Plumbing History in the Philippines

Who were responsible for incorporating European plumbing standards in early Philippine structures?

• Spanish traders

• Filipino ilustrados

• American engineers

• Friar Engineers

Who was the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in the City of Manila?

• Mariano de Ocampo

• Francisco Geronimo

• John F. Hass

• Robert L. Brown

Which important legislation was enacted during the presidency of Ramon Magsaysay in 1955 that pertains to plumbing standards?

• Republic Act No. 1234

• Republic Act No. 1378

• Republic Act No. 5678

• Republic Act No. 91011

In what year was the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines first promulgated and approved by Malacañang?

• 1945

• 1955

• 1959

• 1967

Who was the Philippine President that approved the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999?

• Fidel V. Ramos

• Corazon C. Aquino

• Joseph Ejercito Estrada

• Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Who was Jaime M. Cabase and what role did he play in the plumbing industry?

• Jaime M. Cabase was a famous plumber known for his inventions.

• Jaime M. Cabase was a politician who regulated plumbing laws.

• Jaime M. Cabase was a key advocate for plumbing standards and education in the plumbing industry.

• Jaime M. Cabase was a historian documenting plumbing history.

On what date was Republic Act No. 1378, also known as the Plumbing Law of the Philippines, signed by President Ramon Magsaysay?

• June 18, 1955

• January 28, 1959

• December 21, 1999

• November 28, 1967

When was the First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code, which included Asbestos-Cement Pipe as a plumbing material, approved?

• 1966

• 1967

• 1972

• 1999

Which organization was established in 1935 to support the plumbing profession in the Philippines?

• National Plumbing Association

• National Waterworks and Sewerage Authority

• National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines

• Board of Master Plumbers

Who was the Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) when the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 was adopted?

• Francisco Geronimo

• Roberto Feliciano

• Raymundo Gumapac

• Hermogenes Pobre