Republic Act No.

5527
(*As amended by RA 6132, PD 498 and PD 1534.)

Section 1. Title
Section 2. Definition of Terms
a. Practice of Medical Technology
b. Pathologist
c. Medical Technologist
d. Medical Laboratory Technicians
e. Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory
f. Recognized School of Medical Technology
g. Council
h. Board
Section 3. Council of Medical Technology Education, Its Composition
Section 4. Compensation and Traveling Expenses of Council Members
Section 5. Functions of the Council of Medical Technology Education
Section 6. Minimum Required Course
Section 7. Medical Technology Board
Section 8. Qualifications of Examiners
Section 9. Executive Officer of the Board
Section 10. Compensation of Members of the Board of Examiners for Medical Technology
Section 11. Functions and Duties of the Board
Section 12. Removal of Board Members
Section 13. Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology and of Training Laboratories
Section 14. Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology.-
Section 15. Examination
Section 16. Qualification for Examination
Section 17. Scope of Examination
Section 18. Report of Rating
Section 19. Rating in the Examination
Section 20. Oath Taking
Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of Registration
Section 22. Fees
Section 23. Refusal to issue Certificate
Section 24. Administrative Investigation.- Revocation or Suspension of Certificates
Section 25. Appeal
Section 26. Reinstatement, Reissue or Replacement of Certificate
Section 27. Foreign Reciprocity
Section 28. Roster of Medical Technologist
Section 29. Penal Provisions
Section 30. Separability Clause
Section 31. Repealing Clause
Section 32. Effectivity
PAMET: Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
- September 15, 1963
- Mr. Crisanto G. Almario – Father of PAMET

PAMET PRESIDENTS
Charlemagne T. Tamondong – “Emergence of the Profession”
Nardito D. Moraleta – “Professional Recognition”
Felix E. Asprer – “Legislative Agenda”
Bernardo T. Tabaosares – “Celebration of the Practice”
Angelina R. Jose – “Career Advocacy”
Venerable C.V. Ova – “Educational Enhancement”
Carmencita P. Acedera – “Image Building”
Marilyn R. Atienza – “Proactivism”
Norma N. Chang “International Leadership”
Agnes B. Medenilla – “Organizational Dynamism”
Shirley F. Cruzada – “Interdisciplinary Networking”
Leila M. Florento – “Global Expectations”
Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio – “Soar higher through V.O.I.C.E.”
Rolando E. Puno – “Empowerment”

PASMETH: Philippine Association of Schools of Medical technology and Public Health,

Inc.
- May 13, 1970
- Dr. Narcsco Albarracin (DepEd Secretary)
- Dr. Serafin Jualino (Far Eastern University)
- Dr. Gustavo Reyes (University of Santo Tomas)
*June 22, 1970, UST – first meeting
President: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Vice President: Dr. Serafin Jualino
Secretary/ Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad
Press Relation Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
* May 7, 1971, UST – April 30, 1972
* 1972-1973
President: Dr. Gustavo Reyes
Vice President: Dr. Claro Cabrera
Secretary/ Treasurer: Dr. Elvira Silva
Press Relation Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
- October 6, 1985 – Security and Exchange Commission formally registered
- Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom (Committee on Legislation)
- Atty. Dexter Bihis (legal counsel)

PHISMETH: Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students