7.3. ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

7.3.1.PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION BY REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER

Any construction, reconstruction, or alteration of any building or structure for the following purposes should be executed under the direct supervision of a registered civil engineer. Designs, specifications, and plans shall be in accordance with the municipal or city ordinance.

7.3.2. INDIVIDUAL AND PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Admission is determined upon qualifications because the practice of Civil Engineering is considered as a professional service.

7.3.3. PARTNERSHIPS AND CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CONSULTANCY

National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) guidelines define consultancy engagements in the profession with sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.

• Such entity is owned or controlled by duly registered civil engineers and the proprietorship, partnership or corporation has been issued a certificate of registration by the Board.
• The entity may further offer and engage in providing multi-disciplinary consultancy services provided that professions are closely related to or allied with civil engineering.

7.3.4. PRACTICE OF PROFESSION BY FOREIGN NATIONALS

A special temporary permit from the Board, subject to approval of the Commission can be secured by any foreign nationals (including former Filipino citizens) desiring to practice the profession in accordance with the provisions stated in Section 7(j) of RA 8981, which is also known as "PRC Modernization Act of 2000". The section clarifies the following:

1. The requirements for the licensing or registration in the said foreign states is the same as contemplated by the Philippine laws and that the laws of the foreign state allow Filipino citizens to practice the profession on the same basis and grant same priviledges as those enjoyed by the subjects of such foreign state.
2. Issuance of certificate of registration is issued to foreign professionals under reciprocity and other international agreements.
3. Agencies, organizations or individuals securing the services of foreign professionals shall be responsible for securing a PRC and DOLE special permits, pursuant to their rules.

7.3.5. ROSTER OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

A list of names and places of business of all registered Civil Engineers shall be periodically prepared by the Commission through the Board whereby copies are placed on file with the PICE and furnished to any government agencies or authorities upon request.

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7.0. RA 544: CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW