Rules for Implementing RA 8560: Geodetic Eng'g

Clarifies key terminology such as Commission (Professional Regulation Commission), Board (Board of Geodetic Engineering), Geodetic Engineer, Junior Geodetic Engineer, Partnerships, Associations, Certificate of Registration, Licensure Examination, Professional License, Continuing Professional Education (CPE), Practice of Geodetic Engineering, and more.
Defines the scope of geodetic engineering practice including surveys, mapping, engineering works, installation of machinery, and education.
Terms not explicitly defined are governed by other relevant laws or international conventions.

The Board consists of a Chairman and two Members appointed by the President from a list submitted by the accredited professional association.
Functions as a collegial body requiring quorum and majority for decisions.
Holds regular monthly meetings; special meetings may be called.
Chairman presides over meetings, assigns duties including investigations and visitorial functions, and acts as official spokesperson.
Decisions on administrative cases require approval by the Professional Regulation Commission.
Board maintains confidentiality of records and controls official communications.
Issues opinions on law implementation and ethical matters.
Formulates syllabi for licensure examinations.

Licensure examination is required for all applicants except those exempted by law.
Application requires submission of authenticated documents; foreign graduates need CHED endorsement.
Examination covers Rules and Regulations (20%), Mathematics (20%), Theory and Practice Surveying (20%), Geodesy (20%), and Cartography (20%).
Board issues detailed program and publishes exams schedule publicly.
Passing requires a 70% weighted average with no grade below 55%.
Provision for removal examinations and restrictions on retakes.
Licensure exams are fully computerized with an item bank for question selection.
Successful examinees must take an oath before practice.

Successful candidates registered after oath-taking and fee payment.
Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional License bearing signatures and official seals.
Licenses valid for three years; renewal contingent on CPE credits and fee payment.
Automatic registration for geodetic engineers registered prior to RA 8560 taking effect, subject to renewal and fee payment.
Delinquent license holders may be dropped from the roll after 5 years but may apply for reinstatement upon payment.

Board shall adopt an official seal.
Licensed Geodetic Engineers shall have seals to stamp plans and documents.
Documents signed by geodetic engineers must indicate license number, expiry, and tax receipt number.

Board empowered to investigate complaints and misconduct involving geodetic engineers.
Grounds for suspension or revocation include fraud, incompetence, negligence, illegal practice, misrepresentation, law and code violations.

Board prepares performance reports by educational institutions.
May recommend monitoring or closure of schools with low passing rates in licensure exams.

Guidelines from the Professional Regulation Commission apply to foreign geodetic engineers.
Board to issue rules governing foreign professional registration and permits.

Practice without license is prohibited.
Use of seal after license expiry is forbidden.
Government officers must not accept documents not compliant with law.
Only the Geodetic Engineer in charge may sign survey documents; no unauthorized signing permitted.
No changes to registered work except for gross defects handled by commission-appointed committees.
No entities other than natural persons may be licensed to practice geodetic engineering.
Violators may face fines (P50,000 to P200,000), imprisonment (6 months to 6 years), or both.

All registered geodetic engineers integrated into one accredited national organization.
Membership automatic upon registration with the Board.
Time limit of three years for existing registered engineers to join.

Existing Board continues until new Board is constituted.
Licensure exams for Junior Geodetic Engineers discontinued after effectivity.
Junior Geodetic Engineers allowed to practice with limitations for five years and must complete degree to qualify for Geodetic Engineer licensure.

Invalidity of any provision does not affect other provisions.
Rules take effect 30 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation, whichever is earlier.