January 2013 Schedule of Architecture Board Exams

  The PRC released its schedule for the 2014 Architect's Licensure Examination which will be held in Manila on January 17 and 19, 2014. The deadline for filing of application will be on Dec. 27, 2013. Schedule for the Refresher Classes at CCD will have to be readjusted to accommodate the new schedule which was earlier than the previous January board exams. The new schedule shall be as follows: PRC EXAM Reqts Original and photo/xerox copies of Transcript of Records with Special Order and Date of Graduation with SCANNED PICTURES AND WITH REMARKS “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY”. View Res.2004-200. .(Graduates...

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Legislative intent of RA 9266:The Architecture Act of 2004

The Court of Appeals seriously erred in ignoring and defeating the plain language and the legislative intent of the Architecture Act of 2004, which categorically provides, without any exception, that only architects can prepare and sign architectural documents. The Court of Appeals seriously erred in nullifying Sections 302[3] and 302[4] of the Revised IRR issued by the DPWH Secretary, considering that the DPWH Secretary was merely following the mandate of the Architecture Act of 2004 which prohibits building officers from accepting architectural plans and documents not prepared and signed by architects. The Architecture Act of 2004 [R.A. 9266] is clear and categorical — only architects can prepare and sign architectural documents.  There are no ifs or buts about it.  The...

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