FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF TJZE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Tntmdiired hv Senatnr Antnnio “Snnnv” F. Trillanes Iv 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to repeal the 40-year old Republic Act No. 4209, otherwise known as the 
Geology Profession Law of the Philippines and to enact a new law governing the practice 
of geology profession in the Philippines which is more relevant to contemporary 
conditions and challenges. 
The geology profession has become even more vital in the current climate of intensive 
search for energy sources, mineral resource development, mitigating natural hazards, 
geotechnical studies for infrastructures, and environmental planning and monitoring. 
Hence, this bill seeks to make geology education and practice more attuned to global 
standards and at the same time protect the practice of the profession in the country from 
unqualified foreign professionals. 
This bill also seeks to clearly define and delineate the scope of the geological profession 
especially with respect to allied fields such as mining and metallurgical engineering. 
Moreover, it addresses the Board of Geology’s authority in the conduct of the education, 
examination, and licensing of geologists. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
AN-~ON~O 
“SONNY” F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIF’PINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
AlkiWWELa EY:, 
S. No. 2235 
Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF GEOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES, 
REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FOUR 
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINE (R.A. NO. 4209), OTHERWISE KNOWN 
AS “GEOLOGY PROFESSION ACT THE PHILIPPINES” AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
Article 1 
TITLE, STATEMENT OF POLICY, DEFINITION OF TERMS AND SCOPE OF 
PRACTICE 
SECTION 1. Tttle. -This Act shall be known as the “Geology Profession Act of 
2008. ” 
SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
supervise and regulate the practice of geology which is vital to national development; 
upgrade geology education and the quality of geologists whose standards of professional 
practice shall be excellent, world-class and globally competitive through regulatory 
measures, programs and activities. 
SEC. 3. Objectives. - This Act shall govern, but shall not be limited to, the 
following: 
(a) the examination, registration, and licensure of geology profession; 
(b) the supervision, control and regulation of the practice of geology; 
(c) the development and upgrading of the curriculum of the geology profession; 
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(d) the development of the professional competence of geologists through continuing 
professional education; and 
(e) the integration of the geology profession. 
SEC. 4. DefZnition of Terms. -As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean as 
follows: 
(a) “Practice of geology” shall mean the offering or rendering of services of any of 
the specialized branches of geology for a fee, reward or compensation, paid to 
h i d e r  or through another person or persons, or even without such reward or 
compensation; 
(b) “Board” shall mean the Board of Geology; 
(c) “Accredited Professional Association (APO)” shall mean the professional 
organization duly accredited by the Professional Regulatory Board of Geologists 
and the Professional Regulation Commission; 
(d) “Continuing Professional Education (CPE)” shall mean the inculcation, 
assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and 
moral values, after the initial registration of a professional that raise and enhance 
the professional’s technical skills and competence. 
SEC.S. Scope of Practice. - A person shall be deemed to be practicing geology or 
rendering geological service in government, industry and the academe when hehhe 
undertakes geological work for a fee, salary or remuneration. The scope of practice of a 
geologist shall include, but not be limited, to the following: 
(a) General geological survey of mapping, whether onshore or offshore, to identify 
different types of rocks, geologic structures, metalliferous and non-metalliferous 
mineral deposits andor energy resources such as petroleum, gas, coal, geothermal 
systems as well as ground water resources; 
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(b) Mineral exploration for metalliferous and non-metalliferous mineral resources and 
ore reserves outside active mining areas and/or mine exploration to locate 
extensions or orebodies inside mine operating areas; 
(c) Geological exploration for energy resources like petroleum, gas and coal, and/or 
geothermal resources; 
(d) Study of geohazards due to faulting, volcanism, ground subsidence, groundwater 
pollution, weathering and erosion; their characteristics, and impact to the 
environment; 
(e) Hydrogeological studies which include search for underground water resources, 
and determining their characteristics, location, depth and volume, including 
groundwater vulnerability assessment; 
(f) Investigation and study of the physical and geo-mechanical characteristics of 
rocks and soils, 
(g) Gathering, processing and evaluation of geologic data for environmental 
assessment and management, including conservation and bio-diversity projects; 
and 
(h) Data processing, petrology, mineragraphy and laboratory studies that require 
geological knowledge essential in data interpretation and in the preparation of 
geological report; 
(i) Preparation of geological reports in accordance with best practices and applicable 
laws and regulations; 
(i) Teaching of geological subjects in any academe program leading to a professional 
degree, including refresher and review courses; and 
(k) Other geologic work or service which, in the assessment and opinion of the 
Board, constitutes the practice of Geology. 
The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, may add to or exclude any act 
as the need arises after consultation with the APO and the academe. 
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CREATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY 
BOARD OF GEOLOGY 
SEC 6. Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology. - There 
is hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board of Geology, hereinafter referred to as 
the Board, under the administrative control and supervision of the Professional 
Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, composed of a 
chairman and two (2) members to be appointed by the President of the Philippines from 
among those recommended by the Commission from the nominees of the duly Accredited 
Professional Organization ( N O )  of Geologists. The new Board shall be constituted not 
later than six (6) months from the affectivity of this Act. 
SEC. 7. Powers and Duties oflhe Board. - The Board shall have the following 
powers and duties: 
(a) To supervise and regulate the practice of geology profession; 
(b) To determine and evaluate the qualifications of the applicants for registration; 
(c) To prescribe the subjects in the licensure examinations, determine the syllabi of 
the subjects and their relative weights, construct the test questions in the 
examinations, score and rate the examination papers, and submit the examination 
results to the Commission; 
(d) To issue together with the Commission, Certificates of Registration and 
Professional Identification Cards to applicants who have passed the licensure 
examinations for professional geologists; 
(e) To issue speciaVtemporary permits to foreign geologists to practice the 
profession; 
( f )  To inquire into conditions affecting the practice of the profession and adopt 
measures for the enhancement and maintenance of high professional, ethical and 
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technical standards. Pursuant thereto, the Board may inspect establishments where 
geologists practice their profession such as mines, plants, offices and the like in 
order to determine and enforce compliance with the provisions of this Act and 
issue Certificates of Compliance for the purpose; 
(g) In coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), inspect the 
facilities, faculty, equipment and other aspects directly related to the geology 
program of educational institutions; 
(h) To adopt the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) necessary for camng 
out the provisions of this Act; 
(i) To adopt a Code of Ethics and a Code of Professional and Technical Standards for 
the practice of geology profession; 
(j) To investigate, in accordance with the rules on administrative investigation 
promulgated by the Commission, violations of this Act and its Implementing 
Rules and Regulations, the Code of Ethics and the Code of Professional and 
Technical Standards for geologists, administrative policies, orders and issuances 
promulgated by the Board; 
(k) To issue subpoena duces tecum to secure the attendance of witness or the 
production of documents in connection with administrative cases before the 
Board; 
(1) To hear and decide administrative cases filed against geologists and firms 
employing the same. The hearing shall be presided by the Chairman or a member 
of the Board with the assistance of an Attorney of the Commission. The decision 
of the Boards may be appealed to the Commission and to the Court within fifteen 
(15) days from notice, otherwise the decision shall become final and executory; 
(m)To administer oaths in connection with the performance of its functions; 
(n) To adopt an official seal and prescribe the seal of the geology profession; 
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(0) To submit an annual report on the proceedings and accomplishments during the 
year andor recommendations of the Board to the Commission thirty (30) days 
after the close of each calendar year; 
(p) To prosecute or institute criminal action against any violator of this Act and/or 
rules and regulations of the Board; 
(9) To prescribe guidelines and criteria on the Continuing Professional Education 
(CPE) program for geoIogy in consultation with the integrated and accredited 
professional organization of geologists; and 
(r) To perfom regulatory, administrative, and quasi-legislative functions as 
mandated under R.A. 8981, otherwise known as the PRC Modernization Act, and 
such other functions as may be necessary in order to implement the provisions of 
this Act. 
SEC. 8. Qual2ficatlons of the Chairman and Members of the Board - The 
iairman and members of the Board, at the time of the appointment shall be: 
(a) A natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines; 
(b) A holder of at least a bachelor’s degree in geology as conferred by a university or 
school of good standing, recognized and accredited by the Government; 
(c) A registered Geologist with a valid certificate of registration and professional 
identification card and an active practitioner for not less than ten (10) continuous 
years prior to hisker appointment; 
(d) A person who does not have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly in any 
university, college, school or institution conferring an academic degree necessary 
for the admission to the practice of geology, or institutions where review classes 
in preparation for the licensure examinations for geologists are being officially 
offered or conducted; nor shall he/she be a member of the faculty or of the 
administration thereof prior to appointment to the Board, and 
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(e) A member of the Accredited Professional Association of Geology but not a 
trustee or officer thereof. 
SEC. 9. Terms of Office. - The chairman and every member of the Board shall 
hold office for a term of three (3) years or until their successors shall have been duly 
appointed. They may be reappointed for another term of three (3) years immediately after 
the expiry of their term but in no case shall the whole term exceed six (6) years. Interim 
vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term only. 
The chairman and members shall qualify by taking the proper oaths prior to 
assumption of office. 
SEC. 10. Compensation of the Board - The chairman and members of the Board 
shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to that being received by the 
chairman and members of other professional regulatory boards under the Commission as 
provided for in the General Appropriations Act. 
SEC.11. Custodian of Records, Secretariat and Support - All records of the 
Board, including applications for examinations, examination papers and results, minutes 
of meetings, deliberations of administrative and other investigative cases involving the 
Board shall be kept by the Commission. The Commission shall designate the Secretary of 
the Board and shall provide secretariat and other support services to implement the 
provisions of this Act. 
SEC 12. Grounds for Suspension or Removal of Board MemberdChairrnan. - 
The President, upon the recommendation of the Commission after due process and 
administrative investigation conducted by the Commission, may remove or suspend a 
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(a) gross neglect, incompetence or dishonesty in the discharge of their duty; 
(b) violation of any of the causes/grounds and the prohibited acts provided in this Act 
and the offenses in the Revised Penal Code, the Anti-Graft and Corruption 
Practices, and other laws; or 
(c) manipulation or rigging of the results of the geology licensure examination, 
disclosure of secret and confidential information on the examination questions 
prior to the conduct thereof, or tampering of grades. 
SEC. 13. Annual Report. - The Board shall submit an annual report to the 
Commission after the close of each fiscal year giving detailed account of Board 
proceedings during the year and embodying such recommendations as the Board may 
desire to make. 
Article Ill 
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION 
SEC. 14. Passing of 
Licensure Examination Requirement. - Except as 
otherwise specifically allowed under this Act, applicants for registration for the practice 
of geology shall be required to pass a licensure examination as provided for in this Act. 
SEC. 15. HoldZng of Examination. - Examination of candidates applying for 
registration as geologist shall be given at least once a year in such places and dates as the 
commission may designate in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 8981, 
otherwise known as the PRC Modernization Act. 
SEC. 16. Scope of Examination. - In the licensure examination for geologist, the 
scope of examinations, methods and procedures shall be prescribed by the Board. The 
licensure examination shall cover, but shall not be limited to, the following subjects: 
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(a) General Geology; 
(b) Petrology and Mineralogy, and 
(c) Applied Geology. 
The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, may revise or exclude any of 
the subjects and their syllabi, and add new ones as the need arises to conform to 
technological changes brought about by continuing trends in the profession: Provided, 
That a detailed syllabi of the above examinations covering the whole aspects of the 
geology profession and practice shall be prepared by the Board. 
SEC. 17. Qualifications for &aminatiom. - The qualifications required for 
applicants to the licensure examination for Geology are the following: 
(a) He/she is a citizen of the Philippines or a foreign citizen whose country has 
reciprocity agreement with the Philippines; 
(b) A graduate of a school, institute, college or university recognized by the 
Government and has been conferred the degree of Bachelor of Science in 
Geology; 
(c) Has good moral character, and 
(d) Has not been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense 
involving moral turpitude. 
SEC. 18. Examinatlon Fees. - Any applicant admitted to take the geology 
licensure examination shall pay such fees as may be prescribed by the Commission 
before he/she is allowed to take the examination. 
SEC. 19. Rating in the Licensure Examination. - To pass the licensure 
examination for geology, a candidate must obtain a general weighted average of no less 
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than seventy per centum (70%) and a rating of no less that fifty per centum (50%) in any 
examination subject. 
SEC. 20. Report of Ratings. - The Board shall complete the correction of 
examination papers within three (3) days from the last day of examinations. The 
Commission shall report the rating of examinees not more than ten (10) days after the 
Board has completed the correction of examination papers. 
SEC. 21. Issuance of Certificates of Registration and Professional 
Identification Card - A certificate of registration shall be issued to those who are 
registered with or without licensure examination subject to payment of fees prescribed by 
the Commission. It shall bear the signatures of the Chairperson of the Commission and of 
the chairman and members of the Board, stamped with the official seal of the 
Commission and of the Board, certifying that the person named therein is entitled to the 
practice of the profession with all the privileges appurtenant thereto. Until withdrawn, 
revoked, or suspended in accordance with this Act, it shall remain in full force and effect. 
A professional identification card bearing the registration number and date, its 
validity and expiry duly signed by the Chairperson of the Commission shall likewise be 
issued to every registrant who has paid the prescribed fees. 
SEC. 22. Issuance of Certlfcates of Specialization. - Upon nomination of the 
accredited professional organization of geology, the Board shall issue a Certificate of 
Specialization to an applicant who is a registered geologist and who has specialized 
knowledge, training and experience in a specific field of geology and has documented 
hisher expertise and competence on the same. 
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SEC. 23. Seal of a Registered Geologist. - Every geologist shall, upon 
registration, obtain a seal as prescribed by the Board. Plans, specifications, reports, and 
other professional documents prepared by or executed under the supervision of and 
issued by the registrant shall be stamped on every sheet with the said seal when filed 
officially or when submitted for professional use. 
SEC. 24. Fees for Registration. - Every person issued a Certificate of 
Registration shall pay to the Commission such fees as the Commission may prescribe. 
SEC. 25. -Issuance of Tempornly/Special Permits. - Temporary/special permits 
shall be issued to the following upon proper application with the Board: 
(a) foreign geologists, recognized as experts in their specific fields of geology, called 
in by the Republic of the Philippines for consultation or for specific design, 
installation or project: Provided, That their practice shall be confined to such 
work only; 
(b) foreign geologists who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields of 
specialization, contracted as professors or lecturers on geology subjects by 
Philippine schools, colleges, institutes or universities on a direct hire or exchange 
basis, subject to verification of credentials by the Board; or 
(c) foreign geologists who are duly registered under bilateral or multilateral 
agreements where the Philippines is a signatory. 
Provided, That all the above shall secure a temporary/special permit from the 
Board prior to arrival in the country. 
SEC. 26. Exemption from Licensure &amination. - A graduate of Doctor of 
Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology or an equivalent degree in any of the specialized branch 
of Geology from a duly recognized university shall be exempted from takmg the 
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licensure examination upon evaluation of the Board. He/she shall be required to register 
in the same manner as those who will pass the licensure examination. 
SEC. 21. Refusal to Register. - The Board shall not register any successful 
applicant for registration, with or without licensure examination, who has been; 
(a) convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by a court of competent 
jurisdiction, 
(b) found guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct by the Board, 
(c) summarily adjudged guilty for violation of the General Instruction to Examinees 
by the Board; and 
(d) declared of unsound mind by a court of competent jurisdiction. 
In refusing such registration, the Board shall give the applicant a written 
statement setting forth the reasons therefore and shall file a copy thereof in its records. 
SEC. 28. Revocation or Suspension of the Cer@ycate of Registration and 
Cancellation of Temporary/Special Permit. - The Board shall have the power, upon 
notice of hearing, to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of a registered 
Geologist or to cancel a temporaqdspecial permit granted to a foreign geologist, for any 
of the grounds or causes enumerated in Sec. 27 of this Act, except in letter (c) thereof, 
and for any of the following grounds: 
(a) viqlation of a provision of this Act, its IRR, Code of Ethics, and Code of 
Professional and Technical Standards for the practice of geology; 
(b) perpetration or use of fraud in obtaining hisher certificate of registration, 
professional identification card, or temporary/special permit; 
(c) gross incompetence, negligence or ignorance resulting to death, injury or damage; 
(d) any act of misrepresentation in connection with an alleged performance of 
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(e) acts inimical to the geology profession; 
(Q gross immorality; 
(g) conviction by final judgment of any act involving moral turpitude; 
(h) aiding or abetting the illegal practice of a non-registered and non-licensed 
geologist by allowing himher to use hisher certificate of registration and/or 
professional identification card, or hisher special temporary permit, 
(i) illegally practicing the profession during hisher suspension from the practice 
thereof; 
0) addicted to a drug or alcohol abuse impairing hisher ability to practice hisher 
profession, or declared with an unsound mind by a court of competent 
jurisdiction. 
Any person, firm or association may file charges in accordance with the provision 
of this Section against any registrant, or the Board may investigate violation of any of the 
above-mentioned causes, An affidavit-complaint shall be filed together with the affidavits 
of witnesses and other documentary evidence with the Board thru the Legal and 
Investigation Office. The Board may motu proprio conduct an investigation which shall 
be embodied in a formal charge to be signed by at least a majority of the members of the 
Board. The rules on administrative investigation issued by the Commission shall govern 
the hearing or investigation subject to applicable provisions of this Act, R.A. No. 8981 
and the Rules of Court. 
SEC. 29. Re-issuance of Revoked Certt@cate of Registrntion and Replacement 
of Lost Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card - The Board 
may,, after two (2) years from the date of revocation of the Certificate of Registration, re- 
issue a certificate upon proper application. 
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temporary/special permit, which has been lost, destroyed or mutilated, may be re-issued 
after payment of the required fee prescribed by the Commission. 
Article IV 
PRACTICE OF GEOLOGY 
SEC. 30. Prohibition from Practicing Geology. - No person shall practice 
Geology or render geological service without a valid Certificate of Registration and a 
valid professional identification card or granted a temporsllylspecial permit 
SEC. 31. Who May Practice Geology. -Except as may be otherwise provided in 
this Act, only persons properly licensed and registered may practice geology in the 
country. Duly registered professional geologists may form partnerships among 
themselves and use the title “Geologist” or “Registered Geologist” in their partnership 
name. 
SEC. 32. Vested Rights. - All practicing geologists who are registered as 
geologist at the time of this Act takes effect shall automatically be registered under this 
Act. 
SEC. 33. Foreign Reciprocity. -No foreign geologist shall be granted any of the 
rights and privileges under this Act unless the country of which he/she is a subject or 
citizen grants the same or similar rights or privileges to Filipino geologists. 
SEC. 34. Indication of Certificate of Registration and Professional Tm Receipt. 
- A registered geologist shall be required to indicate hisher Certificate of Registration 
number, the duration of validity, including the professional tax receipt number on the 
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SEC. 35. Integration ofthe Geologv Profession. - The geology profession shall 
be integrated into one (1) national professional organization of geologists that is duly 
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Board, subject to 
approval by the Commission, shall accredit the said organization as the one and only 
integrated and accredited professional organization (APO) of geologists. All geologists 
whose names appear in the Registry Book of Geologists shall @sofacto or automatically 
become members thereof and shall receive all the benefits and privileges appurtenant 
thereto upon payment of APO membership fees and dues. 
Membership in the integrated accredited professional organization shall not be a 
bar to membership in other geology organizations. 
Article V 
PENAL AND GENERAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 36. Penal Clause. - Any person who shall practice geology in the 
Philippines, as defined in this Act, without a certificate of registration in accordance with 
the provisions of this Act, unless declared exempt from registration, or any person 
presenting or using as hidher own the certificate of registration of another, or any person 
who shall give any false or forged evidence, or any person who shall impersonate any 
registrant of like or different name, or any person who shall use a revoked or suspended 
certificate of registration, or any person who shall assume, use, or advertise any title or 
description tending to convey the impression that he/she is a geologist without having 
graduated as such, or is engaged in the geology practice, without holding a valid 
certificate of registration from the Board shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of 
not less than Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,OOO) but not more than One Million Pesos 
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years or both at the discretion of the Court. 
SEC. 37. Act Not Affecting Other Professions. - This Act shall not affect or 
prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession. 
SEC. 38. Enforcement of the Act by the OfJcers of the Law. - The Board shall 
be assisted by the Commission in carrying out the provisions of this Act, its 
implementing rules and regulations and other policies. The lawyers of the Commission 
shall act as prosecutors against illegal practitioners and other violators of this Act and its 
rules. The duly constituted authorities of government shall likewise assist the Board and 
the Commission in enforcing the provisions of this Act and its rules. 
SEC. 39. Implementing Rules a d  Regulation. - Subject to the approval of the 
Commission, the Board shall adopt and promulgate such implementing rules and 
regulations, the Code of Ethics, and the Code of Professional and Technical Standards of 
Geologists to carry out the provisions of this Act which shall be effective thirty (30) days 
following their publication in the Oficial Gazette or in a major newspaper of general 
circulation. 
SEC. 40. Funding Provisions. The Chairperson of the Professional Regulation 
Commission shall immediate include in its programs the implementation of this Act, the 
funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 41. Transitory Provisions. - 
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After the approval of this Act, all geologists possessing valid certificates 
of registration issued under R.A. 4209 shall register with the Board and be issued 
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certificates as Geologists under this Act to replace their original certificates of 
registration, upon payment of the required fees. 
(b) 
Faculty Members currently teaching major geology subjects in 
universities, colleges, institutes, or schools shall not be allowed to continue teaching after 
five (5) years from the approval of this Act unless they are or they have become 
registered geologists with valid certificates of registration and valid professional 
identification cards. 
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The incumbent chairman and members of the Board shall continue to 
function as an interim Board until such time as a new Board shall be constituted under 
this Act. 
SEC. 42. Separability Clause.- If any section or portion of this Act shall be 
declared unconstitutional or invalid, such shall not invalidate any other section of this 
Act. 
SEC. 43. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 4209 is hereby repealed. All 
other laws, parts of law, orders, ordinances, or regulations relative to the practice of 
geology which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
modified accordingly. 
SEC. 44. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the OsJicial Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved, 
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