COURSE CODE : ECE 523 COURSE TITLE : ECE Laws, Contracts and Ethics COURSE DESCRIPTION : Fundamentals andApplications of Laws, Rules and Regulation affecting the Electronics and Communications Engineering Profession, including Contracts, Warranties, Patents, Bids and Insurance with respect to observance of Legal and Ethical Conduct. CREDIT UNITS : 3 PRE-REQUISITE : 5th Year Standing COURSE OBJECTIVE : To be able to know, understand, be well versed and learned to apply the: 1. Fundamentals of Laws. 2. Basic Structures of Laws Related Procedures. 3. Laws, Rules and Regulations as well as its Implementing Guidelines relevant to ECE Profession. 4. Fundamentals of Obligations and of Contracts. 5. Principles behind Warranties, Liabilities, Patents, Bids and Insurance in relation to the Engineering Profession. 6. Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct. COURSE OUTLINE: 1. Fundamentals of Laws a. Definition b. Classification of Laws c. Origins of Law d. General Sources of Laws e. Sources of Laws Affecting the ECE Profession 2. Parliamentary Procedure a. Principles b. Constitution, By-Laws, Standing Rules c. Types of Meetings d. Types of Procedures e. Agenda f. Motion g. Voting Principles h. Nominations i. Elections 3. The Radio Regulatory Office – A History 4. Executive Order No. 546 July 23, 1979 Reorganization Act of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications The National Telecommunications Commission 5. Executive Order No. 125 January 30, 1987 Reorganization Act of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications Department Order No.6. 9292 April 17. Act No. 1987 Creation of the Department of Transportation and Communications 7. Department Order No. and in the Manufacture and/or Modification of Radio Communications Equipment Commonwealth Act No. Purchase. 1969 The Electronics and Communications Engineering Law of the Philippines 10. Executive Order No. 88 December 28. 2004 Electronics Engineering Law of 2004 Republic Act No. Sale and Transfer of Transmitters or Transceivers in the Philippines NTC Memorandum Circular No. 2-05-88 NTC Memorandum Circular No. Establishment or Operation of Radio Stations and the Possession or Ownership Construction or Manufacture. 5734 June 21. Allocation and Assignment of Frequency NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1987 9. 7-05-87 July 6. 3-3-96 Review. 10-10-97 Spectrum User’s Fees NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1-1-97 Wireless Local Loop Frequency Allocation 8. 11 January 1. Operation and Maintenance of Radio Stations. Laws in ECE Profession Republic Act No. 1951 General Rules and Regulations governing the Construction. 1973 Rules and Regulations requiring the services of a duly Registered ECE in the Planning and Designing Installation or Construction. 125-A April 13. 3846 The Radio Control Law of the Philippines The Telecommunications Franchise Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Certificate of Public Convenience The Radio Station Licenses Radio Stations and Services Radio Frequency Spectrum NTC Memorandum Circular No. Installation. 146 The Public Service Law . 12. s. 496 December 1991 Institutionalization of Proceedings and Criteria for the Selection and the Recommendation of Nominees to Vacant Positions in the Professional Regulatory Board Act No. 483. s. 1996 Removal of the Name of a Professional from the Annual Roster for delinquency in the payment of annual registration fees Executive Order No. 9-7-98 Philippine Low Power Ship Radiotelephone Service . 1997 Amendment to Sec. 223 The Law Creating the Professional Regulations Commission Republic Act No. s. 1995 Continuing Professional Education PRC Resolution No. 381.11. 4-2-92 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) NTC Memorandum Circular No. 8981 December 5. 2000 The PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Executive Order No. 1996 May 21. 14. 3396 Ship Radio Station Law NTC Memorandum Circular no. 4-9-88 Equipment for Ship Stations Plying Domestic Routes Department Order No. 428. The Professional Regulations Commission Presidential Decree No. 1995 Standardized Guidelines and Procedures for the Implementation of CPE for all Professionals PRC RSSO No. 111 of 381 PRC Resolution No. 11 Philippine Low Power Ship Radiotelephone Service NTC Memorandum Circular No. 266 July 25. Art. 1989 Government Radio Operator Certificate NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1999 Unmanned Radio Stations NTC Memorandum Circular No. 7-4-99 April 12. 10-7-98 Rules. 5.13. Series of 1948 Rules and Regulations Governing Commercial Radio Operators NTC Memorandum Circular No. 13-11-91 NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1-1-96 December 28. 11-8-92 Radio Operator’s Certificate (License) NTC Memorandum Circular No. Department Order No. 14-89 August 15. 70855-A September 16. 7 Rules and Regulations Governing Radio Training Schools in the Philippines . 1985 Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate for Land Mobile Stations NTC Memorandum Circular No. 10-12-95 Additional Guidelines in the Conduct of Restricted Land Mobile (RLM) Seminars Department Order No. 11-89 August 15. 6-6-98 Guidelines for the Issuance of Radio Electronic Certificate NTC Memorandum Circular No. 9-7-98 Guidelines for the Issuance of Restricted Operator’s Certificate NTC Memorandum Circular No. 8-7-98 Guidelines for the Issuance of General Operator’s Certificate NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1989 ECE Graduates to take Regular Commercial Radiotelephone Operator’s Exam NTC Memorandum Circular No. Regulations and Guidelines in the Implementation of STCW-95 Concerning Radio Personnel and Radio Training Schools offering GMDSS Radio-communication Courses NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1995 General Operator’s Certificate NTC Memorandum Circular No. 255. 97-301 September 20.14. 6-2-81 February 26. 2-1-93 Satellite Television Receive Only Station (TVRO) . 1997 The Children’s Television Act of 1997 Republic Act No. 436. 1969 The Child Labor Law NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1987 Regulating the Operation of Cable Antenna Television Executive Order No. 1997 Television or CATV Cinematographic Works or Programs COMELEC Resolution No. 1997 September 9. s. 1987 The playing of Filipino Music Executive Order No. XVI. 9231 June 21. 576-A Regulating the ownership and operation of radio and TV stations and for other purposes Omnibus Election Code 1987 Philippine Constitution. 1997 Policy Guidelines to Govern the Operation of Cable Televisions Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2983 February 5. 11 Broadcast Code of the Philippines (CATV) Systems in the Philippines Executive Order No. Sec. 8370 October 28. Laws in Broadcasting Act No. Art. s. 3997 Radio Broadcasting Law Republic Act No. 1981 Non-commercial Stations are exempted from securing franchise Presidential Decree No. 1998 Rules and Regulations Relative to COMELEC Time NTC Memorandum Circular No. 205 June 30. 15. 87-174 Revised Amateur Radio Regulation NTC Memorandum Circular No. 79-003 November 20. 1994 International Satellite Communication Policy NTC Memorandum Circular No. 17. 16. 12-8-92 Civic Action Radio Network NTC Memorandum Circular No. 4-3-99 Implementing Guidelines in International Satellite Communication DOTC Department Circular No. 1979 Citizen Band Radio Service Law NTC Memorandum Circular No. 97-01 Guidelines on the Procurement of Orbital Slots and Frequency Registration of Philippine Satellites NTC Memorandum Circular No. 17-10-94 Guidelines on International Satellite Communication NTC Memorandum Circular No. 12-26-88 Government Personal Radio Service NTC Memorandum Circular No. 17-10-94 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite Ministry Circular No. Section 20 Article XII. Section 10 DOTC Department Circular No. 10-7-93 Guidelines on the Domestic Satellite Communication Policy DOTC Department Circular No. Satellite Communications 1987 Philippine Constitution Article II. 02-03-87 Implementation of the Revised Amateur Regulations . 11-21-88 Personal Radio Service NTC Memorandum Circular No. 93-273 Domestic Satellite Communication Policy NTC Memorandum Circular No. 8-6-96 Philcomsat as Additional Accounting Authority DOTC Department Circular No. 94-277 July 1. Section 19 Article XVI. 98-01 Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) Policy NTC Memorandum Circular No. 7-6-98 Short Range Radio Service MOTC Ministry Circular No. 1874 July 21. 7925 Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines NTC Memorandum Circular No. 20-12-92 Guidelines for Cellular Mobile Telephone System NTC Memorandum Circular No. 90-434. 1983 Amending certain provisions of PD No. 1973 Establishing Basic Policies for the Telephone Industry Presidential Decree No. 11-5-94 May 5. 91-260 Sept. 1990 Municipal Telephone Act of 1989 Department Order No. 1990 190 SCRA 717. 9-7-93 Guidelines on the Interconnection of Public Telecommunications Carriers G. 5-11-88 Cellular Mobile Radio System Department Circular No. The Philippine Telecommunications Presidential Decree No. No. 59 February 24. 11-9-93 Guidelines on the Policy to Improve Local Exchange Carrier Service NTC Memorandum Circular No. 6849 February 8. 8-9-95 Implementing Guidelines for Public Telecommunications Policy Act of the Philippines . 9-10-97 Public Mobile Telephone System NTC Memorandum Circular No. 1990 Implementing Guidelines of the Municipal Telephone Project DOTC Department Circular No. 1993 Law on the Interconnection of Public Telecommunication Carriers NTC Memorandum Circular No. 734 Executive Order No. 1994 Fundamental Numbering Plan Republic Act No. 109 July 12.R. 1993 Local Exchange Carrier Service Law NTC Memorandum Circular No. 92-269 Cellular Mobile Telephone System NTC Memorandum Circular No.18. 30. 217 June 16. 8804 October 18. 217 Republic Act No. s. 1991 Rationalization of Local Exchange Telecommunications Service Executive Order No. 4200 June 19. 21. 1972 Penalizing Unauthorized Telephone Installation Laws in Commerce Republic Act No. 8792 June 14. Guidelines. 24. 01-7-01SC Rules on Electronic Evidence Republic Act No. Secrecy in Communication Republic Act No. Rules and Regulations for Government Infrastructure Contracts Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct . 1965 Anti-Wire Tapping Law Presidential Decree No. 1594 Prescribing Policies. 22. 2000 The E-Commerce Law AM No. 23. 20.19. 3952 The Bulk Sales Law Republic Act No. 26. 7394 The Consumer’s Act of the Philippines Batas Pambansa Blg. 22 The Bouncing Check Law Republic Act No. 8293 Intellectual Property Code Intellectual Property Office The Law on Patents The Law on Trademark. 9184 January 10. 55 November 16. Service Marks and Trade Names The Law on Copyright Obligations Definition of Obligations Requisites of Obligations Classifications of Obligations Contracts Definition of Contract Requisites of a Contract Classifications of Contracts Presidential Decree No. 2003 The Government Procurement Reform Act Laws in Sales Conditions Warranty Guaranty Act No. 25. 1985 Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines The Philippine Constitutions The Malolos Constitution The 1935 Philippine Constitution The 1973 Philippine Constitution The 1987 Philippine Constitution . Coronel The Art of Argumentation and Debate By: Francisco M. De Leon Obligations and Contracts By: Jesus B. The Law on Sales. Bien Handbook on Obligations and Contracts By: Jose N. Inc. Africa and Ricardo P. Nolledo Ethics By: Paul J. 881 December 3.TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCES: Philippine and International Radio Laws By: Pablo Payumo Intellectual Property Code With Implementing Rules and Regulations and Related Laws By: National Bookstore. Agency and Credit Transactions By: Hector S. Judicial Circulars and Regulatory Issuances By: National Bookstore. Garcia The Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas Standards Batas Pambansa Blg. Glenn Rules of Court With Amendments Pertinent Law. Significant Changes in the Law of Evidence By: Dean Antonio P. Inc.
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