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Third Regular Session )

SENATE “18 JUL 26 PI2 04

s.No.__ 1890
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV
AN ACT

REGULATING THE REGISTRATION, LICENSURE, AND PRACTICE OF
QUANTITY SURVEYING, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
RELATED PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The discipline of Quantity Surveying has an established presence in the construction industry,
particularly that in the United Kingdom, in Australia, and in the other commonwealth
countries. Those practicing the discipline are called ‘Quantity Surveyors’ who, in other parts
of the world, are invariably known by other names such as ‘cost estimators’, ‘measurers’, or
“brick counters’.

However, in the United Kingdom and in other developed countries, the discipline of Quantity
Surveying has evolved such that quantity surveyors are considered to be those professionals
who are particularly concemed with construction costs and contracts. The discipline has a
distinct place in their academia, and the emphasis on the commercial side would distinguish it
from the more technology-heavy engineering course. Quantity surveying services are sought
after throughout the life cycle of building projects, from inception to completion; and from
maintenance up to the disposal of built assets. Quantity surveyors play a vital role in the
establishment of budgets and cost estimate, the management of the tendering and
Procurement process, the valuation of changes to the works, the management and control of
costs, the administration of contracts, and the implementation of commercial procedures
within projects.

A Quantity Surveyor takes care of their client's finances through the establishment of
measurement methods, the standardization of contracts, the study on the costs of construction
works, the establishment of cost benchmarks, the consultation with colleagues in other
disciplines, and the coordination with private and government bodies, all this to encourage
transparency on the cost of construction projects, thus earning the confidence of clients and
the general public through ethical and professional practices.

There is an increasing trend in Filipinos gaining employment overseas for various roles
within Quantity Surveying, and this is particularly true with many of our engineering
graduates. While they certainly prove to be capable, their full potential are not hamessed due
to the inadequate founding in the discipline of Quantity Surveying. This felt inadequacy
creates a reasonable doubt in the mind of well-intentioned employers, and often becomes a
hindrance for our nationals to obtain their desired employment. The alternative is worse, such
that they are channelled towards less-desirable employment where the compensation and
management conditions are not in their favor.

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The clear solution to this is to establish the discipline of Quantity Surveying in the country by
professionalizing the practices associated with it. By doing so, we send a clear message to the
world:

(1) That we acknowledge the distinct character of the discipline of Quantity Surveying;

(2) That we are committed in providing national representation to Filipinos in roles
related to the discipline;

(3) That we are keen on their development as professionals to be at par with international
standards in the discipline;

(4) That we are committed to protecting their welfare against mediocre practices and even
against fraudsters;

(5) That we are committed towards promoting transparency in construction projects by
adhering to sound practices on the recording of costs and administration of contracts;

(6) That we are committed in supporting our colleagues in the construction industry and
in other fields who are themselves developing their own disciplines;

This Bill seeks to establish a Board under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
professionalizing the practice of Quantity Surveying, Also, this Bill shall institute
mechanisms to guarantee the implementation of the highest professional standard of service
promoting ethical standards in the quantity surveying profession.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is eamestly sought.

ANTONIO Youre tra

ANES IV
Senator



SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )

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Third Regular Session ) es “he :
SENATE 18 JL 26 PI2:04
s.No,_1890
Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes Y= =p
AN ACT

REGULATING THE REGISTRATION, LICENSURE, AND PRACTICE OF
QUANTITY SURVEYING, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
RELATED PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

ARTICLE I
TITLE AND DEF! ION OF TERMS

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4 SEC. 1. Short Title of Act. - This Act shall be known as "The Philippine Quantity
5 Surveying Law of 2018".

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SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. - The State recognizes the importance of Filipinos

engaged in the construction industry, particularly in the management of costs and contracts

9 which, in the other parts of the world, is known as the discipline of Quantity Surveying.

10 Hence, the State shall develop and nurture competent, ethical, virtuous, productive, and well-

11 rounded professionals in said discipline; with the levels of training and assessments to be at

12 par with intemational standards, so they are able to deliver excellent service and be able to
13 participate globally.

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15 SEC. 3. Objectives. — This Act shall govern the following:

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17 (a) The supervision and regulation of the practice of Quantity Surveying in the
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20 (b) The representation for Filipinos who identify themselves as Quantity Surveyors;
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22 (c) The assessment of professional competence through examinations and interviews
23 for the title of Certified Quantity Surveyor,

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2s (d) The standardization and regulation of education in Quantity Surveying in the
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28 (©) The integration of all professional Filipino quantity surveying groups and
29 individuals through standardized education, examination, interview assessments,
30 and admission to the Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS).
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32 SEC. 4, Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean:


(a) Quantity Surveying is the disciplined study over the cost of materials and labor
required for construction work, the control of costs for construction works in
progress, thé management of costs in construction work changes, the
administration of contracts governing construction projects, the benchmarking of
the costs of construction projects, and the preparation of life cycle cost plans.

(b) Quantity Surveyor (QS) is a professional who specializes in the quantities and
costs of construction warks, this being commonly demonstrated through the
preparation of cost estimates and bills of quantities. A Quantity Surveyor can also
be involved in the management of commercial activities, the control of project
risks, and the management of construction contracts, all with the aim of helping
clients obtain the best value for their money. A Quantity Surveyor can be engaged
by a contractor, a subcontractor, a consultant, a developer, or by any party
involved in, or affected by, activities within the construction industry.

(©) Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICOS) refers to the as the
national association of Quantity Surveyors in the Philippines, shall be recognized
and accredited as the one and only integrated national organization of Quantity
Surveyors, subject to the approval of the Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC).

(4) Commission refers to the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC).
(©) Board refers to the Board of Quantity Surveyors under the PRC.

(f) APC Panel is a panel composed of the National Board President of the PICQS, the
Chairperson of the Board of Quantity Surveyors, one representative of the QS
education, and two corporate members of the PICQS.

(8) Certified Quantity Surveyor refers to a person who is a holder of a Certificate of
Registration and a valid professional license issued by the Board of Quantity
Surveying and the Professional Regulation Commission, and who is legally
qualified to practice Quantity Surveying in the Philippines pursuant to this Act.

(h) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Interview refers to a one (1) hour
professional interview between the candidate and select members of the PICQS to
evaluate the aptitude of a candidate against the standard competencies in the
practice of Quantity Surveying.

(Registration without examination refers to a facility that, at the discretion of the
Board of Quantity Surveyors, accords recognition to foreign and Filipino nationals
who, as members of professional quantity surveying organizations in their
respective countries of origin, are practicing in the Philippines.

(i) PICQS APC Training Program refers to an International Cost Engineering
Council (ICEC) accredited Structured Training Program for the Assessment of
Professional Competence (APC). The Program is comprised of four (4) levels of
trainings delivered by the PICQS.



SEC. 5. The Scope of the Practice of Quantity Surveying. ~ The practice of Quantity
Surveying shall include the following:

(a) Feasibility Study
(b) Benchmarking and efficiency ratios

(©) Design Cost Sensitivities

(a) Cash Flow Management

(e) Master Plan Cost Estimate

(f) Concept Design Cost Estimate

(g) Schematic Design Cost Estimate

(h) Detailed Design Cost Estimate

(i) Procurement Strategy

(Contracts Strategy and Contract Tailoring
(Kk) Tender Documents

(Tender Reporting/Process

(m) Contract Documentation

(n) Change Management

(0) Cash Flow Management

(p) Commercial Control System

(q) Project Cost Controls

(0) Claims, Procurement and Variation Control Schedules
(8) Value and Risk Management

(0) Asset Valuation

(u) Value Management and Engineering

(v) Risk Management

(w) Energy Management and Life Cycle Costing
(x) Legal Support Services

(y) Project Audit Services

(2) Valuation for Insurance purposes

(aa) Advice on Grants, Finance, Funding and Tax
(bb) Quality Systems Management

(cc) Due Diligence Reports

ARTICLE I
CREATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF
QUANTITY SURVEYING

SEC. 6. Creation and Composition of the Board, - There is hereby created a Board
of Quantity Surveying, hereafter referred to as the Board, under the administrative
supervision of the PRC, composed of a chairperson and two (2) members appointed by the
President of the Philippines within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act upon the
recommendation of the Commission from among Quantity Surveyors of recognized standing
nominated by the national association of Quantity Surveyors in the Philippines.

SEC. 7. Powers and Functions of the Board - The Board shall have the following
powers and functions:

(a) Promulgate, administer, and enforce rules and regulations necessary for carrying
out the provisions of this Act;


(b) Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of Quantity
Surveyors in the Philippines;

(c) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;
(d) Adopt an official seal of the Board;

(e) Maintain a roster of Quantity Surveyors indicating therein the basic information
about the registered professionals;

(f) Issue, reinstate, suspend, cancel or revoke the professional license, or special
permits for the practice of Quantity Surveying;

(g) Study and monitor conditions affecting the practice of Quantity Surveying and
adopt such measures as may be deemed necessary for the enhancement of the
profession and maintenance of high professional and ethical standards;

(h) Ensure, in collaboration with the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or its
equivalent, that all educational institutions offering Quantity Surveying education
shall comply with the prescribed policies, standards, and guidelines;

(i) Prescribe the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Quantity Surveyors
endorsed by the PICQS;

(@ Hear or investigate any violations of this Act, its implementing rules and
regulations and the Code of Ethics, and for this purpose, issue Subpoena duces
tecum and/or ad testificandum to secure the appearance of the witnesses and the
production of documents in connection therewith; Provided that the decision of
the Board shall, unless appealed to the Commission, become final and executory
after thirty (30) days from receipt of judgment or decision;

(k) Prescribe guidelines and criteria for the continuing development of Filipinos in the
practice of Quantity Surveying;

() Prescribe the subjects in the licensure examinations and the interview
assessments, determine the syllabi of the subjects and their relative weights and
scores in the rating of examination papers, and submit the results to the
Commission within the period provided for in the rules of the Commission;

(m)Administer the examinations and the interview assessments of professional
competence to applicants for the practice of Quantity Surveying in accordance
with the provisions of this Act;

(n) Grant registration without examination subject to approval by the Board and
concurrence of the Commission;

(0) Issue special permits to persons admitted to the practice of Quantity Surveying for
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researches and accomplishments that contribute to the enrichment of the
Profession; and

(p) Perform such other powers and functions as deemed necessary to carry out the
objectives of this Act.

The policies, resolutions, rules and regulations, orders or decisions issued or
promulgated by the Board shall be subject to review and approval of the Commission.

SEC. 8. Qualifications of Board Members. - The members of the Board shall, at the
time of their appointment, possess the following qualifications:

(a) A citizen and resident of the Philippines for the last (5) years;
(b) A duly registered Certified Quantity Surveyor under this Act;

(©) Aperson who has rendered Quantity Surveying services for at least ten (10)
continuous years;

(4) A member of good standing of the PICQS, and not an Incorporator or someone
directly involved in the training program of the PICQS thereof, Should an
Incorporator or someone involved in the Training program of the PICQS, he/she must
immediately resign from being an Incorporator or a Trainer of the PICQS training
Program,

(@) A person who is not a current Incorporator or faculty Member of any Quantity
Surveying School. Should an Incorporator or a faculty Member of a School is
appointed to the Board, he/she must immediately resign from being an Incorporator or
a Faculty Member of a school;

(f) A person who has no prior conviction by any competent court, of an offense involving
moral turpitude; and

(g) A person who has no pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any school, college
or university or institution conferring an academic degree necessary for admission to
the practice of Quantity Surveying; or where review classes in preparation for
licensure examination are offered or conducted; nor be a member of faculty or
administration thereof. Should a person, directly or indirectly is connected to any
school or academic institution or conducting review for the licensure exam is
appointed to the Board, he/she must immediately inhibit himself/herself from any of
these activities, whether the involvement is indirect or direct.

SEC. 9. Term of Office. - The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of
three (3) years or until their successors have been appointed and duly qualified; Provided
that, members of the first Board to be appointed after the approval of this Act shall hold
office for the following terms: the chairperson for three years, one member for two years, and
the other member for one year; Provided further that, a chairperson or member may be re-
appointed for a second term, but may not serve more than two consecutive three-year terms
or six consecutive years. Interim vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only.



SEC. 10. Removal of Board Members. - Any member of the Board, may, upon the
recommendation of the Commission after due process of law and investigation conducted by
the Commission, be suspended or removed by the President of the Philippines from office for
cause such as gross neglect of duty, incompetence, malpractice, unprofessionalism,
immorality, unethical or dishonorable conduct, final judgment of crimes involving moral
turpitude, and manipulating or rigging of the licensure examination results, disclosure of
secret and confidential information in the examination questions and assessment of
professional competence interviews prior to the conduct of the said examination and
interviews, or tampering of grades.

SEC. 11. Compensation and Allowances of the Board. - The Chairperson and
members of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to that being
received by the chairpersons and members of existing regulatory boards under the
Commission as provided for in the General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 12. Supervision of the Board, Custodian of Record, Secretariat, and Support
Services. - The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the Commission, All
records of the Board, including applications for examination and APC interviews,
examination and case study papers and results, minutes of deliberation, administrative cases,
and other investigations involving Quantity Surveyors, shall be kept by the Commission. The
Commission shall designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide the secretariat and
other support services to implement the provisions of this Act.

SEC. 13. Annual Report. - The Board shall, at the close of each calendar year, submit
an annual report to the Commission, giving a detailed account of its proceedings and
accomplishments during the year and recommending measures to be adopted, with the end in
view of upgrading and improving the conditions affecting the practice of quantity surveying
in the Philippines.

ARTICLE IL
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION

SEC. 14, Examinations and Interview Assessments Required. - All applicants for
registration for the practice of Quantity Surveying shall be required to undergo a licensure
examination and an Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Interview given by the
Board in such places and dates as the Commission may designate subject to compliance with
the requirements prescribed by the Commission.

SEC. 15. Qualifications for Examination. - An applicant for the licensure
examination for Quantity Surveyors shall be established to the satisfaction of the Board that
the following qualifications are met:

(a) Must possess Philippine citizenship or in the case of a foreigner, citizenship of
@ country or State that has a reciprocity agreement with the Philippines on the
practice of Quantity Surveying;

(b) Must not have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by
a court of competent jurisdiction;



(©) Must hold a Masters Degree in Quantity Surveying, Bachelor of Science in
Quantity Surveying, Engineering Degree or degree of an allied discipline,
Engineering Technology course, Higher National Diploma in Quantity
Surveying, Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying or completion
of the PICQS APC Training Program, as determined by the Board from
aschool, college or university in the Philippines or abroad whose Quantity
Surveying program is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education and
TESDA and affiliated organizations of the PICQS.

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12 SEC. 16. Scope of Examination and APC Interview. - The licensure examination
13 and APC Interview for Quantity Surveyors shall cover 13 quantity surveying competencies
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19 2. Health and Safety

20 3. Conflict Avoidance and Alternative Dispute Resolution
2 4, Client Care

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27 1. Design Economics and Cost Planning

28 2. Quantification and Costing of Works

29 3. Tendering and Procurement

30 4, Project Financial Reporting

31 5. Contract Practice

32 6. Construction Technology

33 r 7. Contract Administration

34 ~ 8. Commercial Management

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36 (d) An Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Interview (40%)
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38 The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, may revise or exclude any of the

39 subjects or add new ones as the need arises, and may adjust or modify the percentage weight
40 of the subjects in order to keep the examination abreast and in conformity with the latest
41 developments in the profession here and abroad,

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43 SEC. 17. Ratings in the Examination and APC Interview. - To be qualified as
44 — having passed the licensure examination and APC Interview for Quantity Surveyors, a
45 candidate must have obtained a general average of seventy percent {70%}, with no grade
46 lower than fifty percent (50%) in any given domain.

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48 Should the examinee fails five (5) times whether consecutive or cummulative in the
49 Quantity Surveying licensure examination and APC interview, the examinee must present



acertification issued by a reputable institution duly recognized by the PICQS that such
examinee have satisfactorily completed a refresher course in quantity surveying.

SEC. 18. Report of Ratings. - The Board shall submit to the Commission the ratings
obtained by each candidate within twenty one (21) calendar days after the examination and
interview, unless extended for just cause.

SEC. 19. Issuance of the Certificate of Registration, Professional License -
A Cattificate of Registration and a professional license shall be issued to examinees who pass
the licensure examination and APC Interview for Quantity Surveyors subject to payment of
fees prescribed by the Commission. The registration and professional license shall bear the
signature of the chairperson of the Commission and the members of the Board, stamped with
the official seal, indicating that the person named therein is entitled to practice the profession
with all the privileges appurtenant thereto. The registration and license shall remain in full
force and effect until revoked or suspended in accordance with this Act.

SEC. 20. Initial.- The initials MPICQS, which stands for Member of the Philippine
Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS), shall be used following the name of the
Certified Quantity Surveyor, especially when signing documents pertinent to the practice of
the profession.

SEC. 21. Refusal to Register. - The Board shall refuse to register any successful
examinee who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal
offence involving moral turpitude, or has been found guilty of immoral or dishonorable
conduct after investigation by the Board, or has been declared to be of unsound mind. The
reason for the refusal shall be set forth in writing.

SEC. 22. Reinstatement, Re-issuance or Replacement of Certificate of Registration
and Professional License. - Two years after the date of revocation, the Board may, upon
application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate any revoked certificate of
registration or professional license, and in so doing, may, in its discretion, exempt the
applicant from taking another examination and APC interview. A new certificate of
registration, professional license, or special permit, to replace lost, destroyed, or mutilated
ones, may be issued subject to the rules as implemented by the Board.

SEC. 23. Oath. - Successful examinees qualified for registration, and qualified
applicants for registration without examination, shall be required to take an oath of profession
before any member of the Board or any government official authorized by the Commission to
administer oaths, prior to entering into the practice of Quantity Surveying in the Philippines.

SEC. 24, Indication of Licensure and Privilege Tax Receipt - The Quantity Surveyor
shall be required to indicate his/her registration/professional license number and date of
issuance thereof, the duration of validity of said license, including his or her privilege tax
receipt number, on the documents he/she signs, uses or issues in connection with the practice
of his/her profession.

SEC. 25. Revocation or Suspension of the Certificate of Registration and
Cancellation of Special Permit - The Board may, after giving proper notice of hearing to the
party concemed, revoke the practitioner's certificate of registration and professional license,
or be suspended from the practice of the profession; or cancel the special permit for any of

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the causes or grounds mentioned in Section 26 of this Act or for any unprofessional or
unethical conduct, malpractice, violation of any of the permissions of this Act, its rules and
regulations, the Code of Ethics, and Standards of Practice for Quantity Surveyors.

SEC. 26. Roster of registered Certified Quantity Surveyors. - The Board shall
prepare, update and maintain a roster of Certified Quantity Surveyors which shall contain the
name of each registered Quantity Surveyor, his residence and office addresses, the date of
registration and issuance of certificates, and other data which the Board may deem pertinent.
The roster shall be open to the public, copies of which shall be mailed.to each person listed
therein.

SEC. 27. Issuance of Special and Temporary Permit. - Special or temporary permits
upon recommendation of the national association of Quantity Surveyors may be issued by the
Board, subject to the approval by the Commission and payment of the fees the latter has
prescribed and charges, to the following persons;

(a) Foreign-licensed Quantity Surveyors called for consultation or a specified purpose
that is deemed essential to national development; provided that, the practice shall
be limited only for the particular work being engaged; Provided further, that there
is no Filipino Certified Quantity Surveyor qualified for such consultation or
purpose.

(b) Foreign-licensed Quantity Surveyors whose service shall be free and who are
highly needed under particular settings;

(c) Foreign-licensed Quantity Surveyors engaged as professors, lecturers, or critics in
fields essential to Quantity Surveying education in the Philippines, whose
engagement is limited to teaching only; and

(d) Foreign-licensed Quantity Surveyors recognized as an expert or specialist whose
service is deemed essential to the advancement of the profession in the
Philippines.

The permit shall among other things, include these limitations and conditions: valid
only for period of not more than one year subject to renewal; the branch or specialty of
quantity surveying which the permit holder can practice, and; the specific place or places of
practice such as construction projects (government and private), school/college/university
offering the course of quantity surveying. The Board, subject to the approval by the
Commission, shall prescribe rules and regulations for the implementation of this particular
section.

ARTICLE IV
PRACTICE OF QUANTITY SURVEYING

SEC. 28. Prohibition on the use of the Certified Quantity Surveyor Title. - No
person shall offer to be a Certified Quantity Surveyor, or use or claim the title, word, letter,
figure, or any sign tending to convey the impression of being a Certified Quantity Surveyor,
nor advertise or indicate in any manner whatsoever to be qualified to perform the work of a
Quantity Surveyor without passing the licensure examination and interview assessments
given by the Board, except as otherwise provided in this Act.



SEC. 29. Prohibited Acts. — The following shall be considered prohibited acts:

(a) Represent himself/herself as Certified Quantity Surveyor without a valid professional
license, or a valid temporary special permit granted by the Board pursuant to this Act.

(b) Represent to be Certified Quantity Surveyor during the time that his or her
professional license is not valid or that his/her certificate of registration has been
suspended or revoked, or that his/her temporary or special permit has been cancelled;

(© Allow anybody to use his/her certificate of registration and/or professional license
and/or temporary/special permit as a Certified Quantity Surveyor to enable such
unqualified individual to engage in the practice of Quantity Surveying;

(@) Use as his/her own certificate of registration, professional license, or temporary
special permit of another person.

(©) Violate any provision of the Code of Ethics as recommended by the national
association of Quantity Surveyors in the Philippines.

SEC. 30. Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Quantity Surveyors. — The
Board shall adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Quantity
Surveyors prescribed and issued by the PICQS.

SEC. 31. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program. - All Certified
Quantity Surveyors shall abide with the requirements, rules and regulation on continuing
professional development to be promulgated by the Board on Quantity Surveying, subject to
the approval of the Commission, in coordination with the PICQS and/or the recognized
representative of duly accredited education institutions. For this purpose, the Board may
create a CPD council to implement the CPD program, subject to such guidelines as may be
prescribed by the Commission.

SEC. 32. Integration of Certified Quantity Surveyors. - The Board of Quantity
Surveyors shall integrate all Filipino Certified Quantity Surveyors into the PICQS, the
national association of Quantity Surveyors in the Philippines, which shall be duly registered
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Board, subject to approval by the
Commission, shall accredit said organization so that all individuals whose names appear in
the current Registry Book of Quantity Surveyors shall become members thereof and shall
receive all the benefits and privileges upon payment of the required membership fees and
dues.

Membership to said organization shall not be a bar on membership to international
organizations of Quantity Surveyors.

SEC. 33. Foreigners Practicing Quantity Surveying in the Philippines. — Foreigners
can set up a limited company to carry out Quantity Surveying services in the Philippines in
the private sector. However, for government projects or government funded projects, the
Quantity Surveying firms interested to submit tenders would need to comply with the certain
number of Filipino Certified Quantity Surveyors established by the Board in order to be
allowed to tender.

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ARTICLE V
PENAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 34, Penal Provisions. - Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of
this Act or any of its implementing rules and regulations as promulgated by the Board,
subject to the approval of the Commission, shall upon conviction, be penalized with a fine of
not less than Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000.00) nor more than One Hundred Thousand
Pesos (P100,000.00), or by imprisonment of not less than twa (2) years nor more than five (5)
years, or both, or by further means at the discretion of the court.

SEC. 35. Funding Provision. - The Chairman of the Professional Regulation
Commission shall immediately include in the Commission's budget program, the
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual General
Appropriations Act

SEC. 36. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - To implement the provisions of
this Act, the Board shall, subject to the approval of the Commission, promulgate the rules and
regulations, as well as the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for quantity
surveyors, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act

SEC. 37. Transitory Provisions, — Not applicable as there is no existing Board for
Quantity Surveying under the Professional Regulation Commission.

SEC. 38. Separability Clause. - If any part, portion, section or provision of this Act
shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional, such shall not invalidate any other part, portion,
section or provision of this Act and the same shall continue to be in force and effect.

SEC. 39. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances or parts thereof
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby modified, revised,
superseded or repealed. Republic Act No. 5680 is hereby modified accordingly.

SEC. 40. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its

publication in the Official Gazette, or in two (2) major newspaper of national circulation,
whichever comes earlier.

Approved,

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