R.A.
9292: A Brief Study and Discussion on the
Electronics Engineering Law of 2004
Ramon Benedict L. Lapina
School of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Engineering
Manila, Philippines
rbllapina@mymail.mapua.edu.ph
Abstract—This paper discusses the Republic Acts 9292 which
respectively involves the general provisions of the republic act
which includes the title, policies, definition of terms, categories of
practices under the field of Electronics Engineering. The
presentation of Group 3 is first being thoroughly discussed
through a reaction piece; followed by the thorough discussion of
each Republic Acts. Different establishments and regulations
were also discussed to show the actual implementation of this
law.
Keywords—Electronics Engineer; Electronics;
Communications; Electronics Technician; Board; License;
Examination
I. REACTION TO GROUP 3’S PRSENTATION
The group has explained and expounded the meaning and
functionalities of the R.A. 9292. They have also discussed the
articles stated on the act which precedes the republic act itself.
They have not only just provided an easier explanation for the
following Acts stated, but also have given additional insights in
order to demonstrate the law’s application in the daily practice
of Electronics Engineering.
The Republic Act of 9292 is an amendment made for the
insufficiency and outdated implementation of the law provided
in R.A. 5734. The modified Electronics Engineering Law not
only stressed the title, policies, definition of terms, categories,
nature and scope of the Electronics Engineering practice in the
country, but also emphasized the necessity of creating a
Professional Regulatory Board to regulate the licensing and
screening of practicing Electronics Engineers. Meaning, this
board will be obliged to provide the examinations and proper
screening necessary to evaluate, validate and authorize a
person Electronics Engineering in the country. The coverage
of he board exam was also being discussed by the group as it
was being stated on the law. The “Sundry Provisions” also
provided the development programs for Practicing Electronics
Communication Engineers (PECE) which was dubbed CPE or
Continuing Professional Education. The implementation of
these provisions administers organizations affiliated to the
Electronics Engineering practice which is called ‘Integrated
and Accredited Professional Organization’. The republic act
discussed also the concept of ‘foreign reciprocity’ in which the
national licensure of Electronics Engineers can also be
introduced to foreign nation who also provides the same
opportunity to the Filipinos. Violations to the following stated
in the law will be met with penalties and even the withdrawal
of licenses the person is deemed fit for the consequences.
Overall, Group 3 was able to discuss and tackle the
different objectives of the Republic Act. However, it was
important to note that the background music they attached in
the video made some of the words they pronounced
ambiguous. I believe that it would have been better if they
didn’t put any background music at all so to make the
discussion clearer and thorough.
II. R.A. 9292: ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING LAW OF 2004
R.A. 9292 is an amendment to the R.A. 5734 which
provides a better regulation for the licensing and practice of
Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians. The Law is
comprised of 8 articles which comprehensively explains the
implementation, regulation, terms and licensing that defines an
Electronics Engineer and Technician in the Philippines. On the
first article, the provisions were provided, such as stating the
state’s full commitment in providing Professional Electronics
Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians;
the nature of their were being defined such that they are
authorized to have supervisions on electronic design projects
and researches (for Electronics Engineers) and the proper
installation, construction, operation, control, tests and
measurements of electronic components, device products and
apparatus (Electronics Technicians). In order to provide the
authorization from the board, the aspiring engineers and
technicians must pass first the board examination. The power
of the regulatory board was also being emphasized such that
they are authorized not only to give license for the practice of
Electronics Engineering and Technician, but also to suspend
and ban if ever this law is violated.
AMENDMENTS MADE FROM THE REPUBLIC ACT
5734 TO THE REPUBLIC ACT 9292
R.A. 9292 is an amendment to the R.A. 5734 which
provides a better regulation for the licensing and practice of
Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians. The
notable changes seen from the new act is the implementation of
general recognition of the titles’ Professional Electronics
Engineers (PECE), Electronics Engineers and Electronics
Technicians, instead of the old title Electronics
Communications Engineers. Despite the change of recognition,
the Communications curriculum will still remain as it is in the
board examination coverage. The implementation of board
examinations were also changed such that it was made
computerized in order to facilitate the exam fairly and
 efficiently. Additional programs for practicing Professional
Electronics Engineers (PECE) are being discussed in the
sundry provisions, such that includes the implementation of
Continuing Professional Education and the administering of
‘Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization’ which
will help the practicing Electronics Engineers to keep
themselves updated and educated despite completing the
licensure and requirements for practicing Electronics
Engineering.
III. KEY QUESTIONS
1) What are the scope of practice of an electronics
engineer?
The scope of the practice of an Electronics Engineer
comprises all work or activity which involves the
application of engineering sciences to investigation,
analysis, synthesis, planning, design, specification,
research and development, provision, procurement,
marketing and sales, manufacture and production,
construction and installation, test/measurement/control
operation, communications and/or telecommunications,
information and communications technology (ICT),
computers and their networking and
hardware/firmware/software development and
applications, broadcast/broadcasting, cable and wireless
television, consumer and industrial electronics, electro-
optics/photonics/opto-electronics,/electromagnetics,
avionics, aerospace , navigational and military
applications, medical electronics, robotics, cybernetics,
biometrics and all other related and convergent fields. It
also comprises the administration, management,
supervision and regulatory aspects of such works and
activities. Teaching and training activities that develop the
skills, knowledge and fundamentals of electronics
engineering: this includes the lecturing of professional
subjects that supplements the aspiring engineer’s
knowledge on electronics engineering and technicians that
help them pass the required curriculum and licensure
examinations.
2) What are the scope of practice of a PECE?
The scope of the practice of a Professional
Electronics Engineer consists of authorization of providing
consulting services for the Electronics Engineering
services which are stated in the answers for question
number 1. This also includes the signing and sealing
electronic plans, drawings, specifications, permit
applications, reports and other technical documents
regarding this profession.
3) What are the scope of pratice of an electronics
technician?
The scope of practice of an electronics technician
involves any services that are non-engineering work which
are also related to the installation, construction, operation,
control, tests and measurements, diagnosis, repair and
maintenance, manufacture and production , sales and
marketing of any electronic components, devices,
products, apparatus, instruments, equipments, systems,
networks, operations and processes located on land,
watercraft, aircraft, industrial plants or commercial
establishments, including the teaching and training of
professional subjects that can help electronics technician
pass their licensure examination.
4) What does “Board” mean?
This “Board” or the Professional Regulatory Board is
the group the oversees, provides licensure and
authorization for Profession Electronics Engineers,
Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technician to
practice their professions. They administer the provisions
of the RA 9292. They could also administer and influence
some changes in the regulation of licensure examinations,
screening, renewal and the like if they see it fit which is
professionally evaluated through conducting studies and
the like. They can collaborate with other sectors of the
government such as the DOST, CHED or TESDA which
can help enhance the implementation of the act.
5) Who controls the “Board”?
The Board is under the supervision of the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), which is
composed of a Chairman and two members who are
appointed by the country’s president from the three
recommendees per position chosen from the five nominees
for each position submitted through an accredited
professional organization.
REFERENCES
[1] Lawphil.net. 2021. Republic Act No. 9292. [online] Available at:
<https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1963/ra_3846_1963.html>
[Accessed 20 April 2021].