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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H. No. 5016
ARTICLE I
is, therefore, the policy of the State to promote, regulate and protect the
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SEC. 3. Definition afTerms.
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techniques:
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weigh~
and others;
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others;
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(3) Detennination of the atomic or molecular quantity of one or
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Of
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Of
biochemical properties
methods
applied
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chemically
or
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registered chemist.
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SEC. 4. Scope of the Professional Practice of Chemistry.
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biochemical activities;
(d) Certification of a laboratory with respect to its chemical or
biochemical activities;
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(h) Consultation,
investigation,
or
research
concerning
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physico~chernical
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chemist must affix one's signature, license number and official seal to
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like.
acts or activities as the need arises to confonn to the latest trend in the
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ARTICLE II
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from a list of five (5) nominees for each position submitted by the
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SEC. 7. Powers and Duties of the Board. -
Act;
(c) Prescribe
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technicians;
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requirements;
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(i) Adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and the Code of
Good Governance for the practice of chemistry;
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The decision of the Board may be appealed to the Commission not later
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than the fifteenth (15 ili) day from notice; otherwise, such decision shall
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of chemical
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Board. - The Chairperson and members of the Board must meet the
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following qualifications:
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(e) A holder of at least a master's degree in Chemistry
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(e) A person who docs not have any pecuniary interest, directly
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administTation thereof;
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Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date of
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after the expiry of their term: Provided, That their terms should not be
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more than two (2) terms or not more than six (6) years, whichever is
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longer: ProvidedJurther, That the first Board under this Act shall hold
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these terms of office: the Chairperson for three (3) years, the fIrst
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member for two (2) years and the second member for one (I) year:
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period shall only serve such period. The Chairperson and the members
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SEC. 10. Compensation of the Board. - The Chairperson and
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designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide secretariat and
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for
Suspension
or
Removal
of the
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recommendation
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following grounds:
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of the
Commission
after
due
process
and
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acts provided in this Act and the offenses in the Revised Penal Code,
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the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and other laws; and
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Act of 2000", the rules on administrative investigation, and the
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The Board
shall submit an annual report to the Commission after the close of each
Commission as the Board may desire to make. At least once a year, the
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ARTICLE 1Il
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identification card.
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Registration
as
Chemist and
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Any
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citizen whose country or state has reciprocity with the Philippines in the
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practice of chemistry;
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(b) Be of good moral character and of sound mind;
allied degree, the curricula of which are under the academic supervision
of the CHED: Provided, That the applicant must have =ed at least
sixty (60) university units in chemistry which shall include all of the
degree and its curriculum shall have passed the evaluation of the Board.
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includes all of the professional chemistry courses, may apply to take Ihe
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relative weight of any subject shall not exceed thirty percont (30%) or
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be less than fifteen percent (15%) of the total. The Board may modity
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Board shall consult with the CHED and the APO for chemistry. The
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oj an
Applicant Jor
Chemical
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Board may modifY the coverage of the Board examination ac; required
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analysis. In such a case, the Board shall consult with the CHED, the
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revisions in chemistry subjects and topics at least two (2) years prior to
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Philippines shall be given at least once each calendar year on the date
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SEC. 22. Ratings in the Licensure Examination. - The Board
than fifty percent (50%) in any subject: Provided, however, That if the
examinee passes any two (2) subjects, the examinee shall automatically
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The results of the examination shall be released not later than the
tenth (loth) day from the last day of the examination.
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such individuals must show evidence that they have been active in
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chemistry.
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(a) Foreign-based chemists, recognized as experts in their
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not exceed three (3) years. It may be renewed subject to the rules and
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are required to take their oath before the Board or any officer
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of registration.
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shal! stale the full name of the registrant and registration numher, bear
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tho official seal of the Commission and the Board. The certificate of
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technician. The professional identification card shall state the full name
of the registrant and the registration number, bear the signature of the
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they issue.
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Board shall have the power, upon notice and hearing, to revoke or
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profession;
turpitude;
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The Board may, for reason it may deem sufficient and upon
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certificates.
SEC. 30. Membership
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in
the
Accredited
Professional
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are
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required
to
maintain
regular
and
associate
membership,
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the Board, a member from the APO and a member from the academe.
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business. The Commission shall regularly update such roster and make
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The Board, in consultation with the relevant entities and the APO,
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shall set the requirements fur the issuance of the certificate of authority
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Board resolutions.
ARTICLE IV
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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and/or
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temporary/special pennit;
valid
professional
identification
card
or
valid
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technician;
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one (I) month but not more than one (I) year, or a fine of not less than
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one hWldred thousand pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO) but not more than one
Firms. -
covered by this Act without a valid authority to operate the same. The
liable for violations of this Act. Upon conviction, these persons shall be
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(I) month but not more than one (I) year, or a fine of not less than one
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hWldred thousand pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO) but not more than one million
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Any
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chemist shan likewise sign such report or document and affix one's
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analysis. Likewise, this Act shall not prevent the practice of any legally
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from chemistly work done in good faith are entitled to legal assistance
performed.
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ARTICLE V
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TRANSfI'OR Y PROVISIONS
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Act shall automatically function and hold office for another two (2)
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years from the date of effectivity of this Act or for the duration of their
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current tenn, whichever is longer. The Board shall then promulgate the
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who are registcrcd lUIder Republic Act No. 754 at the time of effectivity
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the same registration numbet. The validity and period of the existing
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three (3) years from the date of effectivity of this Act, all duly
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of the registered chemist shall be stamped with the personal seal of the
registered chemist.
period for all individuals and institutions to comply with the provisions
of this Act. The same gracc period shall be enjoyed by those who. on
subjects during which time they must fulfill the following requirements:
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(3)-year grace period, such individuals must submit the certified true
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copies of all of their relevant transcripts for evaluation. Those who are
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ARTICLE VI
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FINAL PROVISIONS
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to the approval of the Commission, the Board, within sixty (60) days,
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shall adopt and promulgate the IRR aud the Code of Ethics for the
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ofthis Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act
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SEC. 50. Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 754 aud all
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SEC. 51. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
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general circulation.
Approved,