AR 414

Professional Practice 2

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Ar. Nathaniel Don Valdez
Course Objectives
University Policies
Classroom Policies

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Course Objectives
Define the role of ethics and professionalism in the
practice of architecture.
Explain the part played by the profession in the
building industry, and in the society in general
Understand the phases of implementing the basic
services of an architect.
Rationalize the need for effective organization,
management, and operation in delivering the
architects’ services.
 University Policies
Base 15 grading policy

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Academic Integrity
Violations are serious offenses
Cheating
Plagiarism
Altering examinations
Altering scores or grades
Making false statements

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Fabricating results in research and improper use
of library resources
Valid examination permit
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See Orientation post under Course Description

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Be respectful.
Communicate your needs properly.
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Email: donvaldez@umindanao.edu.ph

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Don’t be entitled. You are not forced to be in
this class.
Work together.
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RA 9266 - The Architecture Act of 2004
Architect’s Code of Ethics
SPP Documents
Architect’s Guidelines - Methods of
Compensation and Schedule of Fees
UAP Document 301 - General Conditions
 Assignments
5%
Recitation

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10%
Exam 1-3
30%

Research
15%

Grading System

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Quizzes
10%

Final Exam
30%
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Questions?
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Concept of Profession

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Role in the society
Accountability and liability
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A profession is a disciplined group of individuals who
adhere to ethical standards and who hold themselves
as, and are accepted by the public as possessing
special knowledge and skills in a widely recognized
body of learning derived from:

RESEARCH EDUCATION TRAINING

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They are prepared to apply this knowledge and exercise their
skills in the interest of others.
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Skills were

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developed working
on specialized jobs.
People in cities
follow specialized
occupations.
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Academic Requirements
Training Requirements
Examination Requirements
Continuing Education
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice

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Professional Organizations
 Professional
Regulation
Commission

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE no. 223

June 22, 1973

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 Professional
Regulation
Commission

REPUBLIC ACT No. 8981

PRC Modernization Act of 2000
December 5, 2005

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3 Man Commission
1 full-time Commissioner (9 years)
1 full-time Associate Commissioner (6 years)
1 full-time Associate Commissioner (3 years)

Basic Requirements:
At least 40 years old
Appointed by the PRESIDENT for a term of 7 years without reappointment
At least 5 years of executive or management experience

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Hon. Teofilo S. Pilando, Jr. Hon. Yolanda D. Reyes Hon. Jose Y. Cueto, Jr.
 Professional
Regulatory
Board of
Architecture
RULE II. Sections 4-11
Implementing Rules and
Regulations of

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Republic Act no. 9266
The Architecture Act of 2004
Duties of the Board
Look into conditions affecting professional practice
Act on violations of rules/regulations
Evaluate application for registration without examination
Prepare and administer the licensure exams

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Arch. Robert S. Sac Arch. Robert M. Mirafuente Arch. Fidel Jose R. Siapno
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UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

RA 9266 RULE V SECTION 40: Integration of the

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Architecture Profession
PRBoA Resolution no. 03: Accreditation of UAP as the
IAPOA
A BRIEF INTEGRATION OF
THE ARCHITECTURAL
ORGANIZATION IN THE
PHILIPPINES

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Rationale for Professional
Organizations

Need for Continuing Education

Support for and Recognition of PRC-
Accredited Professional Organizations
Prioritization of Members in Hiring and
Engagement of Services
Letter of Instruction no. 1000
March 20, 1980

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Rationale for Professional
Organizations

Issues besetting the architecture

profession:
Intellectual property
Marketing one’s services
Advocacies and design criticism
Overlaps with other professions and
fields of practice

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Technological advancement (CAD,
ready-made plans)
Globalization of practice; Global
outlook of clients
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Refers to a sustaining and progressive learning
process that maintains, enhances, or increases the
knowledge and continuing ability of architects.

RA No. 9266 Article IV Section 28

RA No. 10912 (July 21, 2016)
PRBoA Resolution No. 7
CPD COUNCIL
Ensure that adequate and appropriate CPD Programs are provided for each profession
Evaluate and monitor CPD Providers and their CPD Programs; conduct regular assessment
Validate, accredit and recognize different forms of learning
Conduct researches and studies and international benchmarking
Issue guidelines approved by PRC and the PRB concerned
Perform other functions related to the implementation of the CPD. CPD is a mandatory
requirement in the renewal of the PICs of all registered and licensed professionals
INTEGRATED AND
ACCREDITED
PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATION
means the existing official national
organization of all architects of the
Philippines in which all registered
Filipino architects shall be members
without prejudice to membership in
other voluntary professional
associations.

RA No. 9266 Art V. Section 40

 Read the following:
RA 9266 Article I. Section 3

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RA 9266 Arcticle IV. Sections 25,
29-33
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Questions on RA No. 9266:
Why was RA No. 545 repealed and not just
amended?
Who signed the RA No. 9266 into law?
What is needed to enforce or put RA No.
9266 into effect?
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Questions on RA No. 9266:
Which government body is responsible for
regulating the practice of architecture?
Does a registered and licensed architect
mean one and the same?
Which Section of RA No. 9266 must always
be incorporated into title blocks for
architectural plans and other instruments of
service?
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regu
Concept of Profession

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Academic Requirements
Training Requirements
Examination Requirements PRBOA
Continuing Education
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice

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Professional Organizations
 PRC
lated by
regu

Concept of Profession

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Academic Requirements
Training Requirements
Examination Requirements PRBOA
Continuing Education
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice

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Professional Organizations
RA 9266
 RA 8981 modernized
PRC
lated by
regu

Concept of Profession

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Academic Requirements
Training Requirements
Examination Requirements PRBOA
Continuing Education
Code of Ethics
Standards of Practice

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Professional Organizations
RA 9266
IAPOA: UAP (study history)
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Questions?
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RA No. 9266
Article II - EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION AND LICENSURE
Article IV - PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE