r in the lllOst

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Cli ent' b ,,.. onProj
.s est int e rest is t e .ct 'Jherefore, the
Qua l i fied and re o engage the rnon ,4 Employe s of Phili pp ine or foreign private
E . Putab le CivilE . institutions pursuant to law.
ng in eer i ng Fir r.n l'l81oeersor

PRIME PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 5. Civil engineers whowereformer citizens of the

Th' Philippi nes,who had been registe red and issued a
• s r e fe r s to th certificatl? of registration and a professional
Wh e engagement ofe ·
ere the consult ni g C' iiE . ng1neerlng services identification c.ird prior to the ir naturalization as
d ir ect ly as a prirne f1v• ng1neer serve as thec lient foreigncitizens, and who, whllt in lht country on a
usually also th rPo ess 1-0na 1a d h
- ownerof ,· n. w ere the clienti, visit sojoum or p erm an en t residenc,e desire to practice
ne pro1ect, their profession.
Repo r t er : Verd.idero

EMPLOYMENT

• ihe goidelines in thepr •

to CVI E · ev, o us to picsalso refer
, , ngtneers employed by proefss io n a l firms
government agencies,educationalin s t itu t oin s ,
construction firms manufactun·ns d ' .
• an com mercral
entities and otherentitles.

DESIGN COMPETITION

• Design co mpe tition Isa proc<-S'.s throve hWhci h

a Civil Engineer is selected above other competitors
based on proposal or an inn ovattve approach to sotvlng
a client's needs,

CONTINGENCY BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ca no n Sc or the PICECode or Ethics ptovldes

h 0t "E ng ineers may request, proposeor iccept
' ·ona 'co mm iss.iom on a contingency bu l s only
pro 1ess, · (, 1 1
onder crl cu ms, a nces in w/c their p:o essona
judgments wouI d not be compromised.
• CTICf OF FOREIGN OVIL
PR O FESSIONALPAA
ENGI NEERS(RA8981)
. ntr'SsralC or co untry
f tht
1hC la \VSO fore•.s , es to pnct1. ce, c,v,1
1. f tht Phihp,p n
e citizenso . nd gr ant the same
alow th , n the same bassi a b·ectso r ciUzens or
e nginee rnig o ,·oved bV the su J
as those en
privileges or countrv•
such toreigf1 state tiOt1al agree111en1.
it1ten,a
A1fowed onder din fo r elen •fund c-d,
2. sn be engage of the
co ufta nts to s·te d proJe:Cts
·gn-aS.S1
3. e or f ore1
·oint .,,enrur
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govetn
 Ethics is .
sunply kn
of Philosophy th own as moral, philosophy, a branch
that is conce t at addresses question about morality
Virtue and v·p _s cti h good and evil, right and wrong,
ice, Justice etc.

Why do we need a Code of Ethics?

Here's Why:

From an article by David Hildebrand entitled why do

we need a Code of Ethics? He explain that:

As members of a profession, we have an important role

in society as trusted experts. In this role, we have a duty
to maintain the highest standards of professionalism in
our work, while acting in the public interest.

Codes of ethics should set members apart from others,

who may purport/significant to provide similar services
to the public, by establishing a set of principles by which
to work. However, in order for the code to have merit
and respect, it must contain procedures for monitoring
the members' adherence and for disciplining those
members who act in BREAC OF THE STANDARDS.

....
• Ethics also known as moral philoso phy, is branch of philoso phy that
involves systematizing, defending and recommending concepts of
rights and wrong conduct.
• The tenns come from the Greek work " ethos" which mean s
characters .
• Ethics studies the moral behavior in humans and how one should act.
 Defini tion of Contract

1. An Agreement of two (2) or more parties

2. Meeting of the mind between two persons, whereby one binds
himself with respect to the other, to give something or to render
some service.
A contract necessarily 1:,tive rise to an obligation, but an obligation does not
always need to have a contract.

Specifications

• A precise explicit statements .or enumeration of particulars as to size

shape, quality, color manner and procedure of making things rights. \
• A written description of materials to be used, work to be done, mode
of construction and other informative data needed, as weU as
statement of particulars not shown on the drawings stated in full
explicit terms.

What is Law

• Law is a system of rules and guidelines which are enforced through

social institution to govern behavior.

Importance of Law

Law is the skeleton of our society; it controls what we do, when we do it and
llow we do it. If we choose to break this law tl1en we are punished. An order
society can not exist with out some sort of legal system, even if it is just one
simple Jaw.

Use of Law

Tlle use of law is to protect property, vested rights, established relationship

and etc. for those wbo are planning or trying to do bad things.
Definition of Ethics (sample a corporate problem)

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LECTURE NO. l: (13 Nov 2013)

CE LA W , CONT RA T , PECS A ·o ETHICS: (CEP 523-C E52FA I )

PHILIPPINE LEGAL SYSTEM

Havi been under the colonial rule of Spain and subsequently the United States. It is n?t
surpnsmg that the Philippines would base much of its laws and court system on the Spain
and American models.

• BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

- Under the Constitution, governmental powers in the Philippines are

divided among three (3) Institutions: Executi ve, Legis la tive. and Judic ial

The Executive Branch - headed by the president, enforces the laws

The Legis lati ve Branch made up the House of Representative and Senate
(collectively called Congress)- make the laws

The Judicial Branc h - (Through the Supreme Court and Lower courts
established by Congress) - also called the Judiciary
who interprets the laws.

CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW

• ARTICLE 1.0
• The term" CIVIL ENGINEER" as used in this Act shall mean a person duly
registered with Board of Euminen forCivil Engineers.

l. The practice of Civil Engineering within the meaning and intent of

this ACT iliaU embrace services in the form:

A. CONSULTATION
B. DESIGN
C. PREPARATION OF PLANS
D. SPECIFICATIONS
E. ESTIMATES
F. ERECTION
G. INSTALLATION AND SUPERVISION
Of the construction of:
l. Streets 4. Railroads
2. Bridges 5. Hangar/Shed
3. Highways Portworks (Piers and OFF-Shore Construction)
4. Canals 7. Buildings
5. River and Shore improvements s. Fixed Structures for Irrigation
6. Lighthouses and Drydocks 9. Flood Protection
1O. Drainage
11. Water Supply and Sewerage Works
12. Demolition of Permanent Structures
13.Tunnels

The enumeration of any work in this section shall not be construed as excluding any
other work requiring Civil Engineering knowledge.

• ART ICLE 2.0

/
• Board of Examiners for CIVIL ENGINEERS
/
Section 3. Composition of Board

Within thirty (30) days after .the approval of this ACT there shall be
created a BOARD OF EXAMINERS for "Civil Engineers", hereinafter
referred to as the BOARD: to be composed of a CHAIRMAN and two
(2) members - who shall be appointed by the Secretary of Department
of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

• ARTICLE 3.0 /
• EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION I
Section 8. Examination Requirement

All applicants for registration for th practice f " ivil Engineering"

shall be required to pass a technical examination as hereinafter
provided by the BOARD OF EXAMINERS for "Civil Engineering" _,,
 ' \ .

r Section 12. Qualifications for Examination

Any person applying for admission to the "Civil Engineering

Examination as herein provided shalJ, prior to the date of the
examination, establish to satisfaction of the BOARD that he/she has the
following qualifications:

a. Be at least hventy-one (21) years of age

b. Be a citizen of the Philippines
c. Be of good reputation and moral character, and
d. Be a graduate of a fifth-year course in "Civil Engineering" from a
school, institute, colJege or universities.

LAWS IN THE "CIVIL ENGINEERING" PROFESSION

• Republic Act No. 544

An act to regulate the Practice of "Civil Engineering" in the
Philippines - -- - -

• DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CODES

a. P.D (Presidential Decree) 856 - Code on Sanitation

(Implementing Rules and Regulations) /
\. b. BP (Batasang Pambansa) 344 - Accessibility Law: (IRR): An
act to enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by requiring
certain Buildings, Institution, Establishments And Public
Utilities - To install a Facilities and other devices
c . PD 1096 - National Building Code: (IRR) ---- - - - - •- "'-
d. PD 1185 - Fire Code of the Philippines: (IRR)