The Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering (PRB-OCE) conducted a virtual inspection and monitoring visit of Tarlac State University’s BS Civil Engineering Program on June 2, 2025.
Led by PRB-OCE Chairperson Hon. Praxedes Bernardo, the inspection team focused their evaluation in the review of the program’s curriculum, faculty, licensure exam performance, and administration of the program.
Some of the recommendations noted by the board include the enhancement of the program’s curriculum to better prepare students for professional practice, provision of laboratories with greater focus on structural engineering, and expansion of the program’s specialization.
The PRB-OCE also lauded the department for their efforts in the Civil Engineering Licensure Examinations (CELE) especially the passing rate for the first-time takers.
Hon. Bernardo appreciated the BSCE department for attending the virtual inspection in full force.
“We really want to work in collaboration with you so that we can give civil engineering students in your university better curriculum and prepare them well for the practice of their profession,” she said.
Hon. Bernardo is joined by fellow PRB-OCE members Hon. Romeo Estañero and Hon. Pericles Dakay.
Meanwhile, the Department of Civil Engineering led by chairperson Engr. Neil Andrew Meneses committed to comply with the feedback and recommendations of the board for the improvement of their program.
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Agnes M. Macaraeg, College of Engineering Dean Dr. Miriam S. Galvez, Quality Assurance Director Dr. Niño B. Corpuz, Office of Curriculum and Instruction Director Dr. Brendalyn A. Manzano, and Office of Library and Management Services Director Ms. Cynthia M. Bognot also attended the virtual activity in support of the BSCE program.
The PRB-OCE inspection and monitoring is pursuant to Section 9 of RA 8981, the “PRC Modernization Act of 2000” on Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of the Various Professional Regulatory Boards.
