SANITARY

CONTRACTS AND
ETHICS

WMSU PRESENTED BY:

DELOS SANTOS, APRIL JOY C.
SALVADOR, ANGELICA B.

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 HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
OF SANITARY ENGINEERS, INC.
• The Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers, Inc.
(PSSE) is the only professional organization of Sanitary
Engineers in the Philippines accredited by the Professional
Regulation Commission by virtue of PRC Board
Resolution No. 2009-497 & Certificate of Accreditation No.
26. The PSSE is also the only PRC accredited Continuing
Professional Education Provider for Sanitary Engineers.
• Before the outbreak of World War II (WWII), a group of
enterprising civil engineers with specialized studies in
Sanitary Engineering obtained in the United States of
America initiated the formation PSSE. Their collective
efforts were cut short by WWII.
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 HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
OF SANITARY ENGINEERS, INC.
• At the time, the City of Manila through its Department of Public Service
was already practicing hygiene and sanitation with the pioneering
efforts of Engr. Emilio L. Ejercito, one of the earliest practitioners of
sanitary engineering in the Philippines.
• During academic year 1943-44, when the Japanese forces allowed a
select few colleges of the University of the Philippines (UP) to open,
Dr. Reynaldo M. Lesaca was appointed initially as assistant instructor
of sanitary engineering under Dr. Hilario Lara, then Dean of the
Institute of Hygiene.
• The UP reopened in mid-1945 after the war and mass graduations
were held for those who were unable to graduate of the Japanese
occupation. Reconstruction and rehabilitation of the war-damaged
country then began and one of the first to be rehabilitated was the
public water supply and public sanitation services of Manila and
surrounding areas.
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 HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
OF SANITARY ENGINEERS, INC.
• By the early fifties, a consensus emerged among the
academicians and civil engineers to recognize sanitary
engineering as a separate and highly specialized field
encompassing, as it did, biology, sanitary chemistry
and water analysis and related water and wastewater
treatment against pollution.
• PSSE was revived in 1951 through the pioneering
efforts of Don Emilio L. Ejercito, Sr., now
acknowledged as the Father of Sanitary Engineering
in the Philippines, with the help of Engr. Antonio
Menor, Engr. Lamberto Un Ocampo, among others.

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 HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
OF SANITARY ENGINEERS, INC.
• Soon after the election in 1953 of President Ramon
Magsaysay, the MWD was reorganized into the National
Waterworks and Sewerage, or NAWASA, mainly through the
efforts of Engr. Susano R. Negado. Engr. Negado helped
draft a law recognizing sanitary engineering (SE) as a
separate engineering specialty. In addition, the PSSE
lobbied for the passage of Republic Act No. 1364 which
was enacted into law of 18 June 1955. Entitled “An Act to
Regulate the Practice of SE in the Philippines,” R.A. 1364
defined the scope of the SE practice and the creation of a
Board of Examiners, under the Civil Service Commission,
which at that time was attached to the Office of the
President.
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 HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINE SOCIETY
OF SANITARY ENGINEERS, INC.
• As embodied in the By-laws of the PSSE as amended on 3 December
2015, and pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 35 series of 2009, by
the Commission on Higher Education, the fields of specialization of a
Sanitary Engineer are:
1. Environmental Engineering
2. Environmental Management
3. Public Health Engineering
4. Plumbing and Fire Protection
5. Solid Waste Management
6. Wastewater Engineering
7. Water Supply Engineering
• As of September 2017, there are a total of 3,265 registered Sanitary
Engineers pursuant to RA 1364. There are also 12 schools offering the
baccalaureate degree and 2 schools offering masteral course in Sanitary
Engineering.

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 CODE OF ETHICS FOR SANITARY
ENGINEERS
The Sanitary Engineer in the performance of his duties, deals
with clients, the general public and his fellow engineers. His
conduct must be guided by set of principles designed to uphold
the integrity and the dignity if the profession. Thus a Sanitary
Engineer:

1. Shall discharge his duties faithfully, efficiently with fairness

and impartially to all for the benefit of God, his country, his
fellowmen and lastly to himself.
2. Shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession, maintain
an honest reputation, broaden public knowledge and
appreciation to sanitary and environmental engineering, its
achievements and accomplishments.
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 CODE OF ETHICS FOR SANITARY
ENGINEERS
3. Shall oppose any false and exaggerated statements not based on
facts regarding engineering achievements, nor shall express an opinion
on engineering subject unless it is founded on adequate knowledge and
conviction on his part.
4. Shall act for his client or his employer in a professional manner as a
faithful agent or trustee and in instances when in his judgement his
client’s final decision may defer from his own, he must explain the
possible consequences.
5. Shall accept remuneration and compensation only from his client for
services actually rendered and in instances wherein the client and payor
are of different personalities, he must inform all parties concerned.
6. Shall respect the opinion and work of another engineer for the same
client and shall not review the same without informing such engineer or
unless the relationship of the engineer and the client has terminated.

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 CODE OF ETHICS FOR SANITARY
ENGINEERS
7. Shall maintain friendly relationship with his fellow engineers,
and shall not directly injure the business reputation or
employment position of another engineer.
8. Shall maintain fair play when competing for a job by not taking
advantage of his salaried position or exerting undue influence to
offer, solicit and accept compensation for the purpose of effecting
negotiations for a professional engagement.
9. Shall advise his employer or client that the engagement of
professional services should not be based purely on monetary
considerations.
10. Shall avoid self-laudation in advertisement and make false
statements with respects to his qualifications and experience.

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SANITARY CONTRACT
• A sanitary contract typically refers to an agreement or
contract between parties that pertains to the
maintenance, cleanliness, and hygiene standards of a
property, facility, or environment. Such contracts often
outline responsibilities related to the proper disposal of
waste, cleaning schedules, pest control measures, and
adherence to health and safety regulations. Sanitary
contracts are common in various industries such as
hospitality, food service, healthcare, and property
management, where maintaining cleanliness and hygiene
is crucial for the well-being of occupants and compliance
with regulations.
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SANITARY CONTRACT
• A contract outlines the details of the involved parties'
responsibilities. Instead of worrying about what you're
expected to do or what the other party is supposed to do,
you can easily review the terms when the contract is
written down. By using only written contracts, you can
reduce the risk of disagreements or confusion.
• Contracts also help to bind the involved parties to the
duties they have agreed to perform. If one party tries to
back out of the terms, it can cause disruption. A contract
legally binds those involved to the description of the
duties outlined, which can eliminate the risk of someone
trying to back out at the last minute
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SANITARY CONTRACT
• A contract can also establish a timeline for completing certain
tasks or duties. If you need a job completed within a certain
timeframe you can include the terms within the contract to make
sure the work is done. Consultants might also outline the
requirements to provide timely access to certain personnel to
handle certain tasks.
• Contracts also provide the option for recourse if one of the parties
doesn't deliver on their promises. If the contractual relationship
declines, the agreement will outline the steps required to dissolve
the contract without having to take more drastic measures. A
contract makes it easier to protect yourself legally as well.
Contract laws can be confusing and complex, so having an
agreement outlined will make it easier to navigate the terms.

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REASONS WHY CONTRACT IS IMPORTANT

1. They act as a representation of your

obligations in writing
2. They highlight the necessary details and
expectations of the agreement
3. They can help generate more revenue
4. They ensure confidentiality
5. They alleviate risks and avert disputes

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REASONS WHY CONTRACT IS IMPORTANT

6. They boost the effectiveness of operations

7. They aid overall compliance and adherence
to legislation
8. They maintain strong cooperation and
interaction
9. They give assurance and satisfaction to all
parties
10. They solidify your organization’s image and
philosophies
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DIFFERENT TYPE OF CONTRACTS
VERBAL
• A verbal contract is one that’s spoken, either in person or over
the phone.
• It’s legally binding as long as it meets certain criteria.
• Both parties must intend it to be a contract and be capable of
entering into one.
• Verbal contracts will not suffice for some types of transactions,
such as real estate sales.
• However, a verbal, or oral, contract can be difficult to make stick
as they rely on the memories of those that enter into them.
• They’re easier to enforce if there are witnesses. That said,
enforceability still relies upon their recollections and good
character.

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DIFFERENT TYPE OF CONTRACTS
WRITTEN
• Written contracts are documents that detail the obligations of both
parties.
• Each party must sign to make them legally binding.
• Like a verbal contract, both parties must be capable of entering
into a written contract — ie: they can have no mental impediment
preventing them from understanding its terms and obligations.
• Written contracts are sometimes notarized to bolster their
enforceability, but this isn’t standard practice with most business
agreements.
• A notary will check if a contract meets the legal requirements and
that both parties understand its implications and will also act as a
witness to its signing.

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DIFFERENT TYPE OF CONTRACTS
BILATERAL
• A bilateral contract is an agreement between two parties.
• This is the standard for business contracts and requires
that both parties complete certain pre-agreed actions.
UNILATERAL
• Unilateral contracts involve a single party making a
promise, and these are often open offers to a group or
community.
• No other party is obliged to perform any action, but if
they do, the party that made the offer must fulfill their
promise.
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THANK YOU! ☺

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