THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ASSESSMENT STATEMENT ASEAN ARCHITECT (AA) INTRODUCTION 1.

ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Architectural Services:

The Governments of Member States of the Association of South East Asian Nations as ASEAN; Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of Singapore, the Kingdom of Thailand and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, have agreed on the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Architectural Services with the following objectives: a) To facilitate mobility of architects; and

b) To exchange information in order to promote adoption of best practices on standards and qualifications. 2. 2.1 ASEAN Architect (AA) An Architect who possesses the qualifications and professional experience requirements specified in Part B of this Assessment Statement may apply to be registered in the ASEAN Architect Register (AAR) and accorded the title of ASEAN Architect (AA). Under the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services, the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) of each participating ASEAN Member State or in the case of the Philippines, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) shall authorize a Monitoring Committee (MC) to receive and process applications of its Architects for registration as AA, and to maintain the AAR. Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) made and entered into by and among the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Architectural Services of the Philippines (AMCASP) was created to serve the functions of the Monitoring Committee of the Philippines.

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An AA of any other ASEAN Member State who wishes to provide professional architectural services in the Philippines shall register with the PRC, through AMCASP to be eligible as a Registered Foreign Architect (RFA). Purpose and Operation of the Assessment Statement The Assessment Statement provides the framework for the assessment of Architects for registration to the AAR by the AMCASP. Upon review and acceptance of this Assessment Statement by the ASEAN Architect Council (AAC), the AMCASP shall be authorized to operate the AAR. Registered Foreign Architect (RFA) An RFA will be permitted to work, not in independent practice, but in collaboration with one or more Architect/s of the Philippines, subject to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000) and Republic Act No. 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004). Privileges and Obligations of a Registered Foreign Architect (RFA) An RFA may be allowed to practice in the Philippines, upon compliance with the requirements set by Section 7 paragraph (j) of the Republic Act No. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000) and Republic Act No. 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004). As the PRC has statutory responsibility to register and license a practitioner so as to protect the health, safety, the environment and welfare of the community within its jurisdiction, it may require an RFA seeking the right to practice to be subjected to some form of supplemental assessment which aims to determine that the RFA: a) b) c) fully understands the general principles behind applicable codes of practice and laws in the Philippines; has demonstrated a capacity to apply such principles safely and efficiently; and is familiar with other special requirements implemented within the Philippines.

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An RFA shall provide architectural services only in the areas of competence as may be recognized and approved by the PRC. He shall also be bound by: a) b) codes of professional conduct and ethics established and enforced by the ASEAN Member State in which he is registered as an AA; and prevailing laws and regulations of the Philippines in which he is permitted to work as an RFA.

PART A: PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY AND MONITORING COMMITTEE 6. 6.1 6.2 Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) in the Republic of the Philippines. The PRC is a statutory body under the Republic Act No. 8981 (PRC Modernization Act of 2000) which is responsible for the administration, implementation and enforcement of regulatory policies on the regulation and licensing of various professions and occupations under its jurisdiction. It is the instrument of the Filipino people in securing for the nation a reliable, trustworthy, and progressive system of developing professionals whose personal integrity and spiritual values are solid and respected, whose competencies are globally competitive, and whose commitment to serve the Filipino nation and the whole community is strong and steadfast. Architecture In the Philippines, the Architectural profession is regulated by the PRC. The Monitoring Committee (MC) The ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Architectural Services of the Philippines (AMCASP) is composed of the following: the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP). The Committee shall be chaired by the PRC and its members shall be nominated by said institutions. The current members of AMCASP are shown in Attachment 1. The AMCASP is responsible for the development and maintenance of the AAR as set out in the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services. In assessing compliance with the qualifications and practical experience for registration as an AA, the AMCASP shall adhere to the criteria and procedures in this Assessment Statement. The AMCASP shall ensure that all registered AAs comply with: a) b) the requirements specified in the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services; and the Continuing Professional Education/Continuing Professional Development (CPE/CPD) at a level prescribed in this Assessment Statement for the renewal of their registration.

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Authorization to Work as a Registered Foreign Architect (RFA) A Special Temporary Permit from the PRC pursuant to Section 7 paragraph (j) of Republic Act No. 8981(PRC Modernization Act of 2000) and Republic Act No. 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004) shall be secured before any RFA can practice his profession in the Philippines. The AMCASP shall monitor and assess the professional practice of RFAs to ensure compliance with the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services. The PRC may issue rules and prescribe fees which shall not contradict nor modify any of the provisions of the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services for the purpose of maintaining high standards of professional conduct and ethical practice in architecture. The PRC shall notify the AAC Secretariat promptly in writing when an RFA has contravened the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services or the Philippine laws and regulations.

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PART B: ASSESSMENT MECHANISM 10. 10.1 Requirements for Registration as ASEAN Architect (AA) An Architect who meets all of the foregoing qualifications and conditions shall be eligible for registration as an AA: a) b) c) has completed a 5-year recognized architectural program or its equivalent in a university or school accredited by CHED: possesses a current and valid professional registration and licensing certificate to practice architecture in the Philippines issued by the PRC; has gained practical and diversified experience of not less than ten (10) continuous architectural practice after graduation, of which five (5) years shall be after licensure / registration; has spent at least two (2) years in responsible charge of significant architectural work; has complied with the CPE/CPD policy of the Philippines at a satisfactory level; has not been convicted or charged of any serious violation of technical, professional and ethical standards, local and international, for the practice of architecture or of any crime which involves moral turpitude.

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An application for registration as an AA shall be submitted in the format prescribed in Attachment 2 of this Assessment Statement to the PRC.

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ASEAN Architect Assessment Assessment of compliance with the requirements set forth in Section 10 herein shall be undertaken by the PRC, through the Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (PRBoA) for recommendation to the AMCASP. Audit of ASEAN Architect An AA is required to renew his local professional license and ASEAN Architect Certificate of Registration every 3 years subject to prescribed rules and regulations and payment of fees. All AAs are bound by R.A. No. 9266 (Architecture Act of 2004) Every AA is required to comply with the prescribed units of CPE/CPD as set in Attachment 3 of this Assessment Statement.

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PART C: REGISTRATION PROCESS 13. 13.1 13.2 Registration Procedure This section describes the procedure in the application for registration as AA. The procedure in the application for registration of an AA is shown in Figure 1, as follows: a) b) c) Applications for registration in the AAR shall be submitted to the PRBoA, through the PRC International Affairs Division (IAD). The PRBoA will endorse all complete and eligible applications to the AMCASP for evaluation and subsequent endorsement to PRC. A membership certificate of registration will be issued to the successful applicant with a validity of 3 years from the date of registration, and shall be renewed on a 3 year basis.

Figure 1

Registration Procedure Flow Chart

Start

PRBoA, through IAD receives the application

incomplete

PRBoA checks the completeness and eligibility of applications

NO

Reject

ineligible

PRBoA may conduct Assessment Process Interview

AMCASP, through the Panel of Experts evaluates the applicants

with condition

Review Case

No
YES
AMCASP endorses the applications to PRC

PRC issues the Certificate

IAD informs the applicant

END

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Guide to Application for Registration as AA An Architect who is qualified to apply for registration as AA shall submit his application in the form as shown in Attachment 2. Professional interview, if necessary, may be conducted by the PRBoA to assess the applicants experience in architecture. In such case, the AMCASP shall inform the applicant of the date, time and venue of the interview. The PRBoA shall endorse all complete and eligible applications to the AMCASP. The AMCASP shall create a Panel of Experts to evaluate all the applicants for registration to the AAR. The Panel shall prepare and submit their recommendations to the AMCASP. The AMCASP will check to ensure that there is no discrepancy and inadequacy in the assessment procedures conducted by the PRBoA. The AMCASP shall ensure that documents containing information on its assessment of the applicants for registration to the AAR are available when requested by the AAC for purposes of review as required under the ASEAN MRA on Architectural Services.

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Attachment 1

ASEAN Monitoring Committee on Architectural Services for the Philippines (AMCASP) is composed of the following:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Professional Regulation Commission, Commission Proper Representative

Chairman

Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture Representative Member Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture Representative Member Commission on Higher Education Representative United Architects of the Philippines Representative Member Member

The contact office: 2/F, International Affairs Division, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) P. Paredes St., corner N. Reyes St., Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1008 Telephone: +63 2 314-00-19 Facsimile: +63 2 314-00-19 E-mail: prc.iad@gmail.com; prciad@yahoo.com; lrdlouis@yahoo.com

Attachment 2 No. ____ APPLICATION FORM FOR ASEAN ARCHITECT (AA) 1. Name ____________________ Surname ______________________ Age ______ yrs. Nationality __________________ 2. PRC License/Registration No. ______________ Issued on ______________ Expiration date _______________ 3. Home address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Province ___________________________________ Postcode ______________________________________________________ Tel./Fax ____________________________________ E-Mail _______________________________________________________

4. Office address ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Province ______________________________________________________________ Postcode _____________________________ Tel./Fax ________________________________________________ E-Mail ______________________________________________ 5. Education (Provide Evidence) 5.1 _______________________________________ Institute ___________________________________________ Year __________ 5.2 _______________________________________ Institute ___________________________________________ Year __________ 5.3 _______________________________________ Institute ___________________________________________ Year __________ 5.4 _______________________________________ Institute ___________________________________________ Year __________ I hereby certify that the above information is correct. (Signature) _______________________________________________________ Applicant Submission date __________________________________________________ For Official Use Only Date of meeting ______________________ Result _____________________________________________________________________ AA No ______________________________ _______ Date of Approval _____________________ Expiration _________________ Registration Fee Payment Date _________________________ ______________________________________ Book No. __________ No.___________ Amount _________________________

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Secretary General

Cashier

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE RECORD

Item No. Date/Month/ Year of Practice Job Position/Company or Firm Project Name/Description of Works

Note:

1. The applicant must have a minimum of ten (10) continuous years of practical and diversified architectural experience after graduation, of which five (5) years shall be after licensure/registration . 2. Submit the application form and the table showing quantity and quality of architectural works.

Attachment

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

The Professional Regulation Commission of the Republic of the Philippines (PRC) has set the activities that architects can take for their Continuing Professional Education (CPE). Those activities are counted as the Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU) and are divided into 8 items as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Formal learning Informal learning Seminar, conference and meeting Participation in professional activities Service activities Industry involvement Contribution to knowledge Patents

Different activities however have different weights of score attached to them. See details in the Committee Rules on Continuing Professional Education (CPE) in the Attachment 4.

Attachment 4 Committee Rules on Continuing Professional Education (CPE)

Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU) The Professional Regulation Commission of the Republic of the Philippines (PRC) has set the activities that architects can take for their Continuing Professional Education (CPE). We count the activities as the Continuing Professional Education Unit (CPEU). The Activities are divided into 8 items as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Formal learning Informal learning Seminar, conference and meeting Participation in professional activities Service activities Industry involvement Contribution to knowledge Patents

All of the activities have different weights of score attached to them. The PRC has set the score according to the activities as the table below. Table 1. Activities, the regulation for counting the CPEU No. Activity
101

Sub-activity
Courses taken in the University / College / Institute of Technology (higher than Bachelors degree). Training courses with examinations organized by organizations approved by PRC. Training courses approved by PRC. In- house training approved by PRC. Other training courses organized by other nonarchitecture units approved by government units.

Regulation
Count hours. by course

weight
2.0

1 Formal learning Maximum 40 CPEU. Minimum attendance time is 80%. (Lectures and speakers are not required to attend 80% of formal learning time)

102

Pass the examination, Count by course hours. Fail the examination. Count by course hours.

2.0 1.5 1.5

103

Count hours. Count hours. Count hours.

by by by

course course course

104

1.0

105

1.0

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Activity
201

Sub-activity
Self study with report or activity manual in new work involving high technology

Regulation
Count two hours per page of report or activity manual Count by visiting hours, excluding traveling time. Count by the seminar or conference hours. Count by attending hours.

weight
1.0

2 Informal learning Maximum 20 CPEU.

202

Technical visit

0.5

3 Participation in seminars, conferences and meetings. Maximum 30 CPEU

301

302

303

304

Attending seminars and academic or professional conferences in the country. Attending meetings as a committee or subcommittee member concerning academic or professional practice in the country. Attending international academic or professional seminars or conferences. Attending international meetings as a committee or sub-committee member concerning academic or professional practice. Being a member of academic or professional societies accredited by PRC. Being a committee of academic or professional societies accredited by PRC. (Must attend a meeting at least 50% of total number of meetings.) Being a sub-committee or working group of academic or professional societies accredited by PRC. (Must attend a meeting at least 50% of total number of meetings.)

1.0

1.0

Count by the seminar or conference hours. Count by attending hours.

1.5

1.5

4 Participation in professionals activities Maximum 30 CPEU

401

Count society.

10

hours

per

1.0

402

Count society.

10

hours

per

2.0

403

Count society.

10

hours

per

1.5

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5

Activity
501

Sub-activity
Being various academic committees concerning program of study of universities. Being a member or a committee of a Continuing Professional Development program. To participate in the process of setting up and inspecting a Continuing Professional Development program. Consider technical aspects of various architectural works, such as, consider and review ministry acts, standards of building materials, etc. Being a committee of research projects at Bachelor. Master and Ph. D. levels in other universities where you do not belong. Consultancy services to industrial sector. Research sector. for industrial

Regulation
Count by participation. hours of

weight
2.0

Architectural service activities Maximum 40 CPEU

502

Count 10 program

hours

per

2.0

503

Count by participation.

hours

of

2.0

504

Count by working hours.

2.0

505

Bachelor: count 5 hours per project. Master and Ph. D.: count 10 hours per project.

1.0

601

Industry Involvement Maximum 40 CPEU

602

Count 10 project. Count 10 project.

hours

per

1.0

hours

per

2.0

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7

Activity Contribution to Knowledge Maximum 40 CPEU

Sub-activity
701 Developing the Code of

Regulation
Count 5 hours per page for author. Count 2 hours per page for reader. Count 5 hours per page of the article. Count 40 hours per book.

weight
1.0

Practice.
702 Research, presentation,

1.0

and writing articles in journals with peer review to be published in the country.
703 Research presentation

and writing articles in international journals with peer review.

704 Research, presentation

Count 5 hours per page of the article. Count 40 hours per book. Count 5 hours per page.

1.5

0.5

and writing articles in journals without peer review.

705 Being a reviewer of

Count 5 hours per page.

1.0

articles to be published in the country.

706 Being a reviewer of

Count 5 hours per page.

1.5

articles to be published internationally.

707 Being a lecturer of

Count by lecture hours.

2.0

training courses with examination.

708 Being a lecturer of

Count by lecture hours.

1.5

training courses without examination.

709 Being a lecturer of

Count by lecture hours.

1.0

seminars and conferences.

801 Patenting architectural /

Architectural Patents Maximum 50 CPEU

building innovations.

Count 40 hours per patent.

1.0