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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC •16 SEP -g p 2 ;3 7

OF THE PHILIPPINES
First Regular Session

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S.B. No. h27 " V if1'
In tro d u ce d by: S enator Paolo Benigno "B a m " A. A q u in o IV

AN ACT
STRENGTHENING THE PRACTICE OF ELEaRICAL ENGINEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES AND
INSTITUTING HIGHER STANDARDS OF REGULATION IN THE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION
OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRACTITIONERS

EXPLANATORY NQTF

For many Filipinos, life would grind to a halt without lights, charged gadgets, TV sets
refrigerators, and microwave ovens. '

Homes, hospitals, and offices are reliant on electricity and, on a grand scale our
country s macroeconomic growth and development is dependent on the effective and safe
transmission of energy throughout industries and our communities.

It IS apparent that the chain from power generation to electrical installation needs to
be supported, monitored, and held up to rigorous standards of quality and reliability.

While a current regulatory framework is in place for electrical engineering in the

country, elevabng the standards of the profession and ensuring that our Filipino electricai
engineers can build a promising career in the Philippines.

With the Philippine Electric Engineering Bill, we hope to enhance learning, licensing
testing, and practicing in the field of electrical engineering.

Th'^ proposal also endeavors to bridge the gap between education and employment
by strengthening the relationship between the academe and the industry to make certain
that our graduates are well equipped for the jobs available in the market.

As we go about our lives enjoying the convenience technology and industries

provide, let us not forget the men and women that make this accessible.

^Let US reaf^irm the value of our Fi|ipino electrical engineers by empowering them
« l i engUcaareer 3nd S M S deVel° pment at par with ^'obal standards and assuring them of a