Law Summary
Basis and Authority for the Prohibition
- The recommendation to exclude these calculators was made by Engr. Praxedes Bernardo, Chairman of the Board of Civil Engineering.
- The recommendation was supported by Chairpersons and Members of the Engineering and Technology Boards.
- The Commission adopted this recommendation into official policy via a Memorandum Circular.
Restriction on Number of Calculators
- Examinees are allowed to bring and use only one (1) calculator during the examination.
- This restriction prevents multiple devices that could facilitate cheating or unauthorized aid.
Prohibition on Borrowing or Substitution of Calculators
- Borrowing, lending, and replacing calculators during examinations are strictly prohibited.
- This rule ensures exam integrity by controlling the use and ownership of calculators at all times during the exam.
Inspection and Monitoring of Calculators
- Calculators used must undergo strict and thorough inspection before and during the examination.
- Room watchers and supervisors are tasked with vigilance to detect any audio-visual or tampered features.
- The examination process includes checking that calculators are not improvised or modified with unauthorized features.
Amendment and Effectivity
- This Memorandum Circular amends the prior Memorandum Circular No. 2009-21, specifically removing Casio fx-991ES and fx-991ES PLUS from the list of allowed non-programmable calculators.
- The Circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Implementation and Compliance
- All entities involved in licensure examinations are directed to comply with these rules.
- The Circular serves as official guidance to maintain fairness and security in licensure examinations.
Official Issuance
- The Circular was adopted on April 20, 2018, and filed on May 28, 2018.
- Signed and enforced by Teofilo S. Pilando, Chairman of the Commission.