Geology Profession Act of 2012 Flashcards
what RA is Geology Profession Act of 2012?
RA 10166
The Board of Geology was created on ______, by the virtue of
June 19, 1965 ; RA 4209
RA 4209 was entitled:
Geology Profession Law of the Philippines
Geology Profession Law of the Philippines
RA 4209
The first Chairman was
David P. Cruz.
The Geological Society of the Philippines was organized on _______, ___________.
VJ day, September 2, 1945
In this historic meeting, the late __________,
former head of the ______________
_________________ was
unanimously elected ____________
Dr. Jose M. Feliciano ; Department of Geology and Geography of the University of the Philippines; as first elected President of the society
article 1 consitutes?
TITLE, STATEMENT OF POLICY,
DEFINITION OF TERMS AND
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Implementing Rules and Regulations
of RA 10166
Professional Regulatory Board of Geology Resolution No. 03, Series of 2012
Prev (Repealed)
RA 4209
objectives of geology profession act of 2012:
a. the examination, registration and licensure
of geology profession;
b. the supervision, control, and regulation of
the practice of geology
c. the development of the professional
competence of geologists through
continuing professional education
d. the integration of the geology profession
what does “APO” stand for?
Accredited Professional ORganization
shall mean the professional organization
duly accredited by the Professional
Regulatory Board of Geologists and the
Professional Regulation Commission.
Accredited Professional Organization
who accredits APO?
-Professional Regulatory Board of Geologists
- Professional Regulation Commission
what does CPE/D stand for?
Continuing Professional Education / Development
shall mean the inculcation, assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and moral values,
after the initial registration of a professional that raise and enhance the professional’s technical skills and
competence.
CPE/D
when should CPE/D be acquired?
after initial registration
CPE/D tends to:
raise and enhance the professional’s technical skills and competence
Scope of Practice of Geology profession
Article II title:
CREATION OF THE
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY
BOARD OF GEOLOGY
Members of the board:
Chairman: Fernando S. Peñarroyo
Members:
Benjamin S. Austria
Elmer B. Billedo
responsibilities of the board:
Each member of the Board shall at the time of
his appointment:
The chairman and every member of the Board shall hold office for a term of _______ or _____________
3 years ; until their successors have duly been appointed
The chairman and members may be reappointed for another ________
years immediately after the ________ of their term but in no case shall the whole term
exceed __________
3 years ; expiry; 6 years
Grounds for Suspension or Removal of
Board Chairman/Members
a)gross
neglect, incompetence or dishonesty in the
discharge of their duty
b)violation
of any of the causes/grounds and the
prohibited acts provided in this Act and the offenses
in the Revised Penal Code, the Anti Graft and
Corrupt Practices, and other laws or
c)manipulation
or rigging of the results of the geology
licensure examination, disclosure of secret and
confidential information on the examination
questions prior to the conduct thereof, or tampering
of grades
Article III
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
Scope of Examination
The _______, subject to approval by the __________,
may revise or exclude any of the subjects and their syllabi, and add new ones as the need arises to conform to technological changes brought about by
continuing trends in the profession
Board ; Commission
Qualifications for Examinations
To pass the licensure examination for geology, a candidate must obtain
a general weighted average of ______________
and a rating of _________in any examination
subject.
no less than 70%; no less than 50%
A graduate of _______________ or an equivalent degree in any of the specialized branch of Geology from a duly recognized university shall be exempted from taking the licensure examination upon evaluation of the ________.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Board
Article IV
Practice of Geology
No person shall practice geology or render geological service without a ___________ and a ____________
or granted a _________.
valid certificate of registration; valid profession identification card; temporary/special permit
No foreign geologist shall be
granted any of the rights and
privileges under this Act unless the country of which he/she is a subject or citizen grants the same or similar rights or privileges to
Filipino geologists.
Foreign Reciprocity
A registered geologist shall be required to indicate his/her:
- certificate of registration number
- the duration of validity
- including the professional tax and the APO membership receipt number on the documents he/she signs,
uses or issues in connection with the practice of his/her profession.
article V
Penal Provision
fine for penal provisions:
not less than Ten thousand pesos (PhP 10,000.00) but
not more than One million pesos (PhP 1,000,000.00)
imprisonment for penal provisions
imprisonment of not less than one (1) month but not more than five (5) years
Degree/Course requirement for BLEG
BS in Geology
BS in Geological Engg
MS in Geology
Req for first time takers:
Req for retakers:
Continuing Professional Development Council for Geologists:
Chairman: Fernando S. Peñarroyo
1st member: Rene Juna R. Claveria
2nd member: Mario A. Aurelio
the national professional organization of geologist shall register with:
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
the national professional organization of geologist shall register with:
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
who accredits the national professional organization of geologist / APO?
the Board
who approves APO of geology?
the Commission
all geologists whose name appear in the __________shall ipso facto automatically become members thereof
Registry Book of Geologists
t or f: geologists working abroad shall not be covered by CPD requirements
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newly licensed geologists shall not be covered by CPD requirements for _______________
first renewal cycle (3 years) after obtaining their license
Required Accredited unit per age range:
60 and below - 15 units
61-70 - 10 units
71 and above - 5 units
code of ethics
