Laws

Question 1

RA 6969

Answer 1

Toxic substances and Hazardous and nuclear waste control act of 1990

Question 2

RA 9711

Answer 2

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Act of 2009

Question 3

RA 11058

Answer 3

Occupational Safety and Health Standards Law

Question 4

RA 11232

Answer 4

Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines

Question 5

RA 10963

Answer 5

Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act

Question 6

RA 10173

Answer 6

Data Privacy Act of 2012

Question 7

RA 11285

Answer 7

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act

Question 8

RA 10912

Answer 8

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016

Question 9

RA 9514

Answer 9

Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008

Question 10

RA 8293

Answer 10

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines

Question 11

RA 9003

Answer 11

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000

Question 12

RA 9275

Answer 12

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004

Question 13

RA 8749

Answer 13

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999

Question 14

Purpose: Strengthen PRC regulatory and enforcement powers
Key Provisions:
Reorganization of PRC
Professional regulation and discipline

Answer 14

PRC Modernization Act of 2000 (RA 8981)

Question 15

Purpose: Promote lifelong learning among professionals
Key Provisions: CPD units requirement for license renewal

Answer 15

Continuing Professional Development Act of 2016 (RA 10912)

Question 16

Relevance to Chemical Engineers:
Protection of patents, inventions, and trade secrets

Answer 16

Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (RA 8293)

Question 17

Proper segregation, collection, and disposal of solid waste

Answer 17

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003)

Question 18

Protection of water bodies from pollution

Answer 18

Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 (RA 9275)

Question 19

Control and prevention of air pollution

Answer 19

Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749)

Question 20

Regulation of hazardous and toxic substances

Answer 20

Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (RA 6969)

Question 21

Strengthening FDA regulatory powers

Answer 21

Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009 (RA 9711)

Question 22

Ensuring safe and healthy workplaces

Answer 22

Occupational Safety and Health Standards Act of 2017 (RA 11058)

Question 23

Corporate governance and compliance

Answer 23

Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines (RA 11232)

Question 24

Tax reforms affecting professionals and corporations

Answer 24

TRAIN Law (RA 10963)

Question 25

Protection of personal and sensitive informationOther Relevant LawsRegulations affecting chemical engineering practice

Answer 25

Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173)

Question 26

The case arose from an administrative and legal action initiated by the PRC against De Guzman who signed and sealed engineering documents (plans, reports, or technical papers) without the proper authority required by law (i.e., valid license or authority)

Answer 26

Case: PRC vs De Guzman

Question 27

killed 74 workers Linked to combustible chemicals, poor safety exits, and violations. Lessons: hazard communication, storage of flammables, proper egress, employer responsibility, role of engineers in safety design. Legal aftermath: criminal investigations, enforcement actions, calls for stricter compliance and inspections.

Answer 27

Case: Kentex Slipper Factory Fire

Question 28

Incident during an organic chemistry experiment led to serious injury/blinding of a student (case reached appellate courts) Anhydrous sodium acetate and barium hydroxide burst from a hard test tube and hit the face and eyes of a student Highlights lab safety, supervision responsibility, and institutional liability as engineers are expected to know lab risk management Legal outcome emphasizes duty of care in educational settings and adequacy of safety protocols.

Answer 28

Case: Saint Louis University lab accident

Question 29

underscores need for process safety management (PSM), inspections, and emergency response. Shows modern relevance of RA 9297 because licensed engineers play roles in safety systems and incident investigations. Use Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), risk assessment, and robust maintenance programs to prevent similar incidents.

Answer 29

Case: Chemical plant blast, Quezon City