RULE 3

• All applicants for registration for the practice of architecture shall be required to undergo a licensure examination to be given by the Board in such places and dates as the Commission may designate in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No 8981.
• The Board may, after the expiration of two (2) years from the date of revocation of a Certificate of Registration, Professional Identification Card or special/temporary permit, and upon application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate the validity of a revoked Certificate of Registration and in so doing may, in its discretion, exempt the applicant from taking another examination.
• The Board shall issue a Resolution, subject to approval by the Commission, in granting a petition for reinstatement to the practice of architecture.
• He/she is a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign country qualified to take the examination as provided for in Sec 27, Art IV of R.A No 9266 as carried out by Sec 27, Rule IV of this “IRR of the Architecture Act of 2004”.
• He/she is of good moral character.
• He/she is a holder of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architecture conferred by a school, college, academy or institute duly recognized and/or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and in addition has a specific record of at least two (2) years or equivalent of diversified architectural experience duly certified by a registered/licensed architect: Provided, however, That an applicant holding a Master’s Degree in Architecture from a school, college, university or institute recognized by the government shall be credited one (1) year in his/her practical experience.
• He/she has not been convicted of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
• Certificate of Live Birth in National Statistics Office (NSO) Security Paper.
• Marriage Contract in NSO Security Paper for married female applicants.
• College Diploma with indication therein of date of graduation and Special Order Number unless it is not required.
• Baccalaureate Transcript of Records with indication therein of date of graduation and Special Order Number unless it is not required.
• Accomplished Diversified Training (DT Form 001).
• Accomplished Diversified Training (DT Form 002).
• Architect-Mentor Affidavit.
• Photocopy of Architect-Mentor’s valid Professional Identification Card, Professional Tax Receipt and IAPOA number.
• National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance.
• Other documents the Board may require.
• The Board may refuse to renew a professional identification card, or may suspend, or revoke, any certificate of registration obtained by false swearing or any misrepresentations made in applying for registration or examination and may refuse to renew or grant registration to any applicant whose application contains such false evidence or information.
• History and Theory of Architecture; Principles of Planning and Architectural Practice.
• Analysis of architectural manifestations from the beginning of civilization to contemporary periods of development.
• The Board shall periodically examine the grounds for the revocation of the Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card and update these as necessary under the implementing rules and regulations.
• The Board shall have the power, upon notice and hearing, to suspend or revoke the validity of a Certificate of Registration/Professional Identification Card, or shall cancel a special permit granted under R.A
• The Board shall not register and issue a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card to any person who has falsely sworn or misrepresented himself/herself in his/her application for examination or to any person convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude or guilty of immoral and dishonorable conduct or to any person of unsound mind.
• No. 9266, R.A
• Such charges shall be in writing and shall be sworn to by the person making them and shall be filed with the Secretary of the Board.
• In the event of refusal to issue certificate for any reason, the Board shall give the applicant a written statement setting forth the reasons for such action, which statement shall be incorporated in the record of the Board: Provided, however, That registration shall not be refused and a name shall not be removed from the roster of architects on conviction for a political offense or for an offense which should not, in the opinion of the Board, either from the nature of the offense or from the circumstances of the case, disqualify a person from practicing under R.A
• The rules on administrative investigation issued by the Commission shall govern the hearing or investigation of the case, subject to applicable provisions of R.A
• has falsely impersonated a practitioner, or former practitioner of alike or different name or has practiced under an assumed, fictitious or corporate name other than that of the registered; or
• has signed and affixed or permitted to be signed or affixed his name or seal on architectural plans and designs, specifications, drawings, technical reports, valuation, estimates, or other similar documents or work not prepared by him/her or not executed under his/her immediate supervision; or
• has paid money except the regular fees provided for to secure a Certificate of Registration; or
• Any person, firm or association, may prepare charges in accordance with the provisions of this section against any registrant, or the Board may motu proprio investigate and/or take cognizance of acts and practices constituting sufficient cause for suspension or revocation of the Certificate of Registration by proper resolution or order.
• No. 8981, and the Rules of Court.
• The Board in the written statement shall state the period for the deferment of the registration if the offense or act committed does not call for indefinite period and/or perpetual deprivation of the chance to register.
• has openly solicited projects by actually undertaking architectural services without a valid service agreement guaranteeing compensation of services to be rendered and/or has actually allowed himself/herself to be exploited by undertaking architectural services without a valid service agreement, both acts being prejudicial to other architects registered and licensed under R.A
• has aided or abetted in the practice of architecture any person not duly authorized to practice architecture in the Philippines; or
• No. 9266, its implementing rules and regulations, the Code of Ethical Conduct and Standards of Professional Practice.
• No. 9266 to an architect, on any ground mentioned under Section 22 hereof for the use of or perpetuation of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card or special/temporary permit; for gross negligence or incompetence; for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; or for any cause specified hereunder; Provided, however, That such action of the Board shall be subject to appeal to the Commission whose decision shall be final if he/she:
• The Board shall not register and issue a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card to any person who has falsely sworn or misrepresented himself/herself in his
• Analysis of the influences of environmental, historical, and sociocultural factors and their relevance to the development of art, buildings, structures, as well as of human settlements.
• All architectural plans, designs, specifications, drawings and architectural documents relative to the construction of a building shall bear the seal and signature only of an architect registered and licensed under R.A