ECE Laws RA 9292 and other Laws Flashcards
How Many Articles and Sections are there in RA 9292?
8 Articles 43 Sections
Art 1 (Sec 1-5) *start with 5* Art 2 (Sec 6-12) *6x2=12* Art 3 (Sec 13-26) *13x2=26* Art 4 (Sec 27-30) *27+3=30* Art 5 (Sec 31-34) *31+3=34* Art 6 (Sec 35-36) *just 2* Art 7 (Sec 37-38) *just 2* Art 8 (Sec 39-43) *end with 5*
Article 1
General Provisions
*Introduction
Article 2
Professional Regulatory Board of Electronics Engineering
*Board 101
Article 3
Examination, Registration and Licensure
*How to be an Engr
Article 4
Practice of Professional Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Electronics Technicians
*Engr na ako what now?
Article 5
Sundry Provisions
*just means “other stuff”
Article 6
Penal Provision and Assistance of Law Enforcement Agencies
*Things not to do or else
Article 7
Transitory Provisions
*transition to implementation of the Act
Article 8
Final Provisions
*Implementation of the Act
1 Sec 1
Short Title
“Electronics Engineering Law of 2004”
1 Sec 2
Statement of Policy
Why the RA is necessary
to develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive and well-rounded Professional ECE Engineers
1 Sec 3
Definition of Terms
Describes all terms used in the Act
1 Sec 4
Categories of Practice
- Professional Electronics Engineer (PECE)
- Electronics Engineer (ECE)
- Electronics Technician (ECT)
1 Sec 5
Nature and Scope of Practice of Electronics Engineering and Electronics Technician Professions
2 Sec 6
Composition of Board
- Chairman
- 2 Members appointed by President of the Philippines from 3 recommendees per position chosen & ranked by the Commission, chosen from 5 nominees for each position submitted by Accredited Professional Organization (APO) in accord with EO 496, S 1991
2 Sec 7
Powers and Functions of the Board
Too many to mention
2 Sec 8
Qualifications of Board Members
- Be a citizen and a resident of the Philippines for at least 5 consecutive years
- Good moral character and integrity
- Holder of valid Certificate of Registration and Professional ID as PECE Engineer
- Member of good standing of the Accredited Professional Org
- Actively practicing the profession for atleast 10 continuous years
- Must not have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any school/institution
- Not convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude
2 Sec 9
Term of Office
The Board shall hold office for a term of 3 years from date of appointment / until their successors shall have been appointed
Can be reappointed but shall not exceed 6 years
2 Sec 10
Compensation and Allowances of the Board
Chairman and members of Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to that of Chairman and members of existing regulatory Boards under the Commission provided for in General Appropriations Act
2 Sec 11
Removal of Board Members
President of Philippines, upon recommendation of Commission, may suspend or remove any member of the Board for neglect of duty and other violations
2 Sec 12
Custodian of Board Records, Secretariat & Support Services
- All records of the Board, including applications and cases involving PECE, ECE & ECT shall be kept by Commission
- Commission shall designate Secretary of Board and shall provide the secretariat and other support services to implement provisions of RA 9292
3 Sec 13
Licensure Examination
All applicants seeking to be registered and licensed as ECEs and ECTs shall undergo required exams given by the Board in such places/dates as the Commission may designate under RA 8981
3 Sec 14
Qualifications for Examination
- Citizen of the Philippines or of foreign country qualified to take the exam in Sec 33, Art 5 of RA 9292
- Of good moral character and had not been convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude
- For ECE exams: Holder of a degree of BS ECE or such equivalent
- For ECT exams:
a. Graduate of an Associate, Technician, Trade or Vocational course in electronics
b. Has completed at least minimum 3rd year equivalent of a BS program in ECE
c. For undergrads of BS ECE, transcript of records would be deemed satisfactory
3 Sec 15
Scope of Examination
For Electronics Engineers:
- Mathematics 20%
- GEAS 20%
- Electronics Engineering 30%
- Electronics Systems & Technologies 30%
3 Sec 16
Ratings
70% passing rate in each of the subjects
*If candidate obtains a passing rate in 3 subjects, with one below 70% but not lower than 60%, shall be allowed to take removal exam on that subject
3 Sec 17
Release of Results of Examination
Within 15 days after examination checked by Board and Commission
3 Sec 18
Qualification & Schedule of Registration for PECEs
*feel ko wala masyado to kasi for PECE
3 Sec 19
Issuance of Certificate of Registration & Professional Identification Cards
3 Sec 20
Registration with and without Examination for ECT
-Board shall issue corresponding CoRs and Professional ID cards to successful applicants for registration as ECTs – Rule VII, Sec III
3 Sec 21
Non-issuance of CoR and/or Professional ID card for certain Grounds
- Person convicted by a Court of competent jurisdiction of any crime involving moral turpitude
- Person of immoral/dishonorable conduct
- Person of unsound mind
3 Sec 22
Professional Oath
-Successful examinees and those qualified for registration without examination shall take professional oath before any member of the Board or person authorized by the Commission
3 Sec 23
Revocation & Suspension of CoR, Professional ID cards & Cancellation of Special Permits
Under Sec 26 of RA 9292, the Board shall revoke/suspend validity of CoR and Professional ID card, or cancel special permit for violation of RA 9292, Code of Ethics & Code of Technical Standards of Practice
3 Sec 24
Reinstatement, Re-issuance or Replacement
-After 2 years of revocation, upon application of party concerned for sufficient reasons, the board may reinstate the validity of revoked CoR/Professional ID card
3 Sec 25
Roster of PECE, ECE & ECT
-The Board shall prepare and maintain a roster of names, residence and/or office address of all registered PECEs, ECEs & ECTs, updated annually
3 Sec 26
Exemptions from Examination and Registration
4 Sec 27
Practice of the Profession
You can’t call yourself an ECE, ECT, PECE unless you truly are one
4 Sec 28
Prohibition & Limitations on the Practice of Electronics Engineering and Electronics Technician Profession
4 Sec 29
Seal of the Professional ECEs
All licensed PECE shall obtain/use a seal of a design prescribed by the Board bearing:
- Registrant’s name
- Registration Number
- Title
4 Sec 29: Official Logo of the Board
- Circular in shape
- Consists of 2 concentric circles: outside 48mm in diameter, inside 28mm in diameter
- Upper part of annular space bears BOARD OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
- Lower half with words PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION
- Inner circle space has symbol atom with nucleus and electrons at mid portion
- Outer and inner ring is filled with orange with boundaries in navy blue, text is black with white background
- Inner ring is filled with navy blue background, atom with white, nucleus and electrons in red
4 Sec 30
Code of Ethics & Code of Technical Standards Practice
- APO shall submit Code of Ethics & Code of Technical Standards Practice within 6 months from effectivity of this IRR
- The Code of Technical Standards Practice shall be updated whenever necessary to conform to latest technological standards
5 Section 31
Continuing Professional Education(CPE)
CPE/Development Program shall be developed by the Board, Commission and APO, in consultation with other agencies concerned, and promulgated in accord with Sec 7(n), Art II of RA 9292
5 Section 32
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization
-There shall be 1 integrated and Accredited PO of PECE, ECE and ECT in the country which shall be registered with
Securities and Exchange Commission as non-stock, non-profit corporation
-Those previously registered by the Board but not members of APO at time of effectivity of RA 9292 shall be allowed to register as members within 3 years after effectivity of this Act
5 Sec 33
Foreign Reciprocity
5 Sec 34
Positions in Government Requiring the Services of Registered and Licensed Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians
6 Sec 35
A fine of not less than Php 100,000 nor more than Php 1M or by imprisonment of not less than 6 months nor more than 6 years or both shall be given to: enumerate violations here okay na siguro yung fine lang
6 Sec 36
Assistance of Law Enforcement & Other Government Agencies
Any law enforcement agency shall render assistance in enforcing RA 9292 by prosecuting violators
7 Sec 37
Transitory Provisions
- Upon effectivity on May 4, 2004 of RA 9292, incumbent Board shall complete all pending/unfinished works within 6 months, after which it shall cease to exis
- The President of the Phils shall before then appoint Chairman and Members of the first Board
7 Sec 38
Vested Rights: ECE when this law is passed
ECE holding valid CoR and Pro ID card at time of effectivity of the Act shall be automatically registered/recognized as ECEs and issued a new one
8 Sec 39
Implementing Rules & Regulations
The Board shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations for PECEs, ECEs and ECTs to carry out provisions of RA 9292 published in Official Gazette or newspaper in the Phils and effective after 15 days of its full & complete publication
8 Sec 40
Appropriations
-Chairperson of PRC shall include in Commission’s program the implementation of RA 9292, funding of which shall be in the Annual General Appropriation Act
8 Sec 41
Separability Clause
-If any provision of this IRR is unconstitutionally invalid, all the rest of provisions shall not be affected by such declaration
8 Sec 42
Repealing Provisions
-All rules and regulations in conflict with any provision of this IRR are hereby repealed/amendend accordingly
8 Sec 43
Effectivity
-This IRR shall take effect after 15 days following the complete and full publication in the Official Gazette/newspaper in the Phils
Who were involved in the approval of RA 9292?
Franklin M Drillon
Jose De Venecia Jr.
Oscar Yabes
Roberto P Nazareno
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
When was RA 9292 approved?
April 17, 2004
This Act which was a consolidation of House Bill No. ____ and Senate Bill No. ____ was finally passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate on ________
5224
2683
February 2, 2004
The 12th Congress 3rd Regular Session for RA 9292 begun and held on?
Metro Manila, on Monday, July 28, 2003
Philippine Public Telecommunications Policy Act
RA 7925
Act that provides for regulation of radio station communications in the Phils & other purposes
RA 3846
Municipal Telephone Act
RA 6849
PRC Modernization Act
RA 8981
Maritime Communications Law
RA 3396
Law prescribing NTC
EO 546
Prescribing guidelines of compulsory interconnections of authorized public telecommunications carrier
EO 59
Institutionalization of CPE (Continuing Professional Education) is under PRC
EO 266
Order providing for national policy in the operation and use of international satellite communications in the country
EO 467
Cable TV Regulation
EO 205
Vesting jurisdiction of Philippine Commercial Satellite Corporation to NTC
EO 196
Decree creating PRC
PD 223
Rules and regulations requiring service of ECEs in planning & designing radiocomm equipment
DO #88
Rules and regulations governing practice of ECE in the Phils on MATV, CATV, CCTV, Paging
BECE Resolution #3