Title Report: Republic Act No.

544 “An Act to Regulate the Practice of Civil Engineering in

the Philippine” (Congress of the Philippines 17 June 1950)
Presented by: Acaso, Kent John M.
Subject: CE Laws (CE 545)

1.) Act that is know to be as “Civil Engineering law “

a.) RA 544 c.) RA 454
b.) RA 545 d.) RA 445
2.) Composition of Board that shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines.
a.) Chairman c.) Board Members
b.) Director d.) Commissioner
3.) Length of Service for a Board Members.
a.) 1-2 years c.) 3-4 years
b.) 2-3 years d.) 5-6 years
4.) Length of Service for a Chairman.
a.) 2 years c.) 4 years
b.) 3 years d.) 5 years
5.) The following are the Powers & Duties of the Board except.
a.) To investigate c.) Administer Oath
b.) To inspect d.) To hire
6.) The following are Qualification of the Board except.

a.) Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines.

b.) Be at least thirty years of age and of good moral character

c.) Be a registered civil engineer duly qualified to practice civil engineering in the Philippines.

d.) Be a member of the faculty of any school, institute, college, or university where civil
engineering course is taught.
7.) Under section 6 the Board for Civil Engineers shall charge for each application for examination the
sum of.
a.) 100 pesos c.) 50 pesos
b.) 150 pesos d.) 15 pesos
7.) When is the board due to pass a detailed report in the PRC.
a.) Once a year c.) end of each fiscal month

b.) end of each fiscal year d.) start of each fiscal year
8.) All applicants for registration for the practice of civil engineering shall be required to pass.

a.) Physical Examination c.) Technical Examination

b.) Mental Examination d.) Verbal Examination

9.) Under Section 11. Executive Officer of the Board. Professional Regulation Commission shall appoint
someone that shall conduct the examinations given by the said Board.

a.) Secretary c.) Chairman

b.) Commissioner d.) President

10.) The following are the qualification for the applicants except one.
a. Be at least twenty-two years of age;

b. Be a citizen of the Philippines;

c. Be of good reputation and moral character; and

d. Be a graduate of a five-year course in civil engineering from a school, institute, college or

university recognized by the Government or the State wherein it is established.

11.) Under Section 15. Exemption from Registration what exempts a person from registration.
a.) Elderly
b.) Physical disabilities
c.) Officers or enlisted men of the United States and Philippine Armed Forces.
d.) Faculty Member of any Academic Institution.
12.) Prior to the investigation of the board for violation any person shall be given a:

a.) Suspension c.) Attorney

b.) Revocation of Certificate d.) Subpoenas
13.) Maestro de obras are not allow to build:

a.) one storey building

b.) wooden structure
c.) Building of concrete whether reinforced or not.
d.) Building personal structure within the parameters of the law.