PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

DR. WILSON R. DELOS REYES JR.

 What is a Medical Technologist?
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Medical Technologist - A person who engages
in the work of medical technology under
the supervision of a pathologist or licensed
physician authorized by the Department of
Health in places where there is no
pathologist and who having passed the
prescribed course (Bachelor of Science in
Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in
Hygiene) of training and examination is
registered under the provision of this RA5527
 Medical Technologist/
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Laboratory Scientist
Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969
A person shall be called to be in the practice of medical technology within the
meaning of this Act, who shall renders any of the following professional
services for the purpose of aiding the physician in the diagnosis, study and
treatment of diseases and in the promotion of health in general:
Examination of tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body and body
fluids by various electronic, chemical, microscopic, bacteriologic,
hematologic, serologic, immunologic, nuclear, and other laboratory
procedures and techniques either manual or automated;
Blood banking procedures and techniques; Parasitologic, Mycologic and
Microbiologic procedures and techniques;
Histopathologic and Cytotechnology;
Clinical research involving patients or human beings requiring the use of and/or
application of medical technology knowledge and procedures;
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Preparations and standardization of reagents, standards,

stains and others, provided such reagents, standards,
stains and others are exclusively for the use of their
laboratory; Clinical laboratory quality control;
Collection and preservation of specimens
A person who engages in the work of medical technology:
- under the supervision of a pathologist or licensed
physician authorized by the Department of Health in
places where there is no pathologist and
- who having passed the prescribed course (Bachelor of
Science in Medical Technology/Bachelor of Science in
Hygiene) of training
- registered under the provision of this Act.
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Medical Technologist
 Medical detectives Identify microorganisms and analyze
cells
 Do blood tests Measure substance in blood and other fluids
 Identify organisms causing infection and disease Operate
complex apparatus, instrument and machines
 Use standards and control to improve the reliability of
laboratory results Work under pressure with speed and
accuracy and precision They adhere to high ethical
standards of performance
 An individual certified and registered with PRC to run
various tests under the supervision of a registered medical
technologist or pathologist. May also log specimens in the
laboratory and prepare samples for testing
 PASMETH
The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.
Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc.

 The national  Formed in 1970 by

representatives of
organization of all schools of Medical
registered schools of Technology in the
medical technology in Philippines, in the hopes
the Philippines. of maintaining the
highest standards of
MT/PH education and to
foster closer relations
among theschools.
 Goals and Objectives of the Organization:
❑ To encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of
MT education and to offer solution for them;
 To work for the enhancement and continuous development of
Medical Technology education in order that the profession will
be of maximum service to the country;
 To take a united stand in matters which affect the interests of
Medical Technology education and;
 To seek advice, aid and assistance from any government or
private entity for the fulfillment of the Association’s aims and
purposes.
PASMETH LOGO
Circle – represents the
continuity of learning and the
never-ending quest for
excellence in the field of
academe.
Diamond – represents the
four objectives of the
association.
Microscope – represents the
field of Medical Technology
and Public Health
History of PASMETH
➢ First organizational
➢ Established/Organized: meeting was held at UST
➢ May 13, 1970 on June 22, 1970.
➢ Narciso Albarracin appointed ➢ Pres.: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU) and ➢ V.P: Dr. Serafin Juliano
Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST) to
organize an association of ➢ Sec/Treas: Dr. Velia Trinidad
Deans/Heads of schools of ➢ PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico
MT and hygiene.
History of PASMETH…
 First annual meeting o For SY 1972-73, the elected
was held at UST on officers were:
May 7, 1971.
o Pres: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
 First set of officers o VP: Dr. Claro Cabrera
was re-elected for a o Sec/Treas: Dr. Elvira Silva
second term on April o PRO: Dr. Faustino Sunico
30, 1972.
 Others who served as PASMETH presidents:

• Dr. Ibarra Panopio (1973-1974) • Dr. Vicencio T. Torres (1984-1985)

• Prof. Nardito Moraleta (1985-1988)

• Dr. Angelita G. Adeva (1974-1977)
• Dean Norma N. Chang (1988-1995)
• Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1977-1980)
• Prof. Rodolfo R. Rabor (1996-2000)
• Dr. Gustavo Reyes (1980-1981)
• Dean Nini F. Lim (2000-2002)
• Dr. Claro D. Cabrera (1981-1982)
• Dean Zenaida C. Cajucom (2002-2010)
• Dr. Elizabeth M. del Rio (1982-1983)
• Dean Magdalena Natividad (2010-2012)
• Dr. Norma V. Lerma (1983-1984)
• Bernard U. Ebuen (2012-present)
PASMETH…
 It was formally registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on
October 6, 1985 thru the Committee on
Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S.
Cajucom with the help of a legal
counsel, Atty. Dexter Bihis.
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

P A M E T
The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists

 National organization of all

registered Medical Technologist
in the Philippines.

 Mr. Crisanto Almario

“Father of PAMET”
🞑 Organized PAMET on
September 15, 1963 at the
Manila Public Health
Laboratory in Sta. Cruz,
Manila.
 Pioneers of PAMET

➢ Mr. Crisanto Almario ➢ Ms. Bienvenida Cruz

➢ Mrs. Virginia Cabuen ➢ Mrs. Cecilia Cabailo
➢ Ms. Josefina Acayan ➢ Ms. Remedios Manansala
➢ Ms. Josefina Tombo ➢ Ms. Antonia Geraldez
➢ Ms. Clarita Centeno ➢ Mrs. Felisa de Leon
Pioneers of PAMET…
 Ms. Florentina Catanghal  Ms. Corazon Diaz (UST)

 Ms. Cecilia Roque (UP)  Mr. Bernardo Tabaosares (FEU)

 Mr. Jesse Umali (PUC)  Mr. Santos Sanchez (FEU)

 Mr. Romulo Tabo (PUC)  Mr. Isabelo Samonte (CEU)

 Ms. Juanita Sarmiento (UST)  Mr. Rodolfo Villaroman (CEU)

September 20, 1964 – first National convention
of PAMET held at the conference hall of the Far
Eastern University Hospital at Morayta St.,
Manila.

It was incorporated and registered at the

Securities and Exchange Commission on
October 14, 1969 with Reg. No. 39570,
during the presidency of Mr. Nardito D.
Moraleta.
On June 21, 1969, R.A. 5527 also known as the
Philippine Medical Technology Act was enacted
into law.

On June 22, 1973, P.D.223 was approved

creating the Professional Regulation Commission
(PRC). PAMET was officially recognized as the only
Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of
registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.
PAMET is a national body with forty-six (46) chapters
nationwide totalling to more than twelve thousand (12,000)
members.

PAMET is affiliated with other local professional associations

namely Council Of Professional Health Associations
(COPHA), Philippine Federation of Professional Associations
(PFPA), Council of Health Agencies (CHAP), Philippine
Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories
(PCQACL) and Alliance of Allied Health Organizations of
the Nation (AAHON).
Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with ASEAN
Association of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(AACLS), Asian Association of Medical
Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS), International
Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists
(IFBLS) and Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical
Biochemistry (APFCB), International Federation
in Clinical Chemistry (IFCC), and with link with
PAMET USA and PAMET Singapore.
The PAMET Insignia
 The PAMET Insignia
• The CIRCLE symbolizes the continuous involvement
where practice and education must always be
integrated
• The TRIANGLEis the trilogy of LOVE,Respect
and Integrity
• The letters are Green, the color of health
• The Microscope and Snake symbolize the science
of Medical Technology profession
• The year 1964 was the year of first PAMET
election.
 The PAMET Presidents
 CHARLEMAGNE T. TAMONDONG
(1963-1967)
🞑 President for 3 consecutive terms
🞑 Approval of House Bill No.
7682 (Med Tech Bill) on May 10,
1965
The PAMET Presidents…
 NARDITO D. MORALETA (1967-1970)
🞑 Father of the profession
🞑 Approval of RA5527
🞑 organized the 1st PAMET chapters outside
Manila (Cebu 1969),
(Baguio 1970)
🞑 Registration of PAMET with the IAMLT on
May 28, 1970.
🞑 publication of the PAMET NEWS
🞑 Organized the council of MT Education in
1969
in compliance with RA 5527.
 The PAMET Presidents…
 FELIX E. ASPRER (1970-1971)
(1973-1976)
🞑 The only president who served
the association for 5 years.
🞑 Worked for the approval of
PD498 on June 28, 1974.
🞑 Accreditation of PAMET as
a bonafide organization for
Medical Technologists with the
PRC on May 24, 1975.
🞑 Organized more PAMET
The PAMET Presidents…
 BERNARDO T. TABAOSARES
(1971-1973)
🞑 Proclaimed the 3rd week of
September as the Philippine Medical
Technology week.
🞑 Amendment of Teves Law.
🞑 organization of PAMET chapter
in Davao City
The PAMET Presidents…
 ANGELINA R. JOSE (1973)
🞑 Shortest time of office (8 mos.)
🞑 Worked for the upgrading
of Medical Technology profession
by raising the professional
number from 20 to 3.
🞑 approval of professional
tax for Registered
Medical Technologists (RMT)
by Bureau of Internal revenue
The PAMET Presidents…
 VENERABLE C.V. OCA
🞑 Monthly seminars for the
Continuing Professional Education
of Medical Technologists.
🞑 Monthly medical missions which
offer free lab services to the less
fortunate Filipinos
🞑 Quiz show
🞑 classification of PAMET
membership into different
categories
 The PAMET Presidents…
 CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA
🞑 Intensified civic development of
PAMET
thru medical missions.
🞑 Active participation and involvement of
the whole PAMET members in all of
its activities.
🞑 Improvement of the financial status of
the
organization.
🞑 Affiliation with Japan
International Medical Technology
Foundation (JIMTEF) for the
 The PAMET Presidents…
 CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA
🞑 Partnership with Procter and Gamble and PASMETH for awarding
scholarship
to undergraduate medical technology students
🞑 Inclusion of hazard pay equivalent to at least 25% of the monthly
basic salary of medical technologists in government practice
🞑 Organization of ASEAN Association of Medical Technologists
(AAMLT)
in 1985
🞑 socio-medical activities for public health and public safety by
conducting community outreach publication of the LABNEWS, the official
The PAMET Presidents…
 CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA…
🞑 Placement programs for medical technology
graduates in clinical laboratories, in medical
companies, in school and in drug companies.
🞑 Proposal of new staffing pattern for MedTechs,
salary scheme, hazard pay, change in the position
of the board of Medical Technology.
The PAMET Presidents…
 MARILYN R. ATIENZA
🞑 Institutionalization of the Professional Development
Program
🞑 Approval of the PAMET Constitution and By Laws in
1992
🞑 Community service programs.
🞑 Organization of Asian Association of Medical
Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS) with medical
technologists from ASEAN nations
🞑 Publication of the official journal and membership of
PAMET to the AAMLS.
🞑 Inclusion of MedTechs to hazard pay.
 The PAMET Presidents…
 NORMA N. CHANG
🞑 Revision of Medical Technologist Code
of
Ethics on May 7, 1997.
🞑 Accident and sickness assistance
to bonafide members of the
association through the Bayanihan
Plan
🞑 Registration of The Philippine
Journal of Medical Technology
The PAMET Presidents…
 NORMA N. CHANG
🞑 Publication of the PAMET Link, the official
newsletter of the association.
🞑 Organization of PAMET Chapters in
Ilocos Norte, Davao del Sur,
Aklan, Bukidnon and Rizal Province
🞑 • Scholarship of deserving
Medical Technology students
sponsored by Safeguard.
The PAMET Presidents…
 AGNES B. MEDENILLA
🞑 Amendments of RA5527
🞑 House Bill 4742 (Board of
MedTech)
🞑 Job Fair activity for the
newly registered
medical technologists.
🞑 Approval of the 2002
PAMETConstitution and By
Laws.
 The PAMET Presidents…
 SHIRLEY F. CRUZADA
🞑 MOA between DOH-NRL for
Drug Testing Training Workshop
🞑 Graduate scholarship project
for bonafide PAMET members.
🞑 Formation of Committee
on Free Standing
Laboratories
The PAMET Presidents…
 LEILA M. FLORENTO
🞑 “beyond
expectations”
🞑 2007-2013
The PAMET Presidents…
 ROMEO JOSEPH IGNACIO
(2013 - 2014)

🞑 “Soar Higher
through V.O.I.C.E."
Visibility, Oneness, Integrity,
Commitment and Excellence
 The PAMET Presidents…
 RONALDO E. PUNO
(2014 - 2020)
🞑 "PAMET Beyond 50: Redefining
the Profession, Reshaping the
Future”
• One PAMET
• 2016-2020
• From UST
• Advocacy: empowerment
 The PAMET Presidents…
 ROMMEL F. SACEDA
(2021 - 2022)
🞑 "STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN
THE CLINICAL LABORATORY
DURINGPANDEMIC”
• We Are PAMET
• From FEU
• Chief Medical Technologist – St. Luke’s
Medical Center Quezon City
• Molecular scientist (former manager
 The PAMET Presidents…
 LUELLA A. VERTUCIO
 (2023 - Present)
🞑 "Strengthening Collaboration and
Transparency Through Laboratory
Leadership”
• Cohesive Collaboration
• CEU
• Former Chief MedTech at De Los Santos
Medical Center
• Currently Chief MedTech at Providence
Hospital Inc.
CURRENT PAMET OFFICERS