MTLB HISTORY OF MEDTECH & RA 5527

• Medical Technology Act of 1969 (RA005527) signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos


  June 21, 1969
• Far Eastern University (FEU) School of Medical Technology was opened and had their first graduates in 1963


  July 5, 1962
• Registration of PAMET with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Registration No. 39570)


  October 14, 1969
• Temporary permit issued by the Department of Education for the 1st and 3rd year students of the 4-year BS Medical Technology course


  June 30, 1960
• Permit for the internship program of the 4-year BS Medical Technology course was issued


  June 12, 1961
• Discovery of intestinal parasites recorded: Taenia species and Ascaris lumbricoides


  1550 B.C.
• Full recognition of the 4-year BS Medical Technology course was given


  June 14, 1961
• Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1964 - 1967)
• Integration of PAMET with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)


  May 24, 1975
• Nardito D. Moraleta (1967-1970)
• Bernardo T. Tabaosares (1971-1973)
• Felix E. Asprer (1970-1971; 1973-1977)
• Angelina R. Jose (Jan. 1973-Sept. 1973)
• Venerable C. V Oca (1977-1981)
• Marilyn Atienza (1992-1996)
• Carmencita P. Acedera (1982-1991)
• Norma N. Chang (1997-2000)
• Dr. Shirley F. Cruzada


  • Focused on interdisciplinary networking
  • Forged a Memorandum of Agreement between PAMET and DOH National Reference Laboratory
• Marilyn Atienza


  Involved in the inclusion of all med tech to Hazard Pay
• Dr. Shirley F. Cruzada (2003-2004)
• Agnes B. Medenilla (2001-2002; 2005-2006)
• Norma N. Chang


  • Focused on international leadership
  • Worked for the establishment of more PAMET chapters
  • Revised the Medical Technology Code of Ethics
  • Adopted the medical technology prayer
• Agnes B. Medenilla

  • Focused on organizational dynamism
  • Initiated the PAMET Job Fair
  • Revised R.A. 5527 and House Bill 4742 (Board of Medical Technology)
• Leila M. Florento (2007-2013)
• Mr. Ronaldo E. Puno (2015-2021)
• Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio


  • Focused on global celebration
  • Filed the MedTech House Bill No. 3502 for the upgrading of MT Salary
• Leila M. Florento


  • Focused on global perspective
  • Established linkages with CHED on policies and guidelines for medical technology internship and curriculum
• Mr. Ronaldo E. Puno


  • Focused on empowerment
  • Intensified local and international affiliations
  • Involved in the continuing professional development council in PRC
• Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio (2013-2015)
• Luella A. Vertucio (2022-Present)
• Presidential Decree 223 was approved, creating the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and recognizing PAMET as the only accredited professional organization of RMTs in the Philippines


  June 22, 1973
• Rommel F. Saceda (2021-2022)
• Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH)
• PASMETH

  Formed in 1970 to maintain the highest standards of medical technology/Philippine education and foster closer relations among these schools
• Goals and Objectives of PASMETH


  • Enhance and develop medical technology education for maximum service to the country
  • Encourage study of MT education needs and problems, offering solutions
  • Take a united stand on matters affecting MT education
  • Seek advice, aid, and assistance from government or private entities for association aims
• Dr. Narcisco Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo Reyes to organize an association of Deans/Heads of schools of MT and Hygiene


  May 13, 1970
• First organizational meeting: University of Santo Tomas


  June 22, 1970
• Formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission


  October 6, 1985
• First annual meeting: University of Santo Tomas

  May 7, 1971
• First set of officers re-elected for a second term

  April 13, 1972