Section 22Sec./Art. 22

Issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card -

(a) A certificate of registration (COR) shall be issued to those who are registered after payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. It shall bear the signatures of the Chairperson of the Commission and of the Chairperson and members of the Board, stamped with the official seal of the Commission and of the. Board, certifying that the person named therein is entitled to the practice of the profession, with all the privileges appurtenant thereto. Until withdrawn, revoked or suspended in accordance, with this Act, the COR shall remain in full force and effect.

(b) A professional identification card bearing the registration number and its validity and expiry dates duly signed by the Chairperson of the Commission shall likewise be issued to every registrant who has paid the prescribed fees, and has submitted a certificate of membership in good standing from the AIPO and proof of completion of the CPD requirements. The said card shall be renewed every three (3) years, subject to requirement/s as the Board may thereafter prescribe and upon proof of completion of the mandatory CPD requirements.

Once registered, the agricultural and biosystems engineer may use Engr. as the official appendage title. No person shall practice agricultural and biosystems engineering in the country unless such person has secured a license to practice agricultural and biosystems engineering in the manner herein provided.