COMPUTER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION

BOARD
(CpECB)

Implementing Certification Guidelines (ICG) for Professional

Computer Engineer (PCpE) Through Grandfather’s Rule

A. Introduction
1. The following Implementing Certification Guidelines (ICG) shall be in effect
and must be followed by applicants applying for PCpE through Grandfather's
Rule.
2. This Grandfather's Rule intends to give Professional Computer Engineer
(PCpE) status without taking the examination to qualified applicants.
3. Computer Engineering graduates who are practicing Computer Engineers can
qualify for this program.
4. The PCpE certification can be given to applicants by complying with certain
documentary requirements.
5. Also, applicants must earn the minimum score approved by the CpECB based
on the criteria set for obtaining the PCpE through Grandfather's rule.
6. The applicants are evaluated based on seven (7) criteria namely: 1)
Educational Qualification, 2) Work Experience and Professional Services ,
3) Involvement in Professional Organization, 4) Participation in ICpEP
Events, 5) Technical/Research Activities, (6) Community
Outreach/Extension Activities, and (7) Essay of Personal and Professional
Accomplishments in no more than 500 words for the last 10 years

B. Definition of Terms
1. Grandfather’s Rule - a rule wherein a Professional Computer Engineer
(PCpE) status is given to a qualified applicant for certification without taking
the examination.
2. Active Member – a regular member of the Institute of Computer Engineers
of the Philippines, Inc. (ICpEP) with the updated membership fee and
participates in any of its regional or national activities
3. Certification – a recognition given to CpE graduates for substantially
meeting the criteria set for the Grandfather's rule.
4. Community Outreach/Extension Activities – refer to the activities
rendered by the applicant for the improvement of the community or society
(community outreach) or the benefits of fellow computer engineers in the
form of training, seminars, and other related activities. (extension activities)
5. Computer Engineer - a person who was awarded the Bachelor of Science in
Computer Engineering (BSCpE) by the CHED recognized school.
 6. CpECB - Computer Engineering Certification Board, an independent and SEC-
registered governing body created whose mandate is to implement the
certification process for practicing professionals in the field of Computer
Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, and other related
professions.
7. PCpE - Professional Computer Engineer, an individual who qualified and has
been certified by CpECB as a practicing Computer Engineer.
8. Educational Attainment – refers to an earned educational degree as well
as other postgraduate and professional development activities
9. External Professional Activities – refer to the activities rendered by the
applicant as an active member of ICpEP
10. ICpEP Event – a regional or national annual gathering of members of the
Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines
11. Professional Activities – professional accomplishments of the applicant
about his/her position in the company before the time of application
12. Regular Member – a member of the association whose BS degree is CpE
13. Technical/Research Activities – technical papers or researches presented
at a national or international level

C. Duration
1. Through Grandfather’s Rule, applicants may be awarded Professional
Computer Engineer status without examination.
2. The grandfather rule for Professional Computer Engineer will be offered until
December 31, 2024, or until the CPE Certification Board decides to terminate
or continue its implementation.
3. When the CpECB decides to terminate the implementation of Grandfather’s
Rule, all succeeding applicants will be required to take and pass the PCpE
examination and/or interview.

D. Qualification
1. To qualify for the grandfather’s rule for Professional Computer Engineer
(PCpE) certification, the applicants shall possess all of the qualifications stated
herewith.
2. The applicant shall be a Filipino Citizen
3. The applicant shall be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer
Engineering.
4. The applicant shall have at least ten (10) years of professional experience
after graduation. Professional experience includes work in any ICT industry,
ICT related manufacturing companies, in the academe, or any other
professions/careers/occupations specified in the previous CHED CMOs for
Computer Engineering Program or by the CpECB Bylaws.
 5. The applicant shall be an active regular member of the Institute of Computer
Engineers of the Philippines (ICpEP) Inc.

E. Minimum Score Required for PCpE

1. Shall accumulate a minimum score of two hundred (200) points based on the
criteria set for PCpE through the Grandfather’s rule. The set of criteria is given
in Table 1.
2. The applicant shall perform self-rating using the table given in Appendix 2 to
determine if the applicant qualifies for the Grandfather’s Rule.
3. Each claimed item in the set of criteria shall be supported by a corresponding
document.

Table 1. Criteria for Obtaining the Grandfather Rule for

Professional Computer Engineer (PCpE)
Criteria/Activity Points
I. Educational Qualification Maximum points: 100
Highest educational degree earned BSCpE: 50 points
Non-Allied Master’s degree: 55 points
Allied Master’s degree: 60 points
MSCpE/MEng-CpE: 70 points
Non-Allied Doctorate Degree: 75 points
Allied Doctorate Degree: 80 points
Ph.D./D.Eng in CpE: 90 points
Post-Doctoral Degree: 100 points
II. Work Experience and
Maximum points: 100
Professional Services
Engagement in CpE or ICT related work Industry Positions:
and/or academe for at least one (1) Business Owner/Director: 30 points
year for the last 5 years for CCpE or last President/Member of the Board: 25 points
Vice President/Consultant: 20 points
10 years for PCpE before the application
Engineer/Manager/Other Related Positions: 20
points
Asst. Manager: 15 points
Cadet Engineer: 10 points

Academic Positions:
President: 30 points
Education Supervisor/Vice President: 25 points
Director/Academic Dean: 20 points
Program Chair: 15 points
Faculty Member/Laboratory Coordinator/ Research
Assistant: 10 points
Served as trainer or organizer for a 10 points per training/seminar (minimum of two
training program or seminar for (2) days or 16 hours
professional development for the last 5
years for CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
III. Involvement in Professional Maximum points: 100
 Organization
Membership in ICpEP National/Regional As National President: 25 points
Chapter for at least one (1) year of As Regional President: 20 points
service/membership or per term of office As National Vice President: 20 points
As Regional Vice President: 15 points
for the last 5 years for CCpE or last 10
As National Secretary: 17 points
years for PCpE
As Regional Secretary: 12 points
As National Asst. Secretary: 17 points
As National Treasurer: 17 points
As Regional Treasurer: 12 points
As National Auditor: 17 points
As Regional Auditor: 12 points
As National Board Member: 12 points
As Regional Board Member: 8 points
As a Lifetime Member: 20 points
Membership in another affiliate/related As an Officer: 5 points per year
organization for the last 5 years for CCpE As a Member: 2 points per year
or the last 10 years for PCpE
Appointment as chair, judge, member of 5 points per appointment
the technical panel in a private or
government organization or agency with
a focus in improving CpE or CpE
professional practice for the last 5 years
for CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
Awards for exemplary contributions to the International Level : 10 points per award
CpE Profession for the last 5 years for National Level: 5 points
CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
Industry Certifications relevant to the CpE 10 points for entry-level certification
profession for the last 5 years for CCpE or 15 points for mid-level certification
last 10 years for PCpE 20 points for advanced-level certification
IV. Participation in ICpEP Events Maximum points: 100
Attendance in ICpEP Regional General As a Resource Person: 10 points per event
Assembly/Convention for the last 5 years As a Participant: 3 points per event
for CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE before
the application
Attendance in ICpEP National As a Resource Person: 15 points per event
Convention/Conference for the last last 5 As a Participant: 5 points per event
years for CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
Attendance in International As a Resource Person: 20 points per event
Convention/Conference related to the As a Participant: 10 points per event
field for the last 5 years for CCpE or last
10 years for PCpE
Attendance in National As a Resource Person: 10 points per event
Convention/Conference (non-ICpEP) As a Participant: 3 points per event
related to the field for the last 5 years for
CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
V. Technical/Research Activities Maximum points: 100
Publication of Research Paper in ACI As a Sole Author: 5 points per publication
indexed journals only) for the last 5 years As a Co-Author: 4 points per publication
for CCpE or the last 10 years for PCpE
Publication of Research Article in an As a Sole Author: 10 points per publication
International Refereed Journal (Scopus or As a Co-Author: 8 points per publication
WoS indexed journals only) for the last 5
years for CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
Presentation of a technical paper in a IRCCAITE: 10 points per presentation
national research conference for the last CAITE: 5 points presentation
5 years for CCpE or last 10 years for Non-IRCCAITE: 5 points per presentation
PCpE
As a Project Team Leader: 10 points each
Engagement in Research/Relevant Project
As a Project Team Member: 5 points each
related to the field for the last 5 years for
CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
VI. Community
Maximum points: 80
Outreach/Extension Activities
Major Sponsor/Donor for the last 5 years 20 points per activity
for CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
Project Organizer/Team Lead/Proponent 15 points per activity
for the last 5 years for CCpE or last 10
years for PCpE
Speaker/Trainer/Facilitator for the last 5 10 points per activity
years for CCpE or last 10 years for PCpE
Participant for the last 5 years for CCpE 5 points per activity
or last 10 years for PCpE
VII. Essay of Personal and Maximum points: 20
Professional Accomplishments
in no more than 500 words for
the last 10 years
In more than 500 words, write your three (3) years of significant engineering work of
responsible charge in English and narrative form, clearly stating your role and
responsibilities. Use the first person – I, Me, My, to show your contribution and should
emphasize your:

a. Personal engineering and/or management contribution and responsibility.

b. Problem faced, before or during, and/or after the project activity/ duration.
c. Solution/s formulated/found and implemented.
d. Description of engineering judgment you made
e. The impact generated by the above solutions and judgment.
F. Application
1. All applicants must accomplish the approved application form electronically.
Appendix 1 shows a sample of the prescribed Application Form.
2. Attach one (1) passport size colored picture with white background.
3. Sign the application form

G. Documentary Requirements
1. All documents needed for the application must be chronologically arranged
according to the sequence given in Table 1.
2. Other scanned documentary requirements are as follows:
a. Authenticated copy of Diploma
b. Official Transcript of Records
c. NBI Clearance
d. PSA Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
e. Proof of Payment of Application or Bank deposit slip

H. Submission
1. Submit via email all the documents/evidence needed in the application for
certification including the following as attachments.
a. Duly filled-out Application Form (Appendix 1)
b. Duly accomplished Rundown of Accumulated Score Form (Appendix 2)
c. Checklist of Requirements (Appendix 3)
d. Application Letter (Appendix 4)
e. Board’s Approval Form (Appendix 5)
2. All email attachments must be placed inside a compressed folder using either
zip or rar, with a folder name “Lastname.Firsname.MI” of the applicant.
3. Use the given filename format for each attachment for proper identification,
“name of document.pdf”. For example, “application letter.pdf”.
4. An email confirming the reception of the application will be sent to the
applicant within the week from the date of submission.
5. If the submitted documents are not complete, the applicant will be notified
through email, indicating the missing document.

I. Payment of Application Fee

1. Applicants shall pay the application fee of Php 5000.00, which shall be used
for the processing, registration, and identification card.
2. The application fee can be paid through bank deposit or bank transfer.
3. Only fully paid applications shall be processed by the CpECB.

J. Review of Documents
1. Once a month, the Board will meet face to face or online to review for
approval of submitted applications and documentary evidence for PCpE.
 2. The Board may require submission of additional documents or schedule an
interview, if necessary.
3. The Board can approve or deny an application for PCpE.
4. The Board must unanimously approve the application for certification and
shall indicate their decision in the Board’s Approval Form shown in Appendix
5.
5. The decision of the CpECB is final.
6. The applicant shall be notified of the Board’s evaluation result either via
email, printed media, or other means available.

K. Oath Taking
1. All successful applicants who qualify for certification shall be required to take
the oath before any member of the CpECB, or any person authorized by the
CpECB, before they can be issued Certificates and Identification Cards.
2. The Board shall schedule a formal Oath-taking ceremony where the
certification is awarded.
3. The Oath-taking ceremony can be done once or twice a year, depending on
the number of approved certifications to be awarded.
4. Certificate, Identification Card, and other documents about the Oath-taking
will be given to all successful applicants during the ceremony.

L. Follow-up
1. The applicant can make a follow-up of his/her application if, after 30 days
from the date of submission of the application form and other pertinent
documents, he/she did not receive any information regarding the status of
the application.
2. The follow-up can be done electronically through email, indicating the full
name of the applicant and the date the application form was submitted.

M. Validity of PCpE Certification ID Card

1. The PCpE Certification ID card is valid only for three (3) years starting from
the date of its issuance.
2. At least 60 days before the expiration of the PCpE ID, the ID holder shall
apply for renewal for another three (3) years.
3. To renew the PCpE ID use the PCpE ID Renewal Form (Appendix 6).
4. PCpE ID that is not renewed will be considered expired and not valid for any
official transaction.
5. The PCpE ID renewal fee is Php 3000.00.
6. For expired PCpE ID, a penalty fee equivalent to 10% of the renewal fee per
year or a fraction thereof will be added to the renewal fee.
N. Data Privacy
1. All submitted information to CpECB will be used solely for PCpE certification.
2. The submitted information by the applicants to CpECB shall be treated
privately and confidential under the Data Privacy Law of the country and Data
Privacy Policy of CpECB.
3. CpECB will not release private and confidential information to a third party or
individual without written approval or consent from the owner.

O. List of Appendix
a) Appendix 1 – Sample PCpE Application Form
b) Appendix 2 – Sample Rundown of Accumulated Score Form
c) Appendix 3 – Sample Checklist of Requirements Form
d) Appendix 4 – Sample Application Letter
e) Appendix 5 – Sample Board’s Approval Form
f) Appendix 6 - PCpE ID Renewal Form

Signed and Approved:

Desiderio R. Apag III Policarpio D. Tena II

Member Member

Lorenzo B. Sta. Maria Erwin G. Mendoza

Member Member

Noel B. Linsangan
Chairman
 Appendix 1

COMPUTER ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATION BOARD (CpECB)
Professional Computer Engineer (PCpE)
Application Form

Data Privacy Consent: I understand and agree that by filling out this form, I am
allowing the Computer Engineering Certification Board to collect, process, use,
share, and disclose my personal information for my application for Professional
Computer Engineer. Also, to store it as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the
stated purpose and following applicable laws, including the Data Privacy Act of
2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the CpECB Data Privacy
Policy.

Instructions:

1. Fill out this form carefully and electronically

2. Attach a passport size current picture with white background on the top right-hand corner of
this form.
3. Only application forms properly accomplished and submitted with the complete requirements
will be processed by CpECB.

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

SEX: CITIZENSHIP CIVIL STATUS: (dd/mm/yyyy)

PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS

PLACE OF BIRTH

PERSONAL DATA

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND - SCHOOLS ATTENDED

Date of
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEGREE ADDRESS
Graduation
TERTIARY
GRADUATE
SCHOOL

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (From the latest)

COMPANY INCLUSIVE
POSITION NATURE OF WORK
DATES
REFERENCES
CONTACT
NAME POSITION ADDRESS
NUMBER

SPECIMEN SIGNATURE (Place your Signature Inside the Box)

I certify that the foregoing statements and the attached documents are true and correct. I am
fully aware that any false or misleading statements on this form or the attachments will be grounds for
disqualification for Certification.

______________________________
SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

___________

Important: Credentials filed in support of this application become the property of the
Computer Engineering Certification Board and will not be returned to the
applicant.

Payment Instruction:
1. Payment of Application fee should be through bank deposit or bank transfer only.
2. Account Name: Computer Engineering Certification Board
3. Account Number: 166070006103
4. Branch: PNB UE Recto
Submission of Documents:
1. Follow instructions on the submission of document or evidences given in Section H
of the Implementing Certification Guidelines (ICG).
2. email documents to gfr.application@cpecb.org.ph
Appendix 2

COMPUTER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION

BOARD
(CpECB)
Rundown of Accumulated Score Form
Name of Applicant (LN, FN, MI)

Address

Self- CpECB
Criteria/Activity Document
Score Score

I. Educational
Qualification

II. Work Experience and

Professional Services

III. Involvement in
Professional
Organization

IV. Participation in ICpEP

Events

V. Technical/Research
Activities

VI. Community
Outreach/Extension
Activities

VII. Essay of Personal and

Professional
Accomplishments in
no more than 500
 words for the last 10
years
TOTAL SCORE
NOTE:
1. Accomplish this form electronically and accurately
2. Add rows as needed
Appendix 3

COMPUTER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION

BOARD
(CpECB)

Checklist of Requirement Form

Name of Applicant (LN, FN, MI)

Address

For Secretariat Use Only

Please check the box if you have accomplished the requirement.
  Cover Letter
  Application form
  Personal details
  Education
  Photocopy of ICpEP Membership Certificate / ID
  Professional Experience
Significant Computer Engineering WorkSummary of Activities Claimed as
 
Continuing Professional Education
  Authenticated Digital Copy of Diploma
Digital of Official Transcript of Records
  Digital copy of NBI Clearance
  Digital copy of PSA Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Recent passport size photographs with white background and with name tag
 
(coat & tie for men)
  Application Letter
Photocopy/digital copy of PRC Issued Registered/Professional Engineer
License if applicable
  Digital copy Bank Deposit slip
Note:
1. The accomplished application form, including copies of all supporting documents, shall be submitted in
A4 –size (210 mm x 297 mm) of paper not less than substance 20 (80 gms) thickness shall be used
throughout; photocopies of large documents shall be reduced accordingly.
2. All applications shall be originally-signed by the applicant and shall be delivered or mailed to CpECB
Office
Appendix 4

COMPUTER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION

BOARD
(CpECB)

PCpE Application Letter

Date________________

<NAME>
Chairperson, CPECB

Dear Sir/Madam:

I have the honor to apply herewith for the Professional Computer Engineer (PCpE)
through the Grandfather’s Rule.

I Attest that:

1. I finished the degree in Computer Engineering here in the Philippines.

2. I have been practicing the profession for at least ten (10) years.

3. I am a member in good standing of the Institute of Computer Engineers of the

Philippines, Inc. (ICpEP), with ICpEP Membership No. ___________valid
until_________________.

4. I am not convicted of finality by the court of an offense involving moral

turpitude.
I am willing to submit any document that CpECB may require to support this application and
to pay whatever dues the CpECB impose in connection therewith.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Very truly yours,

_____________________
Name /Signature
Appendix 5

COMPUTER ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION

BOARD
(CpECB)

Board’s Approval Form

Name of Applicant (LN, FN, MI)

Address

For CpECB Use Only:

Decision Name and Signature Date
(Approved/Disapproved)

Desiderio R. Apag III

Member

Policarpio D. Tena II
Member

Lorenzo B. Sta. Maria

Member

Erwin G. Mendoza
Member

Noel B. Linsangan
Chairman
CpECB Final Decision

Noel B. Linsangan
Chairman
 Appendix 6

COMPUTER ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATION BOARD (CpECB) Passport
Size
Picture
CCpE ID Renewal Form

Data Privacy Consent: I understand and agree that by filling out this form, I am
allowing the Computer Engineering Certification Board to collect, process, use,
share, and disclose my personal information for my application for Professional
Computer Engineer. Also, to store it as long as necessary for the fulfillment of the
stated purpose and following applicable laws, including the Data Privacy Act of
2012 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and the CpECB Data Privacy
Policy.

Instructions:

1. Fill out this form carefully and electronically

2. Attach a passport size current picture with white background on the right-hand corner of this
form.
3. Only application forms properly accomplished and submitted with the complete requirements
will be processed by CpECB.
4. Attached the old ID.
5. In case of lost ID, a notarized Affidavit of Loss shall be attached to this form.

PCpE ID No. ID Expiration Date:

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME

SEX: CITIZENSHIP CIVIL STATUS: (dd/mm/yyyy)

PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS

PLACE OF BIRTH

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (From the latest)

COMPANY INCLUSIVE
POSITION NATURE OF WORK
DATES

Note: Include only the employment from the time the PCpE ID was received)
 SPECIMEN SIGNATURE (Use black permanent marker ONLY)

I certify that the foregoing statements and the attached documents are true and correct. I am
fully aware that any false or misleading statements on this form or the attachments will be grounds for
disqualification for Certification.

______________________________
SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

___________

Important: Credentials filed in support of this application become the property of the
Computer Engineering Certification Board and will not be returned to the applicant.