Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE Resolution NO. 02, S. 2005)
They must submit their valid certificates of United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) membership and official payment receipts for annual or lifetime membership dues.
Section 40, Article V of Republic Act No. 9266, 'The Architecture Act of 2004'. It mandates integration into one national organization accredited by the Board of Architecture.
The United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) is recognized as the IAPOA.
They automatically become members of the accredited national organization, the UAP.
They are entitled to receive benefits and privileges described in the organization's bylaws upon payment of required fees and dues.
They must provide their official IAPOA membership number, receipt number, PRC Registration Number, and professional tax receipt (PTR).
To ensure compliance with the law mandating membership in the UAP and payment of membership dues, particularly for those who have not yet become bona fide members.
To furnish the PRC Registration Division an updated official registry of bona fide UAP members indicating their membership and dues receipt numbers.
It took effect fifteen (15) days following its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) approves and enforces the accreditation of the integrated national organization of architects.