23/10/2026
𝐏𝐃𝐂𝐁 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐏 𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝟏𝟎𝟐 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
MAKATI CITY — The Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), an implementing board of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), an attached agency to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), convened stakeholders from the construction industry for the First Public Consultation Session on the Revised CIAP Document 102: Uniform General Conditions of Contract for Private Construction on 22 October 2026 at Kalayaan Room 1, St. Giles Hotel, Makati City.
The consultation marks an important milestone in the revision of CIAP Document 102, which has long served as a reference for private construction contracts in the Philippines. The initiative seeks to ensure that the document remains relevant, clear, balanced, and practical in addressing the evolving needs of the construction industry and the realities encountered by contracting parties in project implementation.
In her opening remarks, Atty. Margarita F. Magsaysay, OIC Executive Director of CIAP, emphasized the importance of reviewing existing contractual standards in response to changing project delivery methods, emerging technologies, evolving professional practices, and increasing project complexities. She underscored that the consultation provides an opportunity for stakeholders to share their experiences, identify provisions requiring clarification, and recommend improvements based on actual industry practice.
The revision builds on the work of the Small Working Group (SWG), composed of the Society of Construction Law Philippines (SCLP), Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP), Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA), Philippine Institute of Certified Quantity Surveyors (PICQS), and Philippine Institute of Construction Arbitrators and Mediators (PICAM). Through sixteen working sessions, the group conducted a detailed, line-by-line review of the document, examining existing provisions and identifying areas for improvement while considering which provisions should be retained.
In her keynote message, Ms. Doris U. Gacho, Executive Director of the Philippine Overseas and Domestic Construction Board (PODCB) and OIC Executive Director of the Construction Manpower Development Foundation (CMDF), described the consultation as an opportunity to validate the consolidated draft developed through the SWG's work. She emphasized that the review is not intended to rewrite CIAP Document 102 from the ground up, but to carefully update its provisions based on the experiences of practitioners and issues that have emerged through actual use of the document.
Atty./Engr. Jesusito G. Morallos, President of the Society of Construction Law Philippines (SCLP), also expressed the Society’s support for validating the revised CIAP Document 102. Drawing on the document’s history and his experience in construction law, he emphasized that its development has been shaped not only by contractual principles but also by the practical experience of industry professionals. He noted that the revised draft benefited from the technical deliberations of the Small Working Group and the expertise of practitioners across relevant disciplines. On behalf of SCLP and its members, he supported the validation process as an opportunity to further strengthen the document as a practical contractual reference for the construction industry.
In the message of support of Engr. Gerardo V. Pancho, National President of the Philippine Constructors Association, Inc. (PCA), the Association reaffirmed its support for CIAP, PDCB, and the industry stakeholders involved in reviewing CIAP Document 102. PCA highlighted its longstanding partnership in the development of the document, from its early formulation to the release of its first edition in 1997. As construction projects become more complex and industry practices continue to evolve, PCA underscored the importance of keeping the contractual framework relevant and useful to the private construction sector. The Association also welcomed the opportunity for stakeholders to validate the consolidated draft and provide comments and recommendations before its finalization, signing, and publication, with the aim of supporting clear and balanced guidance for project owners, contractors, and other stakeholders.
The program included an overview of the revision process and the sixteen SWG meetings, followed by the presentation of the clean consolidated draft and major proposed revisions. The consultation proper focused on the review and validation of assigned articles and provisions, providing stakeholders with an opportunity to assess whether the proposed revisions are clear, workable, and responsive to the needs of project owners, contractors, construction professionals, and other industry participants.
The consultation process will continue through the Second Public Consultation scheduled for 04 November 2026, allowing additional time for stakeholders to provide considered positions, technical comments, and recommendations on the proposed revisions. A ceremonial signing is scheduled for 10 December 2026.
Through the revision of CIAP Document 102, the PDCB and CIAP, joining hands with the industry stakeholders, reaffirm their commitment to strengthening the contractual framework for private construction, promoting clearer understanding of the rights and obligations of contracting parties, and supporting fairer, more orderly, and more efficient implementation of construction projects in the Philippines.
Present: CIAP- PDCB, CPMAP, IIEE, OSHDP, PCA, PICQS, PSME, S**C, SCLP, and UAP
