Implementing Rules of Philippine Landscape Architecture Act

The Board adopts an official seal used on certificates of registration and official documents.

Board consists of a Chairperson and two Members appointed by the President from nominees submitted by the accredited association.
Qualifications include natural-born citizenship, age 35+, degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent, 10 years practice, no conflicts of interest, and integrity.
Term is three years; members may be reappointed for another term.
Vacancies are filled only for the unexpired term.

Board acts collectively; decisions (except administrative) require Commission approval.
Monthly regular meetings and special meetings as needed.
Chairman heads the Board, assigns duties, presides over hearings, and is the spokesperson.
Actions require quorum of two members and majority vote.
Enforcement and implementation supported by the Commission offices.

All applicants must pass the licensure exams unless exempted.
Application requires authenticated documents; foreign graduates need CHED endorsement.
Qualifications include Philippine citizenship or reciprocity, accredited degree, or equivalent experience.
Foreign citizens may take exam based on reciprocity with proper documents.
Exams held at least annually with a fixed program and publicly announced.
Subject areas include Design and Planning, Ecology, Technology, Planting Design, Ethics, History, with assigned weights.
Passing requires a 70% general average with no grade below 60%.
Removal examinations allowed for subjects scored below 60% if general average is met.
Limit on re-examinations with a one-year waiting period after third failure.

The Board formulates syllabi aligned with updated curricula.
Exams are fully computerized with a large question databank continuously replenished.

Landscape architects registered under previous Specialty Board are registered with the new Board.
Successful examinees are registered after oath-taking and fee payment.
Certificates remain valid unless suspended or revoked.
Professional ID card issued with validity of three years and renewable.
Registration without exam possible for practitioners with 10 years of experience and relevant degrees.
Reinstatement of revoked certificates possible after two years.
Replacement certificates issued upon payment if lost or damaged.

Grounds for suspension or revocation include conviction of crime involving moral turpitude, unprofessional conduct, fraud, negligence, addiction, and violations of the law or ethics.
Investigations conducted with assistance from Commission legal officers; some cases require Board members to preside.

Board prepares performance reports for licensing exams.
Recommends to CHED monitoring, publication of poor-performing institutions, or course closure.

Board adopts Code of Ethics and Technical Standards in consultation with accredited associations.
Supports continuing professional education programs following Commission policies.

Board adopts official seal for Landscape Architects.
Registered Landscape Architects must affix seal, license number, issuance details, and tax receipt on relevant documents.

Restrictions include practice without valid license, use of misleading titles, unauthorized signing or copying of documents.
Government officials must enforce compliance, particularly for landscape projects costing over P350,000.
Violations may lead to fines (P50,000 to P200,000), imprisonment (6 months to 3 years), or deportation for aliens.

All registered Landscape Architects integrated into one national accredited organization.
Membership automatic upon registration.

Teaching of Landscape Architecture subjects requires licensed professionals.
Board to formulate rules on foreign practitioners’ licensure and registration.
Guidelines for partnerships involving Landscape Architects and related professionals established.

Rules effective 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper of general circulation.