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SENATE 
1011 
Introduced by Senator ANTONIO "SONNY" F. TRILLANES IV 
Realizing the country's potential in metal industry, Presidential Decree No. 1536 or the 
Metallurgical Engineering Law was enacted in 1978 to promote and regulate the practice of 
metallurgical engineering in the country and to protect the industry from unscrupulous practice. 
However, recent technological developments in the globalizing world have made the said law 
outdated if not obsolete. This obsolescence highlights the need for a new law which would 
enable and equip our metallurgical engineers to perform their functions as government's 
effective partners in nation-building and be at par with their foreign counterparts. 
This bill, thus, seeks to repeal PD 1563 and enact a new law that is attuned to the present needs 
of our metallurgical engineers and to the global standards. Under this measure, the scope of 
practice of metallurgical engineering is defined, providing for a clear delineation of functions 
vis-a-vis its allied professions, such as Mining Engineering and Geology. It mandates the 
creation of a Professional Regulatory Board which shall supervise the practice and education of 
metallurgical engineering, including the conduct of examination for prospective metallurgical 
engineers. This bill also requires the continuing professional education of our professionals in 
order to ensure that they are updated on the latest developments and innovations in their 
profession. 
A similar bill was filed and approved in the House of Representatives during the 15th Congress. 
In light of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly recommended. 
ANI 
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Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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JUL 22 P 2 :15 
SENATE 
1011 
Introduced by Senator ANTONIO "SONNY" F. TRILLANES IV 
AN ACT 
REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING IN THE 
PHILIPPINES, REPEALING FOR THIS PURPOSE PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 
NUMBERED 
1536, 
OTHERWISE 
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THE 
METALLURGICAL 
ENGINEERING LAW OF THE PHILIPPINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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TITLE, STATEMENT OF POLlCY, DEFINITION OF TERMS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE 
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SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "New Metallurgical Engineering 
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Act of2013." 
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SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. - The State recognizes the importance of metallurgical 
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engineers in nation-building and development. Thus, the State shall develop and nurture 
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competent, virtuous, productive and well-rounded metallurgical engineers whose standard of 
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professional practice and service shall be excellent, world-class and globally competitive through 
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regulatory measures, programs and activities. 
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SEC. 3. Objectives. - This Act shall govern but shall not be limited to: 
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a. The examination, registration and licensure of metallurgical engineers; 
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b. The supervision, control and regulation ofthe practice of metallurgical engineering; 
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c. The development and upgrading of the curriculum of the metallurgical engineering 
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profession; 
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d. The development of the professional competence of metallurgical engineers through 
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continuing professional education; and 
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e. The integration of the metallurgical engineering profession. 
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SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following tenns shall be defined as 
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a. Practice of Metallurgical Engineering refers to the offering or rendering of services of 
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compensation, paid directly or through another person or persons, or even without such 
reward or compensation. The term shall be synonymous with the term "rendering 
metallurgical engineering services. " 
b. Metallurgical Engineering refers to the profession which embraces the scientific, 
engineering, environmental and economic aspects of: 
1. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy. - Preparation, separation, extraction 
and purification of ores, metals and mineral products by physical and chemical 
method such as ore dressing, pyrometallurgical processes such as roasting an? 
smelting, hydrometallurgical processes such as leaching, electrometallurgical 
processes such as electric smelting and electrolysis and other similar processes; 
2. Adaptive and Physical Metallurgy. - Processes which pertain to the adaptation and 
application of metals such as melting, casting, forging, rolling, extrusion, welding and 
other metal working and fInishing operations. These include unit operations relating 
to the control of microstructure of metals and their alloys such as heat treatment and 
surface hardening, quality control in allowing operations to meet specifIcation of 
metal alloys and metallographic studies. These also apply to powder, mechanical, 
nuclear and vacuum metallurgy; and 
3. Fuel Technology. - Fuel preparation processes such as washing, flotation and heavy 
media separation including carbonization, gasification and cooking operations. 
c. Metallurgical Plant refers to any facility involved in processes which include, but not 
limited to, the following: 
1. Preparation, separation, concentration of minerals, coal and metallurgical fuels; 
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3. Adaptation and application of metals such as melting, casting, forging, rolling, 
extrusion, powder metallurgy, heat treatment, welding and other metal working and 
finishing operations. 
d. Metallurgical Engineer refers to a person who holds a valid certificate of registration and 
professional identification card issued by the Board of Metallurgical Engineering and the 
Professional Regulation Commission. 
SEC. 5. Scope of Practice. - Metallurgical engineering service shall embrace the following 
similar services in relation to metallurgical plants: 
a. Consultation, valuation and management servIces requiring metallurgical engineeri~g 
skills and know-how; 
b. Engineering design, preparation of plans, specifications and project studies or estimates 
for metallurgical equipment and processes; 
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c. Management or supervision of the testing and commissioning of metallurgical plants; 
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d. Management, supervision, operation and auditing of metallurgical plants; 
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e. Teaching of metallurgical engineering subjects in government-recognized universities, 
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colleges and schools; 
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f. Employment in government as a metallurgical engineer if the nature and character of the 
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work requires professional knowledge of metallurgical engineering; 
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g. Metallurgical investigation and testing of mineral and metal products; 
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h. Training of metallurgical plant operating personnel; 
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i. Research and development; 
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j. Participation in the preparation of environmental studies for metallurgical projects and 
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monitoring under the Environmental hnpact Assessment (EIA) system; 
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k. Teaching of metallurgical engineering subjects in any academic program leading to a 
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professional degree, including refresher and review courses; and 
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CREATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF 
METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING 
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SEC. 6. Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board of 
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Metallurgical Engineering. - There is hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board of 
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Metallurgical Engineering, hereinafter called the Board, under the administrative control and 
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supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission, hereinafter called the Commission, to 
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be composed of a chairperson and two (2) members to be appointed by the President of the 
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Philippines from a list of three (3) recommendees for each position, chosen and ranked in the 
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order of preference and submitted by the Commission from a list of five (5) nominees submitted 
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by the duly accredited professional organization of metallurgical engineers in the Philippines. 
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The Board shall be organized not later than six (6) months from the effectivity ofthis Act. 
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SEC. 7. Powers and Duties of the Board. - The Board shall have the following powers 
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a. Supervise and regulate the practice of metallurgical engineering profession; 
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b. Detennine and evaluate the qualifications of the applicants for registration; 
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c. Prescribe the subjects in the licensure examinations, detemline the syllabi of the 
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subjects and their relative weights, construct the test questions in the examinations, 
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score and rate the examination papers, and submit the examination results to the 
Commission; 
d. Issue, together with the Commission, certificates of registration and professional 
identification cards to applicants who have passed the licensure examinations for 
registered metallurgical engineers; 
e. Issue special/temporary pennits to foreign metallurgical engineers to practice the 
profession; 
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Inquire into conditions affecting the practice of the profession and adopt measures fGr 
the enhancement and maintenance of high professional, ethical and technical 
standards. Pursuant thereto, the Board may inspect establislnnenls where 
metallurgical engineers practice their profession such as factories, 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. Inspect the facilities, faculty, equipment and other aspects directly related to the 
metallurgical engineering program of educational institutions in coordination with the 
Commission on Higher Education (CHED); 
h. Adopt the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) necessary for carrying out the 
provisions of this Act; 
i. Adopt a Code of Ethics and a Code of Professional and Technical Standards for the 
practice of the metallurgical engineering profession; 
j. Investigate, in accordance with the rules on administrative investigation promulgated 
by the Commission, violations of this Act and its IRR, the Code of Ethics and the 
Code of Professional and Technical Standards for Metallurgical Engineers, 
administrative policies, orders and issuances promulgated by the Board; 
k. Issue subpoena duces tecum to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production 
of documents in connection with administrative cases before the Board; 
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Hear and decide administrative cases filed against metallurgical engineers and firms 
employing metallurgical engineers. The hearing shall be presided by the chairperson 
or a member of the Board with the assistance of an attorney of the Commission. The 
decision of the Board may be appealed to the Commission and to the court within 
fifteen (IS) days from notice, otherwise the decision shall become final and 
executory; 
m. Administer oaths in connection with the performance of its functions; 
n. Adopt an official seal and prescribe the seal of the metallurgical engmeenng 
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andlor recommendations of the Board to the Commission thirty (30) days after the 
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regulations of the Board; 
Prescribe guidelines and criteria on the Continuing Professional Education (ePE) 
program for metallurgical engineers in consultation with the integrated and accredited 
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professional organization of metallurgical engineers; and 
t. Perform regulatory, administrative and quasi-legislative functions as mandated under 
Republic Act No. 8981, otherwise known as the "PRC Modernization Act of 2000, II 
and such other functions as may be necessary in order to implement the provisions of 
this Act. 
~EC. 8. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board. -
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phairperson and members of the Board, at the time of their appointment, must be: 
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r professional identification card and an active practitioner for not less than ten (10) 
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continuous years prior to the appointment; 
d. A person who does not have any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any 
university, college, school or institution conferring an academic degree necessary for 
the admission to the practice of metallurgical engineering, or in any institution where 
review classes in preparation for the licensure examinations for metallurgical 
engineers are being officially offered or conducted; and not be a member of the 
faculty or of the administration thereof prior to appointment to the Board; and 
Ie. A member of the accredited professional organization (APO) of metallurgical 
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engineers but not a trustee or officer thereof. 
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SEC. 9. Term of Office. - The chairperson and the members of the Board shall hold 
office or a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment or until their successors shall 
have b en appointed and duly qualified. They may be reappointed for another term of three (3) 
years itnmediately after the expiration of their term but in no case shall the whole term exceed 
six (6) ~ears. Interim vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term only. 
The chairperson· and members of the Board shall take the proper oath prior to the 
assum tion of office. 
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shall receive compensation and allowances comparable to that being received by the chairperson 
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and members of other professionai regulatory boards under the Commission as provided for in 
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SEC. 11. Custodian of Records, Secretariat and Support. - All records of the Board, 
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including applications for examinations, examination papers and results, minutes of meetings, 
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deliberations of administrative and other investigative cases involving the Board shall be kept by 
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the Commission. The Commission shall designate the secretary of the Board and shall provide 
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secretariat and other support services to implement the provisions of this Act. 
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Board. - The President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of the Commission, after 
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due process and administrative investigation conducted by the Commission, may remove or 
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suspend the chairperson or a member of the Board on any of the following grounds: 
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a. Gross neglect, incompetence or dishonesty in the discharge of their duties; 
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b. Violation of any of the causes/grounds and the prohibited acts provided in this Act 
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and the offenses in the Revised Penal Code, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act 
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and other laws; or 
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c. Manipulation or rigging of the licensure examination result for metallurgical 
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engineering, disclosure of secret and confidential information on the examination 
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questions prior to the conduct thereof, or tampering of grades. 
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after the close of each calendar year giving detailed accounts of Board proceedings during t~e 
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LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION 
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SEC. 14. Passing of Licensure Examination Requirement. - Except as otherwise 
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specifically allowed under this Act, applicants for registration for the practice of metallurgical 
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engineering shall be required to pass a licensure examination as provided for in this Act. 
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as metallurgical engineer shall be given at least once a year in such places and dates as the 
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Commission, the licensure examination shall cover, but shall not be limited to, the following 
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a. Mineral Processing, Extractive Metallurgy, Assaying and Chemistry; 
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d. Engineering Management, Law and Ethics; 
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e. Applied Mathematics and Mechanics; and 
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ability and knowledge to ensure safety, economy, proficiency and environmental 
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compliance in the design, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, 
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organization and management of metallurgical plants: Provided, That the relative 
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weight of (a) and (b) subjects shall not be less than thirty percent (30%) each. 
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The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, may amend or revise the subjects, 
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their syllabi, passing average, and the system and procedure in the licensure eX81ninations for the 
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practice of metallurgical engineering and the corresponding weight pursuant to the implementing 
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rules and regulations issued for this purpose. The said subjects and their syllabi may be amended 
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by the Board so as to conform to technological changes brought about by continuing trends in the 
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licensure examination for metallurgical engineers shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board 
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that they possess the following qualifications: 
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a. A citizen of the Philippines or a foreign citizen whose country has reciprocity 
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agreement with the Philippines; 
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c. A holder of a degree of Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy 
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or related engineering degree majoring in Metallurgical Engineering or Metallurgy 
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from a university, school, college, academy or institute duly constituted and 
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SEC. 18. Examination Fees. -
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engineering examination shall pay such fees as may be prescribed by the Commission before one 
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metallurgical engineering, a candidate must obtain a general weighted average of not less than 
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seventy percent (70%) and a rating of not less than fifty percent (50%) in any examination 
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of examinations, report the rating of examinees to the Commission. 
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engineer and given a license to practice as metallurgical engineer without examination, who: 
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a. Had graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering 
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before the enactment of Presidential Decree No. 1536, the "Metallurgical Engineering 
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Law of the Philippines" in June 1978 and who, on the date of approval of this Act, 
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had an accumulated fifteen (15) year-experience in any of the metallurgical practice 
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as defined in Section 4 of this Act: Provided, That the said experience is certified by 
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the applicant's employer's and approved by the Board; or 
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b. Had graduated with a doctorate degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering or in 
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related fields: Provided, That the applicant is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in 
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An applicant for exemption from examination shall submit to the Board of Metallurgical 
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1. Diploma or transcript of records; both must be authenticated; and 
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2. A metallurgical engineering report/doctoral thesis, which shall serve as a basis 
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whether the applicant, in the opinion of the Board, deserves exemption from 
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SEC. 22. Qualifications of Applicants for Metallurgical Plant Foreman. - Applicants 
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for a certificate of registration without examination as metallurgical plant foreman, shall, prior to 
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admission for certification, establish to the satisfaction of the Board that they possess the 
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c. At least a high school graduate with at least ten (10) years-experience in any 
metallurgical plant as defined in Section 4 of this Act and as certified by 
applicant's present employer, or a graduate of any engineering degree with at least 
five (5) years-experience in any metallurgical plant as defined in Section 4 of this 
Act and as certified by applicant's present employer/so 
The Board shall, subject to the approval of the Commission, adopt such rules and 
regulations as may be necessary to classify metallurgical foremen to such metallurgical 
plants as concentrators, foundries, smelters, refineries and any other specific 
classification as may be found necessary. 
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SEC. 23. Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card. 
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- A certificate of registration shall be issued to those who are registered with or without licensure 
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examination subject to payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. It shall bear the 
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signatures of the chairperson of the Commission and of the chairperson and members of the 
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Board, stamped with the official seal of the Commission and of the Board, certifying that the 
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person named therein is entitled to all rights and privileges of a registered metallurgical engineer 
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or metallurgical plant foreman with all the privileges appurtenant thereto. Until withdrawn, 
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revoked or suspended in accordance with this Act, it shall remain in full force and effect. 
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A professional identification card bearing the registration number and date, its validi~y 
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and expiry duly signed by the chairperson of the Commission shall likewise be issued to every 
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registrant who has paid the prescribed fees. 
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SEC. 24. Issuance of Certificate of Specialization. - Upon the nomination of the APO 
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of metallurgical engineers, the Board shall issue a certificate of specialization to an applicant 
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who is a registered metallurgical engineer and who has specialized knowledge, training and 
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experience in a specific field of metallurgy and has documented expertise and competence on the 
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Seal of a Metallurgical Engineer. -
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registration and payment of fees and dues to the APO, shall obtain a seal of such design 
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prescribed by the Board, bearing the registrant's name, certificate number and the legend 
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"Registered Metallurgical Engineer." Designs, plans, specifications, project feasibility studies, 
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appraisals, valuations, recommendations, technical reports, proposals, and other professional 
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documents involving metallurgy, quarries, coalJiery works, projects or installations shall \Je 
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stamped on every sheet with the said seal of the registrant when filed with govenmlent 
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consultation or for specific design, installation or project: Provided, That their 
practice shall be confined to such work only; 
b. Foreign metallurgical engineers who have distinguished themselves in their 
respective fields of specialization, contracted as professors or lecturers on 
metallurgical engineering subjects by Philippine schools or colleges, institutes or 
universities on a direct hire or exchange basis, subject to verification of credentials by 
the Board; or 
c. Foreign metallurgical engineers who are duly registered under the bilateral or 
multilateral agreements where the Philippines is a signatory: 
Provided, That all the above shall secure a temporary/special permit from the Board 
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registration with or without licensure examination who has been: 
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a. Convicted of au offense involving moral turpitude by a court of competent 
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jurisdiction; 
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c. Summarily adjudged guilty for violation of the General Instruction to Examinees by 
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forth the reasons therefor and shall file a copy thereof in its records. 
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Identification Card and Cancellation of Temporary/Special Permit. - The Board shall have the 
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power, upon notice and hearing, to revoke or suspend the certificate of registration and 
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temporary/special permit granted to a foreign metallurgical engineer for violation of any of the 
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grounds or causes provided in Section 28 of this Act, except paragraph (c) thereof, and for any of 
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a. Violation of a provision of this Act, its IRR, Code of Ethics and Code of Professional 
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and Technical Standards for the practice of metallurgical engineering; 
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b. Perpetration or use of fraud in obtaining one's certificate of registration, professional 
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identification card or temporary/special permit; 
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c. Gross incompetence, negligence or ignorance resulting to death, injury or damage; 
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metallurgical engineering activities; 
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h. Aiding or abetting the illegal practice of a nonregistered and non-licensed 
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metallurgical engineer by allowing the use of one's certificate of registration, 
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professional identification card or temporary/special permit; 
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Illegal practice of the profession during the suspension from the practice thereof; and 
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j. Addiction to drugs or alcohol impairing the ability to practice the profession, or a 
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declaration by a court of competent jurisdiction that the registrant is of unsound mind. 
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The Board shall periodically evaluate the aforementioned grounds and revise, exclude or 
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add new ones as the need arises subject to the approval by the Commission. 
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section against any registrant, or the Board may investigate violation of any of the 
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abovementioned causes. An affidavit-complaint shall be filed together with the affidavits of 
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witnesses and other documentary evidence with the Board through the Legal and Investigation 
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Office. The Board may motu proprio conduct an investigation which shall be embodied in a 
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formal charge to be signed by at least a majority of the members of the Board. The rules on 
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administrative investigation issued by the Conunission shall govern the hearing or investigation 
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subject to applicable provisions of this Act, Republic Act No. 8981 and the Rules of Court. 
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Damaged Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card or Temporary/Special 
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Permit. - The Board may, upon petition, reinstate or reissue a revoked certificate of registration 
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after two (2) years from the effectivity of the period for revocation, which is the date of surrender 
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of the said certificate and/or the professional identification card if still valid to the Board and/or 
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the Commission, The Board may not require the holder thereof to take another licensure 
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examination. The petitioner shall prove to the Board that one has valid reasons to practice the 
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profession. For the grant of the petition, the Board shall issue a Board Resolution subject to 
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approval by the Commission. 
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temporary/special permit may be reissued in accordance with the rules thereon and upon 
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payment ofthe prescribed fee therefor. 
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ARTICLE IV 
PRACTICE OF METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING 
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SEC. 31. Who May Practice Metallurgical Engineering. - Except as may be provided in 
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this Act, only persons properly licensed and registered may practice metallurgical engineering. 
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For purposes of this Act, no firm, partnership, corporation or association may be licensed a~d 
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registered as such for the practice of metallurgical engineering, but duly licensed and registered 
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metallurgical engineers may form partnerships among themselves or with other licensed and 
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registered engineers and architects and use the title "Metallurgical Engineers", "Engineers", or 
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"Engineers and Architects" in their partnership name. 
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No firm, partnership, corporation or association shall operate a metallurgical plant 
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without a minimum complement of licensed metallurgical engineers pursuant to the IRR issued 
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for this purpose. 
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SEC. 32. Vested Rights. - All practicing metallurgical engineers who are registered as 
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metallurgical engineers at the time this Act takes effect shall automatically be registered under 
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this Act as registered metallurgical engineers. 
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SEC. 33. Roster of Metallurgical Engineers. - A roster showing the names, registration 
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numbers and dates of issue and expiry, cunent addresses, and place of business of all 
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metallurgical engineers shall be prepared and kept by the Commission which shall be made 
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available to interested parties upon formal written request. 
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SEC. 34. Foreign Reciprocity. - No foreign metallurgical engineer shall be issued a 
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certificate ofregistration to practice the metallurgical engineering profession or be entitled to any 
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of the rights and privileges under this Act unless the country of which one is a subject or citizen 
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specifically permits Filipino metallurgical engineers to practice within its territorial limits on the 
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same basis as the subjects or citizens of such foreign state or country. 
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SEC. 35. Indication of Certificate of Registration, Professional Tax Receipt and APO 
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Membership. -
the metallurgical engineer shall be required to indicate the certificate of 
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registration number and the duration of validity, including the professional tax receipt number 
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and APO membership fee receipt number on the documents one signs, uses or issues in 
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connection with the practice of the profession. 
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SEC. 36. Posting of Certificates. - Registered metallurgical engineers shall post or 
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cause to be posted in a conspicuous place within the office or place of business the certificate of 
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registration as metallurgical engineer, and one shall present the same upon demand of members 
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of the Board or law enforcement officers of the national, provincial, city or municipal 
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governments. 
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SEC. 37. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and/or Development Programs. -
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All registered metallurgical engineers and metallurgical plant foremen shall comply with 
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pertinent rules and regulations already prescribed by and/or as may be prescribed and 
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promulgated by the Commission and/or the Board, the APO and other government agencies, 
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pursuant to this Act and other relevant laws, international treaties, agreements and/or covenants 
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to which the Philippines is a signatory and has ratified, with respect to CPE and/or development 
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and/or other similar/related programs. 
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SEC. 38. Integration of the Metallurgical Engineering Professional. -
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metallurgical engineering profession shall be integrated into one (1) national professional 
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organization of metallurgical engineers that is duly registered with the Securities and Exchange 
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Commission (SEC). The Board subject to approval by the Commission, shall accredit the said 
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organization as the one and only integrated and APO of metallurgical engineers. All 
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metallurgical engineers whose names appear in the registry book of metallurgical engineers shall 
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ipso facto or automatically become members thereof and shall receive all the benefits and 
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privileges appurtenant thereto upon payment of APO membership fees and dues. 
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Membership in the integrated APO shall not be a bar to membership in other 
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metallurgical engineering organizations. 
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SEC. 39. Penal Clause. - The following shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of 
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not less than Ten thousand pesos (P lO,OOO.OO) but not more than One million pesos 
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(PI,OOO,OOO.OO) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month but not more than five (5) years, 
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a. Any person who shall practice metallurgical engineering in the Philippines, as defined 
in this Act, without a valid certificate of registration, a valid professional 
identification card or a valid temporary/special permit in accordance with the 
provisions of this Act, unless declared exempt from registration; 
b. Any person presenting or using as one's own the certificate of registration, 
professional identification card or temporary/special pennit of another; 
c. Any person who shall give any false or forged evidence; 
d. Any person who shall impersonate any registrant oflike or different name; 
e. Any person who shan use a revoked or suspended certificate of registration, a valid 
professional identification card or a valid temporary/special permit or an 
expired/noncurrent professional identification card, or an expired/cancelled 
temporary/special permit; or 
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Any person who shan assume, use or advertise any title or description lending to 
convey the impression that one is a metallurgical engineer without having completed 
the academic requirements and conferred the appropriate baccalaureate degree for 
such, or is engaged in the metallurgical engineering practice without holding a valid 
certificate of registration, a valid professional identification card or a valid 
temporary/special permit from the Board. 
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SEC. 40. Legal Effect on Other Professions. - this Act shall not affect or prevent the 
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practice of any other legally recognized profession. 
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SEC. 41. Enforcement of this Act by the Officers of the Law. - The Board shan be 
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assisted by the Commission in carrying out the provisions of this Act and its lRR and other 
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policies. The lawyers of the Commission shall act as the prosecutors against illegal practitioners 
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and other violations of this Act and its lRR. The duly constituted authorities of government shall 
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likewise assist the Board and the Commission in enforcing the provisions of this Act and its IRR. 
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SEC. 42. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - Subject to the approval of the 
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Commission, the Board, in consultation with the APO, shall adopt and promulgate the IRR, the 
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Code of Ethics, and the Code of Professional and Technical Standards for Metallurgical 
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Engineers to carry out the provisions ofthis Act. 
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SEC. 43. Funding Provision. -
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Commission shall immediately include in the Commission's programs the implementation of this 
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Act, the funding of which shan be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC. 44. Transitory Provisions. - (a) After the approval of this Act, metallurgical 
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engineers possessing valid certificates of registration issued under Presidential Decree No. 1536, 
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otherwise known as the "Metallurgical Engineering Law of the Philippines," shall register with 
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the Board and be issued certificates as registered metallurgical engineers under this Act to 
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replace their original certificates of registration, upon payment of the required fees. 
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(b) The present chairperson and members of the Board shall automatically be issued 
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certificates of registration as registered metallurgical engineers. They shall continue to function 
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in the Board until such time as a new Board shall be constituted under this Act. 
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SEC. 45. Separability Clause. - If any section or portion of this Act shall be declared 
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unconstitutional or invalid, such shall not invalidate any other section of this Act. 
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SEC. 46. Repealing Clause. - Presidential Decree No. 1536 is hereby repealed. All other 
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laws, parts of law, orders, ordinances or regulations relative to the practice of metallurgical 
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engineering which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 47. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
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