RA 10166 Flashcards
Short title of this act
Geology Profession Act of 2012
Objectives
the examination, registration and licensure of geology profession;
the supervision, control and regulation of the practice of geology;
the development of the professional competence of geologists through continuing professional education; and
the integration of the geology profession.
RA 10166 repealed what former Act regulating the geology profession in the Philippines?
RA 4209
This shall mean the professional organization duly accredited by the Professional Regulatory Board of Geologists and the Professional Regulation Commission.
Accredited Professional Organization (APO)
Only APO in the Philippines that is duly registered in the SEC
Geological Society of the Philippines
When was the Geological Society of the Philippines established and who was the first president?
September 2, 1945 (Same day as the Victory over Japan Day); Dr. Jose M. Feliciano
This shall mean the inculcation, assimilation and acquisition of knowledge, skills, proficiency and ethical and moral values, after the initial registration of a professional that raise and enhance the professional’s technical skills and competence.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
The PRC license of geologists is renewed every?
3 years
Who is the chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology overseeing the Geologist Licensure Examination?
Atty. Fernando “Ronnie” S. Peñarroyo
Who are the two other members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology overseeing the Geologist Licensure Examination?
Benjamin S. Austria and Elmer B. Billedo
Based on Resolution No. 2 s. of 2019 or the IRR for the CPE/D, how many credit units are required for the renewal of license of geologists?
60 yo - 15 units
61-70 yo - 10 units
70+ yo - 5 units
True or false: for the Issuance of Temporary/Special Permits, foreign geologists can only practice geology based on their specialization and expertise.
True
Who is exempted from taking the GLE?
A graduate of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology or an equivalent degree in any of the specialized branch of Geology from a duly recognized university shall be exempted from taking the licensure examination upon evaluation of the Board. He/She shall be required to register in the same manner as those who will pass the licensure examination.
Who is qualified as chairman and members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology?
(a) A natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines;
(b) A holder of at least a bachelor’s degree in geology as conferred by a university or school of good standing, recognized and accredited by the government;
(c) A registered geologist with a valid certificate of registration and professional identification card and an active practitioner for not less than ten (10) continuous years prior to his/her appointment;
(d) A person who does not have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any university, college, school or institution conferring an academic degree necessary for the admission to the practice of geology, or institutions where review classes in preparation for the licensure examinations for geologists are being officially offered or conducted; nor shall he/she be a member of the faculty or of the administration thereof prior to appointment to the Board; and
(e) A member of the APO of geology but not a trustee or officer thereof.
Term of office of the board
The chairman and every member of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years or until their successors shall have been duly appointed. They may be reappointed for another term of three (3) years immediately after the expiry of their term but in no case shall the whole term exceed six (6) years
