Republic Act 8560

Title – Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act of 1998

-Amended by RA 9200
-RA 9200: 3 years for Junior GEs to practice (RA 8560: 5 years)
-RA 9200: indication of Certificate of Registration Number and PTR

Practice of Geodetic Engineering

-Professional and organized act of gathering physical data on the surface of the earth with
the use of precision instruments; scientific and methodical processing of these data and
presenting them on groups, plans, maps, charts, and documents

Geodetic Engineering – a natural person who has been issued a certificate of registration
by the Board of Geodetic Engineers and has taken the oath of profession of GE
The Board of Geodetic Engineering
-Headed by a Chairman and 2 Board members appointed by the President of the
Philippines, chosen from a list of 3 recommendees for each position

What are the Qualifications of Members of the Board?

a. Natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines
b. At least 40 years
c. Registered GE who practices for more than 10 years
d. Must not be a member of the faculty of any school where a regular course in GE is
being
taught
e. Must not be connected with a review center or with any group or association where
review classes or lectures in preparation for the license examination for a period of 3
consecutive years prior to appointment
f. Must not have been convicted of any offense involving moral turpitude

Term of Office:
Board Member – one shall serve for 3 years, the other for 2 years and the other for 1 year
Chairman – term consist of 3 years; chairman may be reappointed for another term but
shall not
serve continuously for more than 6 years

Licensure Examination
Qualifications of applicant for examination
a. Citizen of the Philippines
b. Graduate of BSGE in school, academy, or college duly recognized by the Government
Scope of Examination:
1. Mathematics
2. 2. Theory and Practice of Surveying
3. 3. Property Surveying including isolated, cadastral, mineral, and mining surveys
4. 4. Cartography and Photogrammetry
5. 5. Geodesy, Geodetic surveying, and Least Square
6. 6. Engineering surveys and Construction surveys
7. 7. Laws on Natural Resources including laws on property, land registration, and
agrarian
8. reform
9. 8. Laws on obligations and contracts
10. Code of Ethics of the profession

11. Rating in the Board Examination

12. Passing rate: GWA of 70%. There should be no grades lower than 55%. If the
average is 70%
13. but the examinee got a grade less than 55% in one or more subjects, he must take
examination in
14. such subject or subjects where he obtained a grade below 55%.

15. Re-examination – when an examinee failed 3 times, he shall be allowed to take

another exam
16. after a year

17. Oath and Licensure –

18. -The Board shall submit to the Commission the rating obtained by each candidate
within
19. 20 days after the examination
20. -All successful candidates shall be required to take an OATH OF PROFESSION
before
21. the Board or any government official authorized to administrate oaths before
practicing
22. the profession

23. -A Certificate of Registration and a professional license shall be issued to

successful
24. examinees subject to payment of Registration fees.
25. GE Seal
26. -Upon registration, each registrant shall obtain a seal with same design as the
Board of GE
27. seal. All plans and specifications prepared by GE shall be stamped with this seal
during
28. the validity of the professional license.
29. Grounds for suspension and revocation of license, cancellation of
temporary/special
30. permit:
31. Use or perpetration of any fraud or deceit in obtaining Certificate of Registration
32. Incompetence
33. Negligence
34. Abetment of illegal practice of GE
35. Violation of the provisions of the GE Act and its IRR
36. Violation of policies of the Board including the Code of Ethics for GE
37. Appeal to the Commission can be performed within 15 days from written notice
38. Foreign Reciprocity

3 9 . - No
foreign shall be
issued a temporary
license to practice
the GE profession
unless the
40. country of which
he is a citizen of
specifically permits
Filipino GEs to
practice within its
41. territorial limits
on the same basis as
the subjects or
 citizen of such
foreign state or
42. country
43. National
Organization of GE
Profession
4 4 . - A GE
should be a part of
one national
organization
recognized by the
Board and by the
45. Commission the
Association of
Professional Geodetic
 Engineers presently
Geodetic
46. Engineers of the
Philippines Inc.
47. Penalties
48. Fine: not less
than Php 50,000 nor
more than Php
200,000
49. Imprisonment:
not less than 6
months nor more
than 6 years
50. BOARD OF
GEODETIC
ENGINEERING
51. Chairman –
Epifanio D. Lopez
52. Member –
Randolf S. Vicente
53. Members –
Concordio D. Zuniga
54.Republic Act 4374
55.Title – Geodetic
Engineering Law
5 6 . - An act to
regulate the practice of
GE in the Philippines
5 7 . - “surveyo
rs” are now called
“Geodetic Engineers”
5 8 . - Board of
examiners for GE
consists of a chairman
and 2 members, all
appointed by the
President
59.Qualifications of
Board Member
6 0 . - Citizen
and resident of the
Philippines
6 1 . - At least
31 years old and with
good moral character
6 2 . -
Registered GE
63.active practice of GE
or surveying profession
for at least 10 years in
or outside the
government
64.service
6 5 . - Not
member of the faculty
of school where a
regular course in GE is
 taught, or if he has
been a
66.faculty member, he
has stopped teaching
therein for at least 3
consecutive years
6 7 . - Not
interested, directly or
indirectly, in any school
where a regular GE
course is taught
68.Term of Office:
69.Chairman – 3 years
70.One member – 2
years
7 1 . - No
foreign shall be
issued a temporary
license to practice
the GE profession
unless the
72. country of which
he is a citizen of
specifically permits
Filipino GEs to
practice within its
73. territorial limits
on the same basis as
the subjects or
 citizen of such
foreign state or
74. country
75. National
Organization of GE
Profession
7 6 . - A GE
should be a part of
one national
organization
recognized by the
Board and by the
77. Commission the
Association of
Professional Geodetic
 Engineers presently
Geodetic
78. Engineers of the
Philippines Inc.
79. Penalties
80. Fine: not less
than Php 50,000 nor
more than Php
200,000
81. Imprisonment:
not less than 6
months nor more
than 6 years
82. BOARD OF
GEODETIC
ENGINEERING
83. Chairman –
Epifanio D. Lopez
84. Member –
Randolf S. Vicente
85. Members –
Concordio D. Zuniga
86.Republic Act 4374
87.Title – Geodetic
Engineering Law
8 8 . - An act to
regulate the practice of
GE in the Philippines
8 9 . - “surveyo
rs” are now called
“Geodetic Engineers”
9 0 . - Board of
examiners for GE
consists of a chairman
and 2 members, all
appointed by the
President
91.Qualifications of
Board Member
9 2 . - Citizen
and resident of the
Philippines
9 3 . - At least
31 years old and with
good moral character
9 4 . -
Registered GE
95.active practice of GE
or surveying profession
for at least 10 years in
or outside the
government
96.service
9 7 . - Not
member of the faculty
of school where a
regular course in GE is
 taught, or if he has
been a
98.faculty member, he
has stopped teaching
therein for at least 3
consecutive years
9 9 . - Not
interested, directly or
indirectly, in any school
where a regular GE
course is taught
100. Term of Office:
101. Chairman – 3 years
102. One member – 2
years
-No foreign shall be issued a temporary license to practice the GE profession unless the
country of which he is a citizen of specifically permits Filipino GEs to practice within its
territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizen of such foreign state or
country
National Organization of GE Profession
-A GE should be a part of one national organization recognized by the Board and by the
Commission the Association of Professional Geodetic Engineers presently Geodetic
Engineers of the Philippines Inc.
Penalties
Fine: not less than Php 50,000 nor more than Php 200,000
Imprisonment: not less than 6 months nor more than 6 years
BOARD OF GEODETIC ENGINEERING
Chairman – Epifanio D. Lopez
Member – Randolf S. Vicente
Members – Concordio D. Zuniga
Republic Act 4374
Title – Geodetic Engineering Law
-An act to regulate the practice of GE in the Philippines
-“surveyors” are now called “Geodetic Engineers”
-Board of examiners for GE consists of a chairman and 2 members, all appointed by the
President
Qualifications of Board Member
-Citizen and resident of the Philippines
-At least 31 years old and with good moral character
-Registered GE
active practice of GE or surveying profession for at least 10 years in or outside the
government
service
-Not member of the faculty of school where a regular course in GE is taught, or if he has
been a
faculty member, he has stopped teaching therein for at least 3 consecutive years
-Not interested, directly or indirectly, in any school where a regular GE course is taught
Term of Office:
Chairman – 3 years
One member – 2 years
One member – 1 year
-Inhibition against practice of GE
-Should hold a valid certificate of registration as GE issued by the Board
What a non-registered GE cannot do:
a. Perform professional services as GE
b. Survey and prepare plan of land for registration in the registry of property without a
registered
GEs supervision
c. Undertake any work in which a transit, theodolite, and/or tape is used, for purposes of
property
registration
d. Survey and prepare topographic, hydrographic and economic maps for social,
economic, and
engineering studies or planning
e. Be engaged as instructor or professor in a technical subject in any GE course in any
school;
provided, that this provision shall not apply to military or nautical schools
Examination
-All applicants for registration for the practice of GE shall undergo a technical
examination
Qualifications:
-Filipino citizen or a foreigner qualified to take the examination (Foreign Reciprocity for
Foreigner)
-At least 21 years old
-In good health and good moral character
-Degree holder of BSGE from any school recognized by the Government
Scope of Examination:
-Mathematics
-Cartography
-Geodesy
-Theory and Practical Problems in s\Surveying
-Laws on Property and Registration of Title
-Other subjects prescribed by the Board
Ratings in Examination
- Passing rate: GWA of 70%, with no rating below 50% in any subject
-An applicant who fails to obtain a passing average but who obtained at least 70% in each
of at
least a half of the total subjects given in the examination, may be permitted to take within
2 years
from the date of his first examination, another examination on the subjects in which he
obtain a
grade below 70%. If the examinee fails in the set of subjects repeated, he shall be
required to take
all the subjects in the next examination
Note: in 1998, this Republic Act is repeated by the RA 8560 (Philippine Geodetic
engineering Act of
1998
ize the important role of professionals in nation-building and toward this
end, promotes the sustained development of a reservoir of professional whose
competence has been determined by honest and credible licensure examinations
Regional Offices – the Commission is authorized to create regional offices as may
necessary to
carry out their functions
Powers, functions, and responsibilities
a. To regulate the practice of the professionals
b. To monitor the conditions affecting the practice of the profession
c. To hear and investigate cases arising from violations of their respective laws
d. To delegate the hearing or investigation of administrative cases filed
e. To conduct, through Legal Offices of the Commission, summary proceedings on minor
violations of their respective regulatory laws
f. Subject to final approval by the Commission, to recommend registration without
examination and the issuance of corresponding certificate of registration
g. After due process, to suspend, revoke or reissue, reinstate certificate of registration or
licenses
h. To prepare, adopt and issue the syllabi or tables of specifications of the subject for
examination
i. To prepare an annual report of accomplishments on programs, projects, and activities of
the Board
Republic Act 10912
Title – Continuing Professional Development Act
Accreditation – formal or official approval granted to a person, program, and
organizations
upon meeting essential requirements
AIPO/APO – Accredited Integrated Professional Organization/Accredited Professional
Organization
CPD – inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values in a post-licensure
specialization
CPD Provider – natural or juridical person accredited by the CPD council
Nature of CPD Programs
a. Formal learning
b. Non-formal learning
c. Informal learning
d. Self-directed learning
e. Online learning activities
f. Professional work experience
CPD Council – composed of chairperson (member of the PRB so chosen by the PRB
concerned
to sit) and 2 members (one member shall be the president or officer of AIPO/APO,
second
member shall be president or officer of the national organization of deans or department
chairpersons of school)

Summary
This document is the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No.
9200, which amends Republic Act No. 8560 or the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act
of 1998. The key points covered in this document are:
1. Title and Purpose: This IRR prescribes the procedures, standards, and criteria for
the implementation of the provisions of R.A. No. 9200, including the upgrading
of Junior Geodetic Engineers to Geodetic Engineers without examination and the
implementation of other amendments to R.A. No. 8560.
2. Definition of Terms: This section defines the key terms used in the IRR, such as
the Commission, Board, Geodetic Engineer, Active Practice, Consultancy,
Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and others.
3. Practice of Geodetic Engineering: This section outlines the various activities
that constitute the practice of Geodetic Engineering, including the use of
surveying and mapping equipment, land surveys, engineering surveys,
construction surveys, and more.
4. Powers and Duties of the Board: This section describes the powers and duties of
the Board of Geodetic Engineering, such as the supervision of the examination,
registration, and licensure of Geodetic Engineers, the issuance and revocation of
Certificates of Registration, and the adoption of a Code of Ethical and
Professional Standards.
5. Automatic Registration and Registration without Examination: This section
outlines the process for the automatic registration of practicing Geodetic
Engineers and the registration of Junior Geodetic Engineers without examination,
including the requirements and procedures to be followed.
 6. Continuing Professional Education: This section details the requirements for
Geodetic Engineers to update their knowledge and undergo Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) or appropriate Distance Learning (DL) programs,
as well as the categories and sub-modules of the CPE/DL program.
This document establishes the regulatory framework for the Geodetic Engineering
profession in the Philippines, including the upgrading of Junior Geodetic Engineers and
the ongoing professional development requirements for Geodetic Engineers.
What are the key requirements for the automatic registration of practicing Geodetic
Engineers?

The Board of Geodetic Engineering has the following powers and duties:
1. Promulgate and adopt rules and regulations: To carry out the provisions of the
Act.
2. Supervise examination, registration, licensure and practice: Of Professional
Geodetic Engineering in the Philippines.
3. Administer oaths: In connection with successful examinees entering the practice
of Geodetic Engineering.
4. Issue, suspend or revoke Certificates of Registration: And Professional
Identification Cards for the practice of the Geodetic Engineering profession.
5. Adopt an official seal: Of the Board.
6. Enhance and maintain standards: Look into conditions affecting the practice of
Geodetic Engineering and adopt measures for the enhancement and maintenance
of high professional and ethical standards.
7. Ensure compliance of educational institutions: In coordination with CHED,
ensure all institutions offering Geodetic Engineering education comply with
prescribed policies, standards and requirements.
8. Prescribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethical and Professional Standards: For the
practice of the Geodetic Engineering profession.
9. Hear and try administrative cases: Involving violations of the Act, its rules and
regulations, the Code of Ethics and Technical Standards for Geodetic Engineers.
10. Prescribe guidelines for CPE: In coordination with the integrated and accredited
association for Geodetic Engineers.
11. Prepare, adopt, issue or amend examination syllabi: Of the subjects for
examination.
12. Approve, issue, limit or revoke temporary licenses: To practice Geodetic
Engineering.
13. Discharge other duties and functions: As may be deemed necessary for the
enhancement of the profession and the upgrading, development and growth of
Geodetic Engineering education.
In summary, the Board has a wide range of powers and duties to regulate, supervise,
promote and develop the Geodetic Engineering profession and education in the
Philippines.
What are the provisions regarding the right to practice Geodetic Engineering as per the
rules?
ANSWER: According to Rule X of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic
Act No. 9200, the provisions regarding the right to practice Geodetic Engineering are:
1. Admission to Practice: The practice of Geodetic Engineering is a professional
service, and admission to the profession shall be determined based on an
individual's personal qualifications.
2. Responsibility for Professional Work: The Geodetic Engineer is responsible for
the correctness of his professional work and shall be answerable for it.
3. Exclusive Right to Establish Firms: Only duly Registered Geodetic Engineers
may organize, establish, or form firms, partnerships, or associations for the
practice of Geodetic Engineering, pursuant to the rules of the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
In summary, the right to practice Geodetic Engineering is granted based on personal
qualifications, and Registered Geodetic Engineers have the exclusive right to establish
firms for the practice of the profession. They are also responsible for the correctness of
their professional work.