Question & AnswerQ&A (PRC BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE BOARD Resolution NO. 01, S. OF 2008)
The main purpose is to restrict the practice of the regulated profession of architecture to only registered and licensed architects (RLAs), preventing non-registered and licensed individuals such as architecture students, graduates, and unsuccessful ALE examinees from practicing architecture without direct supervision.
Practicing architecture without being registered/licensed may result in a fine between One hundred thousand pesos (₱100,000) and Five million pesos (₱5,000,000), or imprisonment from six (6) months up to six (6) years, or both, at the court's discretion.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to have a representative or employee seek architectural work on their behalf unless they are duly registered/licensed; both parties would be guilty of violating the law.
They are entities enrolled or who have been enrolled in architectural drafting courses, whether manual or electronic.
It refers to any form or component of architectural deliverables or outputs that fall within the professionally recognized scope of architectural practice under Sections 3.(3) and 3.(4), Article I, of R.A. No. 9266 and its IRR.
No, B.S. Architecture students can perform works of architecture only under the direct supervision of RLAs or authorized entities.
They are considered to be willfully violating Sections 29, 31, and 34 of R.A. No. 9266, subject to criminal charges for illegal practice and penalties under the law.
A foreign architect must have a valid special or temporary permit issued by the Board and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Section 34 prohibits non-registered persons from claiming or representing services as equivalent to those of registered architects, even without using the title 'architect.' This prevents misrepresentation.
Schools must prominently display the Resolution for their architecture students and prospective employers; IAPOA chapters must inform arts and trades schools offering architectural drafting courses and disseminate information to their members and auxiliary organizations.