RA 10166: GEOLOGY OF PROFESSION ACT (2012)

Question 1

The Board of Geology was created on June 19, 1965, by virtue of Republic Act No. entitled “Geology Profession Law of the Philippines.”

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4209

Question 2

The first Chairman was

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David P. Cruz.

Question 3

VJ Day,

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September 2, 1945.

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First president of the GSP

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Dr. Jose M. Feliciano

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Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10166

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Professional Regulatory Board of Geology Resolution No. 03 Series of 2012

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OBJECTIVES

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• 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, the integration of the geology profession

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shall mean the professional organization duly accredited by the Professional Regulatory Board of Geologists and the Professional Regulation Commission.

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ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION (APO)

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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

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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT (CPE/D)

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SCOPE OF PRACTICE (hatag tulo)

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• General geological survey or mapping, whether onshore or offshore
• Exploration for metallic and non-metallic mineral resources outside active mining areas and/or mine exploration to locate extensions or mineral deposits inside mine operating areas;
• Geological exploration for energy resources like petroleum, gas and coal, nuclear minerals and/or geothermal resources;
• Study of geohazards: Hydrogeological studies which include search for underground water resources:
• Investigation and study of the physical and geo- mechanical characteristics of rocks and soils
• Gathering, processing and evaluation of geologic data for environmental assessment
• Data processing, petrology, mineragraphy and laboratory studies
• Preparation of geological reports; Teaching of geological courses in any academe program
• Other geologic work or service which, in the assessment and opinion of the Board

Question 10

Current Members of the Board

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• FERNANDO S. PEÑARROYO: Chairperson
• BENJAMIN S. AUSTRIA: Member
• ELMER B. BILLEDO: Member

Question 11

To be a board member, one has Not be a member of the faculty of any school, college or university, where degrees in geology, mining engineering or geological engineering are granted, nor has pecuniary interest in such institution at ________ before his
appointment as member of the Board

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least two years

Question 12

The chairman and every member of the Board shall hold office for a term of _____or until their successors shall have been duly appointed. They may be reappointed for another term of ______ immediately after the expiry of their term but in no case shall the whole term exceed _____

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3, 3, 6 years

Question 13

Grounds for Suspension or Removal of Board Chairman/Members

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• gross neglect, incompetence or dishonesty in the discharge of their duty;
• violation of any of the causes/grounds and the prohibited acts provided in this Act and the offenses in the Revised Penal Code, the Anti-Graft and
• Corrupt Practices, and other laws; or manipulation or rigging of the results of the geology licensure examination, disclosure of secret and confidential information on the examination questions prior to the conduct thereof, or tampering of grades.

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ARTICLE III

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LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION

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ARTICLE I

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TITLE, STATEMENT OF POLICY, DEFINITION OF TERMS AND SCOPE OF PRACTICE

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ARTICLE II

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CREATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL
REGULATORY BOARD OF GEOLOGY

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General Geology (DAY 1)

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o Principles of Geology
o Stratigraphy and Historical Geology
o Structural Geology
o Geomorphology

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Petrology and Mineralogy (DAY 2)

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o Chemistry, Crystallography, Physical Properties and Minerals
o Common Rock Forming Minerals
o Petrographic Techniques
o Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks

Question 19

DAY 3

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Applied Geology

Question 20

To pass the licensure examination for geology, a candidate must obtain a general weighted average of no less than ____ and a rating of no less than _____ in any examination subject.

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70%; 50%

Question 21

A graduate of ____________ 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.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology or an equivalent degree

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ARTICLE IV

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PRACTICE OF GEOLOGY

Question 23

T or F
No foreign geologist shall be granted any of the rights and privileges under this Act unless the country of which he/she is a subject or citizen grants the same or similar rights or privileges to Filipino geologists.

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T

Question 24

Penal Provs; fines / imprisonment in the event of violation

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sentenced to a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (PhP 10,000.00) but not more than One million pesos (PhP 1,000,000.00) or imprisonment of not less than one (1) month but not more than five (5) years, or both, at the discretion of the court.

Question 25

Degree/Course Requirement for Geol Board

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o BS IN GEOLOGY
o BS IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
o MS IN GEOLOGY

Question 26

Documentary Requirements:

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1) Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-issued Birth Certificate,
2) PSA-issued Marriage Certificate/Contract (for married female applicants)
3) Transcript of Records (TOR) with scanned picture and remarks “For Board Examination Purposes
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4) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance (must be valid for at least 6 months as of the date of filing of the examination application);
5) College Diploma; and
6) Latest Community Tax Certificate.

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Docx requirement for Repeaters

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NBI Clearance (must be valid for at least 6 months as of the date of filing of the examination application

Question 28

Guidelines to Implement Sec 26 of RA 10166

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Professional Regulatory Board Resolution no 2, series of 2022

Question 29

Requiring the submission of the certificate of membership in good standing from the accredited integrated renewal of professional identification cards of all registered and licensed geologists

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Professional Regulatory Board Resolution no 4, series of 2022

Question 30

All geologists whose names appear in the Registry Book of Geologists shall ipso facto or automatically become members thereof and shall receive all the benefits and privileges appurtenant thereto upon payment of APO membership fees and dues. (T or F)

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T

Question 31

What Section?
The geology profession shall be integrated into one (1) national professional organization of geologists that is die it is duly registered with the Securities and Ex- change Commission (SEC) The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, shall accredit the said organization as the one and only integrated and APO of geologists.

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Sec 35 Integration of the Geology Profession

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Operational Guidelines for the Geol Profession During the Transition period pursuant to the Commission resolution no 1146 (. 2019). AKA the IRR of RA 10912

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Commission resolution no 2 (s. 2019)

Question 33

RA 10912

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Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

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Geologists 60 years and below must have a CPD credit units of

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15

Question 35

Geologists 61- 70 years must have a CPD of

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10

Question 36

Geologists 71 years and above must have a CPD of

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5