SB 494

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 14, 2025

Philippine Plumbing Engineering Act

An Act Regulating the Practice of Plumbing Engineering in the Philippines, Repealing for the Purpose Republic Act No. 1378, Otherwise Known as the 'plumbing Law'

In plain language

The bill creates a modern licensing system for plumbing engineers, replaces the old 1955 Plumbing Law, and establishes a new Board to oversee exams, registration, and professional standards.

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Author · Senator

Chiz Escudero
SenatorFrancis "Chiz" Escudero
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Subjects

Plumbing Engineering

Official sources

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SBN-494 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch