MISSION

I. Produce sufficient revenue to provide the needed resources to achieve our goals by increasing partners and or sponsors.

II. Encourage membership to actively participate in the programs of NAMPAP.

III. Asked the help of Political Leaders, Lawmakers and the President of the Philippines for the passage of the new plumbing law.

IV. Disseminate the truth that the plumbing practice is the domain of Master Plumbers to create public awareness.

V. Support the Professional Regulations move to implement the Continuing Professional development.

VI. Implement the NAMPAP By-Laws and its Rules and Regulations. VII. Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Master Plumbers at all times.

VISION

1. The National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines and the Master Plumbers shall be ACKNOWLEDGED by the Building Officials, the Professional Regulation Commission and the general public, as the only accredited professional organization and the only authorized by law to practice plumbing in accordance with the Plumbing Law and the Revised National Plumbing Code, and as one of the partners of the Government in Nation Building in protecting the ENVIRONMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY.

2) The Plumbing Law shall be updated and the minimum requirements in accepting applicants for licensure examination shall be Baccalaureate Degree Holder and holder of a competency certificate issued by institution recognized by the government.

3) The master plumbers from the Philippines shall be recognized globally. This shall be DONE through the FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE by the concerned agency of the government. The second vision shall be done through passage of a new law for master plumbers - The New Plumbing Law The third vision shall be done through continuing professional development.

CORE VALUES

These principles guide our work and define our mission:

Nurturing - We believe in raising or promoting the development of Master Plumbers for Global Challenge;

Achieving - We are here to perform or carry out with success the objectives of NAMPAP for the advancement of the master plumbers profession;

Mastery - We are committed to the on-going evolution of skill and wisdom in an area of thought or activity through excellent practice, contemplation, application and exploration of knowledge through continuing professional development;

Professionalism - We believe that the expertise and specialized knowledge are critical to the success of our Goals. We maintain the highest professional standards for the benefits of the Society and Ultimately the environment.

Action-Oriented - We believe in the action-oriented organization to pull people together as a team and to motivate them move toward achieving the overall strategic objectives;

Partnership - We believe partnerships with the government, other professions, communities, and other stakeholders are essential to master plumbers success.

CODE OF ETHICS

A registered master plumber shall maintain a professional bearing consistent with an honorable and dignified pursuit of his/her profession, adhering to a set of conduct becoming of his/her calling, and shall not:

1. Act in an unprofessional manner and demand any remuneration other than his/her original charges except for additional services not covered in the basic contract;

2. Supplant another Registered Master Plumber after definite steps have already been taken toward his/her being commissioned to perform the contract;

3. Underbid another Registered Master Plumber by reducing his/her professional fees after being informed of the fees charged by the other Registered Master Plumbers;

4. Take the advantage of a salaried government position to compete unfairly with a practicing Registered Master Plumber;

5. Allow the use of his/her License as Registered Master Plumber for a fee to an unlicensed Master Plumber in plumbing works without his/her personal supervision.

6. Injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the reputation of another Registered Master Plumber by reviewing his/her work for the same client unless the professional services of the former have been officially terminated and all professionals fees have been fully paid by the client;

7. Advertise in self-laudatory language, act in any manner and engage in any practice which tend to bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered Master Plumber, the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and the plumbing profession.

HISTORY OF NAMPAP

The birth of the plumbing profession in the Philippines is traced back to the 17th century. The walled city known as Intramuros was established by the Spaniards as a model community. The Friar Engineers who built the government buildings, residential and other structures, incorporated European standards in their plumbing installations.During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Filipino plumbers were trained and assigned the task of maintaining, repairing and/or remodeling plumbing systems in all pueblos or towns including churches, convents, and government buildings.

The recognized and knowledgeable plumbers then were called upon by the ilustrados or the elite group in the community to act as consultants of plumber journeymen on matters pertaining to plumbing installations in villas, mansions and houses in the community. Plumbing took a great leap at the turn of the 20th century with the arrival of the American soldiers, engineers, Thomasite Teachers, doctors, and evangelists. Health and hygiene became a priority when epidemics including cholera, leprosy, schistosomiasis and other contagious diseases engulfed the Philippines. Alarmed, Governor General Harrison issued a letter of instruction by using water from potable sources and proper waste disposal through network of pipe in the Plumbing System in all municipalities.

Sometime in 1902, the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the government. The City of Manila was the model municipality. Master Plumber John F. Hass became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing Construction and Inspection. Through the initiative of the Filipino Master Plumbers, a plumbing code based on the Plumbing Code of the United States was incorporated into the Building Code for the City of Manila, defining its role of bringing in water into the building and removing them such as wastewater through plumbing among others. In 1935, plumbing practitioners lead by persons Francisco Geronimo, Mariano de Ocampo, Igmidio Suarez, Eusebio Mina, Jose Rivera, Raymundo Reyes, Sr., Roberto Feliciano, Gregorio Lazaro, Raymundo Gumapac, John Jones, Trinitarion Ortiz, Valentin Casupanan, Catalino Casupanan, Crispin Francisco, Teodoro Pastor, Cornelio Odvina, and Jesus Tanghal Dera, organized the National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) and had it registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Thereafter, the City of Manila created the Department of Public Services and was enacted into law. City Ordinance 2411 known as “The Plumbing Code for the City of Manila”, institutes the guidelines in consultation with NAMPAP for the licensing of Master Plumbers, regulating plumbing practices and requirements for plumbing permits in line with the installation of plumbing system, throughout Manila under the Department of Public Services. On May 6, 1963, in relation to the question of eligibility of corporation or association to practice plumbing, another opinion through the Secretary of Justice Juan R. Liwag under Opinion No. 82 Series of 1963 clarified as to whether or not these group under artificial names which are not registered as master plumbers with the Board may practice plumbing in the Philippines, under the supervision of a registered master plumbers without violating the provisions of RA 1378 which states that “the practice of plumbing involves personal skill and proficiency. Hence, only those who are registered with the Board are presumed to be technically prepared for the job and may be allowed to practice. Otherwise, public health and safety will be endangered. On September 18, 1957, the office the City Prosecutor of Manila, through Fiscal Edilberto Barot, likewise rendered an opinion that only the Master Plumber should prepare plumbing plans. Opinion was made on the basis that while a Sanitary Engineer is endowed with authority to do the acts contemplated in Sec. 29 of RA 1364 in connection with Sec. 2 thereof, the Master Plumber is empowered to prepare plumbing plans as specifically provided in RA 1378.

On May 6, 1963, in relation to the question of eligibility of corporation or association to practice plumbing, another opinion through the Secretary of Justice Juan R. Liwag under Opinion No. 82 Series of 1963 clarified as to whether or not these group under artificial names which are not registered as master plumbers with the Board may practice plumbing in the Philippines, under the supervision of registered master plumbers without violating the provisions of RA 1378 which states that “the practice of plumbing involves personal skill and proficiency. Hence, only those who are registered with the Board are presumed to be technically prepared for the job and may be allowed to practice. Otherwise, public health and safety will be endangered”.

In 1966-1969, the Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers and NAMPAP prepared a Curriculum for Associate Plumbing Engineering and was approved by the Department of Education. It was first introduced and offered at Feati University.

On November 28, 1967, the first amendment to the National Plumbing Code was approved. It effected the inclusion of asbestos-cement pipe as an approved plumbing material. In December of 1996, the use of hubless pipe for C.I. pipes was also approved.

In 1972, Republic Act 6541 otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines was passed in the Senate but was not signed by the President due to the declaration of martial law on September of the same year. Nevertheless, it was adopted and was enacted into a law as PD 1096 of the National Building Code of the Philippines in 1977

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of PD 1096 was formulated by the DPWH and Plumbing Code was made a referral Code under Rule IX on the subject of sanitation. However, the scope of works for Master Plumbers vested in Sec 2 of RA 1378 were corrupted, specifically in Section 3.2.2.2, thereof, allowing Sanitary Engineers to encroach and diminished the field already embraced by Master Plumbers in violation of their own law, Section 33 of RA 1364.

In 1977, NAMPAP filed Civil Case No. 97-849998 for writ of Preliminary Injunction for Sec. 3.2.2.2 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for PD 1096 at the Regional Trial Court Branch 38, Manila, rendering unfavorable decision of status quo.

Due to the growing population and demand of plumbing in the expanding residential and housing community, the National Government, through the Bureau of Public Works, other city government and municipalities adopted the Plumbing Code of Manila as guide in enforcing sanitation. NAMPAP later on spearheaded the enactment of a law raising its scope into a national level to regulate the practice of master plumbing in the Philippines. This is for the defense of NAMPAP from unscrupulous individuals victimizing house owners with defective works as well as not paying revenue for the practice of plumbing.

In 1954, the Third Congress of the Republic of the Philippines in its second session, approved after the third reading House Bill No. 962 and passed into a law, Republic Act No. 1378 of the “National Plumbing Law of the Philippines”. It was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay on June 18, 1955 expanding the scope which applies to all cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

NAMPAP was tasked to formulate the Implementing Rules and Regulation of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines. It was promulgated and approved on June 18, 1959, which later on became instrumental in the passing of a law creating the National Waterworks and Sewerage System integrating the Metropolitan Water District of Manila.

After the plumbing law was passed and approved, there was nonetheless clarification on a seemingly conflict between the provisions of Ordinance No. 2411 of the City of Manila and those of Republic Act 1378 which holds the examination and issuance of license to Master Plumbers.

In Section 22 of RA 1378, the legislative intention was to enhance a uniform Plumbing Law, harmonizing existing plumbing ordinances of the City of Manila and other chartered cities in the Philippines. It circumscribe the practice of the trade of master plumber to a person who has obtained a certificate of registration in the manner and under the condition set under Ordinance 2411 as provided.