RA 9292: Electronics Engineering Law of 2004

Overview

Republic Act No. 9292, or the Electronics Engineering Law of 2004, governs the professional practice of Electronics Engineers and Electronics Technicians in the Philippines. It supersedes RA 5734 (Electronics and Communications Engineering Law of 1980).

Board Exam Trivia and Quick Facts

The law is composed of 43 sections divided into 5 Titles.
Section 3: Definitions
Section 5: Scope of Practice (ECE)
Section 11: Board Member Qualifications
Section 13–16: Licensure Exam, Qualifications, and Exemptions
Section 21–22: Illegal Practice and Penalties
Section 31: Renewal of Professional Identification Card
Section 40: Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

Full Text (Expandable Titles)

Title I – General Provisions (Sections 1–4)

Section 1 – Title
Section 2 – Statement of Policy
Section 3 – Definition of Terms
Section 4 – Creation of the Professional Regulatory Board of Electronics Engineering

Title II – Professional Regulatory Board (Sections 5–12)

Section 5 – Powers and Functions of the Board
Section 6 – Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members
Section 7 – Term of Office
Section 8 – Compensation and Allowances
Section 9 – Removal/Suspension of Members
Section 10 – Administrative Supervision
Section 11 – Rules and Regulations
Section 12 – Annual Report

Title III – Licensure Examination and Registration (Sections 13–31)

Section 13 – Examination Requirement
Section 14 – Qualifications for Examinations
Section 15 – Scope of Examination
Section 16 – Ratings
Section 17 – Report of Results
Section 18 – Oath
Section 19 – Issuance of Certificates
Section 20 – Fees
Section 21 – Prohibited Acts (Illegal Practice)
Section 22 – Penal Provisions
Section 23 – Continuing Professional Education
Section 24 – Integration of the Profession
Section 25 – Vested Rights
Section 26 – Reciprocity
Section 27 – Practice Through Special Permits
Section 28 – Foreign Reciprocity
Section 29 – Seal of a Registered Electronics Engineer
Section 30 – Code of Ethics
Section 31 – Renewal of Professional Identification Card

Title IV – Sundry Provisions (Sections 32–41)

Section 32 – Roster of Electronics Engineers and Technicians
Section 33 – Indication of License and Professional Tax Receipt
Section 34 – Ownership of Electronic Designs
Section 35 – Coverage of Temporary/Special Permits
Section 36 – Practice Not Allowed for Corporations
Section 37 – Enforcement
Section 38 – Funding
Section 39 – Implementing Agency
Section 40 – Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
Section 41 – Transitory Provisions

Title V – Final Provisions (Sections 42–43)

Section 42 – Separability Clause
Section 43 – Repealing Clause

➕ For the full legal text, visit: RA 9292 on LawPhil.net