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What is the title of Republic Act No. 544?

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Civil Engineering Law

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When was Republic Act No. 544 approved?

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June 17, 1950

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What does Article I of Republic Act No. 544 cover?

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Title of the Act and Definition of Terms

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What is the composition of the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers?

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A chairman and two members appointed by the President of the Philippines.

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What are the qualifications for Board members?

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Must be a citizen and resident of the Philippines, at least 30 years old, a graduate of civil engineering, a registered civil engineer with at least 10 years of practice, and not a member of the faculty of any civil engineering school.

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What is the fee for application for examination under the Board?

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Php100

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What is the penalty for practicing civil engineering without a certificate of registration?

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Fine of not less than five hundred pesos nor more than two thousand pesos, or imprisonment for not less than six months nor more than one year.

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What is required for successful candidates in the civil engineering examination?

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They must take a professional oath before the Board of Civil Engineers.

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What is the purpose of the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers?

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To regulate the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines.

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What is the definition of a Civil Engineer according to the Act?

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A person duly registered with the Board for Civil Engineers.