Programming

Question 1

Short Title

“Electronics Engineering Law of 2004”.

Answer 1

Section 1

Question 2

Statement of Policy.

Answer 2

Section 2.

Question 3

Definition and Interpretation of Terms.

Answer 3

Section 3.

Question 4

Categories of Practice.

Answer 4

Section 4.

Question 5

Nature and Scope of Practice of Electronics Engineering and Electronics Technician Professions.

Answer 5

Section 5.

Question 6

Composition of the Board.

Answer 6

Section 6.

Question 7

Powers and Functions of the Board.

Answer 7

Section 7.

Question 8

Qualifications of Board Members.

Answer 8

Section 8.

Question 9

Term of Office.

Answer 9

Section 9.

Question 10

Compensation and Allowances of the Board.

Answer 10

Section 10.

Question 11

Removal of Board Members.

Answer 11

Section 11.

Question 12

Custodian of Board Records, Secretariat and Support Services

Answer 12

Section 12.

Question 13

Licensure Examination.
- all applicants seeking to be registered and licensed as Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians, shall undergo the required examinations to be given by the Board in such places and dates as the Commission may designate in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8981.

Answer 13

Section 13.

Question 14

Qualifications for Examinations.
- In order to be allowed to take the examination for Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician, an applicant must, at the time of the filing of his/her application, establish to the satisfaction of the Board that:

Answer 14

Section 14.

Question 15

Scope of Examination for Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians.
- written tests which shall cover subjects prescribed by the Board but including at least the following: Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Engineering Economics, Laws and Ethics, Electronics, Communications, Computers, and Information and Communications Technology.

Answer 15

Section 15.

Question 16

Ratings.
- a candidate for Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician must obtain a passing rating of seventy percent (70%) in each subject given during the examination:

Answer 16

Section 16.

Question 17

Release of the Results of Examination.
- The Board and the Commission shall correct and rate the licensure examination papers and shall release the examination results within fifteen (15) days after the said examination.

Answer 17

Section 17.

Question 18

Qualifications and Schedule of Registration for Professional Electronics Engineer.
- For application for registration as a Professional Electronics Engineer, the following shall be required:

Answer 18

Section 18.

Question 19

Issuance of the Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card.
- A Certificate of Registration shall be issued to examinees who pass the Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician licensure examination, to Electronics Engineers who are registered as Professional Electronics Engineers and to Electronics Technicians who are registered without examination, subject to payment of fees prescribed by the Commission.

Answer 19

Section 19.

Question 20

Registration without Examination for Electronics Technicians.
- Within five (5) years after the effectivity of this Act, the Board shall issue Certificates of Registration and Professional Identification Cards without examination to applicants for registration as Electronics Technicians who shall present evidence or other proof satisfactory to the Board that:

Answer 20

Section 20.

Question 21

Non-issuance of a Certificate of Registration and/or Professional Identification Card for Certain Grounds.
- The Board and/or the Commission shall not register and shall not issue a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card to any person convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any crime involving moral turpitude, to any person of immoral or dishonorable conduct and to any person of unsound mind, furnishing the party concerned a written statement containing the reasons for such action, which statement shall be incorporated in the records of the Board.

Answer 21

Section 21.

Question 22

Professional Oath.
- All successful examinees and all those who have qualified for registration without examination shall be required to take a professional oath before any member of the Board or any person authorized by the Commission before he/she can be registered and issued a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card, and as a prerequisite to practicing as a Professional Electronics Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician.

Answer 22

Section 22.

Question 23

Revocation and Suspension of Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card and Cancellation of Special Permits.
- The Board shall, upon proper notice and hearing, revoke or suspend the validity of a Certificate of Registration and accordingly the Professional Identification Card, or cancel a Special Permit granted under Section 26 herein, for any of the causes mentioned in the preceding sections, or for unprofessional or unethical conduct, malpractice, incompetence or any violation of this Act

Answer 23

Section 23.

Question 24

Reinstatement, Re-issuance or Replacement of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card.
- The Board may, two (2) years after the revocation of a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card, upon application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate the validity of a revoked Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card, subject to compliance with the applicable requirements of the Commission, and the Board: Provided, That he/she did not commit any illegal practice of the profession or any violation of this Act, its rules, codes and policies during the time that his/her Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card was revoked.

Answer 24

Section 24.

Question 25

Roster of Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians. - The Board shall prepare and maintain a roster of the names, residence and/or office address of all registered Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians, which shall be updated annually in cooperation with the Accredited Professional Organization, indicating therein the status of the Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card and membership in the Accredited Professional Organization of the professional, whether valid, inactive due to death or other reasons

Answer 25

Section 25.

Question 26

Exemptions from Examination and Registration. - No examination and registration shall be required for foreign Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers or Electronics Technicians who are temporarily employed by the Philippine Government or by private firms in the Philippines

Answer 26

Section 26.

Question 27

Practice of the Profession. - No person shall offer himself/herself in the Philippines as, or use the title "Professional Electronics Engineer", "Electronics Engineer" or "Electronics Technician", as defined in this Act, or use any word, letter figure, or sign whatsoever, tending to convey the impression that he/she is a Professional Electronics Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician, or advertise that he/she is qualified to perform the work

Answer 27

Section 27.

Question 28

Prohibitions and Limitations on the Practice of Electronics Engineering and Electronics Technician Profession

Answer 28

Section 28.

Question 29

Seal of the Professional Electronics Engineers. - All licensed Professional Electronics Engineers shall obtain and use a seal of a design prescribed by the Board bearing the registrant's name, registration number and title.

Answer 29

Section 29.

Question 30

Code of Ethics and Code of Technical Standards of Practice. - The Board shall adopt a Code of Ethics and the Code of Technical Standards of Practice for Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians, which shall be promulgated by the Accredited Professional Organization.

Answer 30

Section 30.

Question 31

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and/or Development Programs.

Answer 31

Section 31.

Question 32

Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization. - There shall be one (1) integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians in the country, which shall be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock, non-profit corporation and recognized by the Board, the Commission and all government agencies as the one and only integrated and accredited national organization for the said professionals.

Answer 32

Section 32.

Question 33

Foreign Reciprocity. - No foreigner shall be admitted for registration as Professional Electronics Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician with or without examination under this Act unless he/she proves in the manner as provided by the Board that, by specific provisions of law, the country, state or province of which he/she is a citizen, subject or national, or in accordance with international treaties, agreements and/or covenants to which their country, state or province is a signatory, admits Filipino citizens to practice as Professional Electronics Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician

Answer 33

Section 33.

Question 34

Positions in Government Requiring the Services of Registered and Licensed Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians. - Within three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act, all existing and proposed positions in the local and national government, whether career, permanent, temporary or contractual and primarily requiring the services of Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers or Electronics Technicians shall accordingly be filled only by registered and licensed Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers or Electronics Technicians.

Answer 34

Section 34.

Question 35

Penal Provision. - The following shall be punished by a fine of not less than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) nor more than One million pesos (P1,000,000.00), or by imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years, or both, in the discretion of the court

Answer 35

Section 35.

Question 36

Assistance of Law Enforcement and Other Government Agencies. - Any law enforcement agency shall, upon call or request of the Board and/or the Commission, render assistance in enforcing this Act including the Code of Ethics, Code of Technical Standards of Practice and the implementing rules and regulations and measures promulgated hereunder, by prosecuting violators thereof in accordance with law and the Rules of Court.

Answer 36

Section 36.

Question 37

Transitory Provision. - Upon effectivity of this Act, the incumbent Board of Electronics and Communications Engineering shall complete all pending/unfinished works within a six (6)-month period, after which it shall cease to exist.

Answer 37

Section 37.

Question 38

Vested Rights: Electronics and Communications Engineers when this Law is Passed. - Electronics and Communications Engineers holding a valid Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card at the time of effectivity of this Act shall be automatically registered and recognized as Electronics Engineers and shall be issued a new Certificate of Registration

Answer 38

Section 38.

Question 39

Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Subject to the approval of the Commission, the Board, in coordination with the accredited professional organization, shall adopt and promulgate such rules, regulations, resolutions, the Code of Ethics and the Code of Technical Standards of Practice for Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians to carry out the provisions of this Act, which shall be published in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation and shall be effective fifteen (15) days after publication therein.

Answer 39

Section 39.

Question 40

Appropriations. - The Chairperson of the Professional Regulation Commission shall include in the Commission's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Answer 40

Section 40.

Question 41

Separability Clause. - If any provisions of this Act or any portion hereof is declared unconstitutional by any competent court, the other provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby.

Answer 41

Section 41.

Question 42

Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 5734 is hereby repealed. All other laws, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Answer 42

Section 42.

Question 43

Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its full publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.

Answer 43

Section 43.