A Brief History on Architectural Education in the Philippines

The first Filipino recorded architect was Felix Roxas y Arroyo, born circa 1820 in Manila. Prior to American colonization, the architectural profession was essentially embodied by the maestro de obras (literally translated as “master builder”). There was no actual title of “architect.” Instead, the maestro de obras was responsible for the construction and supervision over the erection of public and private structures. The nearest form of architectural education during the Spanish period was the Escuela Practica y Profesional de Artes y Oficios de Manila, which was established by the Spanish government in 1890. Among the first graduates of this school were Arcadio Arellano, Juan Carreon, Julio Hernandez, and Isidro Medina. Later, private schools, such as the Liceo de Manila, were established...

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June 2014 Architecture Board Exams Review Schedule

Registration is now open for the review seminars for the June 2014 Architecture Board Exams. For more information, email to uapcommunication@yahoo.com or call 02-412-63-64 Fee: Basic - P8,500.00 Design - P3,500.00 Refresher - P3,500.00 The Licensure Exam for Architects will be held on June 13 and 15, 2014 in Manila. Here is a practice quiz which could be very useful to those who cannot attend regular review classes and supplement those who are attending review classes. Rule 7 & 8 of the Revised IRR of the NBCP is a topic not taught in schools but is a major topic in Day 2 of the exams. The quiz comes with solutions...

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PD 1167, as amended by PD 1657: Overseas Construction Incentives Decree

MALACAÑANG M a n i l a PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1657 AMENDING SECTIONS 3, 4, 5, 8 AND 11 OF PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1167 WHEREAS, there are various incentives administered by a number of government agencies which incentives may be availed of by Filipino construction contractors undertaking overseas projects; WHEREAS, it is highly desirable for efficient administration that all incentives available to overseas construction projects or export of construction services administered by a single government agency; WHEREAS, experience in implementation so far has indicated the need for organizational adjustments and the importance of flexibility in altering or modifying some incentives to make them more responsive to changes occurring in the overseas markets and the domestic economy. NOW, THEREFORE,...

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PD 1746: Creating the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines

MALACAÑANG M a n i l a PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1746 CREATING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (CIAP) WHEREAS, the construction industry constitutes an important segment of the industrial sector and contributes significantly to the gross national product of the Philippines; WHEREAS, construction is now a major industry, accounting for more than five hundred thousand workers and providing livelihood to more than three million Filipinos; WHEREAS, the construction industry has began to venture into international markets, generating foreign exchange and providing greater employment to Filipino workers; WHEREAS, the orderly growth and development of the construction industry and the upgrading of the capability of construction contractors are in consonance with national...

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IRR of RA 4566: Contractors Licensing Law - PCAB

R U L E S A N D R E G U L A T I O N S GOVERNING LICENSING AND ACCREDITATION OF CONSTRUCTORS IN THE PHILIPPINES Published by: PHILIPPINE CONTRACTORS ACCREDITATION BOARD Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines 5/F, Finman Centre, Tordesillas St. Salcedo Village, City of Makati Philippines 1270 F O R E W O R D The Handbook on Rules and Regulations Governing Licensing and Accreditation of Constructors in the Philippines was prepared to provide construction contractors, project owners and other parties concerned the latest information on the said subject. This publication contain the revised rules and regulations of Republic Act, 4566, otherwise known as the Contractors License Law, and pertinent laws governing the licensing and accreditation of constructors. This is a project of...

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