A legal process where disputes are settled by a neutral third party instead of going to court.

Unforeseen events (e.g., natural disasters) that prevent contract fulfillment.

Compensation for loss or damage.

Specific conditions or terms agreed upon in a contract.

ANY PERSON WHO UNWILFULLY CAUSES LOSS

OR INJURY TO ANOTHER IN MANNER THAT IS CONTRARY

TO MORALS, GOOD CUSTOMS OR PUBLIC POLICY SHALL

COMPENSATE THE LATTER FOR THE DAMAGE.

THOSE WHO IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS ARE GUILTY OF FRAUD,

NEGLIGENCE, OR DELAY, AND THOSE WHO IN ANY MANNER CONTRAVENE THE TENOR THEREOF, ARE

NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES.

RESPONSIBILITY ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF EVERY KIND

OF OBLIGATION IS NOT DEMANDABLE, BUT SUCH LIABILITY MAY BE REGULATED BY THE COURTS,

ACCORDING TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES

INDIVIDUALS ARE GENERALLY NOT LIABLE FOR UNFORESEEN EVENTS OR THOSE THAT

WERE FORESEEN BUT UNAVOIDABLE, UNLESS SPECIFIED BY LAW, AGREEMENT, OR THE NATURE OF

THE OBLIGATION IMPLIES RISK ACCEPTANCE.

ARTICLE 1377: IF THE WORDS APPEAR TO BE CONTRARY TO

THE EVIDENT INTENTION OF THE PARTIES, THE FORMER

SHALL PREVAIL OVER THE LATTER.

Know as Republic Act No. 9266.

Governs the practice of architecture in the

Philippines.

Mandatory for license renewal.

The Old Architecture Law.

The specific tasks and responsibilities that are authorized for licensed

architects, as defined in Section 27 of RA 9266..

The process of overseeing construction activities to ensure

compliance with approved plans and designs, and to ensure that the built environment meets

the required standards.

The documents that are prepared and submitted to the client or

contractor, including drawings and specifications.

The process of ensuring that construction meets the required standards

and specifications.

Soliciting architectural work with proper

registration is equivalent to offering to practice

architecture, which is unlawful.

Conducting site analysis, feasibility

studies, and preliminary design development.

Known as RA No. 8293.

A legal concept granting creators

control over their literary and

artistic creations.

A copyright protection extends only to expressions, not to

ideas, procedures, methods of operation, or mathematical

concepts.

In the Philippines, copyright protection lasts during the

lifetime of the author plus ____ years after their death.

Patent Right:

The standard protection period is ____ years from the filing date

of the application

A symbol that can differentiate the goods or services of one enterprises

from another.

Trademark Rights:

The standard registration term is ____ years, with the option for

renewal.

RA _____ helps architects protect their intellectual property, including designs,

trademarks, and copyrights. It secures exclusive rights to their work, preventing

unauthorized use, and allows for licensing or transfer of rights, ensuring proper credit

for their contributions

A legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive control over its use

and distribution. In architecture, this applies to original architectural drawings, blueprints, and

building designs.

the power or right to interpret and apply the law, to make

judgments, and to administer justice.

Known as RA No. 8981.

PRC leadership is composed of ___ members.

The Commission has a Chairperson and two Commissioners, appointed by

the President for a non-renewable ____-year term.

Persons to Teach Subjects for Licensure Examination:

Licensure exam subjects must be taught by individuals with valid professional licenses.

Only licensed professionals with valid PRC

IDs can teach these subjects to ensure quality

education.

Republic Act No. 8981(December 5, 2000), “The PRC Modernization Act of 2000”,

repealed _______ and modernized the PRC, headed by a Chairman.

Includes prescribing rules and regulations, administering licensure exams, issuing licenses, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. 

The architect shall be required to indicate his/her Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card, its date of issuance and the duration of validity, including the professional tax receipt number, on the documents he/she signs, uses or issues in connection with the practice of his/her profession.

To pass the Architecture Licensure Examination (ALE) in the Philippines, a candidate must achieve a weighted general average of ____% with no grade lower than ____% in any subject, as stipulated in Republic Act No. 9266. 

Prior to taking the licensure examination, a minimum of ______ years of practical and internship (diversified architectural experience) is required.