Tuesday, December 05, 2006 Architects lobby for strict enforcement of RA 9266
THE United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) is now aggressively campaigning for the implementation of Republic Act (RA) 9266 or the "Architecture Act of 2004" to uphold the architectural profession.
RA 9266 states that, "All architectural documents must be prepared, signed and sealed only by a licensed and registered architect."
Cebu-based architect Jose Mari Caņizares, deputy director of task force RA 9266, told a press conference last Wednesday that their group has been asking the assistance of government offices and agencies such as the Department of Labor and Employment, Civil Service Commission, Security and Exchange Commission, National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police for the effective enforcement of the implementing rules and regulations of the law, especially on the prosecution of the violators.
"Violation of RA 9266 is considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than P100,000 but not more than P5 million or by imprisonment for a period of not less than six months and not exceeding six years, or both, at the discretion of the court," the implementing rules of RA 9266 states.
