CE LAW MIDTERMS REVIEWER

Case Studies
Group 1 - A CASE STUDY OF SAI BUILDING: A FOUNDATION FAILURE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1096 (PD 1096)
Central Issue: Lack of thorough monitoring and inspection by Building Officials during the
approval process of building permits, foundation design, and overall compliance with safety
standards, leading to foundation failure and the subsequent collapse of the building.
Group 2 - A CASE STUDY ADDRESSING THE LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN
CONSTRUCTION: EMPIRE EAST LAND HOLDINGS INC. VS. CAPITOL
INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION GROUPS INC., G.R. NO. 168074 USING CIAP
DOCUMENT 102. (CIAP DOCUMENT 102)
Central Issue: Application of Liquidated Damages as Stipulated in the Construction Contract
Between Empire East Land Holdings Inc. and Capitol Industrial Construction Groups Inc.
Group 3 - A CASE STUDY OF PALAWAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT: ROAD THAT
LOOK LIKE “MASHED POTATO” (Republic Act No. 544, Civil Engineering Law)
Central Issue: The central issue of the case study revolves around the alleged misuse and
mismanagement of funds from the Malampaya project, specifically in infrastructure development
projects in Palawan. Key concerns include allegations of corruption, lack of transparency,
inadequate oversight, and failure to deliver quality infrastructure despite substantial financial
allocations.
Group 4 - APPROACH TO THE VIOLATED PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES OF
SMALL WATER IMPOUNDING PROJECT (SWIP) LACKING REQUIRED BID
SECURITY AND PUBLICATION, IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOOC, ROMBLON,
G.R. NO. 230322: A CASE STUDY IN COMPLIANCE WITH R.A. NO. 9184 (R.A. No.
9184, Government Procurement Reform Act)
Central Issue: Improper Publication and Bid Security of Small Water Impounding Project
Group 5 - PRICE INFLATION IN CONSTRUCTION: ANALYZING OVERPRICED
MATERIALS IN MAKATI CITY HALL BUILDING II PROJECT (The Philippine
Engineering Code of Ethics)
Central Issue: The Overpricing of Materials Used and the Bidding Process of The Makati City
Hall Building II
Group 6 - DPWH INSPECTION FOUND SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS IN THE
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS OF AT LEAST NINE CEBU CITY BARANGAYS IN
CONSIDERATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
(Professional Practice for Civil Engineers)
Central Issue: The Use of Substandard Material and Violation of the Professional Practice of
Civil Engineering in at least Nine Cebu City Barangays.
Group 7 - A CASE STUDY OF G.R NO. 83748 OF FLAVIO K. MACASAET AND
ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED VS. COMMISSION ON AUDIT AND PHILIPPINE
TOURISM AUTHORITY (Engineering Ethics)
Central Issue: The main issue in the case was whether the price escalation should be included in
the "final actual project cost," which would entitle the petitioner to additional professional fees.
Group 8 - THE IRREGULARITIES ATTENDING THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL BOULEVARD ROAD PROJECT; A CASE
STUDY IN COMPLIANCE WITH PD 1594 (P.D. 1594, Prescribing Policies, Guidelines,
Rules and Regulations for Government Infrastructure Contracts)
Central Issue: The Anomalies Surrounding the Bidding Procedure.
 GENERAL OVERVIEW OF RA 9184 AND ITS REVISED IRR
 Procurement refers to the acquisition of goods, consulting services, and the contracting
for infrastructure projects by Procuring Entity. (Sec. 5(n), R.A. 9184)
 Value for Money – is the optimum combination of whole of life costs and quality to meet
the customer’s requirements… (P. G.)
 It must be government’s policy that all public procurement, should be based on value for
money, having due regard to propriety and regularity. (P.G.)
 5 “Rights” in Public Procurement: Source, Quantity, Quality, Price, Time/Delivery
 Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
 Government Procurement Reform Act (GPRA)
 Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB)
 Head of the Procuring Entity (HOPE)
 Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)
 Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)
 Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP)
 BAC Sec/Procurement Unit Technical Working Group (TWG)
 Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC)
 “...to promote the ideals of good governance...”
 Governing Principles: Transparency, Competitiveness, Streamlined Process,
Accountability, Public Monitoring