RA 9292

ECE Law
ECE Act of the Philippines
Prepared By:
Bautista, Justinn
Dela Cruz, Angelo
Luna, Jeremiah
Olisa, Joshua
Rodriguez, Alvin

RA 9292
Otherwise as Electronics Engineering Law of
2004
Took effect on 27 May 2004
Repealed RA 5734 (Electronics and
Communications Engineering Act of the
Philippines) under Sec. 42
Article I Sec. 4: Classification of licensed
electronics engineers: EcT, EcE and PEcE

Professional Regulatory Commission

Article II: A Professional Regulatory Board of
Electronics Engineers was established composed
of one chairman, and two members, appointed
by the President of the Philippines.

Chairman: Sylvia I. Marcelo

Member: Joel B. Bajador

Member: Nestor C. Dacanay

Professional Regulatory Commission

Some notable functions:
Grant registration without examination
Review curricula for institutions teaching EcE and
related courses
Adopt and administer the Code of Ethics and a
Code of Technical Standards of Practice for PEcE,
EcE and EcT.

Qualifications
For EcE:
Scope of the licensure examination includes Math, Applied
Sciences, Engineering Economics, Laws and Ethics,
Electronics, Communications, Computers, and ICT
A passing grade of at least 70% in each subject is required.
Requirement for removal examination is at least 60%.
Release of exam results is 15 days after the exam.

For PEcE
Long experience as an EcE with certifications and
documentations
Three certifications by three PEcE
Oral interview with the Board sitting en banc

Proper Use of Title

Article IV Sec. 27: No person shall offer
himself/herself as PECE, ECE or ECTto convey
or to advertise that he/she is qualified to
perform the work of such without holding a valid
Certificate of Registration and a valid
Professional Identification
Penal provisions (Sec. 35): Fine of P100,000P1M or imprisonment of 6 mos. - 6 yrs.

Foreign Reciprocity
Under Article III Sec. 26 (5): For every foreign
professional granted special permit here in the
Philippines, there shall be at least two Filipinos
employed in the country of the foreign
professional with the duration of tenure at least
the same.
Article V Sec. 33: Foreign reciprocity

Other Provisions
Sec. 30 sets the adoption of a Code of Ethics and
Code of Technical Standards of Practice
Article V Sec. 32: Establishment of a single
Accredited Professional Organization which is
the Institute of Electronics and Communication
Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP).
Upon registration with the Commission, a licensed
professional shall ipso facto become a member of
this Accredited Professional Organization.

Important Provisions in R.A. 9292

that affect the ECE Provision

Sundry Provisions
Article V of R.A. 9292.
Various general provisions for the ECE
profession such as: (cont. in next slide)

Sundry Provisions (cont.)

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
and/or Development Programs (Section 31)
All registered Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics
Engineers, and Electronics Technicians, shall comply with
pertinent rules and regulations already prescribed by and/or
as may be prescribed and promulgated by the Commission
and/or the Board, the Accredited Professional Organization
and other government agencies, pursuant to this Act and
other relevant laws, international treaties, agreements and/or
covenants to which the Philippines is a signatory and has
ratified, with respect to continuing professional education
and/or development and/or other similar/related programs.

Sundry Provisions (cont.)

Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization (Section 32)
There shall be one (1) integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of
Professional Electronics Engineers, Electronics Engineers and Electronics
Technicians in the country, which shall be registered with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as a non-stock, non-profit corporation and recognized by the
Board, the Commission and all government agencies as the one and only integrated
and accredited national organization for the said professionals. Every Professional
Electronics Engineer, Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician, upon
registration with the Commission as such, shall automatically become a member of
this Accredited Professional Organization. Those who have been previously registered
by the Board but are not members of this Accredited Professional Organization at the
time of effectivity of this Act, shall be allowed to register as members of this
organization within three (3) years after the effectivity of this Act. Membership in this
Accredited Professional Organization shall not be a bar to membership in other
associations of the electronics engineering and electronics technician professions.
Tl;dr IECEP was established in accordance with this provision.

Sundry Provisions (cont.)

Foreign Reciprocity (Section 33)
Disallowing foreigners to register for a license
unless proven to the board that s/he is a Philippine
citizen.

Positions in Government Requiring the

Services of Registered and Licensed
Professional Electronics Engineers,
Electronics Engineers and Electronics
Technicians (Section 34)
Delegation of such officials mentioned above.

Penal Provisions
Article VI of R.A. 9292
Penalties that enforce the integrity of the ECE
profession. (Section 35)
Also renders the assistance of law enforcement
agencies with regards to the implementation of
the rules and regulations in the R.A. (Section 36)

Penal Provisions (Cont.)

Violation of these shall be punished by a fine of not less
than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) nor
more than One million pesos (P1,000,000.00), or by
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more
than six (6) years, or both, in the discretion of the court:
Obtaining a license by presenting a false/fraudulent
statement to the Board
Using another persons license
Using a revoked/suspended license
Assume as an ECE/ECT/PECE without being a registered
to the Board as such (no regd license)

Penal Provisions (Cont.)

Signing a document with his seal while having a suspended license
Signing plans, technical descriptions, documents prepared/under the supervision
of a PECE unless the same is prepared to indicate the part of the work of the one
signed.
Signing for any electronics engineering work, or any function of electronics
engineering practice, not actually performed by him/her , except if he/shes the
ECE/PECE in charge
Holding a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card as
Professional Electronics Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician
who shall be involved in illegal wire-tapping, cloning, hacking, cracking, piracy
and/or other forms of unauthorized and malicious electronic eavesdropping
and/or the use of any electronic devices in violation of the privacy of another or in
disregard of the privilege of private communications and/or safety to life, physical
and/or intellectual property of others, or who shall maintain an unlicensed and/or
unregistered communications system or device
Violating R.A 9292

Penal Provisions (Cont.)

Signing a document with his seal while having a suspended license
Signing plans, technical descriptions, documents prepared/under the supervision
of a PECE unless the same is prepared to indicate the part of the work of the one
signed.
Signing for any electronics engineering work, or any function of electronics
engineering practice, not actually performed by him/her , except if he/shes the
ECE/PECE in charge
Holding a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card as
Professional Electronics Engineer, Electronics Engineer or Electronics Technician
who shall be involved in illegal wire-tapping, cloning, hacking, cracking, piracy
and/or other forms of unauthorized and malicious electronic eavesdropping
and/or the use of any electronic devices in violation of the privacy of another or in
disregard of the privilege of private communications and/or safety to life, physical
and/or intellectual property of others, or who shall maintain an unlicensed and/or
unregistered communications system or device
Violating R.A 9292

Transitory Provisions
Article VII of R.A 9292
States the following:
Section 36: Transitory Provision
Upon effectivity of this Act, the incumbent Board of Electronics and
Communications Engineering shall complete all pending/unfinished
works within a six (6)-month period, after which it shall cease to exist.
The President of the Philippines shall before then appoint the Chairman
and members of the first Board of Electronics Engineering in accordance
with Sections 6 and 8 herein, who shall formulate and thereafter
promulgate the rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act.
Section 37: Vested Rights
States that the practice of the rules and regulations and the provisions of
this act are passed on to those who obtain and are registered with the
license.

What are the responsibilities of an Engineer?

Generally:
Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and
welfare of the public.
Perform services only in areas of their competence.
Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful
manner.
Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees.
Avoid deceptive acts.
Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically,
and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and
usefulness of the profession.

In Practice:
Engineers shall be guided in all their relations by the highest
standards of honesty and integrity.
Engineers shall at all times strive to serve the public interest.
Engineers shall avoid all conduct or practice that deceives the public.
Engineers shall not disclose, without consent, confidential information
concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present
or former client or employer, or public body on which they serve.
Engineers shall not be influenced in their professional duties by
conflicting interests.
Engineers shall not attempt to obtain employment or advancement or
professional engagements by untruthfully criticizing other engineers,
or by other improper or questionable methods.

In Practice: (cont.)
Engineers shall not attempt to injure, maliciously or falsely,
directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects,
practice, or employment of other engineers. Engineers who
believe others are guilty of unethical or illegal practice shall
present such information to the proper authority for action.
Engineers shall accept personal responsibility for their
professional activities, provided, however, that engineers may
seek indemnification for services arising out of their practice for
other than gross negligence, where the engineer's interests
cannot otherwise be protected.
Engineers shall give credit for engineering work to those to whom
credit is due, and will recognize the proprietary interests of
others.

As an Individual:
Problem solution. Although engineering problems vary
greatly in scope and complexity, the same general approach
is applicable. First comes an analysis of the overall situation
and a preliminary decision on a plan of attack. In line with
this plan, the usually broad and vague problem is reduced to
a more categorical question that can be clearly stated. The
stated question is then answered by deductive reasoning
from known principles or by creative synthesis, as in a new
design. The answer or design is always checked for accuracy
and adequacy. Finally, the results for the simplified problem
as stated are interpreted in terms of the original problem
and reported in an appropriate form.

As an Individual: (cont.)
Decision making. The engineer not only makes
technological advances available to man but also
may be charged with the responsibility to see that
such advances do indeed enhance the welfare of
man. By virtue of his knowledge, his skill, and his
unique role in society, the engineer must concern
himself with the results of technological progress
such as its effect on the physical environment and
its social and economic impact.

 Thank You !