Law Summary
Creation and Role of the Civil Engineering Professional Education Committee (CPEC)
- The CPEC for Civil Engineers was constituted in 1991.
- The Committee is responsible for issuing certificates indicating earned credit units for CPE.
- Credit units for CPE could only be earned after the establishment of the CPEC.
Requirement for License Renewal
- The registered Civil Engineer's license must be renewed once every three (3) years.
- Renewal requires submission of certificates of CPE credit units issued by the CPEC.
- Exemptions from this requirement may be allowed but are not detailed in this Resolution.
Implementation Timeline and Procedures
- Credit units must be earned and computed starting from the effectivity of the Resolution.
- Submission of CPE certificates is required for license renewal beginning three (3) years after the Resolution's effectivity.
- The Resolution takes effect 15 days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or newspapers of general circulation, following approval by the Commission.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The Resolution was adopted by the PRC Board of Civil Engineering on April 29, 1991.
- It was promulgated pursuant to the Board's prior Resolution No. 130, series of 1990.
- The Resolution is binding and enforceable after required publication and approval.
Important Legal Concepts
- Establishment of a structured CPE credit system to enhance professional competence.
- Imposition of a triennial license renewal cycle tied to completion of CPE requirements.
- Recognition of the Professional Education Committee as the certifying authority for CPE compliance.
- Formal procedures for effectivity and enforcement through publication and Commission approval.