3 BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT RA 9266 - RA 545 turned RA 9266 after 54 years

Approved and signed into Law by PGMA last March 17,

 EGISLATIVE
2004
 EXECUTIVE
 JUDICIAL Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9266 -
Published in the Official Gazette on November 2004
PD – Presidential Decree Effectivity on December 1, 2004
RA – Republic Act
BP – Batas Pambansa ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004 – R.A. No. 9266
EO – Executive Order BOA – Board of Architecture
SB – Senate Bill CHED – Commission on Higher Education
HB – House Bill CIAC – Construction Industry Arbitration Commission
CPD – Continuing Professional Development
THE ARCHITECTS’ LAWS DOLE – Department of Labor and Employment
 RA 9266 - The Architecture Act of 2004 DTI – Department of Trade and Industry
 RA 8981 - PRC Modernization Act of 2000 IAPOA – Integrated Accredited Professional
 RA 386 - Article 1723. Civil Code for Philippine RLAs Organization of Architects
 RA 8293 - Intellectual Property Code of the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines – R.A. No.
Philippines 8293
PCAB – Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board
THE BUILDING AND PLANNING LAWS PDCB – Philippine Domestic Construction Board
PRB – Professional Regulatory Board
REFERRAL CODE
(the same as BOA for the profession of architecture)
 PD 1096 PRC – Professional Regulation Commission
PRC Modernization Act of 2000 – R.A. No. 8981
SPECIAL CODES
SEC – Securities and Exchange Commission
 RA 9514 UAP – United Architects of the Philippines
 PD 957
ARCHITECTURE
 BP 220
 BP 344 - is the art, science or profession of planning,
designing and constructing buildings in their totality
PD 1096 - The National Building Code of the Philippines
taking into account their environment, in
PD 957 - Condominium and Subdivision Protectors
accordance with the principles of utility, strength
Buyer’s Decree
and beauty.
BP 344 - Accessibility Law
- Means a person professionally and academically
BP 220 - Economic and Socialized Housing
qualified, registered and licensed under R.A. 9266
RA 9514 - Fire Code of the Philippines
with a Certificate of Registration and Professional
AR. / ARCH. – Board Resolution 13-14 No. 3-06, Identification Card issued by PRBOA and PRC and
mandated by ARCASIA who is responsible for advocating the fair and
sustainable development, welfare and cultural
PRC – Professional Regulation Commission expression of society’s habitat in terms of space,
PRBoA – Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture forms and historical context.
UAP – United Architect of the Philippines

RA 544 - Civil Engineering Law

RA 545 - Old Architecture Law

RA 545 > RA 1581 > RA 9266

ARCHITECT OF RECORD - means the architect registered
and licensed under this Act, who is directly and
professionally responsible for the total design of the
project for the client and who shall assume the civil
liability for the plans, specifications and contract
documents he/she has signed and sealed.
CONSULTING ARCHITECT - means the architect
registered and licensed or permitted to practice under
this Act, who is professionally and academically
qualified and with exceptional or recognized expertise
or specialization in any branch of architecture.
ARCHITECT IN CHARGE OF CONSTRUCTION - means an
architect registered and licensed under this Act, who is
directly and professionally responsible and liable for the
construction supervision of the project.
RA 386 – CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES
Art. 1723. The engineer or architect who drew up the
plans and specifications for a building is liable for
damages if within fifteen years from the completion of
the structure, the same should collapse by reason of a
defect in those plans and specifications, or due to the
defects in the ground. The contractor is likewise
responsible for the damages if the edifice falls, within
the same period, on account of defects in the
construction or the use of materials of inferior quality
furnished by him, or due to any violation of the terms of
the contract. If the engineer or architect supervises the
construction, he shall be solidarily liable with the
contractor. Acceptance of the building, after
completion, does not imply waiver of any of the cause
of action by reason of any defect mentioned in the
preceding paragraph. The action must be brought
within ten years following the collapse of the building.
PRC – regulate and supervise the practice of
professionals
PRBoA - implementation of RA 9266
Architectural Firm means a sole proprietorship, a
partnership or a corporation registered with the DTI
AND/OR SEC and then with the Board of Architecture
and PRC
Architectural Company means a juridical entity that
shall be synonymous with an Architectural Partnership
(see definition of Architectural Partnership) registered
with the SEC.
Architecture Corporation means a group of
professionals in architecture and allied professions,
incorporated with Architects for the purpose of
delivering professional service in architecture and allied
professions; in case an existing Architectural
Corporation does not comply with the 75% composition
requirement, it shall comply and register again with the
SEC and the BOA
Architectural Partnership means a group of two or more
Architects duly registered with the SEC and then with
the Board of Architecture.
Contract Documents
- Special Provisions or conditions
- General Conditions
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Other Bid Documents
RA 9266
SECTION 9. Grounds for Suspension or Removal of
Members of the Board
SECTION 10. Compensation and Allowances of the
Board
SECTION 11. Annual Report
SECTION 12. Examination Required
SECTION 13. Qualifications of Applicant for Examination
SECTION 17. Oath
SECTION 18. Issuance of Certificates of Registration and
Professional Identification Card
SECTION 25. Registration of Architects Required
SECTION 27. Reciprocity Requirements