Examination, Registration

and Licensure

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RA 9266 ARTICLE II. SECTION 12-24
Who prepares and
administers the licensure
exams?

RA 9266 Article II Section 7 (j)

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RA 8981 Section 7 (d)
QUALIFICATIONS TO TAKE
THE EXAM:

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Filipino citizen
Has good moral character
Holder of a degree of BS in Architecture with
at least two years of diversified architectural
experience
Has not been convicted of any criminal

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offense involving moral turpitude.

RA 9266 Article II Section 13

Can a foreigner take the licensure exam for
architecture?
Can a graduate who got his diversified architectural
experience and extensive training abroad take the
licensure exam?
Can someone with an case on appeal take the
licensure exam?

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 APPLICATION
Birth certificate

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Marriage contract (female married applicants)
College Diploma
Transcript of Records
Accomplished DT Form 001
Accomplished DT Form 002
Architect-Mentor Affidavit

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Mentor's PIC, PTR and IAPOA Number
NBI Clearance
*Other documents
 History and Theory of
Architecture, Principles of
Planning and Architectural
Practice
Structural Design, Building

SUBJECTS
Materials and Architectural
Specifications, and Methods of
Construction and Utilities
Urban Design and Architectural

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Interiors
Architectural Design and Site
Planning
 History of Architecture
Theory of Architecture
Architectural Practice
Theory and Principles of Planning
Structural Design

SUBJECTS Building Materials

Specifications
Methods of Construction
Utilities

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Urban Design
Architectural Interiors
Architectural Design
Site Planning
History of
Architecture
Analysis of architectural manifestations from the
beginning of civilization to contemporary periods of

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development
Analysis of the influences of environmental, historical

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and sociocultural factors and their relevance to the
development of art , buildings, structures, as well as
human settlements
Theory of
Architecture
Understanding of the theories and principles of
design and architectural design process
Analysis of anthropometric, proxemic, and
kinesthetic requirements of space in relation to

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architectural design
Analysis of sociocultural and technological
trends which are contributory to the development
of contemporary architecture
Architecture
Practice
Understanding of the roles, legal rights and
obligations, and responsibilities of the architect
Analysis and application of the various statutes,
codes and regulation affecting the practice of
architecture in the Philippines
Understanding of the various aspects of the
professional practice of architecture, including

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tools and techniques related to production,
construction, resource allocation, and project
management, as well as the efficient conduct of
client and business relations for building design
and construction projects
Theory and
Principles of
Planning
Analysis of the concepts and techniques in the general planning process, regional
planning, land use planning, and human settlements planning
Understanding of the art and science of site planning with emphasis on its ecological,
socio-psychological, aesthetic, and functional basis

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Structural
Design
Understanding the fundamentals of
mechanics, strength of materials, and
theory of structures

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General design, principles and analysis
of the strucutural elements of various
types of construction materials and

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systems
Structural Structural
Design? Conceptualization?

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Building Materials
and Methods of
Construction
Understanding of the basic practices , principles of building
construction and finishing materials; their application and
articulation; systems and methods of specifying and

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construction
Application of the principles of design and construction
methods of various types of materials used in construction
Utilities
Understanding the basic practices, principles, general design and installation and/or
construction of utilities required for a building or structure and its premises
Analysis of utility, facility and equipment requirements in relation to aesthetic, function
and strength of a building or structure and its premises

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Urban Design
Analysis of the concepts and techniques in
general planning process of the physical and
systematic design on a community and urban
plane on a more comprehensive manner
Understanding of the art and science of urban
design with emphasis on its ecological, socio-
psychological, aesthetic and functional basis

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Architectural
Interiors
Understanding of the theories and principles of
architectural interiors
Analysis of anthropometric, proxemic and
kinesthetic requirements of space in relation to
architectural interiors

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Architectural Design and
Site Planning
Application of logical approach to architectural interiors urban design and site planning
solutions to architectural and planning problems with emphasis on design methodology,
quantitative and qualitative aspects of space, circulation and interrelationships of space,
structural and form envelopes and building utilities and facilities
Application of skills and ability to visualize architectural design problems and present

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solutions in an appropriate graphical language
Reformatting the Architecture Design

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and Site Planning Subject
PRBoA Resolution No. 14 s. 2009
Rating in the Licensure Examination
Weighted General Average: 70%
No grade must be lower than 50%
RA 9266 Article III Section 15

Report of Rating

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30 calendar dates
Mailed to the examinees
RA 9266 Article III Section 16
Questions on RA No. 9266:
What are other modes of delivery that
PRBoA use to deliver or distribute results
of examination?
If the successful candidate was not able to
take his oath before the PRBoA or any
authorized representative, can he or she
practice architecture?

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Who are the Board of Examiners?
Questions on RA No. 9266:
Who are the Board of Examiners?
PRBoA. Board of Examiners was the term used
in RA No. 545, who also regulated the practice of
architecture in this old law.

What is the procedure in selecting the Board of Examiners?

Executive Order No. 496: Selection of Board of
Architecture rests on the shoulders of the five

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(5) immediate past national presidents of the
accredited national organization who will screen
and evaluate their qualifications.
Qualifications of the Board
Must be a citizen and resident of the Philippines
Must hold a BS degree in Architecture
Must have a valid CoR and PIC
Must be an active practitioner for at least ten (10)
years

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IRR of RA 9266 Rule II Section 5 Arch. Robert S. Sac Arch. Robert M. Mirafuente Arch. Fidel Jose R. Siapno
Qualifications of the Board
Must not be a member or a former member of any
faculty of any school or review institutions
Must not have pecuniary interest in such institutions
unless he or she had officially resigned at least five (5)
prior to nomination
Must have never been
convicted of any crime
or moral turpitude.

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IRR of RA 9266 Rule II Section 5 Arch. Robert S. Sac Arch. Robert M. Mirafuente Arch. Fidel Jose R. Siapno
Terms of Office
Term: Three (3) years after appointment
1 Chairman (3 years)
1 Member (2 years)
1 Member (1 year)
May be reappointed for one full term of three (3) years

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RA 9266 Rule II Section 6 Arch. Robert S. Sac Arch. Robert M. Mirafuente Arch. Fidel Jose R. Siapno
Questions on RA No. 9266:
Can an elective officer during his or her
term in UAP or other professional
organization of architects become a
member of PRBoA?
Can the PRBoA cite a person in contempt
and issue a subpoena?
Is CPD a mandatory requirement for the

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renewal of license?

IRR of RA 9266 Rule II Section 5

 RULE III
Oath

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Issuance of Certificates of Registration and
Professional Identification Card
Roster of Architects
Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal
Indication of CoR/PIC Card and PTR
Refusal to Issue CoR and PIC
Suspension and Revocation of CoR, PIC or the

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Special/Temporary Permit
Re-issuance or Replacement of Revoked or Lost CoR,
PIC or Special/Temporary Permit
Questions on RA No. 9266:
What happens if a Board Member
manipulated or rigged the licensure exam
results, disclosed secrets and confidential
information?

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Practice of Architecture

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RA 9266 Article IV
Review:
PD 233 repealed by RA 8981
RA 545 repealed by RA 9266
RA 10912 - CPD Law (2016)
Formal learning
Nonformal learning
Informal learning
Self-directed learning
Online learning activities
Professional work experience

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Republic Act - Article
IRR of Republic Act - Rule
Questions?