Ra 8495 Clarifications

The Philippine Association of Building Administrators, Inc. (PABA) Condominium Management Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CMAP) Brief Position Paper on Republic Act No. 8495 (Philippine Mechanical implementing

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Act

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1998,

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exempting buildings and/or condominium buildings and similar entities from its coverage and other prayers:

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Republic Act No. 8495 was enacted in 1998 and referred to as the Philippine Mechanical Engineering Act.

The Statement of Policy

states the Government recognition of the importance of mechanical engineers in nation building and development and the promotion of sustainable human development among others.

According to the

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers, an accredited national organization, the new legislation bring a “wealth of new opportunities for the advancement of the mechanical engineering profession and the professionals” and serve as a catalyst in upgrading the mechanical engineering profession to cope with its role in nation building”. PSME further slated that the new law strengthens the licensing and regulation of the new mechanical engineering practice with the inclusion of renewable sources of energies and mobile mechanical driven equipment. According to the Act the practice of Mechanical Engineering includes

consultation,

valuation,

investigation

and

management

services requiring mechanical engineering knowledge; estimates for

mechanical equipments, machinery or processes of any mechanical works, project or plants; management of mechanical equipment their supervision, operation or maintenance. The law also defined mechanical equipment or machinery and includes (as common in any existing building) pumps, hoist, elevators, escalators, walkways, air-conditioning, compressor’s; etc.).

It is an

encompassing definition. The law states that for the practice of mechanical engineering there are 3 categories and in the order of rank 1: Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) 2 Mechanical Engineer (ME) and 3, Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM). Each of these categories are given certificates of Registration.

For a Professional ME mere submission of his

experience is sufficient while that of an ME and a CPM passing written examination is a requirement. In appreciating this law, it is very clear that the rationale and objective of RA 8495 is the promotion of the mechanical engineering profession and its elevation to the level of competency and standard of professional practice. SECTION 36 Section 36 of the Law requires that every mechanical work, project or plant in operation shall have a complement of resident licensed professional mechanical, (PME) mechanical engineer (ME) or certified plant mechanic (CPM) a) 100 KW not over 300KW -

One certified plant mechanic or

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One mechanical engineer or

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One professional mechanical engineer

Provided that every mechanical engineer

work, project or

plant operating more than ONE SHIFT every 24 hours shall have additional of above personnel for each and every additional shift. b) 300 KW not over 2,000 KW – same personnel except a certified plant mechanic (CPM). If more than one shift every 24 hours additional one ME or one PME. c) Over 2000 KW – one PME, additional PME if operation in more than one shift every 24 hours, UNDER SECTION 40 OF THE LAW The Professional Regulation Commission is the enforcement agency of the Board of Mechanical Engineering; implement the concerned provisions of the law and implement rules and regulations it adopted; conduct investigation of complaints including violations by the members of the law and prosecution, if warranted It confers on all duly constituted authorities through the officers of the law of the national provincial or municipal government to enforce the provisions of the act and prosecute violators. The penalty is administrative sanctions and upon conviction a fine not less than 50 thousand or more than 200 thousand or imprisonment not less than 6 months nor more than 6 years. OBSERVATIONS

From its effectivity to 2009, eleven years passed.

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serious implementation of the law will be enforced. It was observed that during the interim period partial compliance was made thru certifications issued by the Local Government Officers. Except perhaps for malls, shopping areas, manufacturing plants and big enterprises compliance with the provisions of the act by owners of other entities were not made. The law and its provisions were not complied of by most apartment buildings, stand-alone buildings, for residences or for offices

or

commercial

or

combinations;

subdivisions,

housing

complexes and more importantly condominiums. There was no information disseminated on the implementing rules and regulations and most building administrators were just advised to comply with the law and “complain” later. THE ENFORCEMENT In the latest communication, sent to building owners, building administrators and other entities owning structures with mechanical contrivances it was clearly stated that elevator permits mechanical permits, clearances, and others will not be issued by the building permits division until and unless compliance with the law by applicants are complied. The compliance include accomplishment of: 1.

BME Form No. 5 (Revised in 1992) indicating list of the

mechanical equipment and corresponding rating and number of units and other information required by the law. (This is to be signed by the PME/RME/ or CPM). 2.

Notarized certification indication the name/names of the resident

Professional

Mechanical

Engineer

(PME)

Registered

Mechanical

Engineer (RME) or Certified Plant Mechanic (CPE) in charge of the operation and maintenance of the installed mechanical equipment and machineries. 3. 4.

Professional license number of the PME/RME/or CPM engaged. Section 34 of the law defining mechanical work project or plant in

operation should be made clearer for the purpose of exempting some entities or structures which are not mechanical work project or plant in operation. For example a building whether for commercial, office or residential or combination is not per se the subject envisioned by law because it is not a mechanical work project or plant in operation. While the usual

equipment or machinery in a building which are

appurtenance, for example, elevators and qualify under Section b) of Section 3 of the Act the need for a professional mechanical engineer or a mechanical engineer is believed not necessary because of the maintenance agreement usually entered into between the building management and elevator supplier/service outfit. In the enumeration of the prime movers in Section b) of Section 3 of the Act it cited steam engines and turbines, internal combustion engines, steam generators which include boiler, furnaces, heat exchanger such as cooling towers, kilns, dryers, etc.

These are

machineries not present nor used in a building. The most common equipment in a building are the ELEVATOR, AIRCONDITIONING, WATER and SUMPS PUMPS. These are facilities in a building.

The elevator is maintained and ocularly inspected by the

elevator supplier under a maintenance contract; central airconditioning system likewise operate and monitored under a maintenance contract too, to minimize power cost and maintenance expenses while water

and sump pumps operates efficiently for long periods without need of regular monthly check-up. These are facts circumstances supporting possible exemptions from coverage of the act. 5.

It is believed that the Act shall be complied with those works,

projects or plants enumerated in Subsection c) of Section 3 of the Act but those entities like buildings, apartments, stand-up structures operated without the high profile gadgets and machineries should not be required to comply with Section 34 of the Act because it is believed there is no need for a Certified Plant Mechanic (CPM) or Mechanical Engineer (ME) or Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) to be present in its operations. 6.

The availment of the members of this profession will result in

additional budgetary expense for buildings especially condominiums which are non-stock, non-profit corporations. 7.

It is also believed that there is not enough personalities in the

profession to suit for the number of apartments, residences in buildings, condominiums, subdivisions, etc. 8.

The statement that there will be no issuance of permits by the

local authorities until compliance with the Act is made (or sufficiently proven) appears not right because, there is no justified connection with compliance of local requirements and the observance of the provisions of the law. Else, there is some kind of intimidation.

Applicants for local

government permits will be disadvantaged if it is not given because

compliance with Act 8495 is not made. In the absence of permits a building or a condominium corporation will have difficulty of getting monetary claims out of a compensable event simply because a permit is not issued or there is delay in permit issuance. As an outline, our organization composed mostly of building managers, building administrators and heads of building operations, presents our understanding and belief of said law. 1.

We are seeking deferment of the act for at least one year until

furnished with the implementing rules and regulations and in the interim (for those clearly embraced by the Acts provisions) be allowed to avail of the services of a professional mechanical engineer or a mechanical engineer or a certified plant mechanic thru retainership agreement. 2.

The implementing rules and regulations should be more precise on

the definition of what is mechanical work, project or plant. The mere presence of an elevator, an air-conditioning system and such simple contrivance as a water or sump pump does not pre qualify a building as a mechanical work, project or plant to place it within the coverage of the Act. 3.

The local building officials in implementing RA 8495 should not

deny, delay or withhold the release of permits, clearances or certificate if all the requirements for the application are complied. To deny, delay or withhold the issuance because the applicant has not submitted with the requirements of RA 8495 is a different kind of application processing because in reality it will be difficult to avail of the services of mechanical engineers within a short period of time.

4.

The Professional Regulation Commission should provide a list of

available professional mechanical engineers, mechanical engineers or certified plant mechanics and have it circulated to entities subject to the Act. 5.

Reduce the requirement of the law since individual unit are titled

and building organization tend only the common area equipment of the building.

RA 8495: Clarification on our hierarchy based on different perspectives

What are some concerns on the law (RA8495) that should be clarified by the PRC to harmonize its full implementation? 1. Focus and Emphasis on Professional Mechanical Engineering Examination (PME) The above concern should be reflected and manifested at all times and of course, this should be according to the law. This means that whoever parties involved in the mechanical engineering examination particularly the PRC should and must strictly focus as well as emphasize on the Professional Engineering Examination. In addition, I determinedly believe that whatever focus and emphasis relevant to the examination would certainly make sense in making the PSME and the rest of the professional engineering industry more aware of the examination law and the valuable success of its implementation. Now, in order for me to clarify some of the concerns as based on RA 8495 or simply the Mechanical Engineering Law through an ‘Act of Regulating The Practice of Mechanical Engineering in the Philippines’, please allow me to elaborate precisely and evidently some of the provisions according to the law that are associated with the Professional Engineering Examination. A. Section 17. Scope of Examination “The scope of examination and the methods of procedure shall be prescribed by the Board with special reference to the applicants – ability to perform the type of engineering work pertaining to the particular category he is to be registered in.(a) Professional Mechanical Engineer – The granting of professional mechanical engineer Certificate of Registration shall be testimonialinnaturewhich shall include athe submission of an enumeration of the applicants - experience including the presentation of an engineering report/technical paper pertinent to his line of experience attested to by two (2) or more profession mechanical engineers in an affidavit for this purpose.” B. Section 24. Seal of a Professional Mechanical Engineer. “A professional mechanical engineer shall, upon registration, obtain a seal of such design prescribed by the Board, bearing the registrants- name, the certificate number and the legend -Professional Mechanical Engineer.- Designs, plants, specifications, project feasibility studies, appraisals, recommendations, technical reports, proposals, and other professional documents involving mechanical equipment, works, projects or plants shall be stamped on every sheet with said seal of the registrant when filed with government authorities or when submitted or use professionally: Provided, that it shall be submitted or used professionally: Provided, that it shall be unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any document with the said seal after the certificate shall have been revoked or cancelled.”

Vital Pointers (see some highlights for clarification) 1. For one, noticed as well as understood undoubtedly that the above provisions indicated apparently the scope of the examination which means that the procedures undertaking the examination shall be prescribed by the Board with special reference to the applicant’s ability to perform the type of engineering work pertaining to the particular category he is to be registered in. For case in point, the mechanical engineer is registered in water pump systems and its processes then, the ability that this engineer has should properly and accurately match to the examination scope in order for the latter to perform the engineering job correctly and successfully. 2. Another point to contemplate carefully entails that the granting of professional mechanical engineer Certificate of Registration shall be testimonial in nature which shall include the submission of an enumeration of the applicants experience including the presentation of an engineering report/technical paper pertinent to his line of experience attested to by two (2) or more profession mechanical engineers in an affidavit for this purpose. I have positive conviction that the latter point must be honestly and confidently be followed by all means WITHOUT any biases and discrimination to the provision and to its subsequent measures, if there’s any. 3. Moreover, there must be justifiable keeping and valuing of the Professional Mechanical Engineer Seal (Section 24), and at all times, this pro fessional seal must be respected and grounded to the principles enclosed in the provision prior to application and usage of the seal. This can be associated to various work designs and within accurate specification of the designs of which being prescribed by the Board. The design presented will have to reflect the value of genuineness or originality of the work means, the work of the applicant is not being copied from someone or somewhere else just to obtain the certificate. The seal should strictly have the following: registrants name, the certificate number and the legend like that of Professional Mechanical Engineer. The work submitted must be correctly stamped on every sheet with the seal for instance, when filed with administration consultants or when submitted and or utilize skilfully. 2. Code of Ethics in harmony to the implementation of the law First and foremost, the Mechanical Engineering Profession Code of Ethics is grounded by Board Resolution No. 06 Series of 2003. Moreover, the Code of Ethics for the Mechanical Engineering Profession has various particular aspects such as the Preamble, the Fundamental Canons, the General Principles and many others. The Code of Ethics and Professional Standards for the Practice of Mechanical Engineer Profession asserts to the following: 1. “The Mechanical Engineer must practice his profession by observing a standard of professional behavior that requires strict adherence to the principles of ethical and professional conduct provided by the Code of Ethics of their profession” (cited from the Code of Ethics Preamble, 2003 in paragraph 4 p. 585).”

2. “Perform services only in areas of their competence” (cited from the Code of Ethics Fundamental Canons, 2003 fundamental canon number 2 p. 585). 3. “The mechanical engineer shall update and enhance constantly his professional knowledge and skills through assiduous research and study, and participation in continuing professional development programs and seminars conducted or authorized by the integrated Organization of Mechanical Engineers accredited by the Board of Mechanical Engineering and the professional regulation commission (PRC) or education institutions supervised by the State” (cited from the Code of Ethics General Principles, 2003 general principle number 3 p. 585). In common wisdom, these aspects obviously comprise to the overall appropriateness and effectiveness of the Code of Ethics and its professional standards that collaborate to the practice of the profession as a whole. We, as part of the PSME must abide to our specific and detailed Code of Ethics this is important for us ME professionals to successfully and competently practice our profession with impetus decency and integrity into our values and philosophies of life. This is of course with great respect and high morale into our innate knowledge to the profession and the credibility that we value most that is truly reflected into our hold of professional licenses and the realization to serve community niches and the rest of the country with positive grounds to always abide in mind our call of duty as licensed professional mechanical engineers. It is necessarily needed that the Code of Ethical Standards for the practice of ME profession will have to be in harmony to the implementation of RA 8495 or the ME law. I’m confident that this could be realized completely only if we, as professional mechanical engineers dedicate ourselves to always remain grounded by the Code of Ethics as being revealed by its preamble in relation to fundamental canons and general principles (refer to some of those canons and principles, for you to simply appreciate what I’m trying to tell, for PSME to project and likewise assess the law, be it in part or in full). Consequently, the Code of Mechanical Engineering Ethics in the Philippines is exclusively part and parcel of the law and its implementation. Indeed, the ME Profession Code of Ethics must be practiced and executed professionally at all times and in any situation and that the PSME must NOT take the law for granted so, there is ideal requirement for us to abide the law (RA 8495) and its Code of Ethical Standards and live by the law as a positive force and example. Thus, it can be that the appropriate application of our profession based on the Code of Ethics and its standards of practice will spontaneously affect the heights of our professionalism and competence, particularly on our definite areas of specialization. In the process, there is ample requirement for us as PSME benefactors, to carefully reserve our integrity as proficient and effective mechanical engineers in the Philippines as well as in overseas, but the most crucial of it all, we, the mechanical engineers should labour correctly according to ethical sanctions of the law and be inspired by its relevance and imperativeness in general sense. What I’m saying is that we, members of PSME must merely cater to our areas of competence and NOT to go beyond that competence without appropriate wisdom and understanding of certain areas of specialization like, if for example, a certain licensed professional

mechanical engineer who is not specialized in the air conditioning systems and has no knowledge at all concerning to its mechanical process, the mechanical engineer SHOULD NOT AND MUST NOT attempt to do anything that is not in conformity to the law and its Code of Ethics. Also, the engineer SHOULD NOT AND MUST NOT pretend that he has background about on it and must avoid to affix his/her signature if it’s not in the area of his/her competence as a licensed professional mechanical engineer. In general, the mechanical engineers should be in harmonious relationship with the PRC and other significant parties that put high importance to professional engineering examination and its succeeding counterparts. Some applicable issues raised by the industry 1. Competency of some PMEs in their chosen industry. Competency is the keyword here and the focus of PSME should center to competency in the profession with dignity and respect on the license at hand. Please allow me to again elaborate some provisions that relate to the importance of competence in the practice of ME profession from PMEs diverse areas of specialization and expertise. Now, in order for PMEs to continue practice their profession with competence they should not violate the law and any of its provisions thereof including the Code of Ethical Standards for the ME profession. For PMEs not to experience any revocation and suspension of their certificate (refer to below provisions for clarification), they must comprehensively perform services only in areas of their competence as stated clearly in the fundamental canon of the Code of Ethics. Section 26. Revocation and Suspension of Certificate. “The Board shall have the power, upon proper notice and hearing, to suspend or revoke any certificate of registration of any registrant for any cause specified in the preceding section, or for the use in whatever way of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration, or for gross negligence or incompetence or for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct and for violation of the code of ethics for mechanical engineers and certified plant mechanics: Provided, That the action of the Board shall be subject to appeal to the Commission within fifteen (15) days from notice, whose decision on the matter shall be final.” Section 27. Grounds for Suspension and Revocation of Licenses “The Board shall have the power, upon due notice and hearing, to revoke or suspend the license of mechanical engineers, or to cancel a temporary/special permit for any cause specified in the preceding sections, including but not limited to: the use or perpetuation of any fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate of registration, or for incompetence, negligence, or for abatement of the illegal practice of mechanical engineering, violation of the provisions of this Act, its implementing Rules and Regulations and/or violations of Policies of the Board including the Code of Ethics for Mechanical Engineering: Provide, however, That such action of the Board shall be subject to appeal without prejudice to the right of the aggrieved party to apply with the proper Regional Trial Court for appropriate relief.”

Section 33. Field of Action Authorized for Each Category: Prohibition. -It shall be unlawful for any person, unless authorized under this Act: “(a) To be in responsible charge of the preparation of plans, designs, investigations, valuation, technical reports, specifications, project studies or estimates or to be in performance of other professional mechanical engineering activities unless he is a duly licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer. (b) To teach professional subjects in mechanical engineering course unless he is a duly licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer, or a Masters-degree or Doctorate degree holder in mechanical engineering. (c) To be in responsible charge of the construction, erection, installation, alteration, or of the performance of a mechanical engineering service in connection with the manufacture, sale, supply or distribution of any mechanical works, project or plant either for himself or for others, unless he is a duly registered Professional Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer. (f ) To operate, tend or maintain, or to be in charge of the operation, tending or maintenance of any mechanical equipment, machinery, process for any mechanical works, projects or plants of over 2000 kw unless he is a duly licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer.” 2. Lacking of competent PMEs to comply the law Compliance to the law is very vital for PMEs to achieve long term competence. Compliance denotes following the law and live by that law with respect and dignity to the profession at large and in return, we can decrease the numbers of incompetent PMEs and also by not tolerating any act of negligence be it in written or in verbal sanction 2. Recent conduction of examination The PSME in association with the PRC must comprehensively review: - The need to deduce the number of years - The conduction of Professional Development Courses (PDCs) offered by PSME. Will the PDCs answer the need basing on the following points? A. Competency as supported by the RA 8495 law. The need to have experience (four years) having a lecture for two to three days. Will it meet the competency requirement of the specific field of expertise? I believe that the ME profession is extensive in its scope and roughly four years is enough to meet the competencies needed but it should strictly focused on their areas of specialization and nothing more in order to exercise fully their profession with right amount of competency levels being required by them from the industry. Thus, the Mechanical Engineering Law is likewise patterned on the other foreign laws like that of the American ME law. We, members of the PSME and effective professionals in our country through the inevitable support coming from the PRC must put into consideration some IRR provisions of RA 8495 such as the ones that contemplate to the vital requirements of PME board examinations based on IRR provisions as stated. Reactions from of the industry for PRC to resolve A. Reactions coming from Jaime Lopez III as cited from Journal Online on December 03, 2011. This reaction is available online at: http:// www.journal.com.ph/index.php/ opinion/18745-professional-imbalance-alsoan-me-concern

I think, we, the professional mechanical engineers must do our best to counter this professional imbalance and I believe that one way of doing this is through careful consideration of things that relate to the law and the adherence of its code of ethics through putting integrity and decency for us, licensed mechanical engineer to always stay aware, grounded and unbiased in our duties and responsibilities as a PME according to the law. I agree to what Engr. Lopez said in his article online that, “The ME law in its statement of policy… recognizes the importance of mechanical engineers in nation building and development... shall develop and nurture competent... mechanical engineers... through regulatory measures, programs and activities”. Now, true enough that the basis of such policy is leading towards the underlying objectives of the law in developing and nurturing mechanical engineers’ competence is the enhancement of their ability to contribute to the success of the enterprise they are with, as well as, ensure the safety and protection of life and property. Thus, I likewise agree that, “there is greater need to realize and execute correctly the necessary initiatives and changes that would improve the profession, bring about dynamism to what has been termed as “sleeping giant resource”. In turn, this will possibly unleash its potential abilities and gain its rightful place as vital partner in the country’s effort to achieve economic prominence and progress for everyone”. Therefore, it must be understood that RA 8495 need have to be the vehicle for professional mechanical engineers in claiming its rightful place in the Philippine society, as an effective partner in building the society at large. Thus, I believe that it’s ethically worthy to recommend to the PRC some imperative points to clarify our hierarchy based on some perspectives. For instance, right treatment to the focus and emphasis of Professional Engineering Examination according to the sanctions found within the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and the careful adherence to the provisions of RA 8495 in valuable collaborated and elevated respect to the ME profession Code of Ethics referred as Board Resolution No. 06, Series of 2003. Now, there must be particular solution to hasten the processing of applications coming from PME applicants to act out on their desired professional examinations based on the Code of Ethics as the latter is part and parcel of the law (RA 8495) and its implementation. Consequently, every licensed mechanical engineer must always abide to the law, live by it and must ensure professional competence AT ALL TIMES based on the degree of their specialization and with elevated respect to its full implementation. Additionally, the full implementation of RA 8495 could only be actualized if there is immediate action of PSME, the PRC and the Department of Local Government of the Philippines, and with practicality assist and guide the ME law to always guarantee precise and stern compliance on the law and its code of ethics for the practice of the profession and along on the exact ranges of competence. How one can be a PME (Professional Mechanical Engineer) based on the IRR of the law? First and foremost, one can be a PME if he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, if not the aspiring ME can’t be professionally become a part of the PME circle. Thus, the ME is required to take the ME board examination as administered and guided by the PRC and the taking

of examination is mandatory according to the law. The ME board examination serves as one vital element in order for the mechanical engineer to receive his professional license in order for the latter to start practicing the profession based on specific areas of competence. Sec. 24. Scope of Implementation of R.A. 8495 IRR “The scope of implementation and the methods of procedure with special reference to the applicant’s ability to perform the type of engineering work pertaining to the particular category he is to be registered are hereby prescribed as follows: 1. Professional Mechanical Engineer – The granting of professional mechanical engineer Certificate of Registration shall be testimonial in nature which shall include the submission of an enumeration of the applicant’s experience including the presentation of an engineering report/technical paper pertinent to his line of experience attested to by at least two Professional Mechanical Engineers in an affidavit for this purpose; Guidelines for Applicants in Professional Mechanical Engineers Examination: 1. The following documents/papers must be submitted with the application: a. Certificate of Competence under oath by a Professional Mechanical Engineer b. Affidavit of the Applicant c. CertificateofExperienceunderoathexecutedby hissuperior d. Detailed Description of Machineries and Equipment e. List of designs (if there’s any) undertaken with the supervision of a PME f. Curriculum Vitae g. At least two titles of proposed reports, each with a short write-up and table of contents. Reports must be pertinent, allied or relevant to the experience of the applicant. 2. Computerized applications duly accomplished shall be submitted to the Application Division of the Commission during office hours on any working day. 3. Evaluation of submitted applications shall be done by at least two members of the Board. 4. Applicant shall be informed of the approval or disapproval of his application with reasonable number of days from receipt of application. 5. In evaluation of the experience of applicants, the following should be considered: - Design experience - Maintenance and Operation - Fabrication and Shop Practices - Installation - Others 6. Every applicant shall be required to present himself before at least two members of the Board for two members of the Board for two interviews. The first interview shall be made before the submission of the engineering report and may deal on any field or practice in mechanical engineering, including the mechanical engineering law and Code of Ethics. The second interview will only deal on the engineering report submitted by the applicant. In both cases, the applicant shall be sent notices for interview.

Except in meritorious cases, non-appearance of applicant in the scheduled interview shall mean failure.” Nowadays, it is precisely clear that the rationale and objective of RA 8495 is the promotion of the mechanical engineering profession and its elevation to the level of competency and standard of professional practice. The PRC must serve as a reinforcement agency of the Board of Mechanical Engineering; and has the power to implement the provisions of the law and its adopted IRR. Thus, upon becoming a PME as an outcome to the compliance of the above guidelines and duly passed the testimonial in nature examination, the PME will now have the authority to practice his/her profession accordingly and only to areas of practice he/she is specialized to do so. Lastly, the point here is to professionally and practically comply to each and every provisions stated by the law, by its IRR and by its code of ethics like, the justifiable process of giving and approving of board exam requirements submitted by the applicant in addition to careful signing of professional seal like, comprehensive review of technical papers and other required documents to obtain one valid exam admission, and as a long term outcome, the receiving of PME license in order to practice the coveted profession, be it in private or be it in public establishments thereto.