DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

SAN PEDRO COLLEGE OF DAVAO PMLS 1

Prof. Edilon Liwag || BATCH 2026
First Semester - PRELIM

OBJECTIVES OF PASMETH THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL

TECHNOLOGIST (PAMET)
 To take a united stand in matters which affect
interests of medical technology education. PAMET LOGO
 To seek advice, aid, and assistance from any
government or private entity for the fulfillment of
the Association’ s aims and purposes.

PASMETH  Circle
 symbolizes the continuous involvement
 It was formed in 1970 in the hopes of maintaining where practice and education must always
the highest standards of Medical be integrated
Technology/Public Health education and to foster  Triangle
closer relations among these schools.  is the trilogy of love, respect and integrity
 On May 13, 1970, Director Narciso Albarracin  Microscope & Snake
appointed Dr. Serafin Juliano and Dr. Gustavo U.  symbolize the science of Medical
Reyes to organize an association of Deans/Heads Technology profession
of Schools of Medical Technology and Hygiene.
 Green
 The first organizational meeting was held at the
 the color of health
University of Santo Tomas on June 22, 1970.
 1964
 The first sets of officers were:
 the year of first PAMET election
o President : Dr. Gustavo Reyes
o Vice – President: Dr. Serafin Juliano
PAMET Vision and Mission
o Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad
o Pres Relation Officers: Dr. Faustino  Vision
Sunico PAMET shall be the constant prime mover
in advancing the Medical Laboratory
 The first annual meeting was held at the
Science profession for the continuous
University of Santo Tomas on May 17, 1971.
growth and development of its members.
 The first set of officers was reelected for a second
 Mission
term on April 30, 1972.
To realize its vision, PAMET shall be an
 It was formally registered with the Securities and
association that will uphold professional
Exchange Commission on October 6, 1985 thru
core values; develop and sustain
the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo
comprehensive programs to enhance
S. Cajucom with the help of a legal counsel, Atty.
competencies of the Medical Laboratory
Dexter Bihis.
Science professionals; collaborate with the
 Dr. Bernard Ebuen (Current President) different stakeholders of health and make
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY its services important to the beneficiaries
STUDENTS (PHISMETS) of its services.
PAMET CORE VALUES
 Integrity
 It was organized in 2002 o Integrity is the strict adherence to
during the term of Dean a moral code, reflected in
Zenaida Cajucom transparent honesty, truthfulness,
(PASMETH President). accuracy, accountable of one’s
 It aims to establish actions and complete harmony in
camaraderie among what one thinks, says, and does
students through  Professionalism
activities like research, o Professionalism refers to the
contests, and pageants. positive traits and values, moral
responsibility, social
responsiveness and behavioral
outlook which makes one highly
respectable and credible

“If you want crappy things to stop happening to you, then stop accepting crap & start demanding more”
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 Commitment 4. Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in

o Commitment is the unconditional, Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL)
unwavering and selfless 5. Alliance of All Health Organizations of the
dedication that one builds-in into Nation (AAHON)
the practice of the profession 6. Philippine Association of Schools of
characterized by initiative, Medical Technology and Public Health
creativity and resourcefulness to (PASMETH).
bring about quality health care and  It is also linked with government
service to the public agencies such as:
 Excellence  Department of Health (DOH)
o Excellence is the high quality  Professional Regulation
performance by advocating and Commission (PRC)
adhering to international standards  Commission on Higher Education
making services globally (CHED).
comparable competence  Internationally, PAMET is affiliated with:
 Unity 1. ASEAN Association of Clinical
o Unity is the necessary linkage, Laboratory Sciences (AACLS),
support, involvement and sharing Asia Association of Medical
that will increase the success and Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS)
advancement of every individual 2. International Federation of
member and the association in Biomedical Laboratory Scientists
general (IFBLS)
3. Asia Pacific Federation of Clinical
PAMET Biochemistry (APFCB)
4. International Federation in Clinical
 It is the organization of all registered medical Chemistry.
technologists in the Philippines 5. American Society for Clinical
 It was organized by Mr. Crisanto Almario (Father Pathology (ASCP) – New
of PAMET) in an attempt to standardize and to 6. Other linkages include PAMET-
give dignity the profession on September 15, 1963, USA and PAMET Singapore.
at the Manila Public Health Laboratory in Sta. PAMET NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Cruz, Manila
 It had its first convention and election of officers on  Mr. Rommel F. Saceda is a student of the
September 20, 1964 at the Far Eastern Master of Science in Medical Technology
University wherein Mr. Charlemagne Program of the Graduate School. He is
Tamondong became the first President. finishing the academic courses as
 It was incorporated and registered at the Securities requirements for the comprehensive
and Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969 examination.
with Reg. No. 39570, during the presidency of Mr.  As a department manager (Chief Medical
Nardito D. Moraleta. Technologist) of the Institute of Pathology
 On June 21, 1969, RA 5527 also known as the in St. Luke’s Medical Center-Quezon City,
Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969, was Mr. Saceda is very supportive of the
enacted into law. International Clinical Internship and the
 A few days before the declaration of Martial Law student development program of the TUA-
on September 21, 1972, President Ferdinand College of Medical Technology. He is an
Marcos declared the 3rd week of September as active member of the consultative group of
a celebration of the Medical Technology profession. the CMT Dean on training and professional
 On June 22, 1973, PD 223 was approved creating development.
the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).  Currently, Mr. Saceda is the Auditor of the
PAMET was officially recognized as the only Graduate School Student’s Association.
Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of
registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines.
 PAMET is affiliated with other local
professional associations namely:
1. Council of Professional Health
Associations (COPHA)
2. Philippine Federation of Professional
Associations (PFPA)
3. Council of Health Agencies of the
Philippines (CHAP)

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LAWS RELATED TO MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY o Helps control the alarming rate of

PRACTICE HIV/AIDS infection in the country
o Created the Philippine National AIDS
RA 5527 Council
 Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 RA 9165
 Approved: June 21, 1969  Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
 President: Ferdinand Marcos 2002
 Significance:  Date approved: June 7, 2002
o Requiring the registration of  President: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Medical technologist  Significance:
o Established the Board of Medical o Addresses the problem of drug
Technology addiction in the country
o Defining the practice of Medical o Dangerous drug test and requirements
technologist-(Setting RA 9288
guidelines/Rules and Regulations)  Newborn Screening Act of 2004
RA 4688  Date approved: April 7, 2004
 Clinical Laboratory Law  President: Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
 Date approved: June 18, 1966  Significance:
 President: Ferdinand Marcos o Focused on the implementation of
 Significance: newborn screening in the country
o Regulating the operation and maintenance RA 8981
of clinical laboratories and requiring the  PRC Modernization Act of 2000
registration with the DOH.  Date approved: December 5, 2000
o To prevent the operation of substandard,  President: Joseph Estrada
improperly managed and poorly equipped  Significance:
clinical laboratories o Repealed PD 223 & PD 657 (created
RA 1517 the PRC)
 Blood Bank Law o Modernizing the Professional
 Date approved: June 16, 1956 Regulation Commission
 President: Ramon Magsaysay o Discussed the vital role of the PRC in
 Significance: regulating local professionals
o To safeguard and promote public health RA 7170
and welfare by preventing unproper  Organ Donation Act of 1991
collection, processing and sale of human  Date approved: January 7, 1992
blood or it’s product to the public.  President: Corazon C. Aquino
o Repealed by RA 7719  Significance:
RA 7719 o Authorized the legacy or donation of
 National Blood Services Act of 1994 all or part of the human body after
 Date approved: May 5, 1994 death
 President: Fidel Ramos o Emphasized the importance of
 Significance: laboratory tests to ensure the safety
o Highlights the importance of voluntary and tissue compatibility of the organs
blood donation
o Focuses on the prevention of blood-
transmissible diseases
o Careful conduct of blood banking practices
RA 8504
 Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of
1998
 Date approved: February 13, 1998
 President: Fidel Ramos
 Significance:

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