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Articles 1 to 3 of RA 8495 establish the framework for regulating mechanical engineering in the Philippines. Article 1 creates the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) to promote mechanical engineers and advance the field. Article 2 defines the practice of mechanical engineering. Article 3 establishes the Board of Mechanical Engineering (BME) under the Professional Regulation Commission to administer, implement, and enforce the law through tasks like licensing engineers and investigating violations.

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Articles 1 to 3 of RA 8495 establish the framework for regulating mechanical engineering in the Philippines. Article 1 creates the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) to promote mechanical engineers and advance the field. Article 2 defines the practice of mechanical engineering. Article 3 establishes the Board of Mechanical Engineering (BME) under the Professional Regulation Commission to administer, implement, and enforce the law through tasks like licensing engineers and investigating violations.

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Republic Act (RA) 8495, also known as the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Law, was
enacted on February 12, 1998, to regulate the practice of mechanical engineering in the Philippines. The
law contains 10 articles, and this summary will cover Articles 1 to 3.

Article 1 of RA 8495 establishes the creation of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), a
national organization of mechanical engineers in the Philippines. The PSME is tasked with promoting the
interests and welfare of its members, as well as advancing the science and practice of mechanical
engineering. It is also responsible for regulating the practice of mechanical engineering in the Philippines,
in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 2 of RA 8495 defines the practice of mechanical engineering, which includes any professional
service involving the application of principles of mechanics and energy to the design, development,
installation, and maintenance of machines, mechanical systems, and processes. It also covers the
management and control of engineering works, the development and application of new materials, and
the design and construction of engineering structures. In addition, the law recognizes the roles of
mechanical engineers in environmental protection, energy conservation, and public safety.

Article 3 of RA 8495 establishes the Board of Mechanical Engineering (BME), a government agency under
the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), which is responsible for the
administration, implementation, and enforcement of the law. The BME is composed of a chairman and
four members, who are appointed by the President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of the
PRC. The chairman and members of the BME must be licensed mechanical engineers, with at least ten
years of professional experience.

The duties and responsibilities of the BME include, among others, the following:

1. Promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations for the registration and licensure of mechanical
engineers and the regulation of their professional practice;
2. Administering and conducting licensure examinations for mechanical engineers;
3. Investigating and disciplining mechanical engineers who violate the provisions of the law or the
rules and regulations promulgated by the BME;
4. Encouraging the continued professional development of mechanical engineers; and
5. Representing the Philippines in international organizations related to mechanical engineering

Articles 1 to 3 of RA 8495 establish the framework for the regulation and promotion of the practice of
mechanical engineering in the Philippines. The law recognizes the important role of mechanical engineers
in the development and progress of the country, and aims to ensure the competence, integrity, and ethical
conduct of mechanical engineers through the establishment of the PSME and the BME. The PSME is
responsible for promoting the interests and welfare of its members and advancing the science and
practice of mechanical engineering, while the BME is tasked with administering and enforcing the law,
including the registration and licensure of mechanical engineers and the investigation and disciplining of
those who violate the provisions of the law or the rules and regulations promulgated by the BME. Overall,
these articles aim to ensure the competence, integrity, and ethical conduct of mechanical engineers in
the Philippines.

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