NATIONWIDE OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT

OF HAZARDS (NOAH)
I. Introduction
The Philippines, being a locus of typhoons, tsunamis,
earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, is a hotbed of disasters.
Natural hazards inflict loss of lives and costly damage to property
in the country. The effects of these hazards were witnessed in
2011s Typhoon Pedring, 2012s Typhoon Pablo, and the most
disastrous storm of the century, 2013s Typhoon Yolanda. These
resulted in a high number of fatalities with economic losses
amounting to billions of pesos. Extreme weather is the common
factor in these catastrophes. Situated in the humid tropics, the
Philippines will inevitably suffer from climate-related calamities
similar to those experienced in recent years. With continued
development in the lowlands, and growing populations, it is
expected that damage to infrastructure and human losses would
persist and even rise unless appropriate measures are
immediately implemented by government.
In response to President Aquinos instructions to put in place a
responsive program for disaster prevention and mitigation,
specifically, for the Philippines warning agencies to be able to
provide a 6 hour lead-time warning to vulnerable communities
against impending floods and to use advanced technology to
enhance current geo-hazard vulnerability maps, the Nationwide
Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) was launched by the
Department of Science and Technology.

NOAHs mission is to undertake disaster science research and

development, advance the use of cutting edge technologies and
recommend innovative information services in governments
disaster prevention and mitigation efforts. Though the use of
science and technology and in partnership with the academe and
other stakeholders, the DOST through Program NOAH is taking a
multi-disciplinary approach in developing systems, tools, and
other technologies that could be operationalized by government
to help prevent and mitigate disasters.
NOAHs immediate task is to integrate current disaster science
research and development projects and initiate new efforts within
the DOST to achieve this objective. Presently there are nine(9)
component projects under the NOAH program, namely:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Hydromet Sensors Development

DREAM-LIDAR 3D Mapping
Flood NET Flood Information Network
Strategic Communication
Disaster Management using WebGIS
Enhancing Geohazard Mapping through LIDAR and Highresolution Imagery
7. Doppler System Development
8. Landslide Sensors Development
9. Storm Surge Inundation Mapping
10.
Weather Information Integration for System
Enhancement (WISE)
The current NOAH Program team is composed of the scientistleaders of these projects. The countrys warning agencies: PAGASA and PHIVOLCS are also represented.
Within two years, NOAH shall provide high-resolution flood hazard
maps and install 600 automated rain gauges and 400 water level

measuring stations for 18 major river basins of the Philippines,

namely:
Marikina River Basin
Cagayan de Oro River Basin
Iligan River Basin
Agno River Basin
Pampanga River Basin
Bicol River Basin
Cagayan River Basin
Agusan River Basin
Panay River Basin
Magaswang Tubig River Basin
Jalaur River Basin
Ilog-Hilabangan River Basin
Agus River Basin
Davao River Basin
Mindanao River Basin
Tagum-Libuganon River Basin
Tagaloan River Basin
Buayan-Malungun River Basin
The other river basins of the Philippines will follow soon after the
work on the 18 major river basins is completed.
The hazard maps are produced with computer simulations that
reflect flood-prone areas discernible at a local scale or community
level. Such maps are necessary for localized emergency response,
identification of evacuation and access routes, road closures
during disaster events, siting of key rescue facilities and
comprehensive land use planning. The initial output of Project
NOAH is focused on the Marikina Watershed. As of July 6, 2012,
streaming data from the automated rain gauges and water level
sensors, flood hazard maps overlain on Google Maps, graphical
satellite radar and Doppler data forecasts, and translated rain

intensity and volume measurements in terms of warning and

evacuation level alarms, hours or days ahead of the flood event,
are accessible online. The output on the Marikina Watershed will
serve as the prototype of the efforts done by NOAH and will be
replicated for the entire Philippines. Information generated shall
also be transmitted using other media and communication
channels. Through the use of advanced science and technology,
NOAH aims to improve disaster management capacity of local
governments and assure homeland security by reducing
casualties and property loss from extreme hazard events.

II. Vision
The Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH)
program envisions a disaster-free Philippines where communities
are empowered through open access to accurate, reliable and
timely hazard and risk information.

III. Mission
To develop high-resolution hazard maps for various type of natural
hazards using frontier science and cutting-edge technology.
To undertake investigations in meteorological and geological
hazards to improve the countrys capability to prevent and
mitigate the potentially disastrous impacts of natural hazards.
To systematically simulate, validate, and improve geohazard
maps.

To integrate and assist other agencies in identifying

meteorological and geological hazards with the ultimate objective
of promoting safety in communities affected by natural hazards.
To collaborate with similar institutions or organizations, both
national and international, in furtherance of the above purposes.

Participating Agencies and Organizations

1. PAGASA
2. DOST-ASTI
3. PHIVOLCS
4. DOST-STII
5. UP NIGS EML Laboratory
6. ClimateX Project
7. UP NIGS VTEC Laboratory
8. nababaha.com
9. UP DGE-TCAGP
10.
UP-MSI
11.
UP Computer Center
12.
British Council
13.
British Embassy
14.
UK Environment Agency
15.
Cabot Institute, Bristol University

16.
Institute of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
University of Potsdam
17.
MediaQuest Holdings Inc.
18.
Manila Observatory
19.
DRRNet
20.
DILG
21.
MMDA
22.
DENR
23.
DPWH
24.
DOST PCHRD OLTrap Index
25.
Smart Communications, Inc.
26.
SUN Cellular
27.
Google Crisis Response
28.
Petron
29.
www.lifesomundane.net
30.
Rotary Club of Pinamalayan Central
31.
Silverworks
32.
EDC
33.
DSWD
34.
NDRRMC-OCD
35.
World Bank
36.
USAID
37.
Environmental Science for Social Change (ESSC)
38.
Pambansang Samahan sa Linggwistika at Literaturang
Filipino, Ink.
39.
Safe Steps
40.
Consuelo Foundation
41.
International Organization for Migration
42.
Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
43.
OpenStreetMap Philippines

Data Sources

1. Australian AID: Metro Manila LiDAR data

2. Collective Strengthening of Community Awareness for
Natural Disasters (CSCAND): Metro Manila LiDAR data
3. Government of Japan: JICA
4. Government of Korea: KOICA

NOAH OPEN FILE REPORTS

In 2011, extreme weather due to Typhoons Pedring, Quiel and Sendong had a
great impact on the Philippines population, environment, and economy. The
response of President Aquinos administration has been to implement a
responsive program to enhance the disaster prevention and mitigation
capabilities of the countrys responsible agencies. This is the Nationwide
Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) Program of the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST). Implemented on 6 July 2012, its mission is
to undertake disaster science research and development and recommend
information services in the governments efforts to prevent and mitigate the
impact of natural hazards through partnerships with the academe and other
stakeholders.
The NOAH Open File Reports began in October 2013, after scientists and
researchers of the DOST NOAH Program had conducted several studies on
the different disaster events that occurred since the programs inception in
2012, including the Flash Floods wrought on Cagayan De Oro by Typhoon
Sendong, the New Bataan Debris Flow, and the 2013 Bohol Earthquake.
In coordination with the University of the Philippines National Institute of
Geological Sciences (UP NIGS), the online annual publication seeks to record
lessons from these disaster events. These reports, conducted alongside the
efforts of the NOAH Program to prevent and mitigate the impact of natural
hazards, seek to document these events scientifically in order to gain
knowledge in how to avoid or at least minimize its effects on the Filipinos
affected by these calamities.
Articles in the open file reports are sent out for review to both local and
international peers. Only manuals, commentaries, articles, features, essays,
guidelines, and policy papers included in the open file reports are peer
reviewed internally. Depending on the review, the editorial staff of DOSTProject NOAH makes the decision on the manuscripts publication to the open

file reports (ISSN 2362 7409) with consideration on the timeliness of

disseminating critical information.
The NOAH Open File Reports also include assessments, studies, and research
outputs of the project component leaders and researchers.

UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA

MOLINO, BACOOR, CAVITE

PLANNING 1: PROJECT NOAH

(NATIONWIDE OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF
HAZARDS)

SUBMITTED TO: ARCH. FE D. SAPINIT

SUBMITTED BY: JIMENEZ, ALTHEA GENESSA LYNDEN B.
BS ARCHITECTURE 3

UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA

MOLINO, BACOOR, CAVITE

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2:
ADMINISTERING THE REGULAR SERVICE OF
ARCHITECT

SUBMITTED TO: ARCH. FE D. SAPINIT

SUBMITTED BY: JIMENEZ, ALTHEA GENESSA LYNDEN B.
BS ARCHITECTURE 3
ACCREDITATION OF THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. (UAP)
AS THE INTEGRATED AND ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF
ARCHITECTS (IAPOA). Whereas, Section 40, Artcile V of Republic Act No.
9266, known as the The Architecture Act of 2004, states, to wit: Section
40. Integration of the Architecture Profession. The Architecture profession
shall be integrated into one (1) national organization which shall be
accredited by the Board, subject to the approval by the Commission, as the
integrated and accredited professional organization of architect: Provided,
however, That such an organization shall be registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, as a non-profit, non-stock corporation to be
governed by By-laws providing for a democratic election of its officials. An
architect duly registered with the Board, shall automatically become a

member of the integrated and accredited professional organization of

architects and shall receive the benefits and privileges provided for in this
Act upon payment of the required fees and dues. Membership in the
integrated and accredited professional organization of architects shall not be
a bar to membership in other associations of architects. (Underscoring
supplied). Whereas, on 19 May 2004, the United Architects of the Philippines,
Inc. (UAP) submitted its Petition for Accreditation as the Integrated and
Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) with the Board;
Whereas, an evaluation of the corporate papers of the UAP shows that it is a
non-stock, nonprofit corporation governed by By-laws providing for a
democratic election of its officials; Whereas, the hereunder considerations,
standards, and factors are being invoked by UAP in support of the Petition
thereof: 1. The UAP is the largest organization of architects in the Philippines
with membership of more than 12,700 architects comprising more than 75%
of all registered and licensed architects in the country; 2. The UAP is a
member of international and regional organizations of architects such as
Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA), Architects Regional Council Asia
(ARCASIA), and Eastern Regional Organization for Planning and Housing
(EAROPH); 3. The UAP was adjudged the Most Outstanding Professional
Organization in 2002 by the Professional Regulation Commission; 4. The
petition for accreditation of UAP as the IAPOA is duly supported by three (3)
other organizations of architects, namely: The Philippine Institute of
Architects (PIA), the Architecture Advocacy International Foundation, Inc.
(AAIF), and the Council of Consulting Architects and Planners of the
Philippines (CCAPP); Whereas, the foregoing clearly indicates that the
integration of the Architecture profession as mandated by Republic Act No.
9266 will be better served by the accreditation of the UAP as the Integrated
and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA); and Whereas,
UAPs documents and papers in support of the Petition thereof are in order,
since they are in accordance with the PRC Res. No. 2004-178, Series of 2004
and other pertinent issuances or policies. Now, Therefore, by virtue of Rule 2
of Res. No. 2004-178, series of 2004, the Board hereby resolved as it is now
resolves to grant, subject to approval by the Commission, the United
Architects of the Philippines, Incs., (UAP) Petition for Accreditation as the
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA),
and, accordingly, to issue thereto the Certificate of Accreditation signed by
the Chairman and Members of the Board and the Chairperson of the
Commission with this No. ___ dated _____ upon payment of the prescribed fee
therefore. Further resolved, as the IAPOA, the UAP is enjoined: 1. To
encourage registered and licensed architects who are not yet members of

the UAP to join the said organization and be integrated into this IAPOA. 2. To
insure the accomplishment of the purposes, duties, and responsibilities
prescribed in R.A. No. 8981 and R.A. No. 9266 and their IRRs and the
Constitution and By-laws of the UAP. 3. To keep and make up-to-date its
roster/roll of members. 4. To charge and collect reasonable fees from its
members and to provide them the benefits and privileges they are entitled
to, pursuant to the Constitution and By-laws of the UAP. 5. To motivate the
members to undergo the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs.
6. To comply with the relevant Rules in Res. No. 2004-178, Series of 2004.
Done in the City of Manila this 23rd day of June, 2004.

RESOLUTION REQUIRING REGISTERED AND LICENSED ARCHITECTS TO SUBMIT

THEIR VALID CERTIFICATES OF UAP MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICIAL PAYMENT RECEIPTS
FOR ANNUAL/LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP DUES AS A PREREQUISITE FOR ISSUANCE OF
CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS AS
ARCHITECT OR FOR RENEWAL OF THE FOREGOING CARDS WHEREAS, Sec. 40.
(Integration of the Architecture Profession), Art. V of R.A. No. 9266,

The Architecture Act of 2004, states, inter alia, to wit: 1) the integration of
the said profession into one (1) national organization which shall be
accredited by the Board of Architecture, subject to the approval of the
Professional Regulation Commission, as the integrated and accredited
professional organization of architects (IAPOA); 2) the automatic membership
by a registered and licensed architect to the said accredited organization; 3)
the receipt of his/her benefits and privileges; and 4) his/her payment of the
required membership fees and dues. WHEREAS, pursuant to Board Res. No.
3, Series of 2004, the Board subject to approval by the Commission,
accredited the UAP as the integrated accredited national professional
organization of architects; henceforth, an architect duly registered and
licensed with the Board and the Commission shall automatically become a
member of UAP and, accordingly, he/she is entitled to receive the benefits
and privileges provided for and described in its by-laws upon payment of
required fees and dues (Sec. 40, 1.a., Rule V of Board Res. No. 07, Series of
2004, the IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004). WHEREAS, Bona fide
members of the UAP practicing the architectural professional shall be
required to provide their official IAPOA (Integrated and Accredited
Professional Organization of Architects, the UAP) membership number and
receipt number together with their PRC Registration Number and professional
tax receipt (PTR) on official documents prepared by them for purposed of
obtaining governmental regulatory permits and licensed (Sec. 40, 1.b., Rule

V, supra Board Res. No. 07). (Underscoring supplied). WHEREAS, there is a

need to bind all registered and licensed architects who are automatic
members of the IAPOA under the law and the IRR to register with the UAP as
members thereof. WHEREAS, the submission of Certificate of UAP
Membership together with the Official payment receipt of the membership
dues before the issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional
Identification Card or the renewal of the foregoing card will address the
eventual membership with the UAP and the payment thereto of the
membership dues by those registered and licensed architects who are not
yet bonafide members at the time of the said issuance or renewal. NOW,
THEREFORE, the Board hereby resolved, as it now resolves, to require a
register and licensed architect to submit his/her valid certificate of UAP
membership bearing, among others, his/her UAP membership number
together with the official receipt of payment of his/her UAP membership dues
(lifetime or annual), prior to issuance of the Certificate of Registration and
Professional Identification Card or to the renewal of the foregoing card.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, the President, UAP furnish the PRC Registration
Division a copy of the updated official registry of bona fide UAP members
indicating their membership and annual or lifetime dues official receipt
numbers: This Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of
general circulation. Let copy hereof be furnished to the Chief, PRC
Registration Division, the UAP, the Philippine Institute of Architects, Inc. (PIA),
the PRC Regional Directors for dissemination to all concerned. Done in the
city of Manila, this 27th day of April, 2005.

SUBJECT ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF R.A. NO. 9266, THE

ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004; BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 07, SERIES OF 2004,
THE IRR OF THE ARCHITECTURE ACT OF 2004; R.A. NO. 8981, THE PRC
MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2004; PRC RESOLUTION NO. 01, SERIES OF 2001,
THE IRR OF R.A. NO. 8981 .
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Board of Architecture
(BOA), for the effective enforcement of the provisions of R.A. No. 9266, Board
Res. No. 07, Series of 2004, R.A. No. 8981, and PRC Res. No. 01, Series of
2001; and the prosecution of the violators thereof do hereby seek, request,
or call the assistance of the above-mentioned constituted agencies, including
officers of national, provincial, city or municipal government of any political
subdivision thereof, pursuant to Sec. 44, Art. V of R.A. No. 9266 and Sec.. 44,

Rule V of Board Res. No. 07, Series of 2004. The Secretary of Justice, or his
duly designated representative, shall act as legal adviser to the PRC and the
BOA; and shall render legal assistance as may be necessary in carrying out
the afore-said laws and their respective IRRs. The Memoranda of Agreement
(MOAs) entered into , by, and between the PRC and some of the afore-stated
agencies and the other MOAs that the other agencies may subsequently
enter into with the PRC shall aid the concerned agencies in enforcing,
implementing, and carrying out the provisions of above-stated laws and IRRs.
ADOPTION OF THE LOGBOOK OF DIVERSIFIED ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCE,
A DOCUMENT FORMULATED BY THE UNITED ARCHITECTS OF THE
PHILIPPINES, INC. (UAP), THE INTEGRATED AND ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
ORGANIZATION OF ARCHITECTS (IAPOA) WHEREAS, SEC. 13 (c), Article III of
RA 9266,
requires that candidate for licensure examination in architecture must have a
specific record of at least (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural
experience duly certified by a registered/licensed architect. WHEREAS, the United
Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the integrated and accredited professional
organization of architects, submitted to the Board UAP Document No. 210 entitled
Logbook of Diversified Experience in Architecture which the Board approved and
adopted in Board Resolution No. 01, Series of 2000. WHEREAS, for the reason stated
in Board Resolution No. 5, Series of 1993, the requirement of diversified experience
in licensure examination has not been implemented and in the same Resolution the
Board resolved to require mandatory and unconditionally the submission of the
Logbook of Diversified Experience in Architecture beginning with the second
schedule of examination in 1995. WHEREAS, the Board of Architecture realizes that
UAP Document No.210, as approved and adopted, needs revisions to reflect the
detailed diversified training in the different phases of the Practice of Architecture
conforming to RA 9266 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, total number of
hours rendered by a candidate for examination, the period covered by the training,
date when mentor signed the logbook, his/her address, valid IAPOA number, valid
PTR No., UAP control number, check list of documents and other details for facility in
processing of application for examination, easy notification and for administrative
controls. WHEREOF, the Board resolved as it herby resolves to request the United
Architects of the Philippines (UAP), which drafted the Logbook of Diversified
Experience in Architecture under UAP Document No. 210, Series of 2000, to revise
the said document in accordance with above observations. Let copy of this
Resolution be furnished the President of the UAP for the desired revision of UAP
Document No. 210. Done in the City of Manila, this 6th day of December 2005.

PRESCRIPTION BY THE BOARD OF THE DESIGN, SIZE, AND CONTENTS OF THE

DRY SEAL FOR USE BY A DULY LICENSED ARCHITECT Whereas, Sec. 20, Art III
of R.A. No. 9266, known as The Architecture Act of 2004, and Sec. 20 Rule
20 of Board Res. No. 07, series of 2004, cited as the IRR of the Architecture
Act of 2004, states, to wit: Section 20. Seal, Issuance and Use of Seal. A
duly licensed architect shall affix the seal prescribed by the Board bearing
the registrant name, registration number and title Architect on all
architectural plans, drawings, specifications and all other contract
documents prepared by or under his/her direct supervision; and
(Underscoring supplied) Whereas, the last Paragraph of Sec. 20 Rule III of
supra IRR reads as follows: The Board shall prescribe the design, size and
contents of the dry seal to be used in signing and sealing of architectural
plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents and architectural permit
prepared by or under his/her direct supervision; (Underscoring supplied)
Now, therefore, the Board resolves, as it is hereby Resolved, to prescribe the
dry seal with the design, size, and contents, as presented in Annex A for
mandatory use by a duly licensed architect in signing and sealing of
architectural plans, drawings specifications, contract documents and
architectural permit prepared by or under his/her direct supervision. The
Office of the Secretary, Professional Regulatory Boards, PRC shall have the
custody of the said dry seal. This Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15)
days following its complete and full publication in the Official Gazette or any
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. Let copy of this
Resolution be furnished to the President, United Architects of the Philippines
(UAP), Inc. for distribution to affiliate architectural organizations and
concerned governmental agencies for wide and extensive dissemination to
all concened.

ADOPTION AND PROMULGATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR

REGISTERED AND LICENSED ARCHITECTS AND FOR HOLDERS OF TEMPORARY/
SPECIAL PERMITS UNDER R.A. NO. 9266, KNOWN AS THE ARCHITECTURE ACT OF
2004 Pursuant to section 7 (g). Article II of R.A. No. 9266, known as the
Architecture Act of 2004, cited as IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004, the

Professional Regulatory Board of Architecture (hereinafter- called Commission),

resolves, as it is hereby resolved, to adopt and promulgate the hereunder Code of
Ethical Conduct for Registered and Licensed Architects and for holders of
temporary/special permits under the said R.A. No.9266 and Board Res. No. 07 as
Prescribed and issued by the United Architects of the Philippines, Inc. (UAP), the
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA) in the
Philippines by virtue of Board Res. No. 03, Series of 2004 as approved by the
Commission. Article I GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1 Traits of Architects The
profession of Architecture calls for men and women of the highest, responsiveness,
business acumen, sensibility, as well as artistic and technical ability. Section 2
Duties and Responsibilities The Architects honesty of purpose must be beyond
reproach; he/she acts as professional adviser to his/her advice must be
unprejudiced; he/she is charge with the exercise of meditation and conciliation
functions between Client and Contractor and must act with entire impartiality;
he/she has moral responsibilities to his/her professional associates and
subordinates; and he/she is engaged in a profession which carries with it grave
responsibilities to the public. These duties and responsibilities cannot be properly
discharged unless his/her motives, conduct, sense of moral values, sensitivity, and
ability are such as to command respect and confidence. Article II THE
ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PEOPLE Section 3 Relations
with the Public The Architect is engaged in a profession which carries with it civic
responsibilities towards the public, whether such responsibilities are the natural
outcome of good citizenship or of his/her professional pursuit, or whether they
partake of informative and educational matters or of his/her normal interest in
public welfare; and, accordingly, he or she 3.1 shall respect and help conserve the
system of values and the natural, historic, and cultural heritage of the community in
which he/she creates architecture. He/she shall strive to improve the environment
and the life and habitat within it in a sustainable manner, fully mindful of the effect
of his/her work on the widest interest of all those who may reasonably be expected
to use the product of his/her work. 3.2 shall promote the interest of his/her
professional organization and do his/her full part of the work to enhance the
objectives and services of the organization. He/she should share in the interchange
of technical information and experience with the other design professions and the
construction industry. 3.3 as a good citizen shall abide by and observe the laws and
regulations of the government and comply with the Code of Ethical and the
Standards of Professional Practice. He/she at all times endeavor to properly observe
the laws on the practice of architecture and on the planning and design of buildings
and their environs. He/she shall at no time act in a manner detrimental to the best
interest of the architectural profession. 3.4 shall not use paid advertisement, nor
use self-laudatory, exaggerated, or misleading publicity. However, he/she may, in
the context of advancing public knowledge of the Architects function in society, as
well as of the architecture itself, opt to write books, be a regular columnist of a
publication, or be a contributor to the preparation of any other literature, or actively
participate in any forum, seminar, workshop, or similar assemblies through or visual

presentations and in the process, show his/her own true worth as a professional, in
which case he/she may receive remuneration or honorarium for such undertakings.
3.5 shall not solicit, nor permit to solicit, in his/her name advertisements or other
support towards the cost of any publication presenting his/her work. He/she shall
refrain from taking part in paid advertisement endorsing any materials of
construction or building equipment. 3.6 shall not deceive the public as to his/her
professional competence, nor claim any professional specialization unless supported
by the academic qualification, track record on relevant expertise, professional
resources available to him/her which will enable to handle the work particularly
requiring such specialization and sanction by his/her peers in the profession. 3.7
may exhibit his/her professional shingle outside his/her office, or display a project
billboard indicating relevant information, which may include pictorial reproduction
thereof, in a modest manner. Article III - THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN
RELATION TO HIS/HER CLIENT Section 4 Relations with the Client The Architects
relation to his/her Client is dependent upon good faith. To ensure the continued
existence of such state of good relationship, the Architects position carries with
relationship, the Architects position carries with it certain moral obligation to
his/her Client and to himself/herself. The Architect shall always endeavor to protect
the Client interests but never at the expense of higher public interests and public
welfare; and, accordingly, he/she shall introduce to a prospective Client the
professional services he/she is able to perform provided it is limited to the
presentation of example of his/her professional experience and does not entail the
offering of free preliminary sketches or other services without the benefit of an
agreement with the Client for legitimate compensation. shall acquaint or ascertain
from the Client, at the very inception of their business relationship, the nature and
scope of his/her services and properly inform the Client of the corresponding
professional fees. shall advise a Client against proceeding with any project whose
practicability may be questionable due to financial or legal important and/or exigent
conditions, even if such may mean the loss of a prospective commission to the
Architect. shall explain the conditional character of estimates and in no case shall
he/she guarantee any estimates or cost of the work in order to secure a
commission, unless provided for by law, as in certain government projects. shall
consider the needs and stipulation of his/her Client and the effects of his/her work
upon the life and well-being of the public and the community as a whole, and shall
endeavor to meet the aesthetic and functional requirements of the project
commensurate with the Clients budget. shall bill his/her Client for services rendered
a professional fee commensurate with the work involved and with his/her
professional standing and experience based upon the Basic Minimum Fee prescribed
under the Standards of Professional Practice. shall undertake the construction of a
project even when plans were prepared by him/her it conforms with pertinent
sections of the Standards of Professional Practice. shall be compensated for
his/her services solely his/her professional fee billed directly to the Client. He/she
shall not ask for any other returns in whatever form from any interested source
other than the Client. shall be free in his/her investment and business relations

outside of his/her profession from any financial or personal interest which tend to
weaken his/her standing as an unprejudiced and honest adviser, free to act in
his/her Clients best interests. If the Architect has any other business interest/s
which would relate to or affect the interest of the Client, he/she should inform the
Client of such a condition or situation. shall include in his/her agreement with the
Client a clause providing for negotiation, mediation/conciliation and/or arbitration as
alternative methods for the settlement of disputes. shall carry out his/her
professional work without undue delay and within an agreed reasonable time limit.
shall keep the Client informed at all times of the progress of the work undertaken on
the Clients behalf and of any issue that may affect project quality and cost. Article
IV - THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE CONTRACTOR Section
5 Relations with Contractor The Contractor depends upon the Architect to
safeguard fairly the Contractors interests as well as those of the client; and,
accordingly he or she 5.1 shall give the Contractor every reasonable assistance to
enable him/her to fully understand the contents of the Contract Documents by
furnishing clear, definite, and consistent information on all pertinent contract
documents to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may involve extra costs to either the
Contractor or the Client. 5.2 shall not knowingly call upon the Contractor or remedy
oversights or error in the Contract Documents to the Contractors or the Owners
financial disadvantage. 5.3 shall, immediately upon his/her personal knowledge and
inspection, reject or condemn material, equipment, or workmanship which is not in
conformity with the Contract Documents in order not to cause unnecessary delay
and additional expense to the Contractor. 5.4 shall reject any offer of free
professional engineering or allied design service/s, or receive any substantial aid,
gifts, commissions, or favors from any Contractor or Subcontractor which will tend
to place him/her any kind of obligation to return such favors. 5.5 shall promptly
inspect each phase of the work completed and if found according to the terms of
the Documents, issue the corresponding Certificates of Payment and the final
Certificate of Completion, respectively to the Contractor. Article V - THE
ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN REALTION TO MANUFACTURES, DEALERS, AND
AGENTS Section 6 Relation with Manufactures, Dealers, and Agents An exchange
of technical information between the Architect and those who manufacture, supply,
and handle building materials or equipment is necessary and, therefore,
encouraged and commended, provided that: he/she shall not solicit free
professional engineering/allied design or other technical services from manufactures
or suppliers of building materials or equipment when these are accompanied by an
obligation detrimental to the best interest of the Client or which may adversely
affect the Architects professional opinion. shall not seek commissions, discounts,
fees, gifts, or favors from agents or firms handling building materials or equipment
which may place him/her in a reciprocal frame of mind. All market discounts shall be
credited to the Client. Article VI - THE ARCHITECTS RESPONSIBILITIES IN REALATION
TO HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND SUBORDINATES Section 7 Relations with his/her
colleagues and subordinates (his/her big and small brothers/sisters) The Architect
has moral responsibilities towards his/her profession, his/her colleagues, and his/her

subordinates; and, accordingly, he or she 7.1 shall not render professional services
without a professional service agreement. He/she neither offer nor provide
preliminary services on a conditional basis prior to definite agreement with the
Client for the commission of the project. 7.2 shall abide by the Basic Minimum Fee
prescribed under the Standards of Professional Practice. He/she shall not use
donation of professional services as a device for obtaining competitive advantage
except for worthy civic or religious projects. Neither shall he/she submit solicited or
unsolicited sketches or drawings in competition with other Architects unless such
competitive arrangements are conducted substantially under the terms of the
Architectural Competition Code. 7.3 shall not, in any case, enter as competitor in
any Architectural Competition when he/she has direct involvement in the
formulation of the Program thereof, or when he/she has been engaged to act as
Professional Adviser or Juror for such competition. Neither shall the Architect accept
and act as professional adviser or juror in any architectural competition when
he/she has had information or has reviewed or assisted in the preparation of such
competition. Nor shall be retained as a professional adviser in a competition, accept
employment as an Architect for that competition project, except as Consulting
Architect. 7.4 shall not, under any circumstances or through any means, solicit any
project already known to him/her previously committed to another Architect,
whether such a commitment is still in the process of negotiation or has already
been definitely agreed upon. 7.5 shall not undertake a commission for which he/she
knows that another Architect has been previously employed unless he/she notifies
the other Architect of the fact in writing and has conclusively determined that the
original employment has been terminated and duly compensated for. 7.6 shall not
undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation, or remodeling of any erected
structure undertaken previously by another Architect without duly notifying him of
the contemplated project even when the Client/Owner is no longer the same. When
the greater mass, area, or design of the original structure is substantially
maintained, the new Architect should limit his/her advertisement or claim only to
the extent of the specific work he/she has done to the structure. Whenever the
nature of work involved examples of our architectural heritage, the Architect must
look at all possibilities of restoration. 7.7 shall not maliciously or unfairly criticize, or
discredit another Architect or the latters work. 7.8 shall refrain from associating
himself/herself with, or allowing the use of his/ her name by any enterprise that may
negatively affect himself/herself or the architectural profession. 7.9 shall not affix
his/her signature and seal to any plans or professional documents prepared or
entities and not done under his/her direct personal supervision. 7.10 shall provide
employees and subordinates with a suitable work environment, compensate them
fairly, and facilitate their professional advancement. He/she shall tutor and mentor
the young aspirants towards the ideals, functions, duties, and responsibilities
leading to the ethical practice of the architectural profession. 7.11 shall unselfishly
give his/her share in the transfer of technical knowledge and experience to his/her
colleagues and young aspirants and do his/her part in fostering unity in the
furtherance of the profession. 7.12 shall unselfishly give his/her time and effort to

the advancement of the profession thru his/her active and personal commitment
and involvement with the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of
Architects (IAPOA) and in undertaking specific advocacy work to ultimate benefit the
architectural profession. 7.13 shall ensure that the conduct of his/her professional
practice abides by appropriate and effective internal procedures, including
monitoring and review processes, as well as sufficient qualified and supervised staff
to enable the firm to function efficiently. 7.14 shall neither appropriate the
intellectual property of, nor unduly take advantage of the ideas of another architect
without express authority from the originating architect. 7.15 shall build his/her
professional reputation on the merits of his/her own service and performance and
shall strive to continuously update his/her professional know how. He/she shall
recognize and give credit to others for professional work performed. 7.16 shall not,
when offering services as an independent consultant, quote a fee without first
receiving an official invitation for him/her to do so. The Architect must have
sufficient information on the nature and scope of the project to enable him/her to
prepare a fee proposal clearly indicating the services covered by the fee in order to
protect the Client and public from under-resourcing or underpricing by some
unscrupulous parties. 7.17 shall not undertake professional work unless the parties
shall have clearly agreed in writing to the terms of the architectural commission, to
wit: 7.17.1 scope of work, 7.17.2 delineation of responsibilities, 7.17.3 any limitation
of responsibilities, 7.17.4 fee or method of calculating it, 7.17.5 mode of alternative
dispute resolution, and 7.17.6 any provision for termination. 7.18 shall continue to
raise the standards of aesthetic excellence, functional logic, architectural education,
research, training, and practice. 7.19 shall, as appropriate, promote the allied arts
and contribute to the knowledge and capability of the construction and industry.
7.20 if he/she possesses substantial information which leads to a reasonable belie
that another Architect has committed a violation of this code, shall file a formal
complaint with the designed body. 7.21 if he/she is leaving his/her ArchitectEmployer shall not, without the permission of the latter, take with him/her designs,
drawings, data, or other relevant materials even if personally performed by him/her.
On the other hand, the Architect-Employer shall not unreasonably withhold such
permission, except when some confidentiality of any such documents must be
reasonably protected. 7.22 shall not discriminate on grounds of race, national origin,
age, gender, martial status, religion, or any disability which would hinder the
performance of his/her professional work.

Article VII - ARCHITECTS CREDO Section 8 Any registered and licensed

architect shall recite with vigor, passion, and hope the Architects Credo
during special or important occasion, e.g., mass oath taking, IAPOAs affairs,
PRBOAs event. The Architects Credo shall be the following: I shall work with
this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost my duty to myself, my
country, and my God. I shall uphold the ideals, follow the norms of conduct of

a noble profession, and endlessly endeavor to protect and further its just
ends. I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal orders, statutory policies, and
measures of my country; the Code of Ethical Conduct and the Standards of
Professional Practice; and the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA). I
shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal
publicity, but by industrious, meaningful application to my work, and strive
to merit a reputation for quality of service and for equitable dealing. I shall
ask for fair remuneration for my professional services from my Client, and
hold his/her interest over and above my own. I shall disclose, whenever
required, any private business investments or ventures that may tend to
create a conflict of interest, and ensure that such conflict does neither
compromise the legitimate interests of my Clients nor interfere with my duty
to render impartial judgment. I shall exercise my professional prerogatives
always with the highest level of integrity. I shall inspire, by my behavior the
loyalty of my associates and subordinates, and take upon me the mentorship
of the aspirants to the profession. I shall confine my criticisms and praises
within constructive and inspirational limits, and never resort to these means
to promote any malicious motives. I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of
creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and Science,
generously sharing the benefits of my research, experience, and expertise. I
shall treasure my being a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a
valid professional identification card as registered and licensed architect and
of a valid membership card with the IAPOA. I shall consecrate myself to the
highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and competence to the public,
to the Client, to the contractor, to the manufacturers, dealers, and agents,
and to colleagues and subordinates who are the direct and indirect users and
beneficiaries of my architectural services. Article VIII - MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS Section 9 Liabilities and Penalties Any registered and licensed
architect or a grantee of a temporary/special permit who violates any
provision of this Code shall be liable under Sec.23(f), Art III and Sec.29, Art.IV
of R.A. No. 9266 and under Sec.23 (f), Rule III and Sec. 29, Rule IV of Board
Res. No. 07, Series of 2004; and accordingly, shall be meted out with the
penalty of suspension or revocation of the validity of certificate of
registration, or cancellation of special/temporary permit by the Board, and/or
of a fine of not less that One hundred thousand pesos (Php. 100,000.00) but
not more than Five million pesos (Php. 5.000.000.00 or to suffer
imprisonment for period of not less than six(6) months or not exceeding six
(6) years, or both, at the discretion of the court, respectively. Section 10
Separability Clause If any section or part of the herein Resolution shall be

declared unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration or judgment shall not

affect, invalidate, or impair the other sections or provisions thereof or part
thereof directly involved in which such judgment has been rendered. Section
11 Effectivity Clause The herein Resolution shall take effect after fifteen
(15) days following its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or
any daily newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. Done in the City
of Manila, this 5th day of April, 2006.