Participants of the CIAP Document 102 training course for the academe conducted by PDCB via Zoom

01 August 2025 – The Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB) of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) successfully concluded three batches of its Training Course on Understanding Contracts and CIAP Document 102, held via Zoom on June 26–27, July 2–4 (Batch 3), July 10–11, 16–18 (Batch 4), and July 24–25, 29–31 (Batch 5).

Designed to support the proposed integration of CIAP Document 102 into engineering and architecture academic programs nationwide, the training aims to strengthen the foundation of contract literacy among future construction professionals. The program is part of CIAP’s continuing efforts to promote fairness, transparency, and accountability in the Philippine construction industry.

A total of 288 professors and instructors from 74 universities and colleges across the country actively participated in the training sessions. Through comprehensive discussions, the participants explored the relevance and application of CIAP Document 102 in both practice and pedagogy, reinforcing the value of ethical and informed contracting.

In his closing message, CIAP Acting Executive Director Atty. Herbert Matienzo emphasized that “the true value of CIAP Document 102 lies not only in its application but in its instruction.” He underscored the essential role educators play in bringing the principles of ethical contracting into the classroom, thereby helping shape a new generation of professionals committed to responsible and transparent project implementation.

The CIAP and PDCB remain committed to advancing industry knowledge and professional development through accessible and meaningful learning programs that elevate standards across the construction sector.

This training would not have been possible without the invaluable support of PDCB’s pool of accredited lecturers who shared their expertise and knowledge during the training. The PDCB also thanks its partner academic institutions namely the: Philippine Architecture Schools Association (PHILASA), Philippine Association of Engineering Schools (PAES), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), Visayas State University (VSU), Mapúa University, University of the Philippines (UP), University of Santo Tomas (UST), University of the East (UE), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), and Aklan State University (ASU). ♦

Date of Release: 15 August 2025