Law Summary
Accreditation of Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (GEP)
- GEP accredited as the sole integrated and accredited national professional organization
- Accreditation pursuant to Board Res. and Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Geodetic Engineering Act
Mandatory Membership and Registration Requirements
- Registered and licensed Geodetic Engineers and Junior Geodetic Engineers must register with GEP
- Submission of valid GEP membership certificate and official receipt for membership dues required
- Requirement applies before issuance or renewal of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card
Objective of Submission Requirement
- Ensures compliance with mandatory membership as per law and IRR
- Guarantees payment of membership dues to GEP
- Establishes bona fide membership status for issuance or renewal of professional credentials
Administrative Responsibilities and Coordination
- GEP President to provide updated official registry of bona fide members to PRC Registration Division
- Registry must indicate membership status and official receipt numbers for dues
- PRC to provide quarterly updated list of registered and licensed Geodetic Engineers/Junior Geodetic Engineers
Effectivity and Dissemination
- Resolution effective 15 days following full publication in Official Gazette or nationwide newspaper
- Copies of resolution to be furnished to PRC Registration Division, GEP, and PRC Regional Directors for implementation and dissemination
Legal Basis
- Based on Section 25, Article V of R.A. No. 8560 as amended by R.A. No. 9200
- Pursuant to Board Resolutions under the authority of the Professional Regulation Commission
Key Legal Concepts
- Integration and mandatory membership for profession regulation
- Accreditation of professional organization by regulatory board and commission
- Linkage between professional membership and issuance of registration and identification cards
- Enforcement through procedural requirements and documentation submission
- Official coordination between GEP and PRC for member validation and record updating