Qualifications of Authorized Geodetic Engineers
- Must hold a valid registration from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
- Must possess a valid PRC identification card.
- Must have a current professional tax receipt (PTR).
- Must have a tax identification number (TIN).
Exceptions for Government Geodetic Engineers
- Geodetic Engineers employed by the government may conduct surveys specifically for government projects.
- Such surveys require authorization either through a court order or from authorized officials of the agency concerned.
- Government Geodetic Engineers are still subject to the requirements of valid PRC registration, PRC identification card, and TIN; however, the PTR requirement is waived for them.
Creation and Maintenance of a National Database
- The Land Management Bureau (LMB) is tasked with creating a national database of practicing registered Geodetic Engineers.
- The database must include the PRC registration number and date of issuance for each engineer.
- Data collection will be supplied by regional Land Management Services (LMS) offices.
- Validation of the database will be done jointly by the LMB and the PRC-Board of Engineering.
- An official listing of authorized Geodetic Engineers will be provided by the LMB to all regional LMS offices for reference.
Repealing Clause
- Any previous DENR orders, memorandum circulars, or other issuances that conflict with this amendment are repealed, amended, or superseded accordingly.
- All other provisions of DENR Administrative Order No. 2007-29 shall remain in force.
Effectivity Clause
- The amended order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
- Effectivity is also contingent upon the acknowledgment of receipt of a copy by the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR).