UAP-IAPOA professional excellence in the practice and

service of architecture. through strict

Purpose and Objectives adherence to the laws and codes that
protect and govern it
As the Integrated and Accredited f) to maintain the highest standards of
Professional Organization of Architects architectural education and practice.
under the Architecture Act of 2004 (R.A. No. through the conduct of research in
9266), the United Architects of the architecture and architecture-related
Philippines has the following purposes: subjects for the academic curricula in
architecture and the continuing professional
a. To cooperate with the Board of development pro grail,
Architecture (BOA), Professional g) to cooperate and coordinate with other
Regulation Commission (PRC), and local/ national and international
other government agencies in organizations in the fields of architecture,
discharging its functions, duties, and environmental design, and other fields of
responsibilities as the Integrated and arts, science, and technology to ensure
Accredited Professional participation of global concerns
Organization of Architects as h) to cooperate and coordinate with other
follows: allied professions, trade, and industry in
1. Nomination to the vacant positions developing progressive ideas in architecture
on the Board of Architecture: and environmental concerns as well as their
2. Responsibility of preparing the practical application to the welfare of the
program of Continuing Professional community and country:
Development (CPD):
3. Endorsement of the practice of The Architect’s Credo
foreign nationals to be issued
temporary special permit: I shall work with this virtuous commitment:
4. Recommendation of compliance with to exercise to the utmost my duty to myself,
liability insurance under a temporary my count, and my God
special permit:
5. Monitoring compliance and I shall uphold the ideals, follow the norms of
endorsing to/filling a complaint with conduct of a noble profession, and
the Board of Architecture and/or endlessly endeavor to protect and further its
Professional Regulation Commission just ends
for violation of the R.A. 9266 and its
implementing Rules and Regulations I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal orders,
(IRR), code of ethics, standard of statutory policies, and measures of my
professional practice, and other Country, the Code of Ethical Conduct, the
policies of the Board and of the Standards of Professional Practice: and the
commission and with other agencies Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the
for violations of other relevant laws, Integrated and Accredited Professional
regulations and the like; and Organization of Architects (IAPOA.)
6. Some other functions, duties, and
responsibilities as may be I shall humbly seek success not through the
prescribed by the Board of measure of solicited personal publicity. but
Architecture by industrious, meaningful application to my
b. To establish an appropriate work. and strive to maintain a reputation for
organizational structure that will serve best quality of service and for regularly dealing
the interest of its individual members and
provide for among others a democratic I shall ask for fair remuneration for my
process of election; professional services to my Client, and hold
c. To ensure good governance in all his/her interest over and above my own.
matters pertaining to the organization
d.) to ensure active participation of all I shall disclose. whenever required, any
PRC_ BOA registered architects in this private business investments or ventures
Integrated and Accredited Professional that may tend to create a conflict of interest.
Organization Architects and ensure that such conflict does neither
e.) to establish and promote the highest compromise the legitimate interests of my
standards of ethical conduct and
clients nor interfere with my duty to render
impartial judgment Different “titles” of our law: PD, BP, RA?

I shall exercise v professional prerogatives PD: Presidential Decree are laws legislated
always with level or integrity: by the late President F. Marcos during
martial law.
I shall inspire. by my behavior, the loyalty of
my associates and subordinates, and taking BP: Batas Pambansa are laws legislated by
upon me the mentorship of the aspirants congress during the period after martial law
to the profession and BEFORE the People Power Revolution

I shall confine my criticisms and praises RA: Republic Acts are laws legislated by
within constructive and inspirational limits. Congress and Senate from 1987 onwards,
and never resort to these means to promote Laws before MArtial Law was declared
any malicious motives
“Therefore, the ”title” of the law will give us
I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of an idea when the Law was made..
creative endeavor toward the goal of
enlightened Art and Science, generously What is an IRR?
sharing the benefits of my research,
experience, and expertise IRR: implementing Rules and Regulations

I shall treasure my being a holder of a valid These are Guidelines on how the laws will
certificate of registration a valid professional be implemented.
identification card as a registered and
licensed architect and of a valid For example:
membership card with the lAPOA
Law: Smoking shall be prohibited in public
I shall consecrate myself to the highest spaces.
standard of professionalism, integrity, and IRR: list of public spaces where smoking is
competence to the public, to the Client, and prohibited, what makes an act “smoking”
to the contractor. to the manufacturers. what to do with violators and penalties for
dealers and agents, and to colleagues and the violation, etc.
subordinates who are the direct and indirect
users and beneficiaries of my architectural PROF.PRAC 1: LAW AFFECTING THE
services. PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE
PHILIPPINES
WHY BUILDING LAW MATTER?
REPUBLIC ACT 9266: Architecture Act of
- Building laws integral to 2004 (Enacted on March 17, 2004)
architectural design
- Architects come with MAIN TERMS:
responsibilities
- Protection of life and property PRC: Professional Regulation Commission
- Government regulation in building PRBoA: Professional Regulatory Board of
design and construction Architecture
IAPOA: Integrated and Accredited
HOW OUR LAWS ARE MADE Professional Organization of Architects
PIA: oldest architecture group in PH, they
Three branches of government requested to UAP for a exclusive chapter
- Legislative GMN:
- Executive They have monthly meetings
- Judicial RA 9266
- Actehicture: the art, science or
Legislative branch - congress and/or profession of planning, designing
Senate make the laws and constructing buildings in their
The executive branch implements the laws TOTALITY.
The judicial branch interprets the law in - Taking into account the
case of disputes ENVIRONMENT in accordance with
 the principles of Utility, Strength, and cultural expression of
Beauty. society’s habitat in terms of
sapce, forms and historical
Architect: A person PROFESSIONALLY context.
and ACADEMICALLY qualified. a. architect -of-record
- Registered and Licensed under RA - Registered and licensed
9266. architect
- Write a Certificate of Registration - Directly and professionally
and Professional ID issued by the responsible for the total
PRBOA and PRC design of the project
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD - Assume the civil liability for
OF ARCHITECTURE (PRBoA) the plans, specifications and
- chairman and 2 members contract documents he has
- IAPOA gives 5 nominees, then the signed and sealed.
PRC picks 3. The precedence finally b. Architect-in-charge of construction
picks 1 - Registered and licensed
architect
STATEMENT OF POLICY - Directly and professionally
responsible and liable for the
A. Point to ponder: construction supervision of
- The state shall develop and the project
nurture competent, virtuous, c. Consulting architect
productive and well-rounded - Registered and licensed or
professional architects. permitted to practice under
- Standards of practice shall this act
be excellent, qualitative, - Professionally and
world-class and globally academically qualified
competitive - With exceptional or
- Licensure examination must recognized expertise or
be inviolable, honest, specialization in any branch
effective and credible. of architecture
- Regulatory measures,
programs and activities must C. General Practice of Architect
foster the architect's - Act of planning and architectural
professional growth and designing
development. - Structural conceptualization
DEFINITION OF TERMS - Specifying
- Supervising and giving general
A. Architecture administration
- Art, science or profession of - Architectural design in engineering
planning, designing and structures or any part thereof:
constructing building in their D. Scope of the practice of Architecture
totality taking into account - Encompasses the provision of
their environment, in professional services in connection
accordance with the with site, physical and planning and
principles of utility, strength the design, construction
and beauty enlargement,
conservation,renovation,
B. Architect remodeling, restoration or alteration
- Professionally and of a building or group of buildings.
academically qualified
- Registered and licensed MEMBERS OF THE PRBoA
under this act with a
certificate of registration and CHAIRMAN: Ar. Robert Sac, UAP
professional identification MEMBER: Ar Robert Mirafuente, UAP
card Ar. Corazon Tandoc, UAP
- Responsible for advocating
the fair and sustainable WHAT ARE ARCHITECTURAL
development, welfare and DOCUMENTS?
 - Architectural documents are - NSO Marriage Certificate (for
architectural drawings specifications, married females)
and other outputs of an Architect - College diploma with date of
that only an Architect can sign and graduation and special order number
seal consisting, among others of - Transcript of records with date of
vicinity maps site development graduation and special order number
plans, architectural program, - Logbook of diversified experience in
perspective, drawings, architectural architecture
floor plans, elevations, sections, - Architect-mentor affidavit (notarized)
ceiling plans, schedules, detailed - Photocopy of architect-mentor’s
drawings, technical specifications professional ID, PTR and IAPOA
and cost estimate, and other certificate
instruments of service in any form. - NBI clearance
- Community Tax Certificate
QUALIFICATION OF PRBoA - PRBoA can revoke / suspend / not
MEMBER: renew license if proven of false
- Citizen and resident of the swearing or misrepresentation
philippines SUBJECTS FOR EAM
- Holder of B5 Architecture degree - History and theory of architecture,
from a school in the philippines or principles of planning, architectural
abroad recognized by CHED practice
- With valid certificate of registration - Structural conceptualization, building
and professional ID and an active material and construction, utilities
practitioner systems
- Not a faculty member of any school - Architectural design and site
or review institution for at least 4 planning
years prior to nomination
- Not convicted of a crime RATING OF EXAM
- Not an elective officer of the IAPOA - Passing rate: 70% weighted general
and any other professional average, with at least 50% rating for
organization of architect each subject
PRBoA TERMS OF OFFICE - Rating s released within 30 days
- 3 years after appointment or until - Ratings are sent by mall or
their successors are appointed distributed during mass oath taking
- Each member can be reappointed - All successful candidates shall take
for one full-3-year term an oath before the PRBoA before
entering the practice of architecture
POWER AND FUNCTIONS OF THE Roster of Architects:
PRBoA * Roster of names and other personal
- Prescribe and adopt code of ethical information (with picture).
conduct and standards of * Successful candidates must personally
professional practice sign in to the registry.
- Hear and decide administrative Seal: Issuance and Use:
cases involving violations of RA Architectural plans, drawings specifications
9266 and other contract documents must be
- PRBoA decision becomes final and affixed with the architect's seal
will take effect after 15 days from The seal shall bear:
receipt of notice of judgment * Name
- Appeals to the court of appeals must * Registration No.
be filed within the said 15 days
Seal: Issuance and Use:
EXAMINATION, REGISTRATION AND Cannot be used if license is
LICENSURE: revoked/suspended by the
board or if it is already expired.
Documents to support qualifications: • No government employee or officer shall
- NSO Birth Certificate accept or approve any architectural
- LCR from 1-A from City Civil documents not prepared and submitted by
Registrar an RLA.
Whoever signs and seals is responsible for
the documents.

Article 1723 of the Civil Code:

The engineer or architect who drew up the
plans and specifications for a building is
liable for damages if within fifteen years
from the completion of the structure, the
same should collapse by reason of a defect
in those plans and specifications, or due to
the defects in the ground. The contractor is
likewise responsible for the damages if the
edifice falls, within the same period, on
account of defects in the construction or the
use of materials of inferior quality furnished
by him, or due to any violation of the terms
of the contract. If the engineer or architect
supervises the construction, he shall be
solidarily liable with the contractor."
• Acceptance of the building, after
completion, does not imply waiver of any of
the cause of action by reason of any defect
mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
The action must be brought within ten years
following the collapse of the
building.

PRBoA's decision subject to appeal to the

PRC for the following:
* Signed and sealed architectural
documents not made by the architect or
under his direct supervision.
* "Suhol" to secure a certificate of
registration (example: through fixers).
* Falsely impersonated an architect;
practiced under a fictitious name.
* Aided a person not authorized to
practice.

Continuing Professional Development

(CPD):
* Architects shall maintain a program of
continuing professional
development/education.
* Overall CPD program to be developed by
UAP as the IAPOA.

Prohibition on Practice of Architecture:

* Any person or entity, public or private,
Filipino or foreign, who entice, compel,
coerce, require or force an RLA to perform
any service without first executing a written
contract or service agreement shall be guilty
of misdemeanor.
* Fine of not less than Php200,000,
maximum of 6 years imprisonment, or Both.