ARCHT.

PROFESSION
FROM RA 545
TO RA 9266
 - "Republic Act No. 545: Regulation of the
Practice of Architecture" is a Philippine
Jurisprudence case that establishes a
Board of Examiners for Architects, sets
registration and certification requirements,
and imposes penalties for the practice of

RA 545 architecture by unregistered individuals.

 - The purpose of the Architecture
Regulation Act is to regulate the practice
of architecture in the Philippines.
- It aims to ensure the qualifications and
ethical conduct of architects.
- The Act also seeks to protect the public's

RA 545 -
welfare, life, health, and property.
Entities Involved
- Board of Examiners for Architects
- Secretary of Public Works and
Communications
- Court of First Instance
- Commissioner of Civil Service
- Secretary of Justice
RA 545 TO RA 9266
 - Republic Act No. 9266 otherwise
known as the "Architecture Act of
2004" was signed into law by then
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
RA 545 RA 9266 reiterated what was
already stated under RA 1581 and

TO RA RA 545 and even under RA 1582 i.e.

that the practice of architecture is

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vested only on registered/ licensed
architects and on no one else. It is
now time for the rightful regulated
professionals to do the job and to
render services to a public that has
long been deprived.
 - “Architectural Documents” are not
defined in RA 544, 545, 9266 or PD
1096.
- “Architectural Documents” are only
RA 545 defined in the IRR of PD 1096,
however…

TO RA
9266
 - IRRs “are confined to details for
regulating the mode or proceedings
to carry into effect the law as it has
been enacted”
RA 545 - IRRs “cannot be extended to
amend or expand the statutory

TO RA requirements”

9266
 - IRRs cannot be used to “embrace
matters not covered by the
statute”
- IRRs must always be in harmony
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with the law, therefore…
The definition of “Architectural

TO RA Documents” in the IRR of PD 1096

do not count.

9266
 - The actual law itself can be focused
to protect the core principles and
intent for creating the law;
- By delegating the specifics to the
IRR, and having the IRR be part and
HAVING parcel of the power of the law, the
law itself can be as comprehensive

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as it can possibly be;
- Through the IRR, the law can be
dynamic and responsive to a
climate (certainly in the
construction industry) wherein the
context changes very quickly,
bypassing the years it takes to even
actually pass a law.
 - Defining what “architectural
documents” are is precisely a
means for “regulating the mode or
proceedings to carry into effect the
DEFINING law as it has been enacted”,
because otherwise, how else are

ARCHT. you going to implement all the

clauses in the three laws above (RA

DOCS
9266, RA 544, PD 1096) that refer
to “architectural documents”?
RA 9266
 - AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE
RESPONSIVE AND
COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION
FOR THE REGISTRATION,
LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF
ARCHITECTURE, REPEALING FOR

RA 9266 THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO.

545, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS "AN ACT TO REGULATE
THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE
IN THE PHILIPPINES," AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
- March 17, 2004
 - SECTION 1. Short Title.
- This Act shall be known as "The
Architecture Act of 2004.“
- SECTION 2. Statement of Policy
- The State recognizes the importance of

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architects in nation building and
development.

ARTICLE 1
 - ARCHITECTURE
- is the art, science or
profession of planning,
designing and
constructing buildings in

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their totality taking into
account their
environment, in

DEFINITION
accordance with the
principles of utility,
strength and beauty;

OF TERMS - ARCHITECT
- person professionally and
academically qualified,
registered and licensed
under R.A. No. 9266 with
a Certificate of
Registration and
Professional Identification
 - ARCHITECT OF RECORD
- who is directly and professionally responsible for the
total design of the project for the client
- ARCHITECT IN CHARGE OF
CONSTRUCTION
RA 9266 - directly and professionally responsible and liable for
the construction supervision of the project

DEFINITION
- CONSULTING ARCHITECT
- who is professionally and academically qualified and
with exceptional or recognized expertise or

OF TERMS specialization in any branch of architecture

 - "General Practice of Architecture" refers
to the act of planning, designing, and
supervising the construction of
buildings.
RA 9266 - "Scope of the Practice of Architecture"
includes various professional services

DEFINITION related to site planning, consultation,

schematic design, design, construction,

OF TERMS
and project management, planning
architectural layouting, building
programming, and all other works which
require the professional competence of
an architect.
- "Structural Conceptualization" refers to
the act of designing the structural
elements of an architectural work.
 - "Architectural Firm" refers to
a sole proprietorship,
partnership, or corporation
registered with the proper
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government agencies.
"Authorship" refers to the

DEFINITION author or authors of

architectural plans or

OF TERMS -
specifications.
"Board" refers to the
Professional Regulatory
Board of Architecture.
- "Commission" refers to the
Professional Regulation
Commission.
 - "Service Agreement" refers to a written
contract stipulating the scope of services
and compensation for an architect.
- "Integrated and Accredited Professional
RA 9266 Organization" refers to the national
organization of all architects in the

DEFINITION - Philippines.
"Continuing Professional Development"

OF TERMS
refers to the process of maintaining,
enhancing, or increasing the knowledge
and skills of architects.
- "DTI" refers to the Department of Trade
and Industry.
- "SEC" refers to the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
PRBOA
 - The Professional
Regulatory Board of
Architecture is a collegial

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body under the
supervision of the
Professional Regulation
ARTICLE 2 -
Commission.
The Board is composed
of a chairman and two
members appointed by
the President of the
Philippines.
 - The qualifications of Board
members include being a
citizen and resident of the
Philippines, holding a
degree in Bachelor of

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having at least ten years of

ARTICLE 2
architectural practice
experience, and not having
any criminal convictions
involving moral turpitude.
- The term of office for Board
members is three years,
and they may be
reappointed for one full
term.
 - The Board has powers
and functions such as
prescribing rules and
regulations, supervising
registration and licensure,

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issuing and revoking

ARTICLE 2
certificates of
registration, and hearing
administrative cases.
- The Board is under the
administrative supervision
of the Commission, and
the Commission provides
support services for the
Board.
REFERENCES:
https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/13024
https://jur.ph/laws/summary/architecture-regulation-act
https://uapdistrictfive.wixsite.com/districta5/resolutions
https://disenyoph.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/on-architect-pretenders-and-the-courts-that-protect-them/
https://jur.ph/laws/summary/the-architecture-act-of-2004
https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-san-carlos/architecture/225221381-summary-of-ra-
9266/9319080
https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9266_2004.html