TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

938 AURORA BOULEVARD CUBAO QUEZON CITY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CE593-CEC41S3
CE LAWS, ETHICS, and CONTRACT

REPORT NO. 1
Republic Act. 544

SUBMITTED BY:

QUIAMBAO, DENZEL ANN L.

1910235

SUBMITTED TO:

ENGR. HERNANDO GOZON JR.

Instructor
February 07, 2024
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Quezon, City
938 Aurora Boulevard Cubao Quezon, City

Attn: Engr. Hernando Gozon

(Faculty-CE Dept)

Subject: Report No.1 - (Republic Act. 544)

Gentlemen: I am submitting to you report no.1 consisting of narrative

report.

Respectfully Submitted

Ms. Quiambao, Denzel Ann L.

Republic Act. 544
-An act to regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in the Philippines-

ARTICLE I
TITLE OF THE ACT AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

Section 1 of Republic Act 544

- Title of Act.” This Act shall be known as the “Civil Engineering Law.”.

 The term "civil engineering law" refers to legislation specifically designed for the regulation of
certain aspects of Civil Engineering Practice in a specific State. A wide range of regulations,
standards and requirements to govern planning, design, construction or maintenance of Civil
Engineering Projects would probably be covered by such a legislation.

Section 2 of Republic Act 544

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

B. The term “civil engineer” as used in this act shall mean a person duly registered with the Board
for Civil Engineers in the manner as hereinafter provided.

 Section 2 plays a role in ensuring that only qualified and competent persons are authorized to
practice civil engineering in the Philippines. This provision helps ensure the integrity of the
engineering profession, protects public security and promotes excellence in this field by
establishing clear standards and requirements for licenses.

ARTICLE II
BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Section 3 of Republic Act 544

- The composition of the Board of Directors.'' There shall be established within thirty days of the
adoption of this Act. A Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers, hereinafter referred to as the Board,
which shall be chaired by a Member and two members appointed by the President of the
Philippines on his recommendation. Commissioner of PRC. For a period of three years following
 the appointment of the members of the Board, they shall remain in office. Until the appointment of
their successors and qualification, it is not possible to appoint them.

 Section 3 has an important role to play in setting up the institutional framework for regulating and
supervising civil engineering professions in the Philippines. RA 544 is aimed at ensuring the
competence, integrity and ethics of civil engineering professionals in order to promote public
security, welfare and confidence through the creation of an autonomous and accountable
regulatory body such as a Civil Engineering Board.

Section 4 of Republic Act 544

- Powers and Duties of the Board.” The Board for Civil Engineers is vested with authority,
conformable with the provisions of this Act, to administer oaths, issue, suspend and revoke
certificates of registration for the practice of civil engineering, issue certificates of recognition to civil
engineers already registered under this Act for advanced studies, research, and/or highly
specialized training in any branch of civil engineering subject to the approval of the PRC, to
investigate such violations of this Act and the regulations, there under as may come to the
knowledge of the Board and, for this purpose, issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to
secure appearance of witnesses in connection with the charges presented to the Board, to inspect
at least once a year educational institutions offering courses in civil engineering, civil engineering
works, projects or corporations, established in the Philippines and, for safeguarding of life, health
and property, to discharge such other powers and duties as may affect ethical and technological
standards of the civil engineering profession in the Philippines.

 In order to enable the Board of Civil Engineers to fulfil its mandate to regulate the civil engineering
profession in the Philippines, Section 4 of RA 544 has a key role to play. This provision helps to
ensure the quality, competence and integrity of civil engineering practice by establishing the
powers and duties of the Board in order to contribute to the security, sustainability and
development of the country's infrastructure and built environment.

Section 5 of Republic Act 544

- Qualifications of Board Members.” Each member of the Board shall, at the time of his appointment:

a. Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines;

b. Be at least thirty years of age and of good moral character;
c. Be a graduate of civil engineering from a recognized and legally constituted school, institute,
college or university.
d. Be a registered civil engineer duly qualified to practice civil engineering in the Philippines;
e. Have practiced civil engineering, with a certificate as such, for a period of not less than ten years
prior to his appointment.
 f. Not be a member of the faculty of any school, institute, college, or university where civil
engineering course is taught, nor have a pecuniary interest in such institutions;
g. No former members of the faculty of any school, institute or university where civil engineering is
taught can become a member of the Board unless he had stopped teaching for at least three
consecutive years.

 Section 5 plays an important role in determining clearly and transparently the eligibility criteria for
individuals who wish to be licensed civil engineers of the Philippines. This provision contributes to
ensuring that only competent and qualified persons are able to enter the profession, as it
establishes minimal standards in terms of education, moral character, citizenship or another
qualification.

Section 6 of Republic Act 544

- Fees and Compensation of Board.” The Board for Civil Engineers shall charge for each application
for examination the sum of P100 (one hundred) payable to the collecting and disbursing officer of
the PRC upon filing of said application, and for each certificate of registration, fifty pesos. Each
member of the Board shall receive a compensation of fifteen pesos for each applicant examined. A
civil engineer in the service of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines appointed as
member of the Board shall receive the compensation as herein provided, in addition to his salary in
the Government. All authorized expenses of the Board, including the compensation provided for
herein, shall be paid by the collecting and disbursing officer of the PRC out of such appropriation
as may be made for the purpose.

 Section 6 plays an important role in making sure that the examination of civil engineer licenses is
exhaustively assessed as to whether candidates are ready for a career and practice good
engineering practices. This provision contributes to maintaining the integrity, credibility and
relevance of licensing procedures in the Philippines by setting out the scope and content of these
examinations which are beneficial for Public Safety, welfare and confidence in the profession of
engineering.

Section 7 of Republic Act 544

- No former members of the faculty of any school, institute or university where civil engineering is
taught can become a member of the Board unless he had stopped teaching for at least three
consecutive years.

 Annual Report.” The Board shall, at the end of each fiscal year, submit to the PRC a detailed report
of its activities and proceedings during the period covered by the fiscal year ended.
 ARTICLE III
EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION

Section 8 of Republic Act 544

- Examination Requirement.” All applicants for registration for the practice of civil engineering shall
be required to pass a technical examination as hereinafter provided.

 The importance of Section 8 lies in its role in facilitating the entry of foreign engineering
professionals into the Philippine workforce while maintaining professionalism, competence and
public safety standards. By establishing clear criteria and procedures for the recognition of foreign
awards, this agreement will attract talent and expertise from around the world, promote
international cooperation and exchange, education and contribute to the development and growth
of the civil engineering industry in the Philippines.

Section 9 of Republic Act 544

- Holding of Examination.” Examination of candidates desiring to practice civil engineering in the
Philippines shall be given in the City of Manila of each year, provided that such days do not fall on
official holidays, otherwise the examinations shall be held on the days next following.

 In order to institutionalize the regulation and supervision of the civil engineering profession in the
Philippines, Section 9 has a key role to play. This provision ensures that the practice of civil
engineering conforms to high standards of competence, ethics and professionalism by establishing
a Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering with specific functions, powers and
responsibilities.

Section 10 of Republic Act 544

- Subjects of Examination.” Applicants for certificate of registration as civil engineer shall be
examined, in the discretion of the Board, on the following subjects: mathematics, including algebra,
plane and spherical trigonometry, analytics, descriptive and solid geometry, differential and integral
calculus, and rational and applied mechanics; hydraulics; surveying, including highway and railroad
surveying; plane, topographic and hydrographic surveying, and advance surveying; design and
construction of highways and railroads, masonry structures, wooden and reinforced concrete
buildings, bridges, towers, walls, foundations, piers, ports, wharves, aqueducts, sanitary
engineering works, water supply systems, dikes, dams and irrigation and drainage canals.

 Section 10 lays down the powers and functions of the Professional Regulatory Board for Civil
Engineering, which enables it to carry out its role as regulator in the Philippines. In order to
maintain public trust and confidence in the engineering profession and contribute to the safety,
 sustainability and development of infrastructure projects across the country, compliance with the
regulations and guidelines established by the Board is important.

Section 11 of Republic Act 544

- Executive Officer of the Board.” The Commissioner of Professional Regulation Commission shall
be the executive officer of the Board and shall conduct the examinations given by the said Board.
He shall designate any subordinate officer of the Professional Regulation Commission to act as the
Secretary and custodian of all records including examination papers and minutes of the
deliberation of the Board.

 Section 11 provides a framework for ethical conduct and accountability in the practice of
engineering in the Philippines by establishing a Code of Professional Ethics for civil engineers. The
integrity, credibility and reputation of the engineering profession, the promotion of public trust and
confidence, and the contribution to the security, sustainability and welfare of society are enhanced
by compliance with the ethical standards set out in the Code.

Section 12 of Republic Act 544

- Qualifications for Examination.” Any person applying for admission to the civil engineering
examination as herein provided shall, prior to the date of the examination, establish to the
satisfaction of the Board that he has the following qualifications:

a. Be at least twenty-one years of age;

b. Be a citizen of the Philippines;
c. Be of good reputation and moral character; and
d. Be a graduate of a four-year course in civil engineering from a school, institute, college or
university recognized by the Government or the State wherein it is established

 This provision helps to guarantee the integrity, credibility and professionalism of qualified Civil
Engineers who work in this country through giving the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil
Engineering power to administer oaths, issue certificates, check qualifications or retain accurate
records. In order to maintain public trust and confidence in the engineering profession as well as
promote safety, sustainability and development of national infrastructure projects, compliance with
the requirements laid down in Section 12 is essential.

Section 13 of Republic Act 544

- Oath of Civil Engineers.” All successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take a
professional oath before the Board of Civil Engineers or other Government Officials authorized to
administer oaths, prior to entering upon the practice of the civil engineering profession.
  It is important to establish the procedures and requirements for renewing or revoking a civil
engineering license in the Philippines. It is essential to comply with the renewal provisions
mentioned in this Section so that civil engineering licenses can continue to be valid, professional
competence and professionalism of licensed practitioners are maintained as well as public trust
and confidence in the field.

Section 14 of Republic Act 544

- Seal and Use of Seal.” All registered civil engineers shall obtain a seal of such design as the Board
shall authorize and direct: Provided, however, That the serial number of the certificate issued by
the Board shall be included in the design of the seal. Plans and specifications prepared by, or
under the direct supervision of a registered civil engineer shall be stamped with said seal during
the life of the registrant’s certificate, and it shall be unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any
documents with said seal after the certificate of registrant named thereon has expired or has been
revoked, unless said certificate shall have been renewed or re-issued.

 The establishment of the procedures and criteria for the suspension and revocation of civil
engineering licenses in the Philippines is important. This section contributes to the maintenance of
the integrity, credibility and professionalism of the engineering profession and to the promotion of
public trust and confidence in the engineering services provided in the country by providing a
mechanism to address professional misconduct and by ensuring the accountability of licensed
professionals.

Section 15 of Republic Act 544

- “Exemption from Registration.”
1. Registration shall not be required of the following persons:
a. Officers or enlisted men of the United States and Philippine Armed Forces, and civilian
employees of the Government of the United States stationed in the Philippines while rendering civil
engineering services for the United States and/or Philippines.
b. Civil engineers or experts called in by the Philippine Government for consultation, or
specific design and construction of fixed structures as defined under this Act, provided that their
practice shall be limited to such work.

2. Any person residing in the Philippines may make plans on specifications for any of the
following:
a. Any building in chartered cities or in towns with building ordinances, not exceeding the
space requirement specified therein, requiring the services of a civil engineer.
b. Any wooden building enlargement or alteration which is to be used for farm purposes
only and costing not more than ten thousand pesos.
c. Provided, however. That there shall be nothing in this Act that will prevent any person
from constructing his own (wooden or light material) residential house, utilizing the services of a
 person or persons required for the purpose, without the use of a civil engineer, as long as he does
not violate local ordinances of the place where the building is to be constructed.

3. Nor shall anything in this Act prevent draftsmen, student clerk-or-work, superintendents, and
other employees of those lawfully engaged in the practice of civil engineering under the
provisions of this Act, from acting under the instruction, control or supervision of their
employer.

4. Nor shall anything in this Act prevent any person who prior to the approval of this Act have
been lawfully engaged in the practice of “maestro de obras” to continue as such, provided they
shall not undertake the making of plans supervision for the following classes of work:
a. Building of concrete whether reinforced or not.
b. Building of more than two stories.
c. Building with frames of structural steel.
d. Building of structures intended for public gathering or assemblies such as theaters,
cinematographs, stadia, churches, or structures of like nature.
5. Nor shall anything in this Act prevent professional architects and engineers to practice them
professions.

 Is significant as it establishes legal consequences for the illegal practice of civil engineering in the
Philippines. This provision helps to protect the public from possible harm and ensure that
engineering projects are performed by competent professionals who comply with relevant
standards of practice and ethics, in order to prevent unauthorized persons from undertaking
activities for which they do not have a valid license or registration.

Section 16 of Republic Act 544

- Refusal to Issue Certificate.” The Board for Civil Engineers shall not issue a certificate to any
person convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral
turpitude, or to any person guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct, or to any person guilty of
immoral or dishonorable conduct, or to any person of unsound mind. In the event of a refusal to
issue a certificate to any person, the Board shall give to the applicant a written statement setting
forth its reason for such action, which statement shall be incorporated in the records of the Board.

 It is important because it establishes a framework for the regulation and standardization of

consulting civil engineering services in the Philippines. This section shall assist in ensuring the
quality, reliability and integrity of consulting services from public sector engineers while promoting
public trust and confidence in the engineering profession through the provision of qualifications,
standards and ethics guidance for consultancy practices.
Section 17 of Republic Act 544
- Suspension and Revocation of Certificates. “The Board shall have the power, after due notice and
hearings to suspend or revoke the certificate of registration for any cause mentioned in the
preceding section.

 It is significant that it establishes requirements for civil engineers to affix a seal and signature on
engineering documents, which emphasize their professional responsibility and accountability in the
practice of engineering. In order to ensure the accuracy, reliability and legal validity of engineering
documents as well as maintaining standards of professional competence, integrity and public
safety in civil engineering professions, compliance with the provisions laid down in Section 17 is
essential.

Section 18 of Republic Act 544

- Re-issue and Replacement of Certificates. “The Board may, after the expiration of one year from
the date of certificate of registration is revoked and for reasons it may deem sufficient, entertain an
application for a new certificate of registration from the registrant concerned. Such application shall
be accomplished in the same form prescribed for examination, but the Board may, in its discretion,
exempt the applicant from taking the requisite examination.

 In the Philippines, the penalties for infringements of the Civil Engineering Law are usually laid
down. Penalties shall be laid down in this section for individuals who have committed an
infringement of the law on Civil Engineering, such as providing services which are not authorized or
registered, including fines and jail sentences. In addition, penalties for other infringements of the
law may be imposed under Section 18 such as unauthorized use or alteration of a civil engineer's
seal and signature on an engineering document. Overall, Section 18 is intended to protect the
integrity, professionalism and public safety of the profession in civil engineering by deterring
unlawful activities and promoting compliance with the regulations and standards set out in Civil
Engineering Law.

Section 19 of Republic Act 544

- Transitory Provisions.” As soon as this Act takes effect, any person desiring to practice the
profession of civil engineering shall be required to obtain a certificate of registration in the manner
and under the conditions hereinafter provided. All civil engineers duly licensed under the provisions
of Act Numbered Twenty-nine hundred and eighty-five, as amended, at the time this Act takes
effect, shall be automatically registered under the provisions hereof. Certificates of registration held
by such persons in good standing shall have the same force and effect as though the same have
been issued under the provisions of this Act. All graduates in civil engineering from a school,
institute, college, or university recognized by the Government who have passed the civil service
 examination for senior civil engineer and have been practicing or employed in the Government as
such during five years are exempted from taking examination.

 The requirement for foreign civil engineers working in the Philippines to register with the
Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering is typically addressed. The procedure and
qualifications for registration, which may include the presentation of comparable competence to
those required by Local Civil Engineers in accordance with any other requirements laid down by
the Council, is set out in that section. In order to ensure that foreign civil engineers meet the
equivalent standards of competence, professionalism and accountability as Filipino Civil Engineers,
Section 19 shall aim at regulating their conduct in the Philippines. For foreign civil engineers to
legally practice their profession in the country and contribute to the development and security of
engineering projects, compliance with the registration requirements set out in Section 19 is
essential.

ARTICLE IV
ENFORCEMENT OF ACT AND PENAL PROVISIONS

Section 20 of Republic Act 544

- Enforcement of the Act by officers of the law.” It shall be the duty of all duly constituted law officers
of the national, provincial, city and municipal governments, or any political subdivisions thereof, to
enforce the provisions of this Act and to prosecute any person violating the same.

 In the Philippines, the establishment of a "civil engineering fund" is usually mentioned. The purpose
and management of the Fund, which aims at supporting various initiatives concerning Civil
Engineering Education, R&D or Professional Development Programmed, is described in this
section. The fund may be financed from a variety of sources, including fees for civil engineering
licensing examinations, penalties for infringements of the Civil Engineering Act, and other sources
as determined by the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering. In line with the objectives
of promoting excellence, innovation and sustainability in engineering practices as well as support
for continued development of professional civil engineers, Section 20 provides financial resources
to improve the Philippines's Civil Engineering Sector.

Section 21 of Republic Act 544

- Registration required.” Unless exempt from registration, no person shall practice or offer to practice
civil engineering in the Philippines without having obtained the proper certificate of registration from
the Board for Civil Engineers.

 The recognition of civil engineering degrees obtained from foreign higher education institutions is
usually dealt with. The procedure for assessing and determining the equivalence of foreign civil
engineering degrees to those obtained from recognized educational establishments in the
 Philippines is set out in that section. The evaluation may also include evaluating the curriculum,
academic standards and accreditation status of an external institution which offers a programmed
in Civil Engineering. Upon recognition of equivalence, graduates with a foreign degree in civil
engineering may be eligible to apply for a license or registration as civil engineers in the
Philippines, subject to other requirements laid down by the Professional Regulatory Board of Civil
Engineering. The purpose of Section 21 is to facilitate the entry into the Philippines of qualified
foreign civil engineers and to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge, skills and
competences to perform their duties effectively and contribute to the development of the
engineering profession in the Philippines.

Section 22 of Republic Act 544

- Penal provisions.” Any person who shall practice or offer to practice civil engineering in the
Philippines without being registered in accordance with the provisions of this Act or any person
presenting or attempting to use as his own the certificate of registration of a registered civil
engineer, or any person who shall give any false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board, or
any person who shall impersonate any registrant civil engineer of different name or any person
who shall attempt to use a revoked or suspended certificate of registration, or any person who shall
use in connection with his name or otherwise assume, use or advertise any title or description
tending to convey the impression that he is a civil engineer, without holding a valid certificate of
registration, or any person who shall violate any of the provision of this Act, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of not less than five hundred
pesos nor more than two thousand pesos, or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than six
months not more than one year, or both, in the discretion of the court.

 In the Philippines, the exemption of certain entities or projects from the provisions of the Civil
Engineering Act is typically addressed. The conditions under which exemptions may be granted,
including specific types of engineering works or projects considered to have a minor nature or
limited scope, are described in this section. Certain government agencies, institutions or bodies
active in the field of engineering may also benefit from exemptions. In order to ensure the general
integrity, safety and professionalism of engineering practices in this country, Section 22 provides
for flexibility within the application of civil engineering legislation enabling practical considerations
and exceptions if necessary.
 ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 23 of Republic Act 544

- Preparation of plans and supervisions of construction by registered civil engineer.” It shall be
unlawful for any person to order or otherwise cause the construction, reconstruction, or alteration of
any building or structure intended for public gathering or assembly such as theaters,
cinematographs, stadia, churches or structures of like nature, and any other engineering structures
mentioned in section two of this Act unless the designs, plans, and specifications of same have
been prepared under the responsible charge of, and signed and sealed by a registered civil
engineer, and unless the construction, reconstruction and/or alteration thereof are executed under
the responsible charge and direct supervision of a civil engineer. Plans and designs of structures
must be approved as provided by law or ordinance of a city or province or municipality where the
said structure is to be constructed.

 Typically addresses the authority of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to promulgate
rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of the Civil Engineering Law in the
Philippines. The provisions of this Section allow the PRC, in consultation with the Professional
Regulatory Board for Civil Engineering, to set out guidelines, procedures and standards governing
different aspects of civil engineering practice, licensing, registration and profession. Areas such as
licensing examinations, renewal of licenses, continuing professional development requirements,
code of ethics, disciplinary proceedings, and other matters relevant to the regulation of the civil
engineering profession may be covered by the rules and regulations issued by the PRC pursuant
to Section 23. In order to promote public safety, welfare and confidence in engineering services,
section 23 aims at laying down a regulatory framework which is needed to ensure the integrity,
competence and accountability of Civil Engineers who practice in the Philippines.

Section 24 of Republic Act 544

- The practice of civil engineering is a professional service, admission to which must be determined
upon individual, personal qualifications. Hence, no firm, partnership, corporation or association
may be registered or licensed as such for the practice of civil engineering: Provided, however, That
persons properly registered and licensed as civil engineers may, among themselves or with a
person or persons properly registered and licensed as architects, form, and obtain registration of, a
firm, partnership or association using the term “Engineers” or “Engineers and Architects,” but,
nobody shall be a member or partner of such firm, partnership or association unless he is duly
licensed civil engineer or architect, and the members who are civil engineers shall only render work
and services proper for a civil engineer, as defined in this Act, and the members who are architects
shall also only render work and services proper for an architect, as defined in the law regulating the
practice of architecture; individual members of such firms, partnership or association shall be
responsible for their own respective acts.
  Section 24 of Republic Act No. 544 typically addresses the separation of the Professional
Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The
autonomy and independence of the Board for the performance of its functions, powers and
responsibilities relating to the regulation of the civil engineering profession is set out in this section.
Subject to the approval of the PRC, it shall authorize the Committee to draw up its own policies,
rules and regulations. The purpose of Section 24 is to provide that the PRC Board has power and
flexibility in regulating civil engineering practice, while continuing its activities as an autonomous
body which complies with established standards and practices.

Section 25 of Republic Act 544

- Reciprocity requirements.” No person who is not a citizen of the Philippines at the time he applies
to take the examination shall be allowed to take it unless he can prove in the manner provided by
the Rules of Court that, by specific provision of law, the country of which he is a citizen, subject, or
national either admits citizens of the Philippines to the practice of the same profession without
restriction or allows them to practice it after an examination on terms of strict and absolute equality
with citizens, subjects, or nationals of the country concerned, including the unconditional
recognition of degrees issued by institutions of learning duly recognized for the purpose by the
Government of the Philippines: Provided, That if he is not a citizen of the Philippines, and was
admitted to the practice of a profession in the Philippines after December 8, 1941, his active
practice in that profession, either in the Philippines or in the state or country where he was
practicing his profession, shall not have been interrupted for a period of two years or more prior to
July 4, 1946, and that the country or state from which he comes allows the citizens of the
Philippines by specific provision of law, to practice the same profession without restriction or on
terms of strict and absolute equality with citizens, subjects or nationals of the country or state
concerned.

 The effectivity of the Philippines' Civil Engineering Act is usually addressed in Section 25 of R. 544.
The date on which the provisions of this Law enter into force is indicated in this section, indicating
its commencement. In addition, provisions which are inconsistent with the provisions of the Civil
Engineering Act may be included in Section 25 concerning the repeal or amendment of any law,
decree, regulation or order. The effectivity date set forth in Section 25 serves as a milestone for the
enforcement and application of the law, signaling the beginning of its regulatory framework and
guidelines governing the practice of civil engineering in the country.

Section 26 of Republic Act 544

- Roster of civil engineers.” A roster showing the names and places of business of all registered civil
engineers shall be prepared by the Commissioner of PRC periodically but at least once a year.
Copies of this roster shall be placed on file with the PRC and furnished to all department heads,
mayors of all chartered cities, to the Director of Public Works, to such other Bureaus, government
 entities or agencies and municipal and provincial authorities as may be deemed necessary and to
the public upon request.

 The title of the legislation is usually addressed. The Law of the Philippines shall be referred to in
this Section as "the Civil Engineering Act". The title shall be an official designation of the law, which
shall specify the subject matter and scope of the regulation of civil engineering practice in the
Philippines. Additionally, the title provides clarity and recognition, making it easier for stakeholders,
practitioners, government agencies, and the public to refer to and understand the purpose and
scope of the law.

Section 27 of Republic Act 544

- Repeal.” All laws, parts of laws, orders, ordinances, or regulations in conflict with the provisions
hereof; including parts of Act Numbered Twenty-nine hundred and eighty-five, as amended, as
pertains to the practice of civil engineering, are hereby repealed, except the provisions of Act
Numbered Thirty-one hundred and fifty-nine amending Act Numbered Twenty-nine hundred and
eighty-five, pertaining to the practice of “maestro de obras.”

 The impact clause of the law is generally addressed in section 27 of Republic Act No 544. The date
on which the provisions of RA 544 enter into force is set out in this section, indicating their
commencement. In order to ensure that the law is made available to the public, Section 27 may
also include provisions on the publication of the law in the Official Journal or in a newspaper of
general circulation. The effectivity date set forth in Section 27 serves as a milestone for the
enforcement and application of the Civil Engineering Law, signaling the beginning of its regulatory
framework and guidelines governing the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines.

Section 28 of Republic Act 544

- Construction of Act.” If any part or section of this Act shall be declared unconstitutional, such
declarations shall not invalidate the other provisions hereof.

 The repeal clause is usually covered by Section 28 of the Republic Act No 544. This section states
that, in accordance with the provisions of RA 544, any law, decree, executive order, regulation or
part thereof shall be repealed and amended accordingly. In essence, Section 28 is to ensure that
the Law on Civil Engineering in the Philippines takes precedence over any previous law or
regulation which conflicts with the provisions set out in RA 544 and provides a clear framework for
civil engineering practice in the Philippines.
Section 29 of Republic Act 544
- Effectivity.” This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 The effectivity clause of the law is usually covered by Section 29 of the Republic Act No 544. This
section specifies the date when the provisions of RA 544 shall take effect, marking the
commencement of its implementation. In order to ensure that the law is made available to the
public, Section 29 may also contain provisions on the publication of the law in the Official Journal
or in a newspaper of general circulation. The effectivity date set forth in Section 29 serves as the
starting point for the enforcement and application of the Civil Engineering Law, indicating when its
regulatory framework and guidelines governing the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines
become effective.