Legal Bases PD No. 1746 (Creating the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines) dated 28 November 1980 – created the CIAP to promote, accelerate and regulate the growth and development of the construction industry in conformity with national goals.
Overview. Republic Act No. 4566 as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1746 provides that no contractor (including sub-contractor and specialty contractor) shall engage in the business of contracting without first having secured a PCAB license to conduct business.
In the Philippines, a construction contract is governed by the general principles of contract law as stated in the Civil Code. The contract must have the essential elements of consent, object, and cause: Consent: Both parties must mutually agree on the terms and conditions of the contract.
The Contractor's License Law covers individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations or other organizations, who undertake or offer to undertake or purport to have the capacity to undertake or submit a bid to, or does himself or by or through others, construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, ...
Administrative Complaints - Complaints may also be filed with regulatory bodies such as the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) if the issue involves construction standards or violations in construction contracts.
Article 1305 gives the general definition of contracts: "A contract is a meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something or to render some service." In addition to these general rules on contracts, specific provisions are laid down regarding trusts (art.
Under RA 4566, also known as the 'Contractors' License Law,' as amended, no contractor (including sub-contractor and specialty contractor) shall engage in contracting business without first having secured a PCAB license.