ECE Board History

ECE Board History
On November 21, 1969, Republic Act No. 5734 was signed into lawgiving
birth to the Electronics and Communications Engineering profession.
The first board, under Engr. Rosauro Calupitan who was appointed
Chairman, promulgated the mechanisms for registration and
licensing. Serving with Engr. Calupitan were Engrs. Felicito Rey Signo and
Rigoberto Espinosa as Members. They were registered on March 24, 1971 as
the first three Electronics and Communications Engineers.
On August 1971, the Board administered the first
ECE licensureexamination. After Engr. Calupitan, four (4) other members
held the chairmanship of the ECE board: Engr. Felicito Rey Signo (19741987), Engr. Leonardo B. Faculan (1987-1989), Engr. Fortunato Q. Perlas
(1989-1994), Engr. Felicito Rey Signo (1994-August 21, 1997) and Engr.
Alfredo T. Fragante (November 10, 1997-to present).
The Board issued the Code of Ethics and Conduct which delineates the
specific tasks of ECEs in the practice of their profession and in relation with
the State, with clients and employers, with fellow engineers, and to the
profession itself.
The Electronics and Communications Engineering profession plays a major
role in the telecommunications industry. Thirty percent (30%) of
the telecommunications manpower in the country are licensed ECEs.
ECE Board Composition

Qualifications of Board Members:
Each member of the Board at the time of his appointment must be:
A citizen and resident of the Philippines;
At least thirty-one years of age, and of good moral character;
A registered electronics and communications engineer under this Act:
Actually in active practice of the electronics and communications
engineering occupation for at least ten years, in the government service or
in private;
Not a member of the faculty of any school, institute, college, or university
where a regular course in electronics, communications orradio is taught, or
if he has been such a faculty member, he has stopped teaching therein for at
least three consecutive years immediately preceding his appointment; and
Not financially interested directly or indirectly, in any school, institute,
college, or university where a regular course in electronics and/or
communications engineering is taught.
Members of the Board:
Chairman:
SYLVIA I. MARCELO
Members:
JOEL B. BAJADOR
NESTOR C. DACANAY
ECE Law and Code of Ethics

Republic Act No. 5734
The Electronics and Communications Engineering Act of thePhilippines
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE AND
COMPREHENSIVE REGULATION FOR THE REGISTRATION,
LICENSING AND PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERS, ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS AND ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS, REPEALING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5734, OTHERWISE
KNOWN AS THE "ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
ENGINEERING ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES
I. CODE OF ETHICS FOR ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PRACTITIONERS
FOREWORD
Honesty, justice and courtesy form a moral philosophy which, associated with mutual
interest among men, constitutes the foundation of ethics. The electronics engineer should
recognize such a standard, not in passive observance, but as a set of dynamic principles
guiding his conduct and way of life. It is his duty to practice his profession according to
this Code of Ethics and Conduct.
The keystone of professional conduct is integrity. Hence, it behooves the electronics
engineer to discharge his duties with fidelity to the public, his employers and his clients,
and with fairness and impartiality to all. It is his duty to interest himself in public welfare,
and to be ready to apply his special knowledge for the benefit of mankind. He should
uphold the honor and dignity of his profession and avoid association with any enterprise
of questionable character. In his dealings with fellow engineers, he should be fair and
tolerant.
RELATIONS WITH THE STATE
1. Each and every engineer shall recognize and respect the supreme authority of the State as
expressed through its laws and implemented by its agencies, whenever and wherever
such laws do not infringe upon the rights and privileges of citizens as guaranteed by the
Constitution.
2. He shall recognize that the well-being of the public and the interest of the State are above
the well-being and interest of any individual.
3. In the interest of justice, he shall aid the State, if and when the technology is needed for
the prevention and/or prosecution of unjust, criminal, or unlawful acts.
4. In the interest of good government, he shall in every way possible extend cooperation to
the State in the accomplishment of its goals and objectives.
5. In the interest of social efficiency, he shall extend assistance, guidance and training to all
subordinates under his jurisdiction in order to increase their skill and ability, knowledge
and experience for the purpose of eventually increasing their responsibilities.
6. In the interest of the national economy and well-being, he shall always strive in the
execution of his work with optimum efficiency, economy and safety.
7. In the interest of national security, the State shall be given primary considerations in all
his inventions and/or devices on electronics and related fields that are useful for national
security and defense. 3
8. In the event of national emergency, he shall offer his technology, skill, ability and
experience to the service of the State, even if it will involve personal sacrifices.
RELATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC
9. He shall interest himself in public welfare and be ready to apply his special knowledge
for the benefit of mankind.
10. He shall guard against conditions that are dangerous or threatening to life, limb or
property on work for which he is responsible, or if he is not responsible, he shall
promptly call such conditions to the attention of those responsible so that the conditions
can immediately and effectively be corrected.
11. He shall have due regard for the safety of life and health of the public who may be
affected by the work for which he is responsible.
12. He shall endeavor to extend public knowledge of electronics engineering and he shall
strive to win or maintain the public confidence by discouraging the spread of untrue,
unfair and exaggerated statements regarding his profession.
13. As a witness before a court, commission and/or other tribunal, he shall express an opinion
only when it is founded on adequate knowledge and honest conviction.
14. He shall not issue statements on matters connected with public policy, any ex-parte
statements, criticisms, or arguments which are inspired or paid for by private interest,
unless he identifies on whose behalf he is making the statements.
15. He shall refrain from expressing any public opinion on an engineering subject unless he
is fully familiar and knowledgeable with all the facts relating to the subject.
16. His integrity shall be unquestionable and he shall discharge his duties and responsibilities
with fidelity to the public, his employers and clients and with fairness and impartiality to
all.
RELATIONS WITH CLIENTS, EMPLOYER AND LABOR
17. He shall act in professional matters as a faithful or trustee, and treat as confidential all
matters and information concerning the business affairs, technical processes, etc., of his
clients and/or employers.
18. He shall inform his client or employer of any financial interest on inventions, devices,
equipment or any other thing, before undertaking any engagement in which he may be
called upon to decide on the use thereof. 4
19. He shall not accept any other compensation, financial or service or otherwise, except
from one interested party for a particular service or other services related therewith
without the consent of all parties concerned.
20. He shall exercise fairness and justice when dealing with contracts between his clients or
employers and the contractors.
21. He shall not accept any commissions or allowances, directly or indirectly from
contractors, suppliers and all other parties dealing with his clients and/or employers in
connection with the work for which he is responsible.
22. He shall not be financially interested in the bid or bids of contractors, suppliers and other
interested parties participating in a competitive work or job on which he has been
employed as engineer without full knowledge and consent of his clients or employers.
23. He shall promptly inform his clients or employers of any business in which he has any
interest, business connection or affiliation which may compete with or affect the business
or the clients or employers.
24. He shall not allow any decision in connection with his work for which he has been
employed or on which he may be called upon to perform, to be affected by interest in any
business.
25. He will present clearly the consequences to be expected from deviations proposed if his
engineering judgment is overruled by non-technical authority in cases where he is
responsible for the technical adequacy of engineering work.
26. He shall undertake only those engineering assignments for which he is qualified. He
shall engage or advice his employer or client to engage specialists and shall cooperate
with them whenever his employers or clients interest are served best by such an
arrangement.
RELATIONS WITH ENGINEERS
27. He shall individually or collectively with others in the profession protect the profession
from misunderstanding and/or misrepresentations.
28. He shall not directly or indirectly injure the professional reputation, prospects,
advancement and/or practice of other engineers. However, if he has proof or personal
knowledge that an engineer has been unethical and/or illegal in his practices, he shall
inform in writing the proper authorities for appropriate action.
29. He shall uphold the principle of appropriate and adequate compensation for those
engaged in the engineering profession, including those in the subordinate capacities, in

the interest of public service and maintenance of the standards of the profession. 5
30. He shall not try to supplant another engineer in a particular employment after becoming
aware that definite steps have been taken toward the others employment.
31. He shall not compete, by underbidding, through reduction in his normal fees on the basis
of charges for work, after having been informed of the charges submitted by another
engineer.
32. He shall be fair and tolerant in his dealings with fellow engineers and give credit to those
to whom credit is properly due.
33. He shall uphold the honor and dignity of his profession and avoid association in
responsibility for work with engineers who do not conform to ethical practices.
34. He will exercise due restraint in criticizing another engineers work in public,
recognizing the fact that the engineering societies and the engineering press provide the
proper forum for technical discussion and criticism.
RELATIONS TO THE PROFESSION
35. He shall cooperate in extending the effectiveness of the engineering profession and
endeavor to be well-informed of the latest development in the profession by sharing or
exchanging information and experience with other engineers, other professionals and
students; and by contributing to engineering publications and schools and by participating
in the activities of engineering societies.
36. He shall cooperate in upholding the integrity, dignity and honor of the profession by
avoiding all conducts and practices that will be discrediting and injurious to the
profession.
37. He shall be dignified and modest in explaining or discussing his work and/or merit and
shall refrain from self-laudatory advertising or propaganda.

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