Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11711)
They shall be penalized with a fine ranging from One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000.00) to Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) plus one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) of the project cost, and be prohibited from obtaining a contractor's license for one (1) year.
No. If two or more licensed contractors submit a joint bid or act jointly without obtaining a license for the joint venture, they face the same fines as contractors without a license, automatic revocation of their licenses, and a one-year prohibition from securing a contractor's license.
No. It is unlawful without a license in good standing. Violators face fines between P100,000 to P500,000 plus 0.1% of the project cost and a one-year prohibition from obtaining a license.
The penalty is a fine of not less than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) but not more than One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) and imprisonment of not less than one (1) year but not more than six (6) years, on top of possible penalties under The Revised Penal Code or other laws.
The fees are P5,000 for an original license, P6,000 for the applicant examination, and P5,000 for renewal.
Contractors in good standing for 25 years or more may renew every three years; those in good standing for 10 to 25 years may renew every two years; those with less than 10 years must renew annually.
The Board regulating contractor licenses is authorized to collect, retain, and utilize fees, fines, and other charges for its accreditation and licensing operations.
The Board may adjust fees not more than once every three years and the increase shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%).
Any inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, and rules are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly to conform with RA 11711.