Members:

Abayon, Hannah Esternon, Ashlie Shakirah MED236

Andres, Pauleen Mitra, Mari Jo PMLS 2 Lec

Angeles, Karylle Salvatierra, Kurt Dustine

Group Activity:
I. Research about the following organizations in Medical Technology. Give a
brief background of each organization.

1. PAMET – Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.

Brief background: It is the national professional organization of Registered
Medical Technologists in the Philippines, it is a non-stock, non-profit
organization that was founded on September 15, 1963, through the initiative of
Crisanto G. Almario, considered as the Father of PAMET.

2. PASMETH – Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and

Public Health, Inc.
Brief background: It is the national organization of recognized schools of
medical technology and public health in the Philippines. It was established in
1970 with the hopes of maintaining the highest standards of medical
technology/public health education and fostering closer relations.

3. PHISMETS – Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students

Brief background: It is the national organization of all medical
technology/medical laboratory science students under the supervision of
PASMETH. It was first organized in 2002 during the leadership of former
PASMETH president, Dr. Zenaida C. Cajucom.

4. AMT – American Medical Technologists

Brief background: is a nationally and internationally recognized private, non-
profit certification organization and membership society. It has been certifying
professionals since 1939. Most of its members are medical technologists.

5. ASCP – American Society of Clinical Pathology

Brief background: is a nonprofit medical specialty society organized for
educational and scientific purposes. Founded in 1922 in Chicago. It is intended
to be a principal source of continuing education in pathology and a leading
organization for the certification of laboratory personnel. The ASCP Board of
Certification (BOC) offers certifications in nine different areas, including
Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Histotechnician,
Histotechnologist, Cytotechnologist, Phlebotomy Technician, Quality
Assurance Technologist, Molecular Biologist, and Immunohematology
Reference Technologist.

6. ISCLT – International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Brief background: a professional organization dedicated to the advancement
of clinical laboratory science, technology, and practice. ISCLT offers
 certification programs that are designed to recognize individuals who have
achieved a high level of proficiency in their field. It was founded in 1962 in
USA. ISCLT Certification is available in four areas: Medical Laboratory
Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Chemistry
Technologist (CCT), and Clinical Microbiology Technologist (CMT).

7. NCA – National Certifying Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel

Brief background: is a free-standing certification organization and voluntary
certification that acknowledges people who have proven they have the
knowledge and abilities required to carry out laboratory operations and tests.
The goal of the NCA certification program is to guarantee that those who hold
this certification have the abilities, knowledge, and skills needed to carry out
laboratory operations and tests in an appropriate and correct manner. It led to
the formation of NCA due to the irreconcilable differences erupted between
pathologists and technologists regarding the composition and operation of the
ASCP Board of Registry in the middle of 1970s, specifically 1978.

8. BRAP – BioRisk Association of the Philippines

Brief background: is a non-government and non-profit association dedicated
to promoting biorisk management practices in the Philippines, wherein its
officers and members work to serve the emergent concerns of biological risk
management in various professional medical, agricultural, technological, and
biological sectors throughout the Philippines.

9. PBCC – Philippine Blood Coordinating Council

Brief background: It was founded in 1984 and primarily aims to promote
voluntary blood donation, educate the public regrading blood donation and
transfusion, and foster quality assurance through protocol establishment in
blood banks and testing laboratories.

10. PCQACL – Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories

Brief background: is a non-profit, non-stock, non-government organization
that aims to improve laboratory medicine in the Philippines. It focuses on
setting standard, providing accreditation, and offering training programs to
ensure that laboratories operate at highest levels of accuracy and efficiency.

11. PSM – Philippine Society of Microbiologists

Brief background: It was established on October 14, 1971. It is an organization
that aims to promote scientific knowledge, research, and education in the field
of Microbiology and other related fields.

12. PhBBA – Philippine Biosafety and Biosecurity Association

Brief background: It is a non-profit organization and shall be committed to
enhance the knowledge and understanding of biological safety issues
throughout the Philippines. It aims to protect public health and the environment
by promoting safe handling and containment of biological materials.

13. AACLS – ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Brief background: It was founded on April 5, 1985. Its old name was ASEAN
Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLT), its present name was
adopted in 2006. Promote cooperation in scientific exchange among ASEAN
nations, cultivate a closer professional and interpersonal bond among
members, and support the development of all facets of medical laboratory
 sciences in the region. Additionally, assist in formulating policies aimed at
ensuring that laboratory medicine is practiced to the highest standard for the
people of ASEAN.

14. AAMLS – Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists

Brief background: It was inaugurated in Nagoya, Japan on May 14 1997
consisting of 12 Asian countries namely Japan, PR China, SAR Hong Kong
(formerly Hong Kong), Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Singapore,
Brunei, Indonesia and Philippines. AAMLS's goals are to improve medical
laboratory science's standing in Asia and its surrounding nations and to provide
a platform for information sharing on medical science between its member
groups.

15. AAMLT – ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists

Brief background: It was formed on April 5, 1985. Its present name is ASEAN
Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (AACLS) and was renamed in
2006. It aims to foster all aspects of medical laboratory sciences in the ASEAN
region.

16. ASCLS – American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Brief background: It was previously the American Society for Medical
Technology (ASMT). It was organized in 1933 and incorporated in 1936. In its
early years, members were required to be certified by the Board of Registry of
the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). The mission of ASCLS
is to make a positive impact in health care through leadership that will assure
excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine.

17. IAMLT – International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists

Brief background: In 1954, national medical technology associations from
several nations were invited to a meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, by Ms.
Elisabeth Pletscher and her Swiss colleagues, which resulted in the founding
of IFBLS. The offer to attend was received with such passion that the decision
was made to establish an international association. It was then changed to
International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science. From 1954 to 1973,
Ms. Pletscher served as the first secretary and then as the Honorary Executive
Secretary

18. IFBLS – International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science

Brief background: is an independent non-governmental association of national
societies in 38 countries, representing more than 240,000 Biomedical
Laboratory Scientists worldwide. Its original name IAMLT was changed to
IFBLS in 2002. It was established in 1954. The IFBLS certification is a way to
demonstrate that a biomedical laboratory professional has the knowledge,
skills, and abilities necessary to perform their job duties in a safe and effective
manner.

19. ISCLT – International Society for Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Brief background: a professional organization dedicated to the advancement
of clinical laboratory science, technology, and practice. ISCLT offers
certification programs that are designed to recognize individuals who have
achieved a high level of proficiency in their field. It was founded in 1962 in
USA. ISCLT Certification is available in four areas: Medical Laboratory
 Technician (MLT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Chemistry
Technologist (CCT), and Clinical Microbiology Technologist (CMT)

II. Research the following and give a brief answer to the following questions.

1. WRITE A BRIEF HISTORY OF PAMET.

- The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET) is a non-stock, non-

profit organization. It was organized by Mr. Crisanto G. Almario, the “Father of
PAMET,” at the Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz, Manila, on September 15,
1963. The first national convention and election of officers were held at the
conference hall of the Far Eastern University Hospital on September 20, 1964,
where Mr. Charlemagne Tamandong became the first president. It was
incorporated on October 14, 1969, during Nardito D. Moraleta's presidency, and
on June 21, 1969, RA 5527, the Philippine Medical Technology Act, was enacted.
Before Martial Law on September 21, 1972, President Marcos declared the third
week of September as Medical Technology Week. PAMET is the national
organization for medical technologists in the Philippines, advocating for
professional development, setting standards for practice, and promoting welfare
for its members. The organization has grown to be a significant body in the
healthcare sector, influencing policies and ensuring the quality and integrity of
medical technology practice in the country.

2. WHAT IS THE PAMET INSIGNIA? WHAT IS THEIR MEANING?

PAMET INSIGNIA is the logo of the organization, which has different symbols:
1. Circle - symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education
must always be integrated.
2. Triangle - trilogy of Love, Respect, and Integrity.
3. Green - the color of health.
4. Microscope and Snake - symbolizes the science of the Medical Technology
profession.
5. 1964 - the year of the first PAMET election
 3. WHAT IS THE PAMET’S CORE VALUES?

- Integrity

Integrity is the strict adherence to a moral code, reflected in transparent

honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, accountable of one’s actions and complete
harmony in what one thinks, says, and does.

- Professionalism

Professionalism refers to the positive traits and values, moral responsibility,

social responsiveness, and behavioral outlook which makes one highly
respectable and credible.

- Commitment

Commitment is the unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication that one

builds-in into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative,
creativity, and resourcefulness to bring about quality health care and service to
the public.

- Excellence

Excellence is the high-quality performance by advocating and adhering to

international standards making services globally comparable competence.

- Unity

Unity is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will
increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the
association in general.

4. WHO ARE THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF PAMET, WHAT ARE THEIR MAJOR
CONTRIBUTIONS?

1. MR. CHARLEMAGNE T. TAMONDONG (1963-1967)

Contributions:
• Legacy: “Emergence of The Profession”
• He is known for working for the bill called House Bill No. 7682 for the medical
technologists in the country through the help of Congressman Jose Moreno and
Congresswoman Magnolia Antonio.
• He worked for building and recognition of PAMET for public acceptance and
has major contributions for its good social standing.

2. MR. NARDITO D. MORALETA (1967-1970)

Contributions:
• Legacy: “Professional Recognition”
• He contributed to the passage of Senate Bill No. 996 and helped it to get
signed into law by the president of the Philippines that time, which was
President Ferdinand E. Marcos. This republic act is known as the Republic Act
No. 005527 or The Medical Technology Act Of 1969. It was signed on June 21,
1969.
• He worked for the registration of PAMET with the securities and exchange
commission on October 14, 1969 (Registration No. 39570).
 • He worked for the registration of PAMET and its membership to the
international association of medical laboratory technologists (IAMLT in Europe)
on May 28, 1970.
• He worked for the amendments and approval of the PAMET constitution and
by-laws, which was approved at the 1969 National Convention of PAMET at
UST.
• He worked for the standardization of the medical technology curriculum in all
schools of medical technology in the Philippines through the Medical
Technology Council in 1970.
• He worked for the appointment of the first medical technology board of
examiners through R.A. 5527.
• He prepared the Medical Technology Code of Ethics which was adopted by
PAMET on August 6, 1968.
• He worked for the publication of the first official newspaper of the association-
the "PAMET NEWS".

3. MR. FELIX E. ASPRER (1970-1971; 1973-1976)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Legislative Agenda"
• He worked for the approval of Presidential Decree No. 498, which was signed
by his excellency, President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 28, 1974. This is an
amendment to Republic Act No.005527.
• He also had the Philippines Association Of Medical Technologist integrated
(accredited as a Bonafide Professional Organization For Medical
Technologists) with the Professional Regulation Commission on May 24, 1975.

4. MR. BERNARDO T. TABAOSARES (1971-1973)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Celebration of The Profession"
• He worked for the amendments to the Teves Law (about salaries of medical
professionals) which was in third reading in the senate when martial law was
proclaimed, so the said project died.
• One of his pet projects was approved by his excellency, President Ferdinand E.
Marcos through the help of the presidential assistant, the late Honorable
Guillermo De Vega proclaimed the third week of September as the Medical
Technology Week.

5. MS. ANGELINA R. JOSE (JAN. 1973-SEPT. 1973)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Career Advocacy"
• She worked for the approval of the professional tax through the Bureau of
Internal Revenue - that all registered medical technologists should pay a
professional tax of seventy-five pesos yearly.

6. MS. VENERABLE C.V. OCA (1977-1982)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Educational Enhancement"
• She guaranteed that monthly medical missions were made as part of the
association's services to the poor and unfortunate people in the philippines.
• She attended a series of seminars being conducted monthly with different
prominent speakers in order to update the profession and the medical
technologists who were in the active practice of their profession.

7. MRS. CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA (1982-1991)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Image Building"
• She worked for the membership of PAMET with the Asean Association of
Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAMLT).
 • She worked on the adaptation of PAMET HYMN on November 22, 1989.
• She hosted the 2nd AAMLT Conference.
• She introduced PAMET to the different companies and well-known
organizations both local and international (mostly at her own financial
expenses) which gained PAMET recognition from these companies and
organizations.

8. MRS. MARILYN R. ATIENZA (1992-1996)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Proactivism"
• She worked for the close coordination of PAMET and PASMETH.
• She worked for the publication of the official newspaper of the association "LAB
NEWS" and the official journal of the association "PHIL. JOURNAL OF
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY".
• She worked for the membership of PAMET to the Asean Association of
Southeast Asia Medical Laboratory Science (AAMLS).
• She worked for the sending of qualified Medical Technologists as scholars for
the training program offered by the Japan International Medical Technology
Foundation.

9. MRS. NORMA N. CHANG (1997-2000)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "International Leadership"
• She worked for the establishment of more pamet chapters.
• She worked for the Revision of the Medical Technology Code of Ethics on
March 7, 1997.
• She worked for the sending of scholars to the Japan International Medical
Technology Foundation.
• She adapted the Medical Technology Prayer.
• She sponsored a "retreat" for Chief Medical Technologists, PAMET Board of
Directors, PASMETH and MEDAP members for Spiritual Enrichment.

10. MS. AGNES B. MEDENILLA (2001-2002; 2005-2006)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Organizational Dynamism"
• She worked for the Amendments of R.A. 005527 at the Congress of the
Philippines.
• She maintained a close link with other professional associations by being an
active member of the Council of Health Agencies of the Philippines (CHAP),
Council Of Professional Health Association (COPHA), and the Philippine
Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA).
• She worked for the Welfare and Protection of the Medical Technologists by
continuing professional education, community services, and global
competitiveness.
• She worked for the approval of the 2002 PAMET Constitution and By-Laws.
• She worked for the job fair activity for the newly Registered Medical
Technologists.

11. DR. SHIRLEY I. FABIAN-CRUZADA (2003-2004)

Contributions:
• Legacy: “Interdisciplinary Networking”
• She worked for the forging of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between
the Department of Health and the National Reference Laboratory (DOH-NRL).
• She worked for the graduate scholarship project with Proctor and Gamble's
"DAGDAG KARUNUNGAN, KINABUKASAN NG KALUSUGAN GRANT
PROGRAM".
• She participated in the activation of inactive PAMET Chapters during regional
conferences and meetings. Apart from that, she is known for working for the
 Interdisciplinary Networking and Collaborative Activities - PAMET website
(www.pamet.ph).
• She requested for the Medical Technology Bill Revision known as R.A. 005527.
• She maintained close relationships with PSP, PASMETH, and CHED.

12. LEILA M. FLORENTO (2007-2013)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Global Perspectives"
• ALso known for being “Beyond Expectations.”
• She continued to work in the interest of promoting excellence in the practice of
Medical Technology
• She organized different PAMET Chapters.

13. ROMEO JOSEPH J. IGNACIO (2013-2015)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Golden Celebration"
• He is popular for "Medical Technologists Soar Higher Through V.O.I.C.E."
Visibility, Oneness, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence.
• He worked for the upliftment of the Medical Technology profession.

14. RONALDO E. PUNO, RMT, MBA-H, IFBA PC, CBP (2015-2020)

Contributions:
• Legacy: "Empowerment" and “One PAMET”
• His expertise and capabilities are reinforced by his active participation in a
number of government bodies, including the Department of Health (DOH) and
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
• He is also known for being actively involved in different international
organizations, such as the ASEAN Association for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(AACLS) and the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC).

15. ROMMEL F. SACEDA, RMT, MSMTc. (2020-2022)

Contributions:
• Legacy: “Engagement”
• He served as the Department Manager (Chief Medical Technologist) of the
Institute of Pathology in St. Luke's Medical Center-Quezon City, as well as a
former manager as a molecular scientist.
• He is a member of the American Society in Clinical Pathologist (ASCP BOC)
Philippines Advisory Board.
• He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Council for
Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories.
• Before assuming his presidency, he then served as a National Board of
Director.
• As a student of the Master of Science in Medical Technology and his previous
positions, he expressed support for the International Clinical Internship and the
student development program of the same college, further served as an active
member of the consultative group of the CMT Dean on training and
professional development.

16. LUELLA A. VERTUCIO, RMT. (2022 - Present)

Contributions:
• She has contributed to the growth of laboratory professionals. She works as
Laboratory Manager and Chief Medical Technologist of Providence Hospital in
Quezon City.
• She first became an officer of PAMET Philippines in 2005 and, since then, she
has participated in numerous and noteworthy programs all aimed in uplifting the
condition of medical technologists in the country.
• Some of her awards include Most Outstanding Employee of the De Los Santos
Medical Center, Most Valuable Professional at the 5th Congress of the Asian
 Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists in South Korea, and the Japan
Association of Medical Technology Professional during the International
Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists in Florence, Italy

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