Plumbing History in the Philippines

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Who were responsible for incorporating European plumbing standards in early Philippine structures?

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Friar Engineers

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Who was the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection in the City of Manila?

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John F. Hass

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Which important legislation was enacted during the presidency of Ramon Magsaysay in 1955 that pertains to plumbing standards?

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Republic Act No. 1378

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In what year was the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines first promulgated and approved by Malacañang?

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1959

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Who was the Philippine President that approved the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999?

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Joseph Ejercito Estrada

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Who was Jaime M. Cabase and what role did he play in the plumbing industry?

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Jaime M. Cabase was a key advocate for plumbing standards and education in the plumbing industry.

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On what date was Republic Act No. 1378, also known as the Plumbing Law of the Philippines, signed by President Ramon Magsaysay?

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June 18, 1955

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When was the First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code, which included Asbestos-Cement Pipe as a plumbing material, approved?

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1966

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Which organization was established in 1935 to support the plumbing profession in the Philippines?

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National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines

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Who was the Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) when the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 was adopted?

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Hermogenes Pobre