino-Ling, FUAe APEC Architect, AA
2010-2012 Ramon S. Mendoza, FUAP
2012-2014 Rozanno C. Rosal, FUAP, AA
2014-2015 Ma. Benita O. Regala, FUAP, AA

PRC-Board of Architecture 2OO8 - 2012

Chairman Armando Dominador N. Alli, FUAP, APEC Architect
Members Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAq APEC Architect, AA
Marietta B. Segovia, UAP

PRC-Board of Architecture 2012 - 2013

Chairman Rolando L. Cordero, FUAP, AA
Members Angeline T. Chua Chiaco, FUAP, APEC Architect, AA
Marietta B. Segovia, UAP

PRC-Board ofArchitecture 2013 - present

Chairman Rolando L. Cordero, FUAP, AA
Members Yolanda D. Reyes, FUAP, Apec Architect, HAIA, AA
Fidel Jose R. Siapno, FUAP, AA
6424 OFFICIAL GAZETTE
PRoFEssroNAL REGULAToRY BoARD oF
ARcHrrEcruRE
REsoLurroN No. 03
Series of 2010
PRESCRIBING THE STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE FOR ARCHITECTS AS
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPLEMENTING RULES
AND REGULATIONS ORR) OF REPUBLIC
ACT NO, 9266, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE
ARCHITECTUREACT OF 2OM'
WHEREAS, Section 7 (g), Art. ll of R.A.
No. 9266, known as " The Architecture Act
of 2004, mandates that the Professional
Regulatory Board of Architecture (the
"Board") shall "prescribe and/or adopt the
Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of
Professional Practice for registered and
licensed Architects ("Architects")':
WHEREAS, the Board has already
adopted and promulgated the Code of
Ethical Conduct through Resolution No.02.
series of 2006, leaving the mattdl of the
Standards of Professional Practice pending;
WHEREAS, in mid-2004. the lntegrated
and Accredited Professional Organization of
Architects (IAPOA), with the full assistance of
the Board, embarked on an effort to update
and amend/repeal the 1979 Standards of
Professional Practice, which was known as
"UAP" Documenls 201 through 208";
WHEREAS, under a separate Board
Resolution, the said 1979 Standards of FTNALLY RESoLVED, that this Resolution
Professional Practice became part of the shall
implementing rules and regulations of the following the full and complete publication
repealed architecture law, R.A. No. 545, as
amended by R.A. No. 1581;
WHEREAS, over the last six (6) years, both
the Board and the IAPOA have continued
to interdependently, symbiotically, and
synergistically collaborate with each other
their progressive efforts to amend/repealthe
'1979 Standards of Professional Practice,
conducting many meetings, conferences, and
broad-based consultations in the process,
and culminating to the issuance of this
resolution with its annex: the newupdated
Standards of Professional Practice; and
VoL. 112, No. 38
WHEREAS, after 31 years, there is now
an urgent and important need to finally
prescribe and promulgate the nedupdated
Standards of Professional Practice for
Architects;
Now, THEREFoRE, the Board RESoLVES,
as it is hereby RESoLVED, by virtue of the
powers vested upon the Board to prescribe
the neMupdated Standards of Professional
Practice for Architects as supplemental
implementing rules and regulations of R.A.
No. 9266 and as integral part of herein
resolution as Annex "A" thereto;
FURTHER, RESoLVED, that the
determination of the corresponding
Architect's Fees be stated in detail under the
Architect's Guidelines for SPP Compliances
(the Architect's Guidelines), which shall
be crafted by the IAPOA, with the Board's
assistance; and that the said Architect's
Guidelines be an official IAPOA issuance to
be observed by a IAPOA Members;
FURTHERMoRE, RESoLVED, that,
immediately upon completion and subsequent
dissemination of the said Architect's
Guidelines, the IAPOA must embark on the
crafting ofthe Manual of Procedure for SPP
Compliances (the Manual of Procedure),
which shall similarly be an official IAPOA
issuance to be observed by all IAPOA
Members.
take effect after fifteen (15) days
thereof in the Otricial Gazette ot any major
dally newspaper of national crrculation in the
Philippines.
Done in the City of Manila, this 27th day of
July 2010.
(Sgd.) ARMANDo N, ALLI
Chairman
(Sgd.)ANGELTNE T. CHUA CHrAco
Member
(Sgd.) MARTETTA B. SEGovtA
Member
Architect’s Guidelines for SPP Compliances (the
Architect’s Guidelines):
 To guide architects
 To serve as reference for clients
 In compliance with PRBoA Resolution No.3
s. 2010
o Made as an integral part of the IRR of
RA 9266
o The official reference document for
the methods of compensation and
standards in the fixing fees for
professional services rendered.
Method of Compensation
Compensation of an architect may be computed
based on one or a combination of the following
methods.
 Percentage-based fee
 Lump sum or fixed dee
 Time-based fee
Percentage-based fee
 Percentage based on Project Construction Cost
- Will vary depending on the classification of
the building, the complexity of building
requirements, the construction value, the
type of construction contract and other
adjustment factors that constitute the extent
of work to be performed by the Architect.
 Unit Cost Method
- Professional fee (PF) will be based on a
computed unit cost parameter.
- Computed cost per area may be derived from
historical data on the average construction
cost.
 Value-based pricing/percentage of gross rentals
- Based on the outcome of revenue, cost and
profitability result of a project engagement or
based on a measurable profit on specific
revenues.
- Remuneration may be based on a certain
percentage of gross rentals.
Lump sum or fixed fee
 When the scope of services required can be
clearly and full defined at the outset of the
project.
 Client and architect agree on the details of the
following:
- Scope of the project
- Schedules for design and approval
- Construction schedules and
- Other variables defining the extent of
services to be performed so that the architect
can prepare a comprehensive estimate of
work hours and overhead costs.
 Two methods may generally be used to arrive at
a lump-sum compensation.
1. Computation of a lump-sum as an
appropriate percentage of the probable PCC
of the project.
2. Direct development of a fixed amount of
compensation by estimating the individual
elements of the cost outlines, plus a
reasonable margin of profit, all expressed as
a single lump-sum.
Note: two methods are frequently used concurrently
with one serving as a check to the other.
Time-based fee
 Time-based fees are typically used for the
following:
- Services which are not well defined
- Pre-design services
- Partial services
- Additional services
- For services as an expert witness
- Specialist expertise or professional
architectural consultancy services.
 Hourly or per diem (daily) rates for architects and
their staff should be agreed at the outset and,
additionally, the client and architect should agree
upon a time period for review and adjustment of
the hourly rates (perhaps annually) in order to
adjust for inflation and other factors.
 Multiple of Direct personnel expenses
- Based on technical hours spent
- Adding all costs of technical services (man
hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a
multiplier
- Multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending
on the office set-up, overhead and
experience of the architect and the
complexity of the project.
 - Additional charges: cost of transportation,
living and housing allowances of foreign
consultants, out-of-town living and housing
allowances of the local consultants and the
like.
 Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or
reimbursable expenses
- Based on the total basic salaries (direct
salary expenses) of all Professional
Consulting Architects (PCAs)
- Multiplied by a factor from 3.0
- Plus cost of certain items that are
reimbursable to the PCA
 Profession fee plus expenses
- Frequently used where there is continuing
relationship on series of projects.
- Establishes an agreed fixed rate or lump
sum over and above the reimbursement for
the architect’s technical time and overhead
- Agreement on the general scope of the work
is necessary in order to set an equitable fee.
 Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable
Expenses
- Client may request an architect to do work
which will require his personal time such as:
o Attending project-related meetings,
conferences or trips;
o Conducting ocular inspection of
possible project sites; and
o Conferring with others regarding
prospective investments or ventures
and the like.
- May be paid on a per diem and honorarium
basis plus out-of-pocket expenses.
Schedule of Fees:
The entire range of the Architect’s Services is
divided into ten (10) major services as follows:
 Pre-design services (SPP Doc. 201)
 Regular design services (SPP Doc. 202)
 Specialized Architectural services (SPP Doc.
203)
 Full-time supervision (SPP Doc. 204-A)
 Construction management (SPP Doc. 204-B)
 Post-construction services (SPP Doc. 205)
 Comprehensive architectural services (SPP
Doc. 206)
 Design-build services (SPP Doc. 207)
 Architectural design competition (SPP Doc. 208)
 Professional architectural consulting services
(SPP Doc. 209)
SPP Doc. 201: Pre-design services
 Based on one or more of the following:
- Multiple of direct personnel expense
- Professional fee plus expenses
- Lump sum or fixed fee
- Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable
expenses
- Mixed methods of compensation
 Compensation is based on the architect’s /
architectural firm’s talents, skill, experience,
imagination, and on the type and level of
professional services provided.
 The architect should request for a 5%
acceptance fee based on agreed professional
fee (PF) upon signing of the agreement.
 Client shall make progress payments upon
request of the architect within seven (7) calendar
days from the submission of the statement of the
account.
SPP Doc. 202: Regular design services
 Based on one or more of the following:
- Percentage of PCC
- Unit cost method based on PCC
- Multiple of direct personnel expense
- Professional fee plus expenses
- Lump sum or fixed fee
- Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable
expenses
- Mixed methods of compensation
 Detailed architectural and engineering design
services (DAEDS) – with a single contract
between the architect and owner, and sub-
consultancy contracts between the architect and
the other professionals working with the
architect.
 Detailed architectural design services (DADS) –
the architect and the engineering and allied
professionals executing separate contracts with
the owner.
 Percentage of project construction cost
- Manner of Payment:
Note:  Percentage of project construction cost
- Fee adjustment factors:
1 – based on the original SPCC included as Annex
o Project documentation
to the service agreement
 Clients require unique forms
2 – based on the SPCC submitted at that particular of documentation
stage.  Project documentation using
a building information model
3 – based on the winning bid price. or BIM
4 – based on the FPPCC.  There is often a need to
provide electronic documents
 Percentage of project construction cost in a variety of formats to
- Manner of Payment: several different parties in the
development of the project
Commercial building – DAEDS RPF: 6%
whether for review and
approvals, the preparation of
shop drawings, or for bidding
purposes.
o Contract document submittal
schedule
 Fast track projects require
additional fees because the
architect may need to hire
additional staff, pay staff for
Note: overtime work, and re-
schedule other work to
1 – based on the original SPCC included as Annex
accommodate the priorities of
to the service agreement
such a project.
2 – based on the SPCC submitted at that particular o Construction technologies
stage.  New technologies appearing
daily including the need for
3 – based on the winning bid price. better energy performance,
4 – based on the FPPCC. new building products and
building systems, advances
 Percentage of project construction cost construction methods, and
- Fee adjustment factors: design tools.
o Industry has become increasingly  Can be costly as there are
complex and each project will be often unknown risks in using
subject to certain unique factors products or systems that do
which must be considered when not have a track record, or,
determining an appropriate fee. there may be additional
o These variables or fee adjustment certifications, testing,
factors affect the cost of professional submittals or approvals
services for the building. required.
o Sometimes the variable may result in  Additional research or other
a reduced fee such as limited project services required.
documentation, or the elimination of
an entire phase (such as bidding and o Third party certification
contract negotiation if undertake by  May involve certification and
the owner). documentation costs for third
party certification such as
LEED, GREEN, or BERDE.
o Construction bid mode
  Small projects with
experienced and reliable
contractors may require basic
field review and contract
administration services.
 More complex projects,
builders with limited
experience, and newer
methods of project delivery
beyond the traditional design-
bid-build will require more
time, more services and
consequently additional fees.
 Preparation of multiple bid
packages and the
administration of several bids
and contracts.
SPP Doc. 203: Specialized Architectural services
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
- Architectural interior (AI), Acoustic Design,
Architectural Lighting Layout and Design and
Site Development Planning (SDP)
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) is 10% ro
15% of the cost of work.
Upon submission of the preliminary 30% of the
design fee
Upon submission of the final 50% of the
design fee
Upon completion of the project 20% of the
fee
Note: for coordinating and relating the work of a
separate specialist consultant to the design concept
of the architect will be 5% of the SC’s fee.
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
- Physical planning for building sites
Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) is P
50,000.00 per hectare for the first 5 hectares.
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
- Physical planning for building sites
If the land is rugged with steep terrain the fee shall
increase by 20% to 30%
Manner of payment:
Framework development plan 30% of RPF
(FRDP)
Conceptual master development 30% of RPF
plan (CMDP)
Preliminary master development 20% of RPF
plan (PMDP)
Detailed master development 20% of RPF
plan (DMDP)
Above services pertain only to physical planning
outputs.
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF)
- Other specialized services:
o Through man-months i.e. 22 man-
days multiplied by 8 man-hours, and
multiplied by a factor to cover other
direct and indirect costs e.g.
overhead, etc., or using the multiple
of direct personnel expense method.
o Other modes:
 Per diem plus reimbursable
expenses
 Retainer plus reimbursable
expenses
 Rate cost times a multiplier
plus reimbursable expenses
SPP Doc. 204-A: Full-time supervision
 Fee is based on one or more of the following:
- Percentage of PCC
- Multiple of direct personnel expenses
- Professional fee plus expenses
- Lump sum or fixed fee
- Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable
expenses
- Mixed methods of compensation
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for
fulltime construction supervision services is 1%
to 1.5% of the project construction cost (PCC).
SPP Doc. 204-B: Construction management
services
 Fee is based on one or more of the following:
- Percentage of PCC
- Multiple of direct personnel expenses
- Professional fee plus expenses
- Lump sum or fixed fee
 - Per Diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable construction cost (PCC), exclusive of the
expenses architect’s fee for the regular design services.
- Mixed methods of compensation  Recommended professional fee (RPF) for an
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) od 1.5% architect doing design-build services on a
to 3% of the Project Construction Cost (PCC) guaranteed maximum cost shall be 10% of the
 Or compensated using Construction project construction cost (PCC), or is already
Management Contracting Concepts: built-in in the guaranteed maximum cost,
- Award fee provisions exclusive of the architect’s fee for the regular
- Price adjustment provisions design services.
- Firm fixed price
SPP Doc. 208: Architectural design competition
- Fixed price incentive
- Cost plus incentive fee (CPIF) or cost plus SPP Doc. 209: Professional architectural
adjusted fee (CPAF) consulting services
- Cost plus fixed fee
 Fee is based on one or more of the following:
SPP Doc. 205: Post-construction services - Per diem or hourly basis
- Retainer
 Fee is based on one or more of the following:
- Salary cost time a multiplier, plus direct cost
- Value-pricing or percentage of gross rentals,
or reimbursable expenses (multiplier: 3)
maintenance and security fees
- Fixed or lump sum payment
- Monthly salary/fee
- Percentage of total project cost
- Multiple of direct personnel expense
- Retainer plus reimbursable expenses
- Professional fee plus expenses
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) based
on value-pricing is from 4% to 6% of gross rental.
SPP Doc. 206: Comprehensive architectural
services

 Fee is based on one or more of the following:

- Percentage of project construction cost
- Multiple of direct personnel expense
- Professional fee plus expenses
- Lump sum or fixed fee
 Recommended Professional Fee (RPF) for the
project manager is 2% to 5% of project
construction cost (PCC).
SPP Doc. 207: Design-build services

 Fee is based on one or more of the following:

- Percentage of project construction cost
- Multiple of direct personnel expense
- Professional fee plus expenses
- Lump sum or fixed fee
- Per diem, Honorarium plus Reimbursable
expenses
- Mixed methods of compensation
- Built-in in the Guaranteed Maximum Cost
 Recommended professional fee (RPF) for an
architect doing design-build services by
administration shall be 7% of the project
 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION (ADC)
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 208
(replacing the UAP Doc. 209)

1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this SPP for Architectural Design Competition (ADC) is to state the principles upon
which competitions are based and by which Promoters/ Owners should be guided in organizing
ADCs. It has been drawn up in the interest of both Project Proponents/ Owners and Competitors.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 Owner - The person or organization that undertakes or promotes an ADC with the primary
objective of obtaining excellence in design for a project or for a development concept. The
Owner issues the invitation to Architects to submit plans/designs in accordance with a program
and finances the ADC.

2.2 Jury - The people appointed by the Owner to assess the entries to the competition. The
members of the Jury are called Jurors. It consists of a majority of registered and licensed
architects (RLAs, hereinafter referred to as “Architect/s”) assisted by a lay Juror to represent
and voice the intention of the Owner. They are nominated by the Owner and approved by the
integrated and accredited professional organization of architects (IAPOA).

2.3 Professional Advisor – An Architect nominated by the Owner and approved by the IAPoA to
organize the ADC on behalf of the Owner.

2.4 Technical Advisors – Specialist personnel who may be consulted by the Jurors during the
conduct of the ADC to permit them to obtain all necessary relevant information.

2.5 Competition Secretariat – The body formed by the Owner and approved by the Professional
Advisor, to assist the Professional Advisor and the Jury in the administrative conduct of the ADC

2.6 Classification of Architectural Design Competitions (ADCs)

2.6.1 ADCs shall be classified as follows:

a. Project ADCs for actual Projects proposed for implementation.

b. Ideas Competition or competition of ideas set as a design and planning exercise to

elucidate a problem.

2.6.2 Project ADCs may be conducted in a single stage or two (2)-stage manner. It may either
be open or limited by invitation.

2.6.3 Project ADCs shall be further classified according to degree of complexity based on
project classification i.e. under SPP Document 202.

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 2.7 Conditions – The full conditions include the program, instructions on submission of entries, site
plans, entry forms and official envelopes and labels. These are drawn up by the Professional
Advisor.

2.8 SPP on ADC – refers to the Philippine Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) on Architectural
Design Competitions (ADC).

2.9 IAPOA ADC Committee – appointed by the IAPOA National President to oversee all
architectural design competitions (ADCs) referred to the IAPOA.

3. IAPOA APPROVAL

3.1 Before the Owner makes any official announcement, the IAPOA through the ADC Committee
shall send the Owner a written approval of the draft Conditions, including the timetable, the ADC
registration fee (when required) and the composition of the Jury.

3.2 Notice of a National Architectural Design Competition (ADC) shall be issued by the Owner
and/or the IAPOA ADC Committee Secretariat with a request for publication in technical journals
or through other media at their disposal, simultaneously if possible to enable those interested to
apply for the competition. Such an announcement shall state where and how the ADC
documents may be obtained and that the ADC conditions have received the requisite IAPOA
approval.

4. DRAWING UP THE ADC CONDITIONS

4.1 It is essential that the ANONYMITY of competitors should be maintained until the final judgment
of the competition. In the interest of the competition system, rigorous measures should be taken
to ensure that all parties involved adhere to this principle.

4.2 The ADC conditions, including the program of requirements of a National ADC shall be identical
for all competitors.

4.3 The conditions for National ADC, whether single or two (2)-stage, upon or limited shall state
clearly:

4.3.1 the purpose of the ADC and the intentions of the Owner

4.3.2 the nature of the problem to be solved

4.3.3 all the requirements which Competitors must meet

4.4 A clear distinction shall be made between the mandatory requirements of the Competition and
those which permit the competitor freedom of interpretation. All competition entries shall be
submitted in a manner to be prescribed in the Conditions.

4.5 The information supplied to competitors (social, economic, technical, geographical and
topographical, etc.) must be specific and not open to misinterpretation. Supplementary
information and instructions approved by the Jury may be issued by the Owner to all
Competitors selected to proceed to the second (2nd) stage of a two (2)-stage competition.

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 4.6 The Conditions shall state the number, nature, scale and dimensions of the documents, plans or
models required and the terms of acceptance of such documents or models. Where an
estimate of cost is required, the Condition must prescribe a standard form of presentation.

5. PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR

5.1 A Professional Advisor should be appointed and paid by the Owner and approved by the
IAPOA National Board of Directors (NBD) thru its ADC Committee. His role is the supervision
of the conduct of the ADC and the preparation of the Conditions. His function includes insuring
that the ADC timetable is adhered to, supervising the receipt of Competitor’s questions, the
dispatch of reply to all Competitors and the receipt of competition entries, and safeguarding the
anonymity of Competitors at all times. He will assist the Jury and will be present during its
deliberations but he will have no vote. His responsibilities will be limited to the organization and
the conduct of the competition.

6. THE JURY

6.1 The Jury shall be set up before the official announcement of the competition. Their names and
those of the reserve members of the Jury shall be stated in the Conditions.

6.2 The Jurors are appointed by the Owner and approved by the IAPOA, which shall assist the
Owner in the selection of the Jury members.

6.3 The Jury shall be composed of the smallest reasonable number of persons and in any event
should be an odd number and should not exceed seven (7). The majority of them, i.e. 4 out of
7, shall be Architects.

6.4 To ensure correct conduct of the competition, at least one of the Architect-Jurors shall
represent the IAPOA.

6.5 There should not be more than one (1) representative of the Owner included in the Jury.

6.6 It is essential that all Jurors be present at all meetings of the Jury.

6.7 Each Juror shall see the Conditions before they are made available to Competitors.

6.8 The decisions of the Jury shall be taken by a majority vote, with a separate vote on each
competition plan/design submitted. The list of ADC awards including the Jury’s report to the
Owner shall be signed by all Jurors before the Jury is dissolved and one copy of this document
shall be sent to the IAPOA.

6.9 In a two (2)-stage competition, the same Jury should judge both stages of the competition. In
no case may a competition that has received IAPOA approval as a single-stage competition
proceed to a second (2nd) stage except with IAPOA approval of the Conditions and the
arrangements for payment of honoraria to the Competitors involved, over and above the prize
money provided for in the original ADC. In the event of a secondary competition taking place,
the Jury appointed for the original competition must be reappointed by the Owner.

6.10 Any drawings, photographs, models or other documents not required under the regulations
shall be excluded by the Jury before it examines a Competitor's entry.

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 6.11 The Jury shall disqualify any design which does not conform to the mandatory requirements,
instructions or Conditions for the ADC.

6.12 The Jury must make awards. The awards shall be final and made public by a date agreed on
with the IAPOA and stated in the competitions. The Jury, when distributing the awards, shall
make full use of the amount set aside for prizes in the ADC Conditions.

6.13 The fees and travel and subsistence expenses of the Jury members shall be paid by the
Owner.

7. PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY TO THE ADC

7.1 No member of the Jury will be allowed to take part in the competition, either directly or
indirectly, nor be commissioned with work connected with the prize-winning design either
directly or indirectly.

7.2 No member of the promoting body nor any associate or employee, nor any person concerned
with the preparation or organization of the ADC will be eligible to compete or assist a
Competitor.

8. PRIZES, HONORARIA AND MENTIONS

8.1 The Conditions must state the amount and number of prizes. The prizes awarded must be
related to the size and complexity of the project, the amount of work involved and the expense
incurred by Competitors.

8.2 It is important for the Owner to allot adequate prize money to compensate all the Competitors
for their work. For Ideas Competition only, it may be possible to remunerate only the first (1st)
prize winner.

8.3 The Owner undertakes to accept the decisions of the Jury and to pay the prizes allotted within
one (1) month of the official announcement of the ADC results.

8.4 Each participant in a limited ADC by invitation shall receive an honorarium in addition to the
prizes awarded.

8.5 In two (2)-stage competitions, a reasonable honorarium shall be paid to each of the
Competitors selected to take part in the second (2nd) stage. This sum, which is intended to
reimburse them for the additional work carried out in the second (2nd) stage, shall be stated in
the Conditions and shall be in addition to the prizes awarded.

8.6 The Conditions shall state the use to which the Owner will put the winning plan/design
scheme/s. ADC-generated plans/designs may not be used or altered in any way except by
agreement with the author. The Owner or his agents are not free to pick out portions of the
entries to compose another plan/ design. This is covered by applicable ownership and
copyright provisions under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
and of R.A. No. 8293 (Intellectual property Code of the Philippines) and their respective IRRs.

8.7 In Project ADCs, the award of first prize to a plan/design places the Owner under an obligation
to entrust the Author of the plan/design with the commission for the Project. If the winning
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 may require the winner to collaborate with another Architect of the winning Competitor’s
choice, duly approved by the Jury and Owner.

8.8 In Project ADCs, provisions shall be made in the ADC Conditions for the first prize winner to
receive compensation of a further sum equal to the amount of the first prize if no contract is
signed within twelve (12) months of the announcement of the Jury’s award. In so
compensating the first prize winner, the Owner does not acquire the right to carry out the
project except with the collaboration of its Author.

8.9 In an Ideas Competition, if the Owner decides to make use of all or part of the winning
scheme, he should do so with the collaboration of the Author. The terms of collaboration must
be acceptable to the latter.

9. COPYRIGHT AND RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP

9.1 The Author of any plan / design shall retain the copyright of his work; no alterations may be
made without his / her written consent.

9.2 The design awarded first prize can only be used by the Owner upon his commissioning the
Author to carry out the plan/design preparation for the project. No other plan / design may be
used wholly or in part by the Owner except by agreement with the Author concerned.

9.3 As a general rule, the Owner’s right to use the ADC-generated plan/design covers one (1)
execution only. However, the Conditions may provide for repetitive work and specify the terms
thereof.

9.4 In all cases, unless otherwise stated in the Conditions, the Author of any design shall retain the
sole right of reproduction by virtue of sole copyright under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No.
9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its IRR.

10. REGISTRATION OF COMPETITORS

10.1 As soon as they have received details of the architectural design competition (ADC), all
Competitors shall register with the Owner. Registration implies acceptance of the Conditions of
the ADC.

10.2 The Owner shall issue to all Competitors all the necessary documentation for preparing their
plans / designs. Where the furnishing of such documentation is conditional on payment of a
deposit, unless otherwise stated, such a deposit shall be returned to Competitors who submit a
bona fide plan / design.

10.3 The names of those Competitors selected to proceed to the second (2nd) stage of a two (2)-
stage competition shall be made public only under exceptional conditions to be agreed on by
the Jury before the launching of the ADC.

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11. INSURANCE

11.1 The Owner shall insure the Competitors’ plans / designs from the time when he assumes
responsibility for them and for the duration of his responsibility. The amount of such insurance
shall be stated in the Conditions.

12. EXHIBITIONS AND ENTRIES

12.1 All designs, including those disqualified by the Jury, shall be exhibited, as a general rule, for
at least two (2) weeks, together with a copy of the signed report of the Jury. The exhibition
shall be open to the public free of charge.

12.2 The Owner shall notify in a timely manner, all registered Competitors of the date and place of
the public exhibition and the results of the ADC, and send them a copy of the Jury's report.
He shall similarly inform the IAPOA. Photographs of the prize- winning designs shall be sent
to the IAPOA with an option for publication.

13. RETURN OF PROJECTS

13.1 All drawings and plans, other than those which have received prizes or have been purchased
and are retained by the Owner, shall be destroyed at the end of the public exhibition, unless
provisions are made to the contrary in the Conditions for the ADC. Where models are
required, these will be returned to the Author/s at the expense of the Owner within a month of
the close of the public exhibition.

14. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) OR LITIGATION

14.1 Since no regulations, however well drawn up, can preclude the possibility of dispute,
provisions for conciliation, mediation and arbitration i.e. ADR modes under R.A. No. 9285,
must be included in the ADC Conditions and must precede any form of litigation.

14.2 The Jury members are the sole arbiters at all stages, up to the final prize-giving.

14.3 In the event of a dispute, not related to the adjudication process or awarding of the prizes, the
matter shall be settled by an arbitration process approved by the IAPOA, and without initial
recourse to any form of litigation.

14.4 The expenses resulting from any conciliation, mediation or arbitration, procedure shall be
shared by the two (2) interested parties to the ADR proceeding.

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REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES
1. UPON SIGNING OF AGREEMENR AS THE
MOBILIZATION COMPONENT
- PROJECT DEFINITION PHASE – define the
requirements of the project
o Upon signing – 5% of agreed
Professional Fee
o 7 days client will pay
2. UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE SCHEMATIC
DESIGN SERVICES
- SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE – preparation of
schematic design studies leading to
conceptual plans
o Evaluates owner’s program,
schedule, budget
o Initial drawing
o Submit statement of the probable
project construction cost (SPPCC)
based on current cost parameters
o Upon the completion of the
schematic design phase – 15% of
agreed PF or a sum sufficient to
increase the total payment on the
fee to 20%
o 15 days – client needs to pay this
amount
3. UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
- DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE – based on
approved schematic and conceptualized
plan
o Design development documents,
plan, elevation, section, and other
drawing
o Outline specification
o Diagrammatic layout of construction
systems
o Updated SPPCC
o Upon completion of design
development phase – 20% of the
agreed PF or sum sufficient to
increase the total payment on the
fee to 40%
o 15 days – client needs to pay this
amount
4. UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SERVICES
- CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PHASE – based on
the approved design development phase
o Prepares complete contract
documents
 Design and construction
drawing
 Structural
 Electrical
 Plumbing/sanitary
 Mechanical
 Electronic and
communication works
o Technical Specification
o 7 sets of all construction drawing for
the purpose of applying building
permit
o Updated SPPCC
o Assist owner in filing the requires
documents to secure approval of
government office
o Upon Completion of Contract
document phase – 50% of agreed PF
or sum sufficient to increase the
total payment on the fee to 90%
5. WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE AWARDS TO THE
WINNING CONTRACTOR
- BIDDING OR NEGOTIATION PHASE
o Prepares Bid Documents (Bid docs.
Is intellectual property of Architect –
Sec. 33 of RA 9266
o Assist owner from early stage of
establishing a list of possible
contractors
o Helps in organizing and conducting
pre-bid conferences
o Responds to question bidders
 Note: For negotiation contract –
o
client will do the rest above but
negotiates with 1 contractor only
o 15 days after the award of winning
bidder – the payment to the
Architect shall be adjusted so that it
will amount to a sum of 90% of PF
based on the winning bid price
6. UPON COMPLETION OF THE WORK
- CONSTRUCTION PHASE
o Answer all claims from clients and
contractors on all matters to the
execution and progress of work
o Prepares change order
o Periodic visit
 Check the progress
 Quality of work
 Not required to have 8hrs
 He shall report to client the
defect/deficiencies and shall
condemn work found failing
to confirm to the Contract
Docs.
 Determine amount owing
and due
 If client requested a full-
time supervision - that will
be based to the SPP
document on FULL TIME
SUPERVISION
 10% remaining
 5% liability
 5% periodic
construction
supervision
 Upon completion of
the work, the
balance shall be
paid computed on
the FPCC (Final
Project
Construction Cost)
o FFCC - Final Project Construction
Cost
 Based to the cost record
submitted to the Architect
upon the completion of project
 Cost Record – includes
all payments
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 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
Annex “A”
Promulgated as Part of the IRR of
R.A. No. 9266, known as “The Architecture Act of 2004”
and to be known hereinafter as the
SPP Documents
(replacing the 1979 UAP Docs. 201 through 208 and the UAP Docs 209 and 210)

A. GENERAL DEFINITIONS
1. State shall refer solely to the National Government of the Republic of the
Philippines.

2. Standards of Professional Practice (SPP) is a required document under Sec.

41 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its Implementing Rules
and Regulations (IRR).

3. Commission as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall
refer only to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), duly created
under R.A. No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000).

4. Board as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer only
to the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA), duly created
under R.A. No. 9266 and its IRR and under the supervision and administrative
control of the Commission.

5. Architect as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall refer
only to a Registered and Licensed Architect (RLA), a natural person under
Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate of registration and a valid
professional identification card (representing the renewable 3-year license) for
the lawful practice of the State-regulated profession of architecture. Depending
on the SPP, the term Architect may also refer to Architect-of-record (Aor),
Architect in charge of construction (Aicc), Consulting Architect (CA) as
provided for under R.A. No. 9266.

6. Architectural Firm (AF) as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP
documents shall refer only to a juridical person under Philippine law and
jurisprudence, duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
as a sole proprietorship for individual architectural practice or registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and with the Professional

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 Regulation Commission (the PRC or hereafter the Commission) as a
professional partnership or as an architectural corporation for group architectural
practice by RLAs, subject to full compliances with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 and
derivative regulations.

7. Architect and Architectural Firm (AF) may be used interchangeably for some
of the succeeding SPP.

8. Professional/s as used for this SPP and the succeeding SPP documents shall
refer only to Registered and Licensed Professionals (RLPs), all natural
persons under Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate and a valid
professional identification card (representing the renewable license) for the lawful
practice of a State-regulated profession other than architecture.

9. Client, Owner and Project Proponent may be used interchangeably for this
SPP and some of the succeeding SPP.

10. Contractor and General Contractor shall also mean Constructor or Builder,
and may be used interchangeably for this SPP.

11. Bid and Tender shall mean the same.

B. ACRONYMS

ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution

AF - Architectural Firm
ADC - Architectural Design Competition
Aicc - Architect in charge of construction
Aor - Architect-of-record
BPO - Business Process Outsourcing
CA - Consulting Architect
CEC - Codes of Ethical Conduct
DoLE - Department of Labor and Employment
DTI - Department of Trade and Industry
FPCA - Filipino Professional Consulting Architects
IAPOA - Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects
KPO - Knowledge Process Outsourcing
MoP - Manual of Procedure
PACS - Professional Architectural Consulting Services
PCA - Professional Consulting Architect
PRC - Professional Regulation Commission

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PRBoA Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture
SEC - Securities and Exchange Commission
RLA - Registered and Licensed Architect
SPP - Standards of Professional Practice
TSP - Temporary/ Special Permit

C. GENERAL NOTES ON THE

SELECTION OF THE ARCHITECT
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266, replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 208)

1. INTRODUCTION

There are many ways by which a Client can engage the services of an Architect.
The most appropriate method of selecting an Architect will depend on the type and
complexity of the project.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of services will depend on the method by which the Architect is selected.

3. METHODS OF SELECTION

3.1. Direct Selection is used when undertaking a relatively small project. The
Client selects his Architect on the basis of:

3.1.1. Reputation
3.1.2. Personal or business acquaintance or recommendation of a friend
3.1.3. Recommendation of the Architect’s former Client
3.1.4. Recommendation of another Architect.

3.2. Comparative Selection may be conducted by committees representing

institutions, corporations or public agencies. The selection process involves:

3.2.1. Invitation. The Client issues an invitation which includes the Terms of
Reference (ToR) for the project which is based on the Design Brief
prepared by another Architect. The selection committee established by
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 professions and/or the construction industry, as well as persons with
related expertise.

3.2.2. Pre-qualification. Architects and/or PRC-registered Architectural

Firms (AFs) submit information regarding their qualification and
expertise.

3.2.3. Interview. The Architect explains his methodology in translating the

plan/design requirements of the proposed project.

3.2.4. Verification. The selection committee may visit buildings designed by

the Architects and check references such as former clients and
financial institutions.

3.2.5. Evaluation & Ranking. The selection committee may adopt its own
procedure in evaluating the entries and recommending the most
capable firm.

3.2.6. Negotiation. The Architect explains to the Client the Scope of

Services and the Architect’s Fee as prescribed under the Architect’s
Guidelines.

3.3. An Architectural Design Competition (ADC) is used for civic or

monumental projects. The competition may either be an idea competition,
design or design build competition. Various Architects or architectural firms
(AFs) submit plan/design solutions to a particular design problem and are
judged on the basis of comparative excellence.

3.3.1. Advantages

a. Opportunities will be open only to all PRC-registered and licensed

Architects (RLAs) or PRC-registered Architectural Firms (AFs).

b. The Client/ Committee will have a wider range of options.

3.3.2. Disadvantages

a. Process may be expensive and time consuming

b. The time and effort required may discourage qualified firms from
participating.

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 c. Some potentially unscrupulous prospective Clients will seek free
services under the guise of design competition. Architects must
always be constantly aware that ownership and copyright issues
under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 must be fully
addressed under all architectural competition rules.

3.3.3. Procedure. Competitions should be conducted:

a. With the assistance of the integrated and accredited professional

organization of architects (IAPOA) or one of its local chapters, and

b. In accordance with the Architect’s Guidelines.

3.3.4. Participants

a. Sponsor or Client – a natural or juridical person;

b. Competitors – Filipino/ Philippine-Registered and Licensed

Architects (RLA) and IAPOA members in good standing. A foreign
architect as a competitor must be registered in his/her country of
origin and must secure a Temporary Special Permit (TSP) from the
Commission (PRC), a work permit form the Department of Labor
and Employment (DoLE) and must work in collaboration with a
local/Filipino counterpart RLA who will assume the requisite
professional responsibilities and civil liabilities, in the case of a
design or design-build competition;

c. Professional Adviser – Philippine-Registered and Licensed

Architects (RLAs) who are IAPOA members in good standing;

d. Jury – Composed of at least five (5) members who are known for
their integrity, objectivity, impartiality and honesty.

d.1 Architect – member in good standing of the IAPOA

d.2 Competition Sponsor or Client.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

This will be covered by the respective type of services.

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 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON PRE-DESIGN SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 201
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 201)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. The basic services provided by the Architect have remained relatively
unchanged over the years. However, the Architect must expand his services
in response to the increasing demands of his/her Clients, the evolution of new
standards of regulated professional practice, the advancement of technology
and the enactment of new laws.

1.2. It will be most advantageous to the Client to involve the Architect in the
earliest stages of the project since the Architect, if suitably experienced, can
provide the Client with objective project analysis, establishing parameters to
optimize building needs vis-à-vis available resources and attendant
constraints.

2. SCOPE OF PRE-DESIGN SERVICES

The Pre- Design Services cover a broad line of architectural services ranging from
initial problem identification to activities that would allow the Architect to initially
conceptualize an array of architectural and allied solutions. The Pre-Design Services
nominally include consultation, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, site
selection and analysis, site utilization and land-use studies, architectural research,
architectural programming, space planning, space management studies, value
management, design brief preparation, promotional services and other related
activities.

2.1 Consultation

When a Client calls upon the Architect to give oral or written advice and
direction, to attend conferences, to make evaluations and appraisals
regarding a contemplated project and similar activities, the Architect renders
valuable inputs whether or not the Client pursues the project.

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 2.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies

These preliminary studies involve the procurement, analysis and use of

secondary information gathered for the project to aid the Client in early
decision-making. They represent the Architect’s initial assessment of a
project’s soundness, allowing the Client to promptly explore available/ readily
identifiable directions/ options. Researched/ processed/ validated secondary
data are generally used for such studies e.g. electronic, print, etc.

2.3 Feasibility Studies

Detailed analysis of the project based on pre-feasibility studies will determine

the viability of a proposed development. The studies will set the project
against present and future trends to forecast how it will perform over time.
This requires primary data gathering and analysis.

2.4 Site Selection and Analysis

This entails the formulation of site criteria, assistance to the Client in site
evaluation as well as analysis to determine the most appropriate site/s for a
proposed project or building program.

2.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

The detailed analysis of the site involves the identification of a site’s

development potentials through the proper utilization of land. The analysis
covers the context of the site as well as that of its surrounding environment
and the development controls that apply to the site and its environs.

2.6 Architectural Research

Architectural research entails the conduct of primary and secondary

researches and assembled facts used as basis for conclusion.

2.7 Architectural Programming

This analytical problem-seeking process will lead to the statement and

identification of both horizontal and vertical requirements in offering a
solution. It incorporates a space program with characterizations of the
envisioned spaces such as ambiance, cost range, etc.

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The Architect determines the adequate size and appropriate configuration

and assemblage for a proposed project in consideration of the use, allocation
and interface of spaces for given activities. Space planning is done mainly
through primary data gathering such as interviews, consultations, interfaces,
focus group discussions (FGDs), space planning surveys, space audits, etc.
and subsequent analyses i.e. spatial layouts with stacking concepts,
particularly for multi-storey structures.

2.9 Space Management Studies

An analysis of the space requirements of the project based on organizational

structure and functional set-up pinpoints linkages and interaction of spaces.
The formulation of the space program will serve as the basis for the
development of the architectural plan/design.

2.10 Value Management

This technique is applied in the cost management process to minimize the

negative effect of simplified operations associated with many cost-reduction
programs. The goal of value management is to achieve an unimpaired
program at minimum cost. Thus, a plan, design or system that has been
successfully value-managed will still satisfy the same performance criteria as
the costlier alternatives.

2.11 Design Brief Preparation

Under design brief preparation, the Architect states the project terms of
reference (ToR) including the concept, objectives and other necessary
requirements to bid out architectural services (whether public or private).

2.12 Promotional Services

Projects may require promotional activities in order to develop and generate
financial support and acceptance from governing agencies or from the
general public. In such cases, the Architect can act as the agent of the Owner
by producing and coordinating the additional activities necessary to complete
the services. In all such activities, the Architect must maintain his professional
status as the representative of the Owner.

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3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

3.1 After the initial meeting/ conversation/ correspondence with the Client, the
Architect must submit his proposal for pre-design services, stating the
following:
3.1.1 Scope of Work
3.1.2 Manner of Payment
3.1.3 Owner’s Responsibilities
3.1.4 Other Conditions of Services
3.2 The Architect can render services in any of the following ways:
3.2.1 As an individual Architect he must have special training and be
knowledgeable in different fields to supplement his skills.
3.2.2 Architect’s Own Staff
It is possible for Architects (as natural persons) working in a single firm
to specialize in a variety of ways. Many Architects and firms (juridical
persons) specialize without losing the generalist approach of the
Architect or firm.
3.2.3 By Association, Consultation or Networking

Another common practice is consultation between an Architect and a

firm of other disciplines, under the extended terms of the Owner-
Architect Agreement.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

The Architect’s compensation is based on the Architect’s / architectural firm’s

talents, skill, experience, imagination, and on the type and level of professional
services provided. Compensation for Pre-Design Services may be based on one or
more of the following:

4.1 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative
work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of
reports and the like. This method of compensation is based on technical

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 hours spent and does not account for creative work since the value of
creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has
spent on his work. The computation is made by adding all costs of technical
services (man hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a multiplier to cover
overhead and profit.
The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the office set-up,
overhead and experience of the Architect and the complexity of the Project.

Other items such as cost of transportation, living and housing allowances of

foreign consultants, out-of-town living and housing allowances of the local
consultants and the like, are all to be charged to the Client. At the start of the
commission, the Architect shall make known to the Client the rate of
professionals and personnel who will be assigned to the Project and the
multiplier that has to be applied before agreeing on this method of
compensation.

FORMULA
Assume:
A= Architect’s rate / hour

C= Consultant’s rate / hour

T= Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Researchers and others involved in the Project

AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect, Consultants and Technical Staff

M= Multiplier to account for overhead and reasonable profit. The value may range
from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect’s office and the
complexity of the Project.

R= Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of

Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local
consultants and technical staff if assigned to places over 100 km. from the area
of operation of the Architect.
Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc.
over the five (5) copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance calls,
technical and laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items
needed by the Project.

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Direct cost = AN + CN + TN

Fee = Direct Cost x M

Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R

4.2 Professional Fee Plus Expenses

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing

relationship involving a series of Projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and
above the reimbursement for the Architect’s technical time and overhead. An
agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an
equitable fee.

4.3 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more
paper work and time-consuming efforts.

4.4 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require
his personal time such as:

4.4.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

4.4.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and

4.4.3 conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures

and the like.

For these particular activities, the Architect as agent of the Owner may be
paid on a per diem and honorarium basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such
as but not limited to travel, accommodations and subsistence.

4.5 Mixed Methods of Compensation

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project.
Each project should be examined to determine the most appropriate and
equitable method of compensation.

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 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON REGULAR DESIGN SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 202
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 202)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Applicability of this Document

1.1.1 While these implementing rules and regulations specifically refer to the
“individual” professional practice of the Architect as a natural person,
the same may also apply to the Architect’s “group practice” as part of
a juridical entity i.e. as a DTI-registered sole proprietorship or as a
SEC-registered partnership or corporation, subject to full compliances
with Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its
implementing rules and regulations and derivative regulations including
resolutions of the Board and the Commission.

1.1.2 Foreign architects offering services under this service are subject to
full compliances with Sec. 38 of R.A. No. 9266 and its implementing
rules and regulations (including resolutions of the Board which calls for
a “local counterpart Architect” for any foreign architect) and other
periodic issuances of the Board and the Commission as well as
procedures/requirements of the Department of Labor and Employment
and the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation governing such foreign
architects. Therefore, a foreign architect practicing architecture in the
Philippines for projects on Philippine soil must first secure a
Temporary/ Special Permit (TSP) and a work permit from the
Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) and must work in
collaboration with a local counterpart Architect who is a Registered and
Licensed Architect (RLA) under Philippine law.

1.1.3 Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process

Outsourcing (KPO) firms which have been DTI- or SEC-registered in
the Philippines to provide services for overseas clients are not
authorized to provide architectural services for projects located on
Philippine soil unless they are PRC-registered architectural firms
satisfying Sec. 37 of R.A. No. 9266 and its implementing rules and

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the Board and other periodic issuances of the Board and the
Commission.

1.1.4 The Architect’s outputs described / listed under this SPP may be
expanded or increased depending on the requirements of the project
or the Architect’s experience, capabilities and specialization/s.

1.2 Regular Design Services of an Architect

1.2.1 In regular practice, the Architect acts as the Owner’s/ Client's/

Proponent’s Adviser and/or Representative. He translates the Owner's
needs and requirements to spaces and forms in the best manner of
professional service.

1.2.2 The Architect’s work starts at the inception of the project when the
Owner outlines his requirements to the Architect. The work covers the
various aspects of the project, from analysis and study of the needs
and requirements, to the preparation of the necessary instruments of
service, and finally to the supervision during project implementation. It
ends only when the general contractor or builder turns over the
completed project to the Owner.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Project Definition Phase

This phase involves the definition of the requirements of the project by the
Owner. The Architect in turn informs the Owner of the technical requirements
of the project and the concomitant professional fees. In this phase, the
Architect:

1.2.1. consults with the Owner to ascertain the conceptual framework and
related requirements of the project and confirms such requirements
with him.

1.2.2. gathers relevant information and data leading to the definition of the
requirements of the project, including the scope of the Architect’s
services.

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 1.2.3. reviews and refines the owner’s space requirements and translates
them into an architectural program.

1.2.4. prepares an initial statement of probable construction cost.

2.2 Schematic Design Phase

This phase consists of the preparation of schematic design studies derived

from the Project Definition Phase, leading to conceptual plans. The Architect:

2.2.1 evaluates the Owner’s program, schedule, budget, project site and
proposes methods of project deliveries.

2.2.2 prepares the initial line drawings representing design studies leading to
a recommended solution, including a general description of the project
for approval by the Owner.

2.2.3 submits to the Owner a Statement of the Probable Project Construction

Cost (SPPCC) based on current cost parameters.

2.3 Design Development Phase

Based on approved schematics and conceptual plans, the Architect prepares:

2.3.1 the Design Development documents consisting of plans, elevations,

sections and other drawings,

2.3.2 outline specifications to fix and illustrate the size and character of the
entire project as to type of materials, type of structural, electrical,
mechanical, sanitary, electronic and communications systems.

2.3.3 diagrammatic layout of construction systems, and

2.3.4 an updated SPPCC for submission to the Owner.

2.4 Contract Document Phase

Based on the approved Design Development Documents, the Architect:

2.4.1 prepares the complete Contract Documents consisting of detailed

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required for the architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing/ sanitary,
mechanical, electronic and communication works prepared by the
Architect and the respective professionals involved.

2.4.2 prepares Technical Specifications describing type and quality of

materials, finish, manner of construction and the general conditions
under which the project is to be constructed.

2.4.3 submits to the Owner seven (7) sets of all construction drawings and
technical specifications for purposes of obtaining a building permit.
2.4.4 updates the SPPCC based on changes in scope, requirements or
market conditions.
2.4.5 assists the Owner in filing the required documents to secure approval
of government authorities having jurisdiction over the design of the
Project.

2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase

2.5.1 In this phase, the Architect:

a. prepares the Bid Documents such as forms for contract letting,

documents for construction, forms for invitation and instruction to
bidders, forms for bidders’ proposals, general / specific conditions
of contract, etc.

b. assists the Owner from the early stage of establishing a list of

prospective Contractors to awarding of the construction contract.

2.5.2 For competitive bids / procurements, the Architect:

a. furnishes complete sets of the Bid Documents for purposes of

bidding in as many sets as may be required to conduct a successful
bidding. The said documents are loaned to bidders at an amount
sufficient to cover direct and indirect costs attendant to the
preparation, packaging, reproduction and delivery of the said
documents.

The Bid Documents are the intellectual property of the Architect

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 (Sec. 33 of R.A. No. 9266), and must be returned by all entities
acquiring bid documents. A bond may be required to assure the
return of the Bid Documents.

The Architect retains the sole ownership and copyright to the said
documents (Sec. 33 of R.A. No. 9266). As such, bidders must not
reproduce nor use the documents for unauthorized purposes. The
Owner also must not use the documents for any other purpose
other than the project for which the Owner and Architect signed an
agreement.

b. helps in organizing and conducting pre-bid conferences,

c. responds to questions from bidders,

d. assists the Owner in obtaining proposals from Contractors,

analyzes bid results and prepares abstract of bids, notice of award,
notice to proceed and other construction contracts.

2.5.3 For negotiated contracts, the Architect performs similar functions as in

item 2.5.2 but negotiates with one Contractor instead of many bidders.

2.6 Construction Phase

In this phase, the Architect performs the following:

2.6.1 makes decisions on all claims of the Owner and Contractors on all
matters relating to the execution and progress of work or the
interpretation of the Contract Documents.

2.6.2 prepares change orders, gathers and turns over to the Owner written
guarantees required of the Contractor and Sub-Contractors.

2.6.3 makes periodic visits to the project site to familiarize himself with the
general progress and quality of work and to ascertain that the work is
proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Architect
shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous 8-hour on-site
supervision to check on the quality of the work involved and shall not
be held responsible for the Contractor's failure to carry out the
Construction work in accordance with the Contract Documents. During

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 such project site visits and on the basis of his observations, he shall
report to the Client defects and deficiencies noted in the work of
Contractors, and shall condemn work found failing to conform to the
Contract Documents.

2.6.4 determines the amount owing and due to the Contractor and issues
corresponding Certificates for Payment for such amounts based on his
observations and the Contractor's Applications for Payment. These
Certificates will constitute a certification to the Client that the work has
progressed to the state indicated and that to his best knowledge, the
quality of work performed by the Contractor is in accordance with the
Contract Documents. The Architect shall conduct the necessary
inspection to determine the date of substantial and final completion
and issue the final Certificate of Payment to the Contractor.

2.6.5 Should more extensive inspection or full-time (8-hour) construction

supervision be required by the Client, a separate full-time supervisor
shall be hired and agreed upon by the Owner and the Architect subject
to the conditions provided in the SPP Document on Full -Time
Supervision. When the Architect is requested by the Owner to do the
full time supervision, his services and fees shall be covered separately
in conformance with the applicable and appropriate SPP Document.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner as
the Lead Professional working with other professionals in the engineering and allied
professions:

3.1 with a single contract between the Architect and Owner, and sub-consultancy
contracts between the Architect and the other professionals working with the
Architect.

3.2 with the Architect and the engineering and allied professionals executing
separate contracts with the Owner.

In both cases, the professional responsibilities and civil liabilities of each State-
regulated professional remains separate. The Architect does not assume any of the
responsibilities and liabilities of the other professionals (RLPs).

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4. PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

Professional architectural work is classified in accordance with the degree of

complexity and the creative skill required to meet the requirements of the Client
within technical, functional, economic and aesthetic constraints. Based on these
groupings, the corresponding scale of charges shall be prescribed in the Architect’s
Guidelines to determine the fair remuneration to the Architect.

4.1 Group 1

Buildings of the simplest utilization and character which shall include but not
be limited to the following:

Armories Parking Structures

Bakeries Printing Plants
Habitable Agricultural Buildings Public Markets
Freight Facilities Service Garages
Hangars Simple Loft-Type Buildings
Industrial Buildings Warehouses
Manufacturing/Industrial Plants Packaging and Processing Plants
Other similar utilization type buildings

4.2 Group 2

Buildings of moderate complexity of plan / design which shall include but not
be limited to the following:

Art Galleries Nursing Homes

Banks, Exchange and other Office Buildings/ Office Condominium
Buildings Park, Playground and Open-Air
Financial Institutions Recreational Facilities
Bowlodromes Residential Condominiums
Call Centers Police Stations
Churches and Religious Facilities Postal Facilities
City/Town Halls & Civic Centers Private Clubs
College Buildings Publishing Plants
Convents, Monasteries & Race Tracks
Seminaries Restaurants / Fastfood Stores
Correctional & Detention Facilities Retail / Wholesale Stores
Court Houses/Halls of Justice Schools

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 Dormitories Shopping Centers
Exhibition Halls & Display Structures
Fire Stations Specialty Shops
Laundries & Cleaning Facilities Supermarkets/ Hyper-marts
Libraries Serviced Apartments
Malls/Mall Complexes Welfare Buildings
Motels & Apartels Mixed Use Buildings
Multi-storey Apartments Other buildings of similar nature
Showrooms/Service Centers or use

4.3 Group 3

Buildings of exceptional character and complexity of plan / design which shall

include but not be limited to the following:

Aquariums Laboratories/ Testing Facilities

Nuclear Facilities
Auditoriums
Airports/Wet & Dry Ports & Terminals
Breweries
Cold Storage Facilities
Telecommunication Buildings
Convention Facilities
Gymnasiums
Hospitals & Medical Buildings
Hotels
Transportation Facilities & Systems Other buildings of similar nature or use
Marinas and Resort Complexes
Medical Arts Offices & Clinics
Mental Institutions
Mortuaries
Observatories
Public Health Centers
Research Facilities
Stadia
Theaters & Similar Facilities
Veterinary Hospitals

4.4 Group 4

Residences (single-detached, single-attached or duplex; row-houses or shop-

houses), small apartment houses and townhouses

4.5 Group 5

Monumental buildings and other facilities

Exposition & Fair Buildings Specialized decorative buildings

Mausoleums, Memorials, Museums
& Monuments Buildings of similar nature or use

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Projects where the plan / design and related Contract Documents are re-used
for the repetitive construction of similar buildings without amending the
drawing and the specifications

4.7 Group 7

Housing Project involving the construction of several residential units on a

single site with the use of one (1) set of plans / design, specifications and
related documents

4.8 Group 8

Projects involving extensive detail such as designs for built-in components or

elements, built-in equipment, special fittings, screens, counters, architectural
interiors (AI), and development planning and/or design

4.9 Group 9

Alterations, renovations, rehabilitations, retrofit and expansion / additions to

existing buildings belonging to Groups 1 to 5

4.10 Group 10

The Architect is engaged to render opinion or give advice, clarifications or

explanation on technical matters pertaining to architectural works.

5. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

The Architect’s compensation is based on the Architect’s / architectural firm’s

talents, skill, experience, imagination, and on the type and level of professional
services provided. Compensation for Regular Design Services may be based on one
or more of the following:

5.1 Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)

The Architect’s Fee based on the PPC shall be detailed in the Architect’s
Guidelines.

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 5.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses
This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative
work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of
reports and the like. This method of compensation is based on technical
hours spent and does not account for creative work since the value of
creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has
spent on his work. The computation is made by adding all costs of technical
services (man hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a multiplier to cover
overhead and profit.
The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the office set-up,
overhead and experience of the Architect and the complexity of the Project.

Other items such as cost of transportation, living and housing allowances of

foreign consultants, out-of-town living and housing allowances of the local
consultants and the like, are all to be charged to the Client. At the start of the
commission, the Architect shall make known to the Client the rate of
professionals and personnel who will be assigned to the Project and the
multiplier that has to be applied before agreeing on this method of
compensation.
FORMULA
Assume:
A= Architect’s rate / hour
C= Consultant’s rate / hour
T= Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Researchers and others involved in the Project
AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect, Consultants and Technical Staff
M= Multiplier to account for overhead and reasonable profit. The value may range
from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect’s office and the
complexity of the Project.
R= Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of
Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local
consultants and technical staff if assigned to places over 100km. from area of
operation of the Architect.
Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc.
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needed by the Project.
Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct Cost x M
Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R

5.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing
relationship involving a series of Projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and
above the reimbursement for the Architect’s technical time and overhead. An
agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an
equitable fee.

5.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more
paper work and time-consuming efforts.

5.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require
his personal time such as:

5.5.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

5.5.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
5.5.3 conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures
and the like.

For these particular activities, the Architect as agent of the Owner may be
paid on a per diem and honorarium basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such
as but not limited to travel, accommodations and subsistence.

5.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project.
Each project should be examined to determine the most appropriate method
of compensation.

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6. OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 Provide full information as to his requirements for the Project.

6.2 When necessary, designate a representative authorized to act on his behalf.

6.3 Promptly examine and render decisions pertaining to documents submitted by

the Architect to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of the Architect’s
work. The Owner should issue orders to the General Contractor only through
the Architect.

6.4 Furnish or direct the Architect to obtain at his expense, a certified survey of
the site, giving, as may be required, topographical and/or relocation surveys
covering grades and lines of streets, alleys, easements, encroachments and
related information, boundaries, with dimensions and complete data
pertaining to existing buildings, structures, trees, plants, water bodies, wells,
excavations / pits, etc. and other improvements and full information as to the
available utility / service lines both public and private; zoning compliances,
clearances, deed/s of restrictions, encumbrances and annotations to titles,
association guidelines and standards, and soil investigations / tests, borings
and test pits necessary for determining soil and sub-soil conditions.

6.5 Promptly pay for architectural and all other engineering and allied services
required for the project.

6.6 Pay for the design and consulting services on acoustic, communication,
electronic, and other specialty systems which may be required for the project.

6.7 Arrange and pay for such legal, auditing, insurance, counseling and other
services as may be required for the project.

6.8 Pay for all reimbursable expenses incurred in the project as called for in
Section 7: “Other Conditions on Services” and all taxes including VAT (but not
including income tax) that the government may impose on the Architect as a
result of the services rendered by the Architect on the project, whether the
services were performed as a natural person i.e. an individual practitioner or
as a juridical entity i.e. as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation.

6.9 If the Owner observes or otherwise becomes aware of anything that may
impair the successful implementation of the project, he shall give prompt
written notice to the Architect.

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7. OTHER CONDITIONS ON SERVICES

7.1 Conditions for the Architect’s Fee

The Architect’s Fee is based on the Project Construction Cost. Where the
Architect has to render additional services, additional compensation shall be
required.

7.2 Other Services

Other services that may be needed in order to complete the project such as
services of acoustic and illumination engineers / specialists, mural painters,
sculptors, and other service providers are to be recommended by the
Architect for the Owner’s approval. Costs for these services are to be paid for
separately by the Owner and shall be subject to a coordination fee payable to
the Architect.

7.3 Scale Models, 3D Models and Walk-Thru Presentations

Should a scale model, 3D models and/or walk-thru presentation of the

architect’s design be necessary, they are to be recommended by the Architect
for the Owner’s approval. Costs for these services are to be paid for
separately by the Owner and shall be subject to a coordination fee payable to
the Architect.

7.4 Per Diem and Traveling Expenses

A per diem plus traveling and living expenses shall be chargeable to the
Owner whenever the Architect or his duly authorized representative is
required to perform services at a locality beyond 50.0 kilometers (air, straight
line or radial distance) from his established office as it appears in the
Architect’s letterhead.

7.5 Extra Sets of Contract Documents

The Owner shall pay the Architect for additional sets of Contract Documents.

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 7.6 Change/s Ordered by the Owner

If the Architect renders additional professional services due to changes

ordered by the Owner after approval of the Architect’s outputs, the Owner
shall pay the Architect for extra time, resources/ drafting, or other office
expenses.

7.7 Work Suspended or Abandoned

If the work of the Architect is abandoned or suspended in whole or in part, the

Owner shall pay the Architect for the services rendered corresponding to the
amount due at the stage of suspension or abandonment of the work.

The primary service of the Architect is the preparation of architectural

plans/designs, specifications and other building construction documents.
These are sets of detailed instructions that shall serve as the basis for the
General Contractor to implement the project. Once the Architect has prepared
all these documents, the Architect has completed the Detailed Design and
Contract Documents Phase of his services, which is equivalent to Ninety
percent (90%) of his work.

When the Owner therefore fails to implement the plans and documents for
construction as prepared by the Architect, the Architect is entitled to receive
as compensation the sum corresponding to ninety percent (90%) of the
Architect’s fee.

7.8 Different Periods of Construction

If portions of the building/s are erected at different periods of time, thus

increasing the construction period and Architect’s burden of services, charges
pertaining to services rendered during the Construction Phase shall be
adjusted proportionately. When the suspension of construction exceeds a
period of six (6) months, the fee for the remaining works shall be doubled.

7.9 Services of Specialist Consultants

If the Owner requires the services of specialist consultants, they shall be

engaged with the consent of the Architect. The cost of their services shall be
paid for separately by the Owner and shall not be deducted from the
Architect’s fee.

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 7.10 Separate Services

Should the Owner require the Architect to design movable or fixed pieces of
cabinets and other architectural interior (AI) elements, site development
plan (SDP) components, urban design elements, and other items of similar
nature, the Owner shall pay the Architect in addition to the Architect’s fee.
The compensation shall be based on the Project Construction Cost as
provided for under SPP Document 203.

7.11 Fulltime Construction Supervision

Upon recommendation of the Architect and with the approval of the Owner,
full-time construction supervisors as will be deemed necessary shall be
engaged and paid by the Owner. If no Project / Construction Manager is
present, the full-time construction supervisor shall be under the technical
control and supervision of the Architect and shall make periodic reports to the
Owner and to the Architect regarding the progress and quality of the work
done.

7.12 Estimates

Any SPPCC or any Cost Estimate submitted by the Architect can attain only a
certain degree of accuracy. As the Architect has no control over the cost of
labor and materials, or the many factors that go into competitive bidding, he
does not assume any professional responsibility for such cost estimates,
unless glaring errors or discrepancies are clearly evident.

7.13 Government Taxes and Services

The Architect’s Fee is a net amount. Any tax (exclusive of income tax) that
the national and/or local government/s may impose on the Architect as a
consequence of the services performed for the project shall be paid by the
Owner.

7.14 Ownership of Documents

All designs, drawings, models, specifications and other contract documents

and copies thereof, prepared, duly signed, stamped and sealed and furnished
as instruments of service, are the intellectual property and documents of the
Architect, whether the work for which they were made is executed or not, and

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 are not to be reproduced or used on other work except with a written
agreement with the Architect (Sec. 33 of R.A. No. 9266).

7.15 Cost Records

During the progress of work, the Owner shall furnish the Architect a copy of
the records of expenses being incurred on the construction. Upon completion
of the project, the Owner shall furnish the Architect a copy of the summary of
all cost of labor, services, materials, equipment, fixtures and all items used at
and for the completion of the construction.

7.16 Design and Placement of Signs

All signboards of the General Contractor, sub-contractors, jobbers and

dealers that shall be placed at the project site during the progress of
construction shall be approved by the Architect as to size, design and
contents. After the completion of the project, the Owner or his building lessee
shall consult the Architect for the design, size of all signboards, letterings,
directories and display boards that will be placed on the exterior or public
areas attached to the building project in order to safeguard the Owner’s
interest. Nothing should be installed inside or outside of the building that
would compromise its safety and aesthetics.

7.17 Project Construction Cost (PCC)

Project Construction Cost (PCC) as herein referred to, means the cost of the
completed building to the Owner, including the structure, plumbing/sanitary
and electrical fixtures, mechanical equipment, elevators, escalators, air-
conditioning system, fire protection system, alarm and clock system,
communications and electronic system, elements attached to the building and
all items indicated in the plans, designs, drawings and specifications prepared
by the Architect and his consultants. The construction cost of other items
planned and designed by the Architect, such as architectural interiors (AI) and
site development plan elements and other items of similar nature, additionally
planned / designed by the Architect are also part of the PCC.

The cost of materials used and the labor for their installation are part of the
PCC. If these items are furnished by the Owner below its market cost, the
cost of the material and labor shall nonetheless be computed on the basis of
the current (and fair market value) costs.

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 The PCC does not include any of the fees for the Architect, the Engineer, the
Specialist Consultants or the salaries of the construction inspectors.

7.18 Project Development Cost

Project Development Cost shall include cost of the construction as well as all
professional fees, permits, clearances and utilities and cost of acquiring the
project site / lot, cost of money, etc.

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 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 203
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 203)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Time and technology have evolved to a level where specialized architectural
services are needed to complete, complement or supplement the necessary
work for the totality of a project.

1.2 Apart from the legal definition/s supplied under R.A. No. 9266, Architecture
may also be defined as the blending of aesthetics, functions, space, materials
and its environment resulting from the application of various technologies and
skills in different fields.

1.3 Specialized Architectural Services deals with specific expertise for further
enhancement of the architectural interior and exterior components of a
project.

1.4 The Architect’s responsibility to man and society is to make sure that both the
building and its physical environment enhance the lives of people by strictly
adhering to national and international standards with regard to public health,
safety and welfare.

1.5 The architectural plan and design of the building properly falls under the
Architect’s Regular Design Services (SPP Document No. 202).

1.6 Design services needed within and outside the building which fall under
Specialized Architectural Services as listed under the pertinent provisions of
R.A. No. 9266 and its 2004 IRR, include but are not limited to the following:

1.6.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)

1.6.2 Acoustic Design

1.6.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design

1.6.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)

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 1.6.5 Site and Physical Planning Services (including Master
Development Planning, Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)

1.6.6 Comprehensive Development Planning

1.6.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning

1.6.8 Security Evaluation and Planning

1.6.9 Building Systems Design

1.6.10 Facilities Maintenance Support

1.6.11 Building Testing and Commissioning

1.6.12 Building Environmental Certification

1.6.13 Forensic Architecture

1.6.14 Building Appraisal

1.6.15 Structural Conceptualization

1.6.16 Preliminary Services

1.6.17 Contract Documentation and Review

1.6.18 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management

Services)

1.6.19 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

1.6.20 Architectural Research Methods

1.6.21 Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design

1.6.22 Building Components

1.6.23 Management of Architectural Practices

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 1.7 The term Consulting Architect (CA) shall refer only to a RLA who may also be
a separately Registered and Licensed Professional (RLP) i.e. a natural
person under Philippine law and jurisprudence with a valid certificate of
registration and a valid professional identification card (representing the
renewable license) for the lawful practice of one or more State-regulated
profession other than architecture.

1.8 For this SPP, the term Architect refers to the Consulting Architect (CA) who
may be the holder of a valid Specialist Certificate that may be issued by the
Board and/or the Commission, upon due qualification or accreditation by the
IAPoA.

203.1 ARCHITECTURAL INTERIOR (AI) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Architectural Interiors (AI), specifically mentioned under Secs. 3 (4) (g) and
14 (3) of R.A. No. 9266, involves the detailed planning and design of the
indoor / enclosed areas of any proposed building / structure, including retrofit,
renovation, rehabilitation or expansion work which shall cover all architectural
and utility aspects, including the architectural lay-outing of all building
engineering systems found therein.

1.2 Depending on the complexity of the Project, the Architect undertaking

professional AI services must be sufficiently experienced in the planning,
design and detailing of AI elements.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 In the design of a building, the Architect works on a development concept. To

realize this, the Architect develops the design by determining the size and
interrelationship of interior spaces, laying out the furniture, movables,
equipment, built-ins and fixtures to support the required activities, thus
making both the exterior and interior spaces contribute to the total concept.

2.2 The Architect plans and designs the architectural interiors (AI) of buildings
such that they contribute to the physical, visual, intellectual and emotional
comforts of the intended end-users.

2.3 As such a specialist, the Architect:

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of areas for the different activities and spaces to be integrated in a
building Project.

2.3.2 Lays out and prescribes furniture/ built-ins/ equipment for the project
and prepares specifications of AI components including all floor / wall /
ceiling finishes, doors and partition systems, hardware, modular or
ready-assembled furniture pieces/ systems, equipment, furnishings,
built-ins, fixtures, signages and graphic devices, etc.

2.3.3 Assists the Client in conducting bids or negotiations with General

Contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers of building materials,
furniture, equipment, fixtures, etc.

2.3.4 Checks and approves samples of materials and shop drawings of AI

components.

2.3.5 Reviews and approves billings of AI components.

2.3.6 Conducts final inspection and approves installed AI components and

related items.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for AI services.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for AI services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1 For projects involving extensive detailing of AI components such as custom

floor, wall, ceiling construction and finishes, cabinet design, built-in
components, equipment and special fittings, the Architect’s Fee shall be a
percentage of the cost of the AI work. This excludes the fee of any
Engineering and / or Specialist Consultants (SCs) working with the Architect.

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 4.2 Should the Client separately hire the services of Specialist Consultants (SCs),
their professional fee shall be for the account of the Client.

4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be
as stated in the Architect’s Guidelines.

203.2 ACOUSTIC DESIGN SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Acoustic design services involves the detailed planning and design to control
sound transmission for compatibility with the architectural design concept.

1.2 Throughout architectural history, one of the limiting criteria in building design
has been the need to control sound in an enclosed space. The continuing
evolution of products and techniques in sound management and control has
provided a wider flexibility in the design of the interior environment. This
allows the Architect to build an environment that answers the acoustical
demands of varied activities within an enclosed space.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 The Architect is the prime professional commissioned by the Owner/Client

to plan and design the building/structure and all its utilities and to coordinate
the works of all allied design professionals involved in the project including all
inter-disciplinary and specialized works. He shall make certain that these
inputs comply with the requirements of the project and are compatible with
the architectural design concept.

2.2 As a specialist for acoustic design, the Architect:

2.2.1 Prepares the drawings and specifications for acoustic design and
treatment, sound control and reinforcement, sound absorption,
reflectance, insulation, etc.

2.2.2 Assists the Owner/ Client in bidding out the work or in negotiating with
a specialty sub-contractor

2.2.3 Checks and approves samples of materials and equipment

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2.2.5 Assists Owner/ Client in evaluating the amount due the sub-contractor.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for acoustic design services.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for acoustic design services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1 The Architect’s Fee for acoustic design services shall depend on the
complexity of the works to be undertaken.

4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the services of other Specialist
Consultants (SCs), their fee shall be for the account of the Owner/ Client and
shall be paid directly to the SC.

4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be
as stated in the Architect’s Guidelines.

203.3 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LAYOUT AND DESIGN

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design Services involves the detailed
planning and design of light transmission, timing and control for compatibility
with the architectural design concept.

1.2 One of the limiting criteria in building design has been the need to control light
in an enclosed or defined space. The continuing evolution of products and
techniques in lighting has provided a wider flexibility in the design of the
building’s interior and exterior environments. This allows the Architect to build
an environment that answers the lighting demands of varied activities within
and outside a building.

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2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 The Architect is the prime professional commissioned by the Owner/Client

to plan and design the building/ structure and all its utilities and to coordinate
the works of all allied design professionals involved in the project including all
inter-disciplinary and specialized works. He shall make certain that these
inputs comply with the requirements of the project and are compatible with
the architectural design concept.
2.2 As a specialist for lighting layout and design, the Architect :

2.2.1 Prepares the drawings and specifications for lighting design,

illumination, fixture placement, efficiency, energy considerations, etc.

2.2.2 Assists the Owner/ Client in bidding out the work or in negotiating with
a specialty sub-contractor

2.2.3 Checks and approve samples of materials and fixtures

2.2.4 Conducts final inspection of work and fixtures

2.2.5 Assists Owner/ Client to evaluate the amount due the sub-contractor

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for architectural lighting and layout design services.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for architectural lighting and layout design
services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1 The Architect’s Fee for lighting layout and design services shall depend on
the complexity of the works to be undertaken.

4.2 Should the Owner/Client hire separately the services of Specialist

Consultants, the fee shall be for the account of the Owner/Client and shall be
paid directly to the Consultant.

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 4.3 “Cost of the Work” means the total cost of all fixtures and accessories, which
were either designed, specified or procured by the Specialist Architect and/or
his Specialist Consultants (SCs) for the Owner/ Client, and that were used or
installed in the project.

4.4 For this Special Service, the payment of the Architect’s services shall be as
stated in the Architect’s Guidelines

203.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (SDP) SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 The space planning, architectural lay-outing and utilization of spaces within
and surrounding a specific building/ structure in relation with the existing
natural and/or built environments have to be a well-coordinated effort so that
both the building/ structure and the host environment shall act as one. Arising
from his concept of the total environment, the Architect is not merely
concerned with the building/structure he creates but with the grounds and
surrounding space as well. He studies the existing environment in relation to
the building/structure and consequently lays out the areas/ grounds
immediately surrounding the building/ structure.

1.2 Ordinarily, the landscaping layout of small building projects could be done by
the Architect as part of the site development planning (SDP) effort. However,
if the project is large in scale, the Architect must hire other State-regulated
professionals (RLPs) as qualified Specialist Consultants (SCs).

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 The Architect, upon designing a building/ structure, complements this with the
design of the surroundings that will make the space fit for a specific mood and
for the required activities. He lays out the open spaces in and around the
structure such that they contribute to the totality of the project.

2.2 In order to achieve a well-balanced design of the environment enveloping a

specific building/structure, the Specialist Architect:

2.2.1 Conceptualizes the entire site development plan (SDP) including the
generic scope of civil works and the general scope of softscape and
hardscape requirements.

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 2.2.2 Conceptualizes the specifications for the needed civil works and utility
lines.

2.2.3 Assists the Owner/Client in bidding out the work or negotiating with
landscape, waterscape, rock formation contractors, etc., but mainly
when no SC is available.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for site development planning services.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for site development services only.

4. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

4.1 The Architect’s Fee for site development planning (SDP) services shall
depend on the estimated cost of the civil works and landscaping works i.e.
hardscape and softscape, depending on the magnitude and complexity of the
work required by the project. If the Architect is also certified and licensed as a
separate RLP e.g. a Landscape Architect, and is suitably experienced, the
Architect’s fee shall increase correspondingly, depending on the magnitude
and complexity of the work required by the project.

4.2 Should the Owner/ Client separately engage the services of a Landscape
Architect, the fee of the said Specialist Consultant shall be for the account of
the Owner/Client and paid directly to the SC.

4.3 For this Specialized Service, the payment of the Architect’s services
shall be as stated in the Architect’s Guidelines.

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203.5 SITE AND PHYSICAL PLANNING (INCLUDING MASTER
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING, SUBDIVISION PLANNING AND
URBAN DESIGN) SERVICES
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Physical planning refers to the orderly arrangement within a piece of land or
property on which vertical structures such as buildings, monuments and the
like, as well as horizontal developments such as rights-of-way (ROWs), open
spaces and activity spaces are to be proposed.

1.2 Planning, as we know it today, started with physical planning, with Architects
performing the lead role. The great cities of the world have taken shape
mainly through the activities of visionary Architects who actively engaged in
physical planning.

1.3 The Architect is concerned not merely with a building/structure but with its
immediate surroundings as well. In planning for a building, he studies its
interrelationship with other structures, the surrounding environment, and their
effect and impact on the neighboring areas.

1.4 If the Architect is commissioned to do physical plans for specific site, he has
to go beyond the study of human behavior and activities and must undertake
an in-depth study of the host site’s economic systems, its laws and
regulations, tax structure, infrastructure, utilities, and all other components
that will have a bearing on the project.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 All ideas and concepts have to be translated into physical plans before they
can be implemented. It is the Specialist Architect who provides a multi-
dimensional point-of-view to a 2-dimensional physical plan. By virtue of the
Architect’s training and experience in coordinating the works of a multi-
disciplinary team, the Architect becomes the logical Prime Professional
responsible for directing team efforts to deal with the required physical
planning work.

2.2 Physical planning is concerned with the general quality of the settings for
people and their activities, buildings and other natural and man-made
phenomenon.

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 2.3 The Architect undertakes the site planning of a project that requires a
composite arrangement of several buildings/ structures and their requisite
amenities, facilities, services and utilities within a natural or built setting.

2.4 Should other services be required by the project, such as environmental

studies, feasibility studies, market analysis, access/movement systems,
impact analysis and others, said services should be performed by duly-
qualified professionals with the Architect acting as the Lead Professional of
the physical planning team.

2.5 Depending on the complexity of the project, the Architect may hire additional
Specialist Consultants (SCs) whose expert advice may be needed to validate
certain features of the physical plan. The fee of any additional SC needed in
the project must be paid separately by the Owner/Client.

2.6 When the Architect is commissioned to do physical planning for building sites
such as Industrial Estates, Commercial, Religious, Institutional and
Government/Civic Centers, Sports Complexes, Tourist Centers/ Tourism
Estates/ Resorts, Amusement Parks, Educational Facilities, Residential and
Housing Subdivisions and the like, the Architect:

2.6.1 Confers with the Owner/ Client on project requirements, secures

sufficient primary and secondary data to generate reliable projections
and analyses which are to be used as basis for the preparation of
physical plans/designs.

2.6.2 Examines laws, ordinances, rules and regulations affecting the project
i.e. code searches, and considers the best industry practices
applicable.

2.6.3 Prepares framework and conceptual master development plans

(FRDPs and CMDPs) and report/s from relevant information gathered
by other disciplines.

2.6.4 Prepares Preliminary up to Detailed Master Development Plans

(PMDPs/ DMDPs) showing the physical layout/distribution of areas,
road network/s, vehicular and pedestrian movement/ access systems,
legal easements, basic utility layouts/ corridors, landscape layouts, lot
pad elevations, lot primacy matrices, deed of restrictions (DoR),
development standards and guidelines (DSG), lot counts and typology,
land use tabulations, building footprints, roof-prints, basement level-

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 prints, view corridors, building cast shadow projections and/or reflected
light/heat projections from buildings, etc., and presents the same to the
Owner/Client, the Government and at public consultations as needed.

2.6.5 Prepares the SPPCC for the total physical development.

2.6.6 Undertakes modifications, revisions and changes as may be required

by the Owner/ Client and the project within the engagement period.

2.6.7 Prepares the finalized plans, reports and specifications needed for
approval by Owner/ Client or proper government agencies concerned.

2.6.8 Prepares the phasing of the construction with the concurrence of the
Owner/Client.

2.6.9 Prepares Project Cost Estimates (PCE) based on current cost

parameters.

1. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

1.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for site and physical planning services.

1.2 Working as Consulting Architect for site and physical planning services only.

2. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

The fee structure for Site and Physical Planning Services by the Architect shall be as
stated in the Architect’s Guidelines.

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203.6 COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (CDP)
SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) Services are based on the

concept of expanded physical planning services to include other activities
necessary for the proper handling of the numerous components considered in
the formulation, implementation and realization of a Master Development Plan
(MDP). Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) covers the range of all
services from primary data gathering through the formulation of the MDP and
the parallel preparation of the environmental impact assessment/ statement
(EIA/S).

1.2 While the planning team is multi-disciplinary, the CDP Services may place
heavy emphasis on the non-physical/ non-engineering components of the
development plan i.e. financial, economic/market demand/forecast,
administrative-political-institutional-legal, socio-cultural, environmental, and
the like. In contrast, MDP Services puts a premium on the physical planning
and engineering components of the development plan, which are the direct or
sequential physical translations of the inputs from the initial stages of the CDP
effort.

1.3 If suitably trained and experienced, the Architect’s ability to synthesize and
organize into a whole, the various information relating to the user’s needs,
perception and expectations, site and climatic conditions, construction
technology, materials, cost and other information, qualifies him to take the
lead role in an undertaking that cuts across various disciplines.

1.4 The Consulting Architect is concerned with the management and use of land
as well as the conservation, preservation and upgrading of the human
environment. Since the Architect, particularly if a separate RLP i.e.
Environmental Planner (EnP) with suitable training and experience in physical
and land use planning, has the social commitment and technical experience
as coordinator of several disciplines, he is qualified to lead the multi-
disciplinary team in offering Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)
Services.

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1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1.1 If the Architect (an RLA) is separately qualified and suitably experienced as
an Environmental Planner, the range of all services offered by the Architect
from data base gathering, to the preparation of environmental impact
assessments/statements (EIA/S), up to the formulation of the Comprehensive
Development Plan (CDP), may include the following components:

1.1.1 Physical Component - land use and the changes which occur within
the physical environment (within the space where such activities take
place), represented mainly by the MDP.

1.1.2 Economic Component - the nation’s assets and its management.

1.1.3 Socio-Cultural Component - the people, their living conditions and the
seeking of ways to ameliorate it.

1.1.4 Transport Component - road and transit networks, land-sea-air

linkages, the movement of people and goods from one place to
another.

1.1.5 Legal and Administrative Component - the relationship of adopted

development proposals and policies to existing laws.

1.2 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP) calls for the detailed study of
physical, social, economic and administrative components and as such
requires the expertise and knowledge of Specialist Consultants (SCs).

1.3 When the Consulting Architect is commissioned to do a Comprehensive

Development Planning effort, he performs the following:

1.3.1 Identifies existing land use, resources, social behavior and interaction;

1.3.2 Undertakes environmental analysis, demographic analysis and

feasibility studies;

1.3.3 Examines existing laws, ordinances, political/ social constraints;

1.3.4 Prepares the conceptual development plans, policies, implementing

strategies to arrive at the desired comprehensive and/or master
planning solution/s.

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2. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

2.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for comprehensive development planning services.

2.2 Working as Consulting Architect for comprehensive development planning

services only.

3. MANNER OF COMPENSATION

Compensation for the foregoing specialized architectural service shall be through

man-months i.e. 22 man-days multiplied by 8 man-hours, and multiplied by a factor
to cover other direct and indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc. or as prescribed by the
Architect’s Guidelines.

203.7 HISTORIC AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION AND PLANNING

The suitably trained and experienced Consulting Architect in this area of

architectural practice provides research, assessment, recording, management,
interpretation and conservation of historical heritage.

203.8 SECURITY EVALUATION AND PLANNING

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice arranges and formulates methods of
rating and ascertaining the value of structures or facilities which must be fully
secured, kept safe, protected, assured, guaranteed and provided sufficient
safeguards for the conduct of any work or activity.

203.9 BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN

The Architect in this area of practice engages in methods of producing building

components in a highly engineered, efficient and cost-effective manner, particularly
for residential and commercial applications.

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203.10 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice provides the Owner/Client with
means and measures to ensure the proper function and maintenance of the
building/structure and site after final inspection.

203.11 BUILDING TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

The Architect in this area of practice recommends the systematic process of

ensuring that a building/structure’s array of systems is planned, designed, installed
and tested to perform according to the design intent and the building’s operational
needs. If the building materials, equipment and systems are not installed properly or
are not operating as intended, the effectiveness, efficiency, productivity and other
benefits of high performance plans/designs will not be achieved.

203.12 BUILDING ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION

A building environment rating system is needed to evaluate the environmental

performance of a building and to encourage market migration towards sustainable
design. The rating system must be:

 credit-based, allowing projects to earn points for environment-friendly use of the

building / structure and actions taken during planning, design, construction and
occupancy.
 flexible, such that projects need not meet identical requirements to qualify.
 consensus-based and market-driven, in order to accelerate the development
and implementation of green building practices.

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the
basic knowledge of Green Architecture and Environmental and/or Sustainable
Design and sufficient knowledge of the governing environmental laws and
environmental investigation processes and procedures under international protocols
such as the Philippine Solid Waste, Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, DENR
administrative issuances and the like.

203.13 FORENSIC ARCHITECTURE

The Architect in this area of practice undertakes a scientific study on the built
environment’s well-being, which allows the Architect to focus on the ways in which
the building/structure can best maintain itself and prolong its life in a cost-efficient

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 manner, and finally provide recommendations to the Owner/ Client. The forensic
study may include:

 determination as to the causes of building, building component and/or building

material deterioration
 the causes of observed building deficiencies e.g., non-compliance with planning
and building laws, deviations from original use or function of spaces
 research on possible faulty activities and operations during the project
implementation phase
 determination of faulty plan/ design and/or construction methodology.

203.14 BUILDING APPRAISAL

Appraisal is defined as an act or process of estimating value. The Consulting

Architect in this area of practice places value on the building/ structure condition and
defects, and on its repair and maintenance, including the required improvements.

203.15 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTUALIZATION

The Architect in this area of practice conceives, chooses and develops the type,
disposition, arrangement and proportioning of the structural elements of an
architectural work, giving due considerations to safety, cost-effectiveness,
functionality and aesthetics.

203.16 PRELIMINARY SERVICES

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the
basic knowledge of Site Analysis, Space Planning and Management, Architectural
Programming, and the other services under SPP Document 201.

203.17 CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION AND REVIEW SERVICES

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of Specification Writing, Estimation and Quantity Survey, Architectural
Production, Architectural Software, Architectural Support Services and Contract
Document Review.

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203.18 POST-DESIGN SERVICES
(INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the
basic knowledge of Pre-Construction, Construction, Post-Construction and the other
services under SPP Documents 204, 206 and 207.

Included under this specialized practice is the preparation of the Fire Safety and Life
Assessment Report (FALAR) required by R.A. No. 9514, the 2008 Fire Code of the
Philippines and its 2009 IRR.

203.19 DISPUTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOLUTION

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of the various modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) prescribed
under R.A. No. 9285, the ADR Act of 2004 and its IRR i.e. Construction Arbitration,
Mediation and Conciliation, Negotiation and of Contract Administration, Quality
Surveys, Appraisals and Adjustments and Expert Testimony. An Architect
specializing in ADR must preferably be State-accredited.

203.20 ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH METHODS

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the
basic knowledge of Research Methods, Philippine Architecture and its History,
Architectural Materials and Finishes, Building Types and Standards, Architectural
Design Trends, Architectural Writing and Architectural Photography.

203.21 SPECIAL BUILDING/ FACILITY PLANNING AND DESIGN

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of the Planning and Design Processes required for Housing
Developments, Recreational and Tourism Estates, Health Care and Hospitality
Facilities, Transportation and Telecommunications Facilities, Production and
Extractive Facilities, Utility-related Developments, Secure Facilities, Business and
Industrial Parks, Economic Zones and Community Architecture and the like.

203.22 BUILDING COMPONENTS

The Consulting Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the
basic knowledge of Building Materials and Finishes, Construction Methodologies,

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 Building Envelopes including cladding and roofing systems, Architectural
Fenestrations and Architectural Hardware, Fixtures and Fittings.

203.23 MANAGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES

The Architect in this area of practice must have much more than the basic
knowledge of the Types of Architectural Office Operations, Architectural Office
Management, Accounting / Finance / Taxation / Audit, Labor Code, Architectural
Marketing and Project Development, Proposals/ Negotiations/ Contracts, Contract
Administration, File Management and Limitations of Business Process Outsourcing
(BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) Operations.

General Notes:
METHOD OF COMPENSATION FOR SPECIALIZED ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Compensation for the foregoing specialized architectural services, all of which may
be classified as additional or extra services, shall be through man-months i.e. 22
man-days multiplied by 8 man-hours, and multiplied by a factor to cover other direct
and indirect costs e.g. overhead, etc. or any other applicable mode of determination
of the Architect’s fee as stated in Doc. 201, Doc. 202 and the Architect’s
Guidelines.

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 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON FULLTIME SUPERVISION SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 204-A
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 204-A)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 For the past 50 years, four principal members were involved in the design
and building construction process:

1.1.1 The Owner who orders for the implementation of a project;

1.1.2 The Architect and his Specialist Consultants (SCs) who render
plan/design services and limited inspection work;

1.1.3 The Contractor who performs the construction work;

1.1.4 The individual or group of individuals who assist in the supervision and
delivery of the work.

1.2 The Architect-in-charge of construction (Aicc) is directly and professionally

responsible and liable for the construction supervision of the project.

1.3 When projects were still manageable in size, the Architect was then assisted
by a construction inspector, traditionally called Clerk-of-Works. As projects
become more complex, it becomes necessary for a construction supervision
group to do the full-time inspection at the project site.

1.4 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is normally recommended by the

Architect based on their performance, and hired by the Owner. They are
answerable to both the Owner and Architect.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Quality Control

2.2 Evaluation of Construction Work

2.3 Preparation of Daily Inspection Reports

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 2.4 Filing of documents

The detailed tasks shall be as specified under the Architect’s Guidelines.

3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

There are two ways by which the Architect may enter into contract with the Owner:

3.1 Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for fulltime supervision services or as the Construction Supervision Group
(CSG). As the Architect-of-record (Aor) of the project, the Aor is in a better
position to interpret his drawings and documents and to assure conformity by
the Contractor. He can assign his staff to undertake the fulltime supervisory
work to perform the works as enumerated in the Architect’s Guidelines.

3.2 Working as Consulting Architect for fulltime supervision services only or as

the CSG.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

The Architect’s compensation is based on the Architect’s / architectural firm’s

talents, skill, experience, and on the type and level of professional services provided.
Compensation for Fulltime Supervision Services may be based on one or more of
the following:

4.1 Percentage (%) of Project Construction Cost (PCC)

The Architect’s Fee for Fulltime Supervision as based on the PPC shall be
detailed in the Architect’s Guidelines.

4.2 Multiple of Direct Personnel Expenses

This cost-based method of compensation is applicable only to non-creative

work such as accounting, secretarial, research, data gathering, preparation of
reports and the like. This method of compensation is based on technical
hours spent and does not account for creative work since the value of
creative design cannot be measured by the length of time the designer has
spent on his work. The computation is made by adding all costs of technical
services (man hours x rate) and then multiplying it by a multiplier to cover
overhead and profit.

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 The multiplier ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the office set-up,
overhead and experience of the Architect and the complexity of the Project.

Other items such as cost of transportation, living and housing allowances of

foreign consultants, out-of-town living and housing allowances of the local
consultants and the like, are all to be charged to the Client. At the start of the
commission, the Architect shall make known to the Client the rate of
professionals and personnel who will be assigned to the Project and the
multiplier that has to be applied before agreeing on this method of
compensation.
FORMULA
Assume:
A= Architect’s rate / hour
C= Consultant’s rate / hour
T= Rate per hour of Technical Staff, Inspectors and others involved in the Project
AN, CN, TN = No. of hours spent by Architect, Consultants and Technical Staff
M= Multiplier to account for overhead and reasonable profit. The value may range
from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on the set-up of the Architect’s office and the
complexity of the Project.
R= Reimbursable expenses such as transportation, housing and living allowance of
Consultant, transportation, per diem, housing and living allowance of local
consultants and technical staff if assigned to places over 100km. from area of
operation of the Architect.
Cost of printing of extra set of drawings, reports, maps, contract documents, etc.
over the seven (7) copies submitted to the Client, overseas and long distance
calls, technical and laboratory tests, licenses, fees, taxes and similar cost items
needed by the Project.
Direct cost = AN + CN + TN
Fee = Direct Cost x M
Total Cost of Service charged to Client = Fee + R

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 4.3 Professional Fee Plus Expenses

This method of compensation is frequently used where there is continuing

relationship involving a series of Projects. It establishes a fixed sum over and
above the reimbursement for the Architect’s technical time and overhead. An
agreement on the general scope of the work is necessary in order to set an
equitable fee.

4.4 Lump Sum or Fixed Fee

This method may be applied to government projects since they entail more
paper work and time-consuming efforts.

4.5 Per Diem, Honorarium Plus Reimbursable Expenses

In some cases a Client may request an Architect to do work which will require
his personal time such as:

7.18.1 attending project-related meetings, conferences or trips;

7.18.2 conducting ocular inspection of possible project sites; and
7.18.3 conferring with others regarding prospective investments or ventures
and the like.

For these particular activities, the Architect as agent of the Owner may be
paid on a per diem and honorarium basis plus out-of-pocket expenses such
as but not limited to travel, accommodations and subsistence.

4.6 Mixed Methods of Compensation

The SPP provides for more than one method of compensation on a project.
Each project should be examined to determine the most appropriate method
of compensation.

5. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY

5.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG), which may be a qualified

architectural firm, or which the Architect is only part of, shall not assume the
responsibility of the Contractor’s project superintendent.

5.2 The CSG shall not make decisions on matters that are the sole responsibility
of the Architect-of-record (Aor).

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6. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

6.1 The Construction Supervision Group (CSG) is responsible to the Owner only
for administrative matters. For technical matters, the CSG is responsible to
the Architect-of-record (Aor).

6.2 Under Article 1723 of the present Civil Code, the CSG may appear not to
have any legal responsibility since the Architect-of-record (Aor) and
Engineers-of-record (Eors) are responsible for the design while the Contractor
is responsible for the construction. However, a Service Contract / Agreement
between the CSG and the Owner may stipulate certain professional
responsibilities and civil liabilities of the CSG, particularly if the CSG is party
to the review of the Contract Documents and their subsequent evaluation and
interpretation during the course of construction.

6.3 If the Aor (and Eors) and the Contractor are sued by an Owner for civil
liabilities due to the performance or non-performance of certain acts traceable
to the CSG, the Aor and Eors may file cross claims against the CSG.

7. QUALIFICATIONS

Inspectors of the Construction Supervision Group (CSG) must have:

7.1 A Bachelor of Science in Architecture (B.S. Arch.) degree

7.2 Extensive experience in design and building construction and must be very
knowledgeable in building materials and construction detailing.

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 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 204-B
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 204-B)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Due to the increasing complexity of construction projects, there is an upward

demand for more effective cost control and faster project implementation
consistent with high quality of work. Construction Management Services were
thus instituted to fill this need in the construction industry.

1.2 The Construction Manager (CM) could either be:

1.2.1 a member of the staff of the Owner,

1.2.2 an independent individual, or
1.2.3 a firm hired by the Owner to manage the construction of a particular
project.

1.3 The Architect can serve as the Construction Manager (CM). His training in the
coordination of various specialties allows him to supervise and assure proper
monitoring of all construction activities with regards to quality, workmanship
and cost.

2. FUNCTIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

2.1 The responsibilities of the Construction Manager (CM) include the functions of
the Construction Supervision Group (CSG). (reference Doc. 204-A and
Architect’s Guidelines)

2.1.1 Coordination and Supervision

2.1.2 Cost and Time Control
2.1.3 Quality Control of Work and
2.1.4 Keeping of Records

2.2 The Construction Manager (CM) may hire the CSG to be under his employ or
may supervise the CSG hired directly by the Owner.

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3. LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY

The Architect as the Construction Manager shall not:

3.1 Involve himself directly with the work of the Contractor such that it may be
construed that he is assuming the Contractor’s liability as provided for in
Article 1723, etc. of the Civil Code.

3.2 Impose methods, systems or designs that will substantially affect the
construction schedule and impair the design concept of the Architect.

4. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY

4.1 The Architect as the Construction Manager (CM) is directly responsible to the
Owner on all aspects of the construction work: programming, coordination,
quality and cost control and time management.

4.2 The CM assumes no liability in case equipment fail to function or if a portion

of the building collapses:
4.2.1 due to deficiencies in the plan / design, provided the CM did not
participate in the plan / design review and approval, or
4.2.2 due to the deficiencies in the manner of construction, provided the CM
faithfully discharged his function/s during the construction / project
implementation.
5. QUALIFICATIONS
The Construction Manager may be an individual or a firm.
5.1 The individual or the principal of the firm must be a State-regulated
professional, preferably an Architect with managerial capabilities and
extensive experience in the field of construction. The Architect must be a
Registered and Licensed Architects (RLA), with an updated professional
identification card and must be a member in good standing of the Integrated
and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).
5.2 Architects who are Contractors or who have already been in responsible
charge of construction works are usually capable of becoming Construction
Managers (CMs).

6. METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Since construction management is not part of the regular services of the Architect,
the services rendered by the Architect as a Construction Manager (CM) shall be
separately compensated.

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ON POST-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 205
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 205)

7. INTRODUCTION
7.3 Building administration and management goes beyond maintenance and
upkeep functions. It requires the services of a multi-disciplinary professional
who can perform a wide range or functions for the efficient and economical
operation and maintenance of a building, facility or a complex.
7.4 In Post-Construction Services, the channels of communication are kept open
among the building owners, operators, architects, engineers, builders,
manufacturers, building research groups, utility providers, furniture and
equipment vendors and building administrators/ property managers to provide
access to information regarding the performance and upkeep of buildings.
7.5 The Architect may be engaged as the Building Administrator and/or Property
Manager of a commercial, industrial, residential or institutional building, facility
or complex to maximize the lifespan of the building/s in order to produce the
maximum economic return.

8. SCOPE OF SERVICES

8.1 Building and Facilities Administration

8.1.1 Building Maintenance. The Architect shall:

a. See to it that the building and all the parts thereof (structure,
plumbing, electrical, partitions, finishes, etc.) are all in good
condition.

b. Formulate and enforce rules for the proper use of the building and
facility, particularly in the common areas and the emergency/
egress/ exit areas.

c. Monitor security services, and

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lobbies, stairs and other common areas, exits, parking areas,
garbage collection)
2.1.2 Grounds and Landscaping Supervision. The Architect shall:
a. Supervise landscape contractors and gardeners for the proper
watering, pruning, trimming and maintenance of the landscape
(both hardscapes and softscapes);
b. Maintain orderly entrances, exits and parking areas; and
c. Maintain streets i.e. road rights-of–way (RROWs), walkways, and
ramps.
2.1.3 Building Equipment Maintenance. The Architect shall:
a. Assist the proper third parties in seeing to it that all equipment (air-
conditioning, sprinkler system, generators, transformers, tele
communications equipment, etc.) are properly maintained and in
good working condition
2.1.4 Business Development and Management. The Architect shall:
a. Innovate schemes to attain maximum building occupancy

b. Bill the tenants for rentals and utilities (electricity, water, telephone,
cable, gas and other/ related dues)
2.2 Post-Construction Evaluation
2.2.2 Upon the request of the Owner, the Architect shall:
a. evaluate the initial design program vs. the actual use of the facility;
b. determine the effectiveness of the various building systems and the
materials systems in use;
c. assist the proper third parties in evaluating the functional
effectiveness of the design and construction process undertaken,
and
d. study, research, and give solutions to any discovered/ emerging/
evolving defects and failures such as shrinkage, water seepage
and other problems in the building. This is referred to as “forensic
investigation” of the building’s systems (Reference Doc 203).

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3. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

The Architect may enter into contract with the Owner in two possible ways:

3.1. Working in a dual capacity as Architect-of-record and as Consulting Architect

for post-construction services.
3.2. Working as Consulting Architect for post-construction services only.

4. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

4.1. Percentage of gross rentals, maintenance and security fees; and/or

4.2. Monthly salary/ fee.

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 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 206
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 206)

1. INTRODUCTION

8.2 The concept of Comprehensive Architectural Services crystallized through the

years in response to the demands of emerging complex building projects. The
transition of the architectural profession from providing “basic” and
“additional” services to that of a comprehensive nature is due to the
realization that continuity of services related to design and construction is
necessary for the execution of a completely viable project.

8.3 Comprehensive Architectural Services refers to the range of professional

services that covers Pre-design Services, Regular Design Services,
Specialized Architectural Services, Construction Services and Post-
Construction Services.

8.4 In this extended dimension, the Architect is the prime professional. He

functions as creator, author, and coordinator of the building design which
becomes the basis for the construction of a project. In order for him to be able
to properly assist and serve his Client, the Architect has to be knowledgeable
in other fields in addition to building design.

8.5 The Architect is not expected to perform all the services. Rather, he is to act
as the agent of the Client in procuring and coordinating the necessary
services required by a project.

9. SCOPE OF COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

9.1 Pre-Design Services (SPP Document 201)

9.1.1 Consultation

9.1.2 Pre-Feasibility Studies

9.1.3 Feasibility Studies

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9.1.5 Site Utilization and Land-Use Studies

9.1.6 Architectural Research

9.1.7 Architectural Programming

9.1.8 Space Planning

9.1.9 Space Management Studies

9.1.10 Value Management

9.1.11 Design Brief Preparation

9.1.12 Promotional Services

9.2 Regular Design Services (SPP Document 202)

9.2.1 Project Definition Phase

9.2.2 Schematic Design Phase

9.2.3 Design Development Phase

9.2.4 Contract Documents Phase

9.2.5 Bidding or Negotiation Phase

9.2.6 Construction Phase

9.3 Specialized Architectural Services (SPP Document 203)

9.3.1 Architectural Interiors (AI)

9.3.2 Acoustic Design

9.3.3 Architectural Lighting Layout and Design

9.3.4 Site Development Planning (SDP)

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Development Planning, Subdivision Planning and Urban Design)

9.3.6 Comprehensive Development Planning (CDP)

9.3.7 Historic and Cultural Heritage Conservation and Planning

9.3.8 Security Evaluation and Planning

9.3.9 Building Systems Design

9.3.10 Facilities Maintenance Support

9.3.11 Building Testing and Commissioning

9.3.12 Building Environmental Certification

9.3.13 Forensic Architecture

9.3.14 Building Appraisal

9.3.15 Preliminary Services

9.3.16 Contract Documentation and Review

9.3.17 Post-Design Services (including Construction Management

Services)

9.3.18 Dispute Avoidance and Resolution

9.3.19 Architectural Research Methods

9.3.20 Special Building/ Facility Planning and Design

9.3.21 Building Components

9.3.22 Management of Architectural Practices

9.4 Construction Services

9.4.1 Fulltime Supervision Services (SPP Document 204-A)

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 9.4.2 Construction Management Services (SPP Document 204-B)

9.5 Post-Construction Services (SPP Document 205)

9.5.1 Building and Facilities Administration

9.5.2 Post-Construction Evaluation

10. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PM)

10.1 By his education and training, the Architect may perform any or all of the
services as stipulated under Section 2 above. However, when the Owner
hires an Architect or a firm to coordinate the whole range of Comprehensive
Architectural Services (CAS), this constitutes Project Management (PM).

10.2 Project Management (PM) involves management activities over and above
the normal architectural and engineering (A&E) services carried out during
the pre-design, design and construction phase. The over-all objective is to
have control over time, cost and quality relative to the construction of a
project.

10.3 The presence of a PM does not relieve the designers and contractors of their
respective normal duties and responsibilities in the design and construction of
the project. The PM complements the functions of the Architects, Engineers
and Contractors in meeting the broad and complex requirements of projects.

11. THE PROJECT MANAGER (PM)

11.1 The Project Manager (PM, whether individual or firm) operates as a

member of an Owner-Architect-Engineer-Contractor Team. In the Team
Approach, each member of the team will have precedence in his own field of
operations or expertise. In accordance with this principle:

4.1.1 The Architect and the Specialist Consultants (SCs) will have prime
responsibility for the plan/design of the project.

4.1.2 The Engineers will be responsible for their respective engineering

plans.

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 4.1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for his men and equipment and
the delivery of the project.

4.1.4 The Owner makes decisions on the project and assures that funds are
available to complete the project.

4.1.5 The Project Manager (PM)’s primary responsibility is the exercise of

overall cost control. He will plan, program and monitor the various
activities, and will act as an adviser on material costs and construction
methods.

4.2 Scope of Services

4.2.1 Pre-Construction Phase

As early as during the design development phase, perhaps even

concurrently with the Architect’s commission, the Project Manager
(PM) should conduct regular consultations with the Owner and with the
Architects and Engineers (for A&E services) on all aspects of planning
for the project.

4.2.2 Construction Phase

If the Project Manager (PM) also serves as the Construction Manager

(CM) to oversee time, cost and quality control during the construction
of the project, he shall provide the services detailed under SPP
Documents 204-A and/or 204-B.

12. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

12.1 Normally, the Architect enters into a contract with the Owner to perform
comprehensive architectural services. By the very nature of the services, he
assumes the dual role of the Project Manager (PM) and the Construction
Manager (CM), or effectively the overall coordinator whose functions are
outlined under this SPP.

12.2 To perform the variety of services indicated under the Comprehensive

Architectural Services, the Architect must make full use of his own capability
as well as of services offered by other professionals. He may expand his staff
by hiring the experts needed, or he may form a team consisting of
professionals such as but not limited to:

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 12.2.1 Architects

12.2.2 Engineers

12.2.3 Market Analysts

12.2.4 Accountants

12.2.5 General Contractors

12.2.6 Real Estate Consultants

12.2.7 Sociologists

12.2.8 Planners

12.2.9 Bankers

12.2.10 Lawyers

12.3 If a Project Manager (PM) is hired by the Owner, it may be the responsibility
of the PM to either hire the Construction Manager (CM) to be paid either by
him or directly by the Owner on salary, or on the basis of percentage of
construction cost or to serve as the CM himself. In like manner, the Fulltime
Supervisor can either be a staff member of the PM or hired directly by the
Owner.

13. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

13.1 The Project Manager is compensated on a percentage basis, as shall be

described in the Architect’s Guidelines.

13.2 If the Architect as Project Manager (PM) performs regular design services for
the same project, he shall be compensated separately for these services as
stipulated in SPP Document 202.

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 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 207
(replacing the 1979 UAP Doc. 207)

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 In any building project, there is need to balance the elements of time, quality
and cost, which, in many cases, can best be achieved by the Architect
performing Design-Build Services.

1.2 The building industry and the architectural profession have devised several
methods of project delivery with the ultimate goal of handling projects in the
shortest possible time, at the lowest possible cost and at an acceptable
quality and performance.

1.3 An Architect with his education, training and expertise qualifies him to take a
direct role in the project, from conceptualization to implementation.

1.4 Design-Build Services simplifies and expedites the process of project delivery
while providing creative cost-effective solutions.

1.5 The Architect renders professional services in the implementation of his

design. In Design-Build Services, he assumes the professional responsibility
and civil liability for both the design and the construction of the project.

2. SCOPE OF DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

2.1 Design-Build Services by Administration

The scope of Design-Build Services by Administration includes the Architect’s

Regular Design Services (reference SPP Document 202) namely:

2.1.1 Project Definition Phase

2.1.2 Schematic Design Phase

2.1.3 Design Development Phase

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2.1.5 Construction Phase

When the various phases of design services are completed, the

Construction Phase goes beyond periodic inspection and assessment
to include the following:

a. Preparation of schedule of work, program and estimates of

materials, labor, transportation, equipment and services as
reference for the construction.

b. Organization and hiring of construction personnel, designation of

duties and remunerations

c. Negotiation and entering into contract with piecework contractors

and evaluation of work accomplishments

d. Procurement of materials, plants and equipment, licenses and

permits

e. Authorizing and undertaking payments of accounts

f. Keeping records and books of accounts

g. Negotiation with Government and private agencies having

jurisdiction over the project, and

h. Management of all other business transactions related to the

project construction / implementation.

2.2 Design-Build Services with Guaranteed Maximum Project Construction

Cost

2.2.1 This method is essentially the same as Design-Build Services by

Administration except that the Owner/ Client is provided a guaranteed
maximum project construction cost for the construction of the project.

2.2.2 The Owner/ Client is given an estimate of the project, and upon
completion, if there is realized savings from the estimated project

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 construction cost; it is divided equally between the Owner/ Client and
the Architect.

2.2.3 The project construction cost is guaranteed by the Architect not to

exceed Ten Percent (10%) of the estimated project construction cost.
Should the actual cost exceed the estimated project construction cost
plus Ten Percent (10%), the Architect shall be liable for the excess
amount but only up to the amount of his administration Fee.

2.2.4 Should there be additional expenditures beyond the guaranteed

maximum project construction cost which are due to legitimate
change/variation orders (CVOs), extra work orders (EWOs),
substantial escalation of prices of the costs of materials or labor as
evidenced by data certified by a nationally recognized agency such as
the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), or to other
causes not attributable to the fault of the Architect, the additional costs
shall be borne by the Owner/ Client.

14. MANNER OF PROVIDING SERVICES

4.5 The Architect may be involved in construction, including that of his own
design, by adopting an arrangement different from the general way of bidding
out projects to constructors, or from the different modes of Design-Build
Services (DBS). Such an arrangement may take the form of any of the
following:

4.5.1 The Architect is part of or a member of the entity constructing his

design. He works in tandem with or has authorized an entity to
construct his design.

4.5.2 The Architect is himself a State-licensed contractor implementing his

design (or that of others).

4.6 In adopting any of the above arrangements, or any acceptable variation

thereof, the Architect must strictly adhere to the following: :

4.6.1 The Architect must retain his separate / distinct professional identity,
prerogatives and integrity as an Architect, and is therefore subject to
the standards and tenets of the SPP, particularly Document 200,
otherwise known as the Code of Ethical Conduct and SPP Document
202.

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 4.6.2 Whatever mode the Architect adopts in being involved in construction,
he must strictly adhere to the tenets of the Architects Credo with the
pledge that he “shall disclose whenever required, any business
investment or venture that may tend to create a conflict of interest, and
ensure that such conflict neither compromises the legitimate interest of
the Client nor interfere with his duty to render impartial judgment.”

5. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

5.1 The manner of payment to the Architect follows the progress of construction.
All costs for labor and materials are paid directly by the Client. The Architect
does not advance any money for payment of expenditures connected with the
work. Generally, a revolving fund is given to the Architect beforehand and is
accounted for and subject to periodic auditing by the Client.

5.2 Cost of all permits, licenses and other incidentals to the work are paid by the
Owner/ Client.

5.3 The Architect may appoint, subject to the Owner/ Client’s approval, a
construction superintendent, purchasing agent, timekeeper and property clerk
aside from the usual labor personnel required. Salaries of such persons are
paid by the Owner/ Client and not deductible from the Architect’s Fee under
this SPP.

5.4 The method of compensation may be modified by using the relevant

alternatives detailed in SPP Doc. 202.

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 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
on ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN COMPETITION (ADC)
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 208
(replacing the UAP Doc. 209)

1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this SPP for Architectural Design Competition (ADC) is to state the
principles upon which competitions are based and by which Promoters/ Owners
should be guided in organizing ADCs. It has been drawn up in the interest of both
Project Proponents/ Owners and Competitors.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 Owner - The person or organization who undertakes or promotes an ADC with
the primary objective of obtaining excellence in design for a project or for a
development concept. The Owner issues the invitation to Architects to submit
plans/designs in accordance with a program and finances the ADC.

2.2 Jury - The people appointed by the Owner to assess the entries to the
competition. The members of the Jury are called Jurors. It consists of a
majority of registered and licensed architects (RLAs, hereinafter referred to as
“Architect/s”) assisted by a lay Juror to represent and voice the intention of
the Owner. They are nominated by the Owner and approved by the integrated
and accredited professional organization of architects (IAPOA).

2.3 Professional Advisor – An Architect nominated by the Owner and approved by

IAPoA to organize the ADC on behalf of the Owner.

2.4 Technical Advisors – Specialist personnel who may be consulted by the

Jurors during the conduct of the ADC to permit them to obtain all necessary
relevant information.

2.5 Competition Secretariat – The body formed by the Owner and approved by
the Professional Advisor, to assist the Professional Advisor and the Jury in the
administrative conduct of the ADC

2.6 Classification of Architectural Design Competitions (ADCs)

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 2.6.1 ADCs shall be classified as follows:

a. Project ADCs for actual Projects proposed for implementation.

b. Ideas Competition or competition of ideas set as a design and

planning exercise to elucidate a problem.

2.6.2 Project ADCs may be conducted in a single stage or two (2)-stage

manner. It may either be open or limited by invitation.

2.6.3 Project ADCs shall be further classified according to degree of

complexity based on project classification i.e. under SPP Document
202.

2.7 Conditions – The full conditions include the program, instructions on

submission of entries, site plans, entry forms and official envelopes and
labels. These are drawn up by the Professional Advisor.

2.8 SPP on ADC – refers to the Philippine Standard of Professional Practice

(SPP) on Architectural Design Competitions (ADC).

2.9 IAPOA ADC Committee – appointed by the IAPOA National President to

oversee all architectural design competitions (ADCs) referred to the IAPOA.

3. IAPOA APPROVAL

3.1 Before any official announcement is made by the Owner, a written approval of
the draft Conditions, including the timetable, The ADC registration fee (when
required) and membership of the Jury shall have been received in writing by
the Owner from the IAPOA through the ADC Committee.

3.2 Notice of a National Architectural Design Competition (ADC) shall be issued

by the Owner and/or the IAPOA ADC Committee Secretariat with a request
for publication in technical journals or through other media at their disposal,
simultaneously if possible to enable those interested to apply for the
competition. Such an announcement shall state where and how the ADC
documents may be obtained and that the ADC conditions have received the
requisite IAPOA approval.

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4. DRAWING UP THE ADC CONDITIONS

4.1 It is essential that the ANONYMITY of competitors should be maintained until

the final judgment of the competition. In the interest of the competition
system, rigorous measures should be taken to ensure that this principle is
adhered to.

4.2 The ADC conditions, including the program of requirements of a National ADC
shall be identical for all competitors.

4.3 The conditions for National ADC, whether single or two (2)-stage, upon or
limited shall state clearly:

4.3.1 the purpose of the ADC and the intentions of the Owner.

4.3.2 the nature of the problem to be solved.

4.3.3 all the requirements to be met by Competitors.

4.4 A clear distinction shall be made between the mandatory requirements of the
Conditions and those which permit the competitor freedom of interpretation,
which should be as wide as possible. All competition entries shall be
submitted in a manner to be prescribed in the Conditions.

4.5 The information supplied to competitors (social, economic, technical,

geographical and topographical, etc.) must be specific and not open to
misinterpretation. Supplementary information and instructions approved by
the Jury may be issued by the Owner to all Competitors selected to proceed
to the second (2nd) stage of a two (2)-stage competition.

4.6 The Conditions shall state the number, nature, scale and dimensions of the
documents, plans or models required and the terms of acceptance of such
documents or models. Where an estimate of cost is required this must be
presented in standard form as set out in the Condition.

5. PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR

5.1 A Professional Advisor should be appointed and paid by the Owner and
approved by the IAPOA National Board of Directors (NBD) thru its ADC
Committee. His role is the supervision of the conduct of the ADC and the
preparation of the Conditions. His function includes insuring that the ADC

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 timetable is adhered to, supervising the receipt of Competitor’s questions, the
dispatch of reply to all Competitors and the receipt of competition entries, and
safeguarding the anonymity of Competitors at all times. He will assist the Jury
and will be present during its deliberations but he will have no vote. His
responsibilities will be limited to the organization and the conduct of the
competition.

6. THE JURY

6.1 The Jury shall be set up before the official announcement of the competition.
Their names and those of the reserve members of the Jury shall be stated in
the Conditions.

6.2 The Jurors are appointed by the Owner and approved by the IAPOA, which
shall assist the Owner in the selection of the Jury members.

6.3 The Jury shall be composed of the smallest reasonable number of persons
and in any event should be an odd number and should not exceed seven (7).
The majority of them shall be Architects i.e. 4 out of 7.

6.4 To ensure correct conduct of the competition, at least one of the Architect-
Jurors shall represent the IAPOA.

6.5 There should not be more than one (1) representative of the Owner included
in the Jury.

6.6 It is essential that all Jurors be present at all meetings of the Jury.

6.7 Each Juror shall see the Conditions before they are made available to
Competitors.

6.8 The decisions of the Jury shall be taken by a majority vote, with a separate
vote on each competition plan/design submitted. The list of ADC awards
including the Jury’s report to the Owner shall be signed by all Jurors before
the Jury is dissolved and one copy of this document shall be sent to the
IAPOA.

6.9 In a two (2)-stage competition, the same Jury should judge both stages of the
competition. In no case may a competition that has received IAPOA approval
as a single-stage competition proceed to a second (2nd) stage except with
IAPOA approval of the Conditions and the arrangements for payment of

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 honoraria to the Competitors involved, over and above the prize money
provided for in the original ADC. In the event of a secondary competition
taking place, the Jury appointed for the original competition must be
reappointed by the Owner.

6.10 Any drawings, photographs, models or other documents not required under
the regulations shall be excluded by the Jury before it examines a
Competitor's entry.

6.11 The Jury shall disqualify any design which does not conform to the mandatory
requirements, instructions or Conditions for the ADC.

6.12 The Jury must make awards. The awards shall be final and made public by a
date agreed on with the IAPOA and stated in the competitions. The Jury,
when distributing the awards, shall make full use of the amount set aside for
prizes in the ADC Conditions.

6.13 The fees and travel and subsistence expenses of the Jury members shall be
paid by the Owner.

7. PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY TO THE ADC

7.1 No member of the Jury will be allowed to take part in the competition, either
directly or indirectly, nor be commissioned with work connected with the prize-
winning design either directly or indirectly.

7.2 No member of the promoting body nor any associate or employee, nor any
person concerned with the preparation or organization of the ADC will be
eligible to compete or assist a Competitor.

8. PRIZES, HONORARIA AND MENTIONS

8.1 The Conditions must state the amount and number of prizes. The prizes
awarded must be related to the size and complexity of the project, the amount
of work involved and the expense incurred by Competitors.

8.2 It is important for the Owner to allot adequate prize money to compensate all
the Competitors for their work. For Ideas Competition only, it may be the sole
remuneration received by the first (1st) prize winner.

8.3 The Owner undertakes to accept the decisions of the Jury and to pay the

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results.

8.4 Each participant in a limited ADC by invitation shall receive an honorarium in

addition to the prizes awarded.

8.5 In two (2)-stage competitions, a reasonable honorarium shall be paid to each

of the Competitors selected to take part in the second (2nd) stage. This sum,
which is intended to reimburse them for the additional work carried out in the
second (2nd) stage, shall be stated in the Conditions and shall be in addition
to the prizes awarded.

8.6 The Conditions shall state the use to which the Owner will put the winning
plan/design scheme/s. ADC-generated plans/designs may not be used or
altered in any way except by agreement with the author. The Owner or his
agents are not free to pick out portions of the entries to compose another
plan/ design due to applicable ownership and copyright provisions under
Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and of
R.A. No. 8293 (Intellectual property Code of the Philippines) and their
respective IRRs.

8.7 In Project ADCs, the award of first prize to a plan/design places the Owner
under an obligation to entrust the Author of the plan/design with the
commission for the Project. If the winning Competitor is unable to satisfy the
Jury of his ability to carry out the plan/ design work, the Jury may require the
winner to collaborate with another Architect of the winning Competitor’s
choice, duly approved by the Jury and Owner.

8.8 In Project ADCs, provisions shall be made in the ADC Conditions for the first
prize winner to receive compensation of a further sum equal to the amount of
the first prize, if no contract has been signed within twelve (12) months of the
announcement of the Jury’s award. In so compensating the first prize winner,
the Owner does not acquire the right to carry out the project except with the
collaboration of its Author.

8.9 In an Ideas Competition, if the Owner decides to make use of all or part of the
winning scheme, he should do so with the collaboration of the Author. The
terms of collaboration must be acceptable to the latter.

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9. COPYRIGHT AND RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP

9.1 The Author of any plan/design shall retain the copyright of his work; no
alterations may be made without his written consent.

9.2 The design awarded first prize can only be used by the Owner upon his
commissioning the Author to carry out the plan/design preparation for the
project. No other plan/design may be used wholly or in part by the Owner
except by agreement with the Author concerned.

9.3 As a general rule, the Owner’s right to use the ADC-generated plan/design
covers one (1) execution only. However, the Conditions may provide for
repetitive work and specify the terms thereof

9.4 In all cases, unless otherwise stated in the Conditions, the Author of any
design shall retain the sole right of reproduction by virtue of sole copyright
under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004)
and its IRR.

10. REGISTRATION OF COMPETITORS

10.1 As soon as they have received details of the architectural design competition
(ADC), all Competitors shall register with the Owner. Registration implies
acceptance of the Conditions of the ADC.

10.2 The Owner shall issue to all Competitors all the necessary documentation for
preparing their plans/designs. Where the furnishing of such documentation is
conditional on payment of a deposit, unless otherwise stated, such a deposit
shall be returned to Competitors who submit a bona fide plan/ design.

10.3 The names of those Competitors selected to proceed to the second (2nd)
stage of a two (2)-stage competition shall be made public only under
exceptional conditions to be agreed on by the Jury before the launching of the
ADC.

11. INSURANCE

11.1 The Owner shall insure the Competitors’ plans/ designs from the time when
he assumes responsibility for them and for the duration of his responsibility.
The amount of such insurance shall be stated in the Conditions.

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12. EXHIBITIONS AND ENTRIES

12.1 All designs, including those disqualified by the Jury, shall be exhibited, as a
general rule, for at least two (2) weeks, together with a copy of the signed
report of the Jury. The exhibition shall be open to the public free of charge.

12.2 The Owner shall notify in a timely manner, all registered Competitors of the
date and place of the public exhibition and the results of the ADC, and send
them a copy of the Jury's report. He shall similarly inform the IAPOA.
Photographs of the prize- winning designs shall be sent to the IAPOA with a
view to possible publication.

13. RETURN OF PROJECTS

13.1 All drawings and plans, other than those which have received prizes or have
been purchased and are retained by the Owner, shall be destroyed at the end
of the public exhibition, unless provisions are made to the contrary in the
Conditions for the ADC. Where models are required, these will be returned to
the Author/s at the expense of the Owner within a month of the close of the
public exhibition.

14. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) OR LITIGATION

14.1 Since no regulations, however well drawn up, can preclude the possibility of
dispute, provisions for conciliation, mediation and arbitration i.e. ADR modes
under R.A. No. 9285, must be included in the ADC Conditions and must
precede any form of litigation.

14.2 The Jury members are the sole arbiters at all stages, up to the final prize-
giving.

14.3 In the event of a dispute, not related to the adjudication process or awarding
of the prizes, the matter shall be settled by an arbitration process approved by
the IAPOA, and without initial recourse to any form of litigation.

14.4 The expenses resulting from any conciliation, mediation or arbitration,

procedure shall be shared by the two (2) interested parties to the ADR
proceeding.

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 STANDARD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (SPP)
ON PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING
SERVICES (PACS)
(Part of the IRR of R.A. No. 9266)
SPP Document 209
(replacing the 1981 UAP Doc. 210)

15. FOREWORD

15.1 On March 20, 1980, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos, recognizing the
role of the members of accredited professional organizations (APOs) in
nation building and in the pursuit of national goals, issued Letter of Instruction
(LoI) No. 1000 which directs all government agencies and any of its
instrumentalities to give priority to members of the APOs in the hiring of its
employees and in the engagement of professional services. This amply
demonstrated the President’s confidence in the capabilities of Filipino
professionals i.e. registered and licensed professionals (RLPs)

15.2 Consequent to this, the Philippine Federation of Professional Associations

(PFPA), the umbrella organization of all professional associations accredited
by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC, hereinafter the
“Commission”), and the Philippine Technological Council (PTC), whose
membership consisted of fourteen (14) accredited technological APOs at that
time, initiated the preparation of a document entitled “Standard Guidelines on
Consultancy/Consulting Services”.

15.3 The said document contained a comprehensive coverage of provisions in

consonance with national policies and compatible with norms of accepted
professional practices, was seen as a much needed vehicle by which the
Filipino professionals can accelerate their contribution to national
development.

15.4 Three decades hence, it has become urgent to re-visit this document in light
of the influx of foreign consultants (FCs) and the proliferation of entities
projecting themselves as “consultants” even without the adequate skills,
training, and experience required for rendering competent services. This
necessity does not spring only from narrow professional needs, but more
significantly it underscores the need for utilizing qualified Filipino
professionals in the comprehensive development of our country.

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 15.5 Considering the foregoing, this amended version of the 1981 Standard
Guidelines on Consulting Services, based on the document jointly drafted by
PTC and Council for the Built and Natural Environments (CBNE) in
accordance with their Joint Resolution No. 2009-01 dated December 11,
2009, embodies relevant provisions of professional regulatory laws (PRLs)
governing the various APOs, national policies, principles and
rules/regulations/guidelines/manuals of procedure (MoP) governing State-
regulated professional practices, as well as the basic terms and conditions
for the engagement of Professional Consultants, such as Consulting
Architects defined under R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act of 2004) and its
2004 implementing rules and regulations (IRR).

15.6 All national and local government agencies and instrumentalities,

government-owned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) and institutions, as
well as those in the private sector and other civil society organizations,
including the international community, are all encouraged to adopt these
“Philippine Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) for Professional
Architectural Consulting Services (PACS)” in the selection, commissioning
and engagement of Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) and in the
conceptualization, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of projects that lend and/or lead to the overall national, regional and local
development.

16. RATIONALE

16.1 The Government of the Republic of the Philippines, through its various
departments, agencies, instrumentalities, institutions and entities, as well as
the private sector and civil society organizations and representatives of the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil), regularly select,
commission or engage the services of professional consultants to achieve
maximum efficiency, economy and expediency in the preparation of
program/project concepts, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, project
evaluations, design and plan preparation, management and other related
activities.

16.2 Moreover, one important strategy for strengthening national capability in the
various fields of consulting services is the full utilization of local expertise,
which in turn generates conditions for increased nationally-evolved scientific
and technological knowledge

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 16.3 In recognition of the urgent need to set the general guidelines on professional
consultancy/ consulting services in the country, to enhance the participation
of Filipino professionals in national development and to protect their rights in
accordance with existing laws, policies, rules and regulations, the CBNE and
the PTC spearheaded the formulation of standard guidelines for the practice
of professional consulting services for State-regulated professions
represented by the said organizations.

16.4 The full utilization of the services of Filipino Professional Consultants (FPCs)
can minimize the importation of foreign expertise which entails considerable
expenditure of hard-earned foreign exchange. Such importation also erodes
the essence of maintaining an educational system geared towards the
expansion of the country’s professional capability. For this reason, the
displacement of FPCs by foreign consultants is irrational.

16.5 The inflow of foreign consultants, specifically foreign architects is often

justified on the ground of technology transfer. In this sense, technology
transfer is based on the assumption that the particular kind of technology
involved is not yet available in this country or is inadequate in relation to the
need for it. The problem presented by the dominant presence of foreign
architects in the Philippines, however, is precisely defined by the fact that the
technology they bring in is already available in such adequate proportion that
foreign consultants compete in terms adverse to Filipino registered and
licensed professionals (RLPs) and in fact displace Filipino Professional
Consultants (FPCs) from participation in significant development projects.

16.6 The disproportionate inflow versus outflow of expertise is becoming more

and more serious. This means a tremendous loss to the country in terms of
educational costs. More significantly, the country is deprived of returning
Filipino RLPs’ contributions to the country’s comprehensive development.

16.7 The professional competence of Filipino Professional Consultants (FPCs),

specifically Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) is well established and
adequate to meet the country’s requirements. In fact, in many cases, foreign
consultants depend largely on the expertise and information furnished by
FPCs, specially of PCAs

16.8 The primary purpose of this SPP is to complement existing professional

regulatory laws (PRLs) governing the practice of State-regulated professions,
specifically architecture, as governed by R.A. No. 9266 (The Architecture Act
of 2004) and its derivative regulations, and other pertinent laws such as R. A.

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 No. 8293 known as the “Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines” and its
IRR, R. A. No. 9184 known as “Government Procurement Reform Act
(GPRA) of 2003” and its IRR (latest as of 2009), or as defined by the Code of
Ethical Standard (CES), other Standards of Professional Practice (SPPs) and
other related laws, policies, rules and regulations approved and implemented
by the Commission and/or other concerned government entities. Therefore,
nothing in this SPP on Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS)
must unduly affect the said laws, policies, rules and regulations, and the CES
and SPPs.

17. OBJECTIVES

17.1 By law, Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) must first be registered

and licensed Architects (RLAs). As such, the standards and parameters, to
which PCAs who offer and/or make their services available, are adhered to in
order to develop and nurture the competencies, credibility and integrity of
PCAs in their respective fields/areas of specialization;

17.2 Scope, type and nature of professional architectural consulting services

(PACS) that only RLA-PCAs shall be allowed to extend or perform for the
Government, for the private sector and CSOs and for members of the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil), relative to or in
connection with any aspect of comprehensive development at all levels –
national, regional and/or local, are defined;

17.3 Full compliance with the applicable advisories and guidelines on the slection,
commissioning and engagement of foreign architects and/or foreign
consultants (FCs) for projects and services on Philippine soil, promulgated
and/or prescribed by the Commission and/or the Professional Regulatory
Board of Architecture (PRBoA), through the integrated and accredited
professional organization of Architects (IAPoA), as a measure to stimulate the
local market for Filipino professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs) and to
protect and level the field of professional practice between and among RLAs
and FAs/FCs;

17.4 Application by Filipino Architects (i.e. RLA-PCAs) of their familiarity with local
physical, social (e.g. educational, health, historical and cultural), economic,
business, and institutional (e.g. political, governance, administrative and
legal) and environmental conditions in relation to the practice of their
profession towards the attainment of a sustainable and comprehensive
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(i.e. RLA-PCAs) to practice, further develop and/or extend their services in
the country rather than abroad, and propel them to the same level as, if not to
greater heights than, their counterparts in the global market;

18. DECLARATION OF POLICY

18.1 All accredited professional organizations (APOs) are committed to abide by,
advocate, and steadfastly uphold the ideals enunciated under Section 14,
Article XII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines which states that, “The
sustained development of a reservoir of national talents consisting of Filipino
scientists, entrepreneurs, professionals, managers, high-level technical
manpower and skilled workers and craftsmen in all fields shall be promoted
by the State. The State shall encourage appropriate technology and regulate
its transfer for the national benefit. The practice of all professions in the
Philippines shall be limited to Filipino citizens, save in cases prescribed
by law xxx”. (emphases and underscoring supplied)

18.2 It shall be mandatory upon all State-registered and licensed professionals

(RLPs) such as RLAs, to strictly adhere to their respective policies and
standards of professional practice (SPPs) within the framework and in support
of the constitutional provision stated therein, including and most especially
within the bounds of the scope of practice of each profession as defined by
their respective professional regulatory laws (PRLs) such as R.A. No. 9266
and its derivative regulations.

19. DEFINITION OF TERMS

19.1 Comprehensive Development

refers to the holistic and progressive growth and advancement of a

community, province, region and nation inclusive of their respective
economic, social, physical, environmental and institutional sectors.

19.2 Consortium or Association

refers to a coalition of purely Filipino professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs)

or consulting firm/s (i.e. SEC- and/or PRC-registered architectural firms/
RAFs); or Filipino professional consultants (i.e. RLA-PCAs) or consulting
firm/s (i.e. RAFs) in collaboration with foreign professional consultant/s and/or

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services, as herein defined; in the Philippine setting, the use of the terms
Consortium and Association may carry certain tax and legal implications;

19.3 Consulting Architect (FPCA), Filipino Professional

(see Filipino Professional Consulting Architect or FPCA)

19.4 Consultant, Foreign

(see Foreign Consultant or FC)

19.5 Consulting Architect (PCA), Professional

(see Professional Consulting Architect or PCA)

19.6 Consulting Agreement

means a binding covenant or understanding entered into by a professional

consulting architect (PCA) and/or consulting firm (i.e. RAF only) with an
Owner/ Client, whether in Government, private sector or CSO or the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil), that provides such
terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties, under which
specific work, study or joint venture requiring special or technical skills and
expertise, shall be undertaken

19.7 Consulting Architectural Firm (CAF)

refers to an architectural corporation, association, group or partnership duly

registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or other
concerned government regulatory agency or instrumentality or to a single
proprietorship duly registered with the Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI), and likewise registered with the Commission/ Board to perform State-
regulated architectural services such as professional architectural consulting
services (PACS) as herein defined.

19.8 Cost, Total Project (see Project Cost)

19.9 Cost, Salary (see Salary Cost)

19.10 Direct Costs or Reimbursable Expenses

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 refer to expenses in connection or related to the project that may include but
not limited to the following:

19.10.1 living and travelling expenses of employees, partners, and principals

when away from the home office on business

19.10.2 identifiable communication expenses, such as long-distance

telephone, telegraph, internet, short messaging system (SMS), cable,
express charge, postage, etc.;

19.10.3 services directly applicable to the contracted architectural consulting

work, such as special legal and accounting expenses, computer
rental and programming costs, special consultants, borings,
laboratory charges, commercial printing and bindings and similar
costs that are not applicable to general overhead;

19.10.4 identifiable expenses for supplies and materials charged to the project
at hand, as distinguished from such supplies and expenses applicable
to two or more projects;

19.10.5 Identifiable reproduction costs applicable to the work, such as blue-

printing, mimeographing, printing, etc.;

These also include expenses, which seldom can be determined in advance

with any invoice costs, plus a service charge as may be mutually agreed upon
by the professional consulting architect (PCA) and his Client, and in
accordance with the Architect’s Guidelines.

19.11 Filipino Professional Consulting Architect (FPCA)

refers to a Filipino citizen, a natural person who possesses the qualifications

of a Filipino Professional Consultant (FPC) as hereafter defined; the FPCA
must be a Philippine-registered and licensed architect (RLA) and must be a
member in good standing of the IAPoA; the FPCA must also be a RLA
specializing in any or several branch/es of the State-regulated profession of
architecture as defined under R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations; if
the FPCA signs and seals architectural documents, he then becomes an
Architect-of-record (Aor) for a project and thereby assumes the attendant
professional responsibilities and civil liabilities consistent with the provisions
under valid and subsisting laws.

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 19.12 Foreign Consultant (FC) or Foreign Architect (FA)
refers to an individual, not a citizen of the Philippines, who:

19.12.1 satisfies the definition of a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) as

hereafter provided;

19.12.2 has acquired a permit to work and/ or do business in the Philippines

in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission
Guidelines for the Registration of Foreign Professionals (Res. No. 98-
547); has acquired a temporary/special permit (TSP) to engage in the
practice of any branch of architecture for any project on Philippine soil
in full accordance with the pertinent Board Resolutions implementing
Secs. 37 and 38 of R.A. No. 9266;

19.12.3 is allowed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE),

Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) and other concerned
regulatory agencies and/or instrumentalities of government to practice
the State-regulated profession of architecture in the Philippines, under
pertinent laws, rules and regulations; and

19.12.4 is a registered and/or licensed professional architect in his own

country of origin (and/or country of residence/practice, as applicable).

19.13 Multiplier

refers to a factor which compensates the Professional Consulting Architect

(PCA) for the following items:

19.13.1 overhead costs of the office;

19.13.2 fringe benefits and social charges;

19.13.3 fee for contingencies;

19.13.4 interest on capital reserves; and

19.13.5 profit

The “multiplier” varies according to the types of architectural consulting work,

the organization and experience of the Professional Consulting Architect
(PCA) and the geographic area in which his office is located.

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 19.14 Overhead refers to the following:

19.14.1 provisions for office, light, air-conditioning, and similar items for
working space;

19.14.2 depreciation allowances or rental of furniture, equipment and

instruments;

19.14.3 vehicle and travel-related expenses;

19.14.4 office supplies;

19.14.5 taxes and insurances other than those included as salary cost;

19.14.6 library and periodical expenses and other means of keeping abreast
with new developments and/or technologies;

19.14.7 executive, administrative, accounting, legal, stenographic, and clerical

salaries and expenses, other than those that are identifiable as
salaries including reimbursable non-salary expenses, plus salaries or
imputed salaries of partners and principals to the extent that they
perform general executive and administrative services as
distinguished from technical or advisory services directly applicable to
particular projects; these services and expenses, essential to the
conduct of the business, includes preliminary arrangements for new
projects or assignments, and interest on borrowed capital;

19.14.8 business development expenses, including salaries of principals and

salary costs of employees so engaged; and

19.14.9 provision for loss of productive time of technical employees between

assignments, and for time of principals and employees on public
interest assignments

19.15 Professional Consulting Architect (PCA)

refers to any person, whether natural or juridical, duly licensed, registered

and/or duly accredited by the Commission. This also refers to a person,
whether natural or juridical, duly certified/recognized by the concerned APO
under the PTC or CBNE as one who possesses the appropriate knowledge

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perform and/or render the service/s required; the PCA must be a Philippine-
registered and licensed Architect (RLA), with a valid registration certification
and Commission identification (ID) card and must be a member in good
standing of the IAPoA.

19.16 Professional Organization, Accredited (APO)

generally refers to any organization under the umbrellas of the CBNE and
PTC; in the case of professional architectural consulting services (PACS), the
term shall specifically refer to the IAPOA;

19.17 Professional Architectural Consulting Services (PACS)

means the rendering by a professional consulting architect (PCA) or by a

consulting firm (i.e. a RAF), of independent advice, extension of technical
assistance and services, as well as undertaking of activities, requiring
appropriate knowledge, skills, training and experience, recognized
competence, integrity, and/or financial and logistical capability.

19.18 Project Cost

means the total cost of the project which includes but is not limited to
construction cost, fees for professional services, the cost of land, right-of-way
(ROW), legal, administrative and other related expenses of the client.

19.19 Reimbursable Expenses (see Direct Costs)

19.20 Salary Cost

means the cost of salaries (including sick leave, vacation, holiday and
incentive pay applicable thereto) of professional consultants for the time
directly chargeable to the projects; plus excise, and payroll taxes as well as
all other imposable taxes/duties; and contributions for social security and
insurance benefits.

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20. SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING SERVICES
(PACS)

The scope of professional architectural consulting services (PACS) shall be defined

and determined in accordance with the charter, by-laws, policies, rules and
regulations of the Commission and the Board through the IAPOA to which a
professional consulting architect (PCA) belongs as a member in good standing. It
includes, but shall not be limited to the following:

20.1 program / project conceptualization and development;.

20.2 rendering of technical advice, consultation and/or counselling ;

20.3 preparation of schematic/concept-level through preliminary plans, drawings,

designs and technical specifications;

20.4 teaching, lecturing, coaching, mentoring;

20.5 research and development (R&D);

20.6 documentation;

20.7 conduct of pre-investment/pre-feasibility and feasibility studies;

20.8 marketing and promotional studies;

20.9 land use and multi-sectoral development planning, development and

management;

20.10 site selection, analyses, evaluation, ranking and development;

20.11 construction;

20.12 Project/ Construction Management and/or Administration;

20.13 post-construction evaluation

20.14 monitoring and evaluation;

20.15 training, capability building and Continuing Professional Education (CPE);

and

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21. QUALIFICATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)

A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) must possess all of the following

qualifications:

21.1 if a natural person, must be a citizen of the Philippines who is a duly

registered and licensed Architect (RLA), a holder of a valid identification (ID)
card-license issued by the Commission and a member in good standing of the
IAPOA;

21.2 if a juridical person, a consulting firm that must be a partnership or

corporation duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) or a sole proprietorship that is a duly registered with the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI), respectively and/or any other concerned regulatory
agency/ies of government; in addition, the consulting firm must possess a
valid Commission certificate to operate as a registered architectural firm
(RAF) in full accordanance with R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative regulations;

21.3 Must have the minimum years of active and relevant professional training and
experience in the chosen field/s of specialization as may be determined by
the IAPOA and the PRBoA/ Commission;

21.4 Endorsed and certified by the IAPOA as a member in good standing; and

21.5 Has never been convicted of any criminal or administrative offense related to
deliberate wrongdoing.

22. SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ARCHITECTS (PCAs)

Clients shall consider the following criteria or general guidelines in the selection of
Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs):

22.1 The major consideration in hiring the services of a Professional Consulting

Architect (PCA) is his/her qualifications as herein provided such as
competence, capabilities and integrity;

22.2 Only duly-qualified Filipino professional consulting Architects (FPCAs) shall

render architectural consulting services in areas or fields of architectural

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 specialization performed by members of the CBNE, except where no qualified
FPCA is available. Under the said circumstances, where a non-FPCA i.e. a
FA or FC is engaged, a minimum of two (2) Filipino RLAs in the same area or
field of architectural specialization shall be employed as understudies; and

22.3 For Government projects, the selection of PCAs shall be in accordance with
the relevant provisions of R. A. No. 9184, otherwise known as the
Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA) of 2003.

23. MANNER OF PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING

SERVICES (PACS)

A Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) may provide services directly or

indirectly to the Client in the manner prescribed, suggested or promulgated by the
Commission/Board through the IAPOA.

24. COMPENSATION OF PACS

24.1 The computation of the compensation of fees for professional architectural

consulting services (PACS) shall depend on the type of services to be
rendered and the conditions under which they are to be performed;

24.2 Compensation for PACS that require only one kind of

expertise/specialization or related types of expertise shall be treated
differently from those services that require the use of more than one type of
expertise;

24.3 Compensation and allowances shall be comparable with foreign consulting

service compensation standards;

24.4 For the same scope of work, there shall be no disparity in the compensation
between Filipino professional consulting Architects (FPCAs) and their foreign
consultant (FC) counterparts;

24.5 Professional Consulting Architects (PCAs) shall adhere to and be governed

by the relevant provisions pertaining to compensation as provided for under
the Codes of Ethical Conduct (CEC) and the other Standards of Professional
Practice (SPP);

24.6 All entities, whether in the Government, private sector or CSOs and the
international community (with projects on Philippine soil) shall respect and

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24.7 Compensation of a professional consulting Architect (PCA) may be

computed based on one or a combination of the following methods, with
modifications applicable to the types of services and/ or specific cases, if
and when needed:

24.7.1 Per Diem or Hourly Basis

This method is particularly suited to engagements involving

intermittent personal service. When such consulting services are
furnished, the Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) is
compensated for all the time he devotes to the work, including travel
time. The per diem charge should be based on the complexity of the
work involved and the extent of his experience/specialization. In
addition to the compensation based on per diem, his expenses for
travel, subsistence, and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred while
away from his home/office shall be reimbursed by the Client .

24.7.2 Retainer

This method of remuneration is used when the services of a

Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) is expected to be required at
intervals over a period of time. It is a means of ensuring in advance
that his services will be available to the Client when required. Under
this method, a stipulated amount is paid at regular intervals for which
the PCA is obligated to render a certain service or to spend a certain
amount of time on Client’s requirements. The compensation is
usually enough to pay for the minimum services required by the
Client. All additional services are paid separately. In addition to the
retainer, the PCA may be reimbursed for travel, subsistence and
other out-of-pocket expenses incurred while away from his
home/office.

24.7.3 Salary cost times a multiplier, plus direct cost or reimbursable

expenses

This method is based on the total basic salaries of all PCAs and their
staff multiplied by a factor from 3.0 as a multiplier plus cost of certain
items that are reimbursable to the PCA classified under “Direct Cost”

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 or “Reimbursable Expenses”. The following formula is used to
compute the fee:

Fee = Salary Cost x Multiplier + Reimbursable Expenses

This method of remuneration is best suited for Projects for which the
costs are difficult to pre-determine, or in cases where it may become
necessary to undertake additional experimental or investigative work,
the result of which may further alter the scope of the project.

The method however, cannot be used as a measure of compensation

for services which cannot be measured by the length of time spent on
his work.

The other part of the remuneration by this method is made up of the

reimbursable direct costs. These costs are billed to the Client
supported, if required by receipts and other documents.

24.7.4 Fixed/ Lump Sum payment

This method of compensation may be used when the scope of PACS

required can be clearly and fully defined. Two methods may generally
be used to arrive at a lump-sum compensation for the basic PACS.
These two methods are frequently used concurrently with one serving
as a check on the other.

a. computation of a lump-sum as an appropriate percentage of the

estimated total cost of the project

b. direct development of a fixed amount of compensation by

estimating the individual elements of the cost outlines, plus a
reasonable margin of profit, all expressed as a single lump-sum

Where compensation is given on a lump-sum basis, the agreements

should contain a clearly stated time limit during which the service/s
will be performed, and a provision for additional compensation for
extra time used. In design assignments, these should be a provision
for charges required after the approval of preliminary designs, with a
clear understanding as to where the final approval authority lies.

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 24.7.5 Percentage of total project cost
The remuneration under this method is calculated as an agreed
percentage of the ultimate cost of the project/service. The validity of
the Percentage of Total Project Cost Method rests upon the
assumption that consultancy costs vary in proportion to the total
project cost regardless of the type or location of the project.
Therefore, this method should be applied only where experience has
established some approximate correlations between consultancy
costs and project costs.

24.8 Fees for services that require inputs of an artistic, innovative and creative
endeavor shall not be determined in the same manner as services that
involve purely technical and scientific undertakings
24.9 Criteria for Establishing Method of Compensation
The criteria for establishing method/s of compensation shall be promulgated,
approved and adopted by the IAPoA.
24.10 Interest Due on Late Payment of Fees
The Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) shall be entitled to interest at
the prevailing rate set by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in additional
to a percentage as may be determine by the IAPOA unless otherwise
mutually agreed upon by the PCA and his Client, on all fees, other charges
and reimbursements due and not paid within 30 days from receipt of billing.

25. SEAL AND USE OF SEAL UNDER PACS

Where applicable and in full accord with R.A. No. 9266 and its derivative
regulations, a Professional Consulting Architect (PCA) shall sign and affix his
professional license number and the seal duly-approved by the Commission/
PRBoA and/or the IAPOA on all architectural documents as outputs and other
deliverables/materials such as, but not limited to plans, designs, technical drawings
and specifications, feasibility studies as well as instruments of service, prepared by
him, or under his/her direct supervision, if and only if the CA shall also act as the
Architect-of-record (Aor), in which case he must assume all the attendant/pertinent
professional responsibilities and civil liabilities for the project.

26. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS FOR PACS

All architectural documentary outputs and materials delivered or rendered by a
professional consulting Architect (PCA), such as, but not limited to plans, designs,
technical drawings and specifications, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies and
other instruments of service, shall be protected under Secs. 20 (4) and 33 of R.A.
No. 9266 and its 2004 IRR, whether such outputs and materials are executed or
not. No person without the written consent of the professional consulting Architect

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make copies of said documents for use in the repetition of and for other projects,
whether executed partly or in its entirety.

27. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PACS

27.1 Any individual, partner, firm/corporation/consortium or joint ventures which
engage in the practice of professional architectural consulting services
(PACS) is legally responsible i.e. professionally responsible before the State
and civilly liable before the State, the general public and the Client, for the
conduct and performance of his/her services to their Clients, whether in the
Government, private sector or civil society or then international community
(with projects on Philippine soil).
27.2 Where applicable, it is imperative that a Professional Consulting Architect
(PCA) secures a Professional Liability Insurance Policy, professional
indemnity insurance or equivalent in bond form commensurate with the
magnitude and scope of project involvement with the corresponding
compensation. Such cost shall form part of the total project cost chargeable
to the Client.

28. APPLICABILITY
This Standard of Professional Practice (SPP) for Professional Architectural
Consulting Services (PACS) shall be adopted by the IAPOA, which shall thereafter
formulate the covering guidelines and Manual of Procedure (MoP).

29. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)

In case of any dispute arising from the implementation of these IRR and related
derivative regulations, the same shall be resolved by modes of alternative dispute
resolution (ADR) mandated under R.A. No. 9285 (the ADR Act of 2004 and its IRR)
before it is referred to a competent court. The ADR modes must necessarily include
negotiation, conciliation, mediation and arbitration. An ADR clause must therefore
form part of all PCAS agreements.

30. PENALTY CLAUSE AND SANCTION

Any individual, partner, firm/corporation/ consortium who/which engages in
professional architectural consulting services (PACS), but are not qualified in
accordance with the provisions prescribed by law, particularly under R.A. No. 9266
(The Architecture Act of 2004) and its IRR, shall be subject to sanction/s by the
appropriate public or private entities, without prejudice to the filing of appropriate
criminal, civil administrative or special complaints pursuant to existing laws.

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