EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED DISCIPLINE

TACLOBAN CITY
ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024

RESEARCH WORK #2

APEC Architect
and ASEAN Architect

SUBMITTED BY:

KEN OWEN C. DEL ROSARIO

BSARCH-4A

SUBMITTED TO:

AR. NORIEL JEANNE T. TUPAZ

INSTRUCTOR

DATE SUBMITTED

MARCH 06, 2024

 APEC ARCHITECTS
 The GATS identifies four modes of service provision, of which the third,
Introduction “establishment of a commercial presence” and the fourth, “the
presence of natural persons”, are those that are essentially
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an international forum
addressed by the APEC Architect framework. However, the project
composed of twenty-one member economies with the objective to act
will have relevance for all means by which architectural services are
collectively to promote economic and technical cooperation within the
exported.
Asia-Pacific region.

 Its purpose is “to sustain the growth and development of the region  The APEC Architect Register is managed by the APEC Central Council
for the common good of its peoples”. through the respective local Monitoring Committees in the APEC
economies.
 APEC builds on the World Trade Organization (WTO) General
Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) principles for the progressive  Member economies of the APEC Architect Central Council 2005 are:
liberalization of trade in services through the reduction of regulatory o Australia
restrictions, leading to reciprocal agreement between member o Canada
economies where appropriate. o People’s Republic of China
o It is a strategic priority of facilitating the mobility of qualified o Hongkong China
persons by developing means for the mutual recognition of o Japan
skills and qualifications. o Korea
o Malaysia
 The APEC Architect project is an initiative of the APEC Human o Republic of Mexico
Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG), one of a number o New Zealand
of sectoral groups established to implement APEC programs. o Republic of the Philippines
o Singapore
 The project was endorsed by the HRDWG at its year 2000 meeting in o Chinese Taipei
Brunei as a direct response to the Groups’ strategic priority of o Thailand
facilitating mobility of qualified persons by developing a means for o United States of America.
the mutual recognition of skills and qualifications
Purpose

 The APEC economies participating in the project have developed a The aim of the APEC Architect framework is to establish a mechanism
mechanism by which current restrictions on the professional to facilitate the mobility of architects for the provision of architectural
recognition of architects from other economies would be reduced or services throughout the APEC region by reducing current barriers to the
removed. export of professional services.
o A set of principles and operational framework for the creation
 Its central function is to maintain a Register of APEC Architects who
of an APEC Architect Register has been agreed upon.
have fulfilled common elements of the education and training
Registration as an APEC Architect provides evidence of the
requirements for professional recognition in participating economies
achievement of professional standards that satisfy the
and are currently registered/licensed as architects, and who have a
requirements for the recognition of architects by host APEC
proven record of professional experience as registered practitioners.
economies.
  Through the identification of these common aspects of professional  Host economies may choose to impose special requirements for
recognition, reinforced by a period of professional experience, the recognition of APEC Architects for practice in their
registration as an APEC Architect defines a level of competence that economies, but any such requirements must be fully transparent.
will satisfy designated registration criteria in other participating
Central Council
economies without further assessment.
o A host economy may additionally adopt special The Central Council has ultimate responsibility for all matters relating
requirements for the recognition of APEC Architects to to the APEC Architect framework. The Council comprises of representatives
address aspects of professional practice specific to that appointed by the Monitoring Committee of each economy authorized to
economy, such requirements however must be fully operate a section of the Register.
transparent.
 The Central Council’s primary duty is to decide the standards and
APEC Architects criteria required for registration as an APEC Architect and to establish
operational procedures for management of the APEC Architect
An APEC Architect is a person who is registered, licensed or otherwise
Register.
professionally recognized as an architect in a participating economy, and
o These are reviewed periodically by the Council to ensure their
whose name is enrolled on the APEC Architect Register maintained by that
continued relevance to the practice of architecture within
economy.
the APEC region and the effectiveness of the systems
 The criteria adopted by the Central Council for admission to the employed to assess them.
APEC Architect Register, and use of the title “APEC Architect”, are
based on identification of common criteria among the  The Council is responsible for the authorization of Monitoring
participating economies which consist of: Committees to maintain a section of the Register and for subsequent
review of their continued conformance with APEC Architect
a) An accreditation or recognition procedure for education registration criteria.
programs in architecture;
b) A minimum period of post-baccalaureate practical  Effective communication with relevant authorities in participating
experience, with specified requisites; economies, architects and consumers alike, is essential for successful
c) Fulfillment of registration, licensing or other requirements for operation of the APEC Architect Register.
full professional recognition; o The provision of information on its objectives and
d) A minimum period of professional practice as a registered or achievements and promotion of the role it plays in facilitating
licensed architect, with specified requisites. the mobility of architects within the region are also important
functions of the Central Council.
 Architects deemed by the Central Council to fulfill these
Registration as an APEC Architect
requirements are eligible for registration as an APEC Architect. To
retain their registration, APEC Architects must comply with A candidate for registration as an APEC Architect must be currently
obligations imposed by their home economies for observing registered / licensed or otherwise professionally recognized as an architect
codes of professional conduct and for maintaining professional in the economy that maintains the section of the APEC Architect Register to
competence and currency of practice through continuing which application for admission is made.
professional development.
  Architects must submit documents to the appropriate Monitoring An APEC Architect must be competent to translate a design concept into
Committee that show that they have completed an accredited built form and be able to:
program of architectural education, fulfilled pre-registration
a) investigate and interpret design objectives and relevant issues and
experience requirements, have practiced for at least seven years as
prepare the brief for a design project;
registered/licensed architects and satisfied any additional
b) advise on project evaluation, feasibility studies and programs;
requirements, all in accordance with criteria determined by the
c) evaluate and determine structural, constructional and engineering
Central Council.
elements of a building design and integrate the advice and design
o Architects may only be enrolled in the section of the APEC
of specialist disciplines into a building project;
Architect Register in their home economy.
d) assess the physical influence on buildings and the technologies
associated with providing internal conditions of comfort and
 In the Philippine Section, candidates for registration are required to
protection against the climate, and coordinate and integrate
have achieved the prescribed number of continuing professional
services systems to control them;
development units; and must be active members of the Integrated
e) meet building users’ requirements within the constraints imposed by
and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).
cost factors and building regulations;
APEC Architect Registration applies only to individual persons, not to
f) provide advice on issues of construction, procurement and contract
architectural practices or firms.
administration;
The Competence of an APEC Architect g) generate the documentation and information needed to translate a
design concept into a building;
The skills and knowledge required for admission to the APEC Architect
h) manage the procurement of buildings, administer contractual
Register are defined as follows:
arrangements and monitor their construction.
An APEC Architect must be competent to create architectural
An APEC Architect must be competent in the practice of architecture and:
designs that:
a) observe legal and regulatory obligations related to the planning and
a) satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements;
construction of buildings;
b) are informed by the history and theories of architecture and the
b) have adequate knowledge of the industries, organization and
related arts, technologies and human sciences;
procedures involved in the management and realization of a design
c) demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between people
project as a building;
and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and the
c) observe the standards of conduct expected of a professional by the
need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human
community;
needs and scale;
d) maintain competence in relevant aspects of the practice of
d) respond to environment concerns and address sustainability issues;
architecture.
e) show skill in land-use planning and the planning process;
f) take account of cultural and social factors and demonstrate an
understanding of the responsibility of an architect to society.
APEC Architect Registration Criteria 3. Fulfillment of Registration/Licensing Requirements for Registration as an
Architect in a Home Economy
The following set of princip.0les satisfies Central Council criteria for
admission to the APEC Architect Register and the right to use the title “APEC The purpose of this criterion is, in the first instance, to establish eligibility
Architect”. for registration as an APEC Architect, not for registration in another economy.

1. Architectural Education Fulfillment of registration/licensing requirements for recognition as an

architect in a home economy is accepted as meeting this criterion for an
Educational Requirement:
APEC Architect.
A candidate in the Philippine Section of the APEC Architect
4. Professional Practice as a Registered/Licensed Architect
Register must have completed a degree in Bachelor of Science in
Architecture obtained from a duly recognized and accredited Applicants for registration as an APEC Architect must satisfy the home
educational institution. The educational degree must have a economy Monitoring Committee that they have completed a minimum
balance between theoretical and practical aspects of architectural period of professional practice of 7 years; after initial registration/licensure as
training and lead to the acquisition of skills and knowledge necessary an architect. This experience must be gained in all of the following
to underpin the required competence of an APEC Architect. categories of architectural practice:

Architectural Education Program a) Preliminary Studies

b) Design
The core subject areas in an accredited/recognized program
c) Contract Documentation
of architectural education are:
d) Construction Supervision / Project Administration
a) Design, as the predominant subject category
At least 3 years of that period from the date of application must have
b) Technology and Environmental Science
been undertaken as an architect:
c) Social, Cultural and Environmental Studies, and
d) Professional Studies a) With sole professional responsibility for the design, documentation
and contract administration of buildings of moderate complexity; OR
Other subject areas within architectural educational
b) In collaboration with other architects, as an architect in charge of
programs may include:
and professionally responsible for a significant aspect of the design,
a) Related Studies documentation and/or contract administration of complex buildings.
b) General Education
Practice Jurisdiction
2. Fulfillment of Period of Post-Baccalaureate Diversified Training for
Professional practice that satisfies the above requirements
Recognition as an Architect in a Home Economy
undertaken in any economy may be accepted by the relevant Monitoring
Applicants for registration as an APEC Architect must have Committee.
completed a prescribed period of practical diversified training for a
5. Continuing Professional Development
minimum period equivalent to a total of 2 years.
Republic Act 9266, the Architect’s Act of 2002, stipulates the
importance of a continuing professional development program so that
architects are current and updated in their practice. To enhance the
profession and maintain high professional, ethical and technical standards, At least 3 years of that period immediately preceding date of application,
the Professional Regulation Commission passed Resolution No. 2004-179, must have been undertaken as an architect:
Series of 2004: “Standardized Guidelines and Procedures for the
a) with sole professional responsibility for the design, documentation
Implementation of the Continuing Professional Education for all Professions”.
and
All professionals with baccalaureate degrees must obtain 60 CPE
b) contract administration of buildings of moderate complexity; OR
(Continuing Professional Education) units for three (3) years, computed in
c) in collaboration with other architects, as an architect in charge of
accordance with the Matrix for CPE Programs, Activities or Sources of the
and professionally responsible for a significant aspect of the design,
same PRC Resolution.
documentation and/or contract administration of complex buildings;
 The Monitoring Committee Philippine Section adopts this resolution of OR
the PRC and its requirements for continuing professional education d) with sole professional responsibility for the design, documentation
as criteria for registration as an APEC Architect. and contract administration of complex buildings.
e) demonstrate currency of practice and competence thru records of
6. Membership in the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of
continuing professional development, and
Architects (IAPOA)
f) be an active member of UAP-IAPOA (United Architects of the
A candidate for registration as APEC Architect must have a current Philippines –Integrated Accredited Professional Organization of
and active membership in the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), the Architects).
Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).

Qualifications for Registration of APEC Architects

To be eligible to apply for registration as an APEC Architect, you must:

a) have a degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture from a duly

accredited school or college of architecture;
b) have completed 3,840 hours or two years of practical pre-
licensure diversified experience;
c) have passed the architect’s licensure examination given by the
Board of Architecture of the Professional Regulation Commission;
d) have completed a minimum period of professional practice of 7
years after licensure in your own economy, with experience
gained in all of the following phases and scopes of architectural
practice:
1) preliminary studies and preparation of brief,
2) design,
3) contract documentation, and
4) construction, supervision and administration.
List of Filipino APEC Architects (According to Registration Number) ASEAN ARCHITECTS
1. YOLANDA D. REYES 40. ROMMEL A. AGULTO
Introduction
2. PROSPERIDAD C. LUIS 41. MA. NINA BAILON-ARCE
3. EUGENE G. GAN 42. MARIANO S. ARCE JR. The ASEAN Agreement on Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA)
4. EDILBERTO F. FLORENTINO 43. ROLANDO L. CORDERO
on Architectural Services was signed by the ASEAN Economic Ministers on 20
5. FROILAN L. HONG 44. MICHAEL G. DE CASTRO
6. PHILIP H. RECTO 45. FILNA DAPHNE P. ESPINA November 2007.
7. EDRIC MARCO C. FLORENTINO 46. OMAR MAXWELL P. ESPINA
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Architectural
8. ROMULO L. REYES 47. JOSEPH MICHAEL P. ESPINA
9. MIGUEL C. GUERRERO III 48. ANNETTE F. GADDI-LIGANOR Services will facilitate the mobility of architectural professionals within ASEAN
10. ANA S. MANGALINO-LING 49. ROBERT M. MIRAFUENTE and enhance information exchange in order to promote adoption of best
11. JOSE SIAO LING 50. MA. LOURDES M. ONOZAWA practices on standards of architectural education, professional practices
12. MICHAEL T. ANG 51. BENJAMIN K. PANGANIBAN JR. and qualifications.
13. CESAR V. CANCHELA 52. RUNDDY D. RAMILO
14. MANUEL T. MAÑOSA, JR. 53. JAIME G. SILVA The main objective for the agreement is to conform to the spirit of
15. ANGEL LAZARO, JR. 54. ABELARDO M. TOLENTINO JR. ASEAN co-operations based on fair distribution of resources and benefits
16. FRANCISCO T. MAÑOSA 55. RAMON N. VIOS, JR. through collaborative research and set standards and commitment of
17. GEROMINO V. MANAHAN 56. ROBERT S. SAC technological transfer in architecture among ASEAN Member Countries.
18. REMUS P. ANCHETA 57. CECILIA CAYMAN - GAMANA
19. JOSE MARI A. CAÑIZARES 58. ALFRED GEOFFREY C. CARANDANG
20. JONATHAN O. GAN 59. DONATO B. MAGCALE
21. DANIEL C. GO 60. MARIE STEPHANIE MAGDALENA N. GILLES Objectives
22. NESTOR S. MANGIO 61. ROZANNO ANTONINO C. ROSAL
23. ROLANDO D.L. MIRANDA 62. FRANCISCO V. ALICAN a) To exchange information in order to promote adoption of best
24. WELLINGTON P. ONG 63. RAFAEL G. CHAN practices on standards of architectural education, professional
25. EDWARD C. TAN 64. DARYL S. BALMORIA - GARCIA practice and qualifications;
26. TEOFILO I. VASQUEZ 65. RENATO D. LAT b) To conform to the spirit of ASEAN co-operations based on fair
27. ARMANDO N. ALLI 66. EDUARDO D. MANAPUL
distribution of resources and benefits through collaborative
28. FELINO A. PALAFOX, JR.
29. FLORDELIZA S. LAPERAL researches; and
30. SEVERINO P. PEREZ c) To encourage, facilitate and establish mutual recognition of
31. ANGELINE T. CHUA CHIACO Architects and set up standards and commitment of technological
32. NORBERTO M. NUKE transfer among ASEAN Member Countries.
33. ERNESTO ANTONINO D. NASOL
34. GUILLERMO H. HISANCHA
35. DANILO M. FUENTEBELLA
36.ERIBERTO V. AGUIRRE Recognition of Qualifications to Become an ASEAN Architect (AA)
37. EDGAR S. CALMA
38. KA KUEN T. CHUA
An Architect who has:
39. CARLOS F. LACUNA
a) Completed an accredited architectural degree recognized by
the professional architectural accreditation body whether in the
Country of Origin or Host Country or assessed and recognized as
having the equivalent of such a degree. The education for
 architects should be no less than five (5) years duration delivered List of Filipino ASEAN Architects (According to Registration No. as of
on a full time basis in an accredited program in an accredited/ December, 2021)
validated university in the Country of Origin while allowing
1. YOLANDA D. REYES 41. ALFRED GEOFFREY C. CARANDANG
flexibility for equivalency.
2. ROLANDO L. CORDERO 41. MICHAEL G. DE CASTRO
3. FIDEL JOSE R. SIAPNO 43. DANIEL C. GO
b) a current and valid professional registration or licensing certificate 4. ROZANNO CRUZ ROSAL 44. EDGAR SAMBILE CALMA
to practice architecture in the Country of Origin issued either by 5. EDRIC MARCO C. FLORENTINO 45. NEPTHALY SALDANA DEL ROSARIO
the Professional Regulatory Authority (PRA) of the ASEAN Member 6. MARIA BENITA O. REGALA 46. RANKE MANABAT LIM
Countries and in accordance with its policy on 7. ANGELINE T. CHUA CHIACO 47. HERMINIO ROQUE PRUDENTE
registration/licensing/certification of the practice of architecture 8. CONSUELO C. BUENCAMINO 48. EDWARD CO TAN
9. ROMULO L. REYES 49. DENNIS ACON VILLANUEVA
or the Monitoring Committee pursuant to Article 4.2.2 and item
10. NORBERTO M. NUKE 50. RENATO A. HERAY
1.2 of Appendix B of this Arrangement. 11. FRANCISCO T. MAÑOSA (RETIRED) 51. RAMON S. MENDOZA
12. WILLIAM V. COSCOLLUELA 52. ALBERT S. YU
c) acquired practical and diversified experience of not less than ten 13. EDILBERTO FLORENDO FLORENTINO 53. ANNETTE F. GADDI-LIGANOR
(10) years of continuous practice of architecture after 14. ROGER VILLAROSA 54. JOSE MARI A. CANIZARES
graduation, of which at least five (5) years shall be after licensure/ 15. CARMELO T. CASAS 55. RAMON N. VIOS, JR.
16. JOSE PEDRO C. RECIO 56. MA. CONCEPCION S. DY
registration and at least two (2) years of which shall be in
17. CATHERINE BALCE CARUNUNGAN 57. MARIE STEPHANIE MAGDALENA N. GILLES
responsible charge of significant architectural works as stipulated
18. ABELARDO M. TOLENTINO JR. 58. ROBERT S. SAC
in Appendix D - format 3; 19. JOSE RAMON P. CARUNUNGAN 59. CECILIA R. CAYMAN-GAMANA
20. ANA S. MANGALINO-LING 60. GERALDINE S. UY
d) complied with the Continuing Professional Development (CPO) 21. PROSPERIDAD C. LUIS 61. FRANCISCO C. NOEL
policy of the country of Origin at a satisfactory level; 22. CORAZON F. TANDOC 62. DONATO B. MAGCALE
23. MIGUEL C. GUERRERO 63. RUNDDY D. RAMILO
24. JOSE SIAO LING 64. LIYO C. CEFRE
e) obtained certification from the Professional Regulatory Authority
25. TEOFILO I. VASQUEZ (DECEASED) 65. MARCO F. BILDAN
(PRA) of the Country of Origin with no record of serious violation 26. ROBERT MIRAFUENTE 66. ROMEO R. DATILES
on technical, professional or ethical standards, local and 27. MARIA NINA BAILON-ARCE 67. ELIEZER B. VILLARUZ
international, for the practice of architecture; and 28. GUILLERMO H. HISANCHA 68. FRANCISCO V. ALICAN
29. MARIANO S. ARCE JR. 69. RICHARD M. GARCIA
f) complied with any other requirements agreed upon by the 30. PAMELA C. NANTES-AMADOR 70. KENNETH C. UY
ASEAN Architect Council (AAC) is eligible to apply to the ASEAN 31. MARIA ELENA B. CARLOS CAYANAN 71. TITO MOISES S. ENCINAS
32. MICHAEL T. ANG 72. EDISON CHING M. PADILLA
Architect Council (AAC) to be registered as an ASEAN Architect
33. JOSE THOMAS D. BELDIA 73. DANNY TAN KO
(AA) under the ASEAN Architect Register (AAR). 34. MELENCIO DAVID F. MANALO 74. DARYL BALMORIA-GARCIA
35. DOMINGO LLANTINO TABLIZO, JR. 75. DANIEL TERENCE O. YU
36. BENJAMIN K. PANGANIBAN, JR. 76. RAFAEL A. BRIONES JR.
37. JEMMA L. SAROL-SEMAÑA 77. SUZETTE CHUA-CARINGAL
38. LORA B. RIVERA 78. MANOLO I. MERHAN
39. ERNESTO ANTONINO D. NASOL 79. ELMER C. VILLAS
40. ANGEL L. LAZARO JR. (DECEASED) 80. CLIVE AARON I. GUANZON
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