De Castro
Article V
The Architect’s Responsibilities in Relation to Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents
Section 6. - Relations with Manufacturers, Dealers, and Agents. - An exchange of technical
information between the Architect and those who manufacture, supply, and handle building
materials or equipment is necessary and, therefore, encouraged and commended, provided
that: he/she
6.1 shall not solicit free professional engineering/allied design or other technical services
from manufacturers or suppliers of building materials or equipment .
6.2 shall not seek commissions, discounts, fees, gifts, or favors from agents or firms
handling building materials or equipment
ARTICLE VI
THE ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO HIS/HER COLLEAGUES AND
SUBORDINATES
Section 7. Relations with his/her colleagues and subordinates (his/her big and small brothers/sisters). -
The Architect has moral responsibilities towards his/her profession, his/her colleagues, and his/her
subordinates; and, accordingly.
7.1 shall not render professional services without a professional service agreement. He/she shall
neither offer nor provide preliminary services on a conditional basis prior to definite agreement with
the Client for the commission of the project.
7.2 shall abide by the Basic Minimum Fee prescribed under the "Standards of Professional Practice".
7.3 shall not, in any case, enter as competitor in any Architectural Competition when he/she has direct
involvement in the formulation of the Program thereof, or when he/she has been engaged to act as
Professional Adviser or Juror for such competition.
7.4 shall not, under any circumstances or through any means, solicit any project already known to
him/her as previously committed to another Architect, whether such a commitment is still in the
process of negotiation or has already been definitely agreed upon.
7.5 shall not undertake a commission for which he/she knows that another Architect has been
previously employed unless he/she notifies me other Architect of the fact in writing and has
conclusively determined that the original employment has been terminated and duly compensated for.
7.6 shall not undertake a commission for additions, rehabilitation, or remodeling of any
erected structure undertaken previously by another Architect without duly notifying him of
the contemplated project even when the Client/Owner is no longer the same.
7.7 shall not maliciously, or unfairly criticize, or discredit another Architect or the latter's
work.
7.8 shall refrain from associating himself/herself with, or allowing the use of his/her name
by any enterprise that may negatively affect himself/herself or the architectural
profession.
7.9 shall not affix his/her signature and seal to any plans or professional documents
prepared by other persons or entities and not done under his/her direct personal
supervision.
7.10 shall provide employees and subordinates with a suitable work environment,
compensate them fairly, and facilitate their professional advancement.
7.11 shall unselfishly give his/her share in the transfer of technical knowledge and
experience to his/her colleagues and young aspirants and do his/her part in fostering
unity in the furtherance of the profession.
7.12 shall unselfishly give his/her time and effort to the advancement of the profession thru his/her active
and personal commitment and involvement with the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of
Architects (IAPOA) and in undertaking specific advocacy work to ultimately benefit the architectural
profession.
7.13 shall ensure that the conduct of his/her professional practice abides by appropriate and effective
internal procedures, including monitoring and review processes, as well as sufficient qualified and supervised
staff to enable the firm to function efficiently.
7.14 shall neither appropriate the intellectual property of, nor unduly take advantage of the ideas of another
architect without express authority from the originating architect.
7.15 shall build his/her professional reputation on the merits of his/her own service and performance and
shall strive to continuously update his/her professional know-how. He/she shall recognize and give credit to
others for professional work performed.
7.16 shall not, when offering services as an independent consultant, quote a fee without first receiving an
official invitation for him/her to do so. The Architect must have sufficient information on the nature and
scope of the project to enable him/her to prepare a fee proposal clearly indicating the services covered by
the fee in order to protect the Client and the public from under-resourcing or under-pricing by some
unscrupulous parties.
7.17 shall not undertake professional work unless the parties shall have clearly agreed in writing to the terms
of the architectural commission, to wit:
ion which leads to n reasonable belief that another Architect has committed a violation of this Code, shall file
a formal complaint with the designated body.
7.17.1 scope of work,
7.17.2 delineation of responsibilities,
7.17.3 any limitation of responsibilities,
7.17.4 fee or method of calculating it,
7.17.5 mode of alternative dispute resolution, and
7.17.6 any provision for termination.
7.18 shall continue to raise the standards of aesthetic excellence, functional logic, architectural
education, research, training, and practice.
7.19 shall, as appropriate, promote the allied arts and contribute to the knowledge and capability of
the construction industry.
7.20 if he/she possesses substantial information which leads to n reasonable belief that another
Architect has committed a violation of this Code, shall file a formal complaint with the designated body.
7.21 if he/she is leaving his/her Architect-Employer shall not, without the permission of the latter,
take with him/her designs, drawings, data, or other relevant materials even if personally
performed by him/her. On the other hand, the Architect-Employer shall not unreasonably withhold
such permission, except when some confidentiality of any such documents must be reasonably
protected.
7.22 shall not discriminate on grounds of race, national origin, age, gender, marital status,
religion, or any disability which would hinder the performance of his/her professional work.
ARTICLE VII
ARCHITECTS CREDO
Section 8. Any registered and licensed architect shall recite with vigor, passion, and hope the Architect's
Credo during special or important occasion, e.g., mass oath-taking, lAPOA's affair, PRBOA's event. The
Architect's Credo shall be the following:
Ishall work with this virtuous commitment: to exercise to the utmost my duty to myself, my country, and
my God.
I shall uphold the ideals, follow the norms of conduct of a noble profession, and endlessly endeavor to
protect and further its just ends.
I shall abide by the laws, rules, legal orders, statutory policies, and measures of my country; the Code of
Ethical Conduct and the Standards of Professional Practice; and the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
of the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects (IAPOA).
I shall humbly seek success not through the measure of solicited personal publicity, but by industrious,
meaningful application to my work, and strive to merit a reputation for quality of service and for equitable
dealing.
I shall ask for fair remuneration for my professional services from my Client, and hold his/her interest over
and above my own.
I shall disclose, whenever required, any private business investments or ventures that may tend to
create a conflict of interest, and ensure that such conflict does neither compromise the legitimate
interests of my Clients nor interfere with my duty to render impartial judgment.
I shall exercise my professional prerogatives always with the highest level of integrity.
I shall inspire by my behavior the loyalty of my associates and subordinates, and take upon me the
mentorship of the aspirants to the profession.
I shall confine my criticisms and praises within constructive and inspirational limits and never resort
to these means to promote any malicious motives.
I shall dedicate myself to the pursuit of creative endeavor towards the goal of enlightened Art and
Science, generously sharing the results of my research, experience, and expertise.
I shall treasure my being a holder of a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional
identification card as registered and licensed architect and of a valid membership card with the
lAPOA.
I shall consecrate myself to the highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and competence to the
public, to the Client, to the contractor, to the manufacturers, dealers, and agents, and to colleagues
and subordinates who are the direct and indirect users and beneficiaries of my architectural services.
ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 9. Liabilities and Penalties. Any registered and licensed architect or a grantee of a
temporary/special permit who violates any provision of this Code shall be liable under Sec. 23 (f),
Art. III and Sec. 29, Art. IV of R.A. No. 9266 and under Sec. 23 (f), Rule III and Sec. 29, Rule IV
of Board Resolution No. 07, Series of 2004; and, accordingly, shall be meted out with the penalty
of suspension or revocation of the validity of certificate of registration, or cancellation of a
special/temporary permit by the Board, and/or of a fine of not less than One hundred thousand
pesos (P100,000.00) but not more than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or to suffer
imprisonment for a period of not less than six (6) months or not exceeding six (6) years, or both
at the discretion of the court, respectively.
Section 10. Separability Clase. If any section or part of the herein Resolution shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid, such declaration or judgment shall not affect, invalidate, or impair the
other sections or provisions thereof or part thereof directly involved in which such judgment has
been rendered.
Section 11. Effectivity Clause. The herein Resolution shall take effect after fifteen (15) days
following its full and complete publication in the Official Gazette or any daily newspaper of general
circulation in the Philippines. Done in the City of Manila, this 5th day of April, 2006.
