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Act regulating the practice of agricultural engineering in the Philippines (No. 8559).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Philippines Official Gazette No. 28, 13 July 1998, pp. 91-98.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural development Institution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 28 July 1998.
Abstract

"Agricultural engineering" is defined as the profession requiring the application of the fundamental and known principles of engineering to the peculiar condition and requirements of agriculture as an industry and as a field of science, and shall include various skills and activities listed in section 3. There is created a Board of Agricultural Engineering. The Board may promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary for the carrying out of provisions of this Act. Persons who successfully passed the examination for agricultural engineering shall receive a certificate of registration as agricultural engineer. Practice as an agricultural engineer is allowed only as individuals. (35 sections)

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Republic Act No. 10915 establishing Philippine Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Act of 2016.

Legislation | Philippines | 2016

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Irrigation, Drainage/land reclamation, Renewable energy, Freshwater resources management, Equipment, Capacity building, Monitoring, Sustainable use, Processing/handling, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Animal production, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX