3. Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) Flashcards
National organization of all Registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
The only Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of RMTs in the Philippines
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET)
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. (PAMET) has how many Provincial Chapetrs?
61 Provincial Chapters
Father of PAMET
Crisanto G. Almario
The place where PAMET was organized
Manila Public Health Laboratory, Sta. Cruz, Manila
Birth of PAMET
Sep. 15, 1963, 10:00 AM
Leader of a group of medical laboratory workers who had been in the US and were qualified members of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Belen Siasco-Jose
Who recruited Belen Siasco-Jose to join PAMET?
Dr. Generoso Basa
The first national convention of PAMET was held at
Far Eastern University (FEU) Hospital, Nicanor Reyes Street (Formerly Morayta), Manila City
The date of first national convention of PAMET
September 20, 1964
The day where PAMET was incorporated and registered at the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)
October 14, 1969
Security and Exchange Commission
(SEC) Registration No. of PAMET
39570
The date if registration of PAMET with International
Association of Medical laboratory technologist (IAMLT)
May 28, 1970
The date of approval of Presidential Decree No. 223
June 22, 1973
Presidential Decree that created Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
Presidential Decree No. 223
The date of proclamation of the 3rd week of September as Philippine Medical Technology week
September 6, 1973
This proclamation states that the 3rd week of September is Philippine Medical Technology week
Proclamation No. 1181 series of 1973
Who was the President when PAMET was established?
President Ferdinand Marcos
The date when PAMET was accredited by the PRC
July 15, 1975
The year when PAMET gained membership in the ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists (AAMLT)
1985
The date when PAMET formally adopted its official hymn
November 22, 1989
The official hymn of PAMET
Beloved PAMET
Who wrote Beloved PAMET?
Written by Hector G. Gayares and set into music by Francis Jerota Pefanco
Considered to be the pioneer of medical technology education in the Philippines
Willa Hilgert-Hedrick
Official Publication of PAMET
Lab News
Lab News was changed later to
PAMETLINK
The circle in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated
The triangle in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The trilogy of love, respect and integrity
The microscope and snake in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The science of Medical Technology profession
The green color in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The color of health
The year written in the PAMET logo symbolizes
The year of first PAMET election
PAMET Core Values
Integrity
Professionalism
Commitment
Excellence
Unity
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
Integrity
The positive traits and values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral outlook, which makes one highly respectable and credible
Professionalism
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
Commitment
The high quality performance by advocating and adhering to international standards making services globally comparable competence
Excellence
The necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual member and the association in general
Unity
The 1st PAMET President
Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963 - 1967)
The Legacy of Charlemagne T. Tamondong
EMERGENCE OF THE PROFESSION
He succeeded in working for the bill (House Bill No. 7682) for the Medical Technologists in the country
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
He worked for the building and recognition of PAMET for public acceptance and for its good social standing
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
He was the only PAMET President who is not a graduate of medical technology
Charlemagne T. Tamondong
The 2nd PAMET President
Nardito D. Moraleta (1967 - 1970)
The Legacy of Nardito D. Moraleta
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
He was the PAMET President when Republic Act No. 5527, or the Philippine Medical Technology Act, was enacted into law
Nardito D. Moraleta
The first licensure examination for medical technologists was held during his term
Nardito D. Moraleta
It was during his term that the original official newsletter of PAMET was first published
Nardito D. Moraleta
He worked for the registration of PAMET with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 14, 1969
Nardito D. Moraleta
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
Nardito D. Moraleta
He worked for the amendments and approval of the PAMET Constitution and By-Laws, approved at the 1969 National Convention of PAMET at UST
Nardito D. Moraleta
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
Nardito D. Moraleta
He prepared the Medical Technology Code of Ethics
Nardito D. Moraleta
The Code of Ethics prepared by Moraleta was adopted by PAMET on
August 6, 1968
The 3rd President of PAMET
Felix E. Asprer (1970 - 1971; 1973 - 1976)
The Legacy of Felix E. Asprer
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
He worked for the approval of Presidential Decree No. 498 which signed by his Excellency, President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 28, 1974. This is an amendment to Republic Act No. 005527
Felix E. Asprer
He also had the PAMET integrated (accredited as bonafide professional organization for Medical Technologists) with the Professional Regulation Commission on May 24, 1975
Felix E. Asprer
The first oath-taking of registered medical technologists in the Philippines took place during his term
Felix E. Asprer
The 4th President of PAMET
Bernardo T. Tabaosares (1971 - 1973)
The Legacy of Bernardo T. Tabaosares
CELEBRATION OF THE PRACTICE
It was during his term when the Amendments to the Teves Law took place
Bernardo T. Tabaosares
During his term the proclamation of the 3rd week of September as the Philippine Medical Technology Week took place
Bernardo T. Tabaosares
He organized PAMET- Davao City Chapter
Bernardo T. Tabaosares
The 5th President of PAMET
Angelina R. Jose (Jan - Sep, 1973)
The Legacy of Angelina R. Jose
CAREER ADVOCACY
1st woman president of PAMET
Angelina R. Jose
PAMET President with the shortest term
Angelina R. Jose
It is in her term where the approval of P75 Professional Tax of a registered Medical Technologist by the BIR
Angelina R. Jose
In her term, the upgrading of the Medical Technology profession by raising its professional code from 20 to 3 took place
Angelina R. Jose
PAMET President who obtained her baccalaureate degree in medical technology abroad
Angelina R. Jose
Why Angelina R. Jose had the shortest term being a PAMET President?
Due to the imposition of the Martial Law
The 6th President of PAMET
Venerable C.V. Oca (1977 - Feb, 1982)
The Legacy of Venerable C.V. Oca
EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT
Monthly seminars for the CPE of MTs started in her term
Venerable C.V. Oca
Monthly medical missions which offer free laboratory services for the poor and unfortunate took place in her term
Venerable C.V. Oca
Monthly quiz contests participated by different medical technology schools in the country occurred during her term
Venerable C.V. Oca
It is in her term that the PAMET members was classified into different categories (Associate, Jr, Regular
Venerable C.V. Oca
The 7th President of PAMET
Carmencita P. Acedera (1982 - 1992)
The Legacy of Carmencita P. Acedera
IMAGE BUILDING
PAMET President with the longest term (10 years)
Carmencita P. Acedera
Affiliation with Japan International Medical Technology Educational Foundation (JIMTEF) for the individual training Scholarship grant for PAMET members occurred during her term
Carmencita P. Acedera
P&G and PASMETH Partnership in awarding scholarships to undergraduate MT Students happened in her term
Carmencita P. Acedera
Conferment of awards to deserving chapters
and members took place during her term
Carmencita P. Acedera
Approval of the upgrading of the salary standardization of government MTs from salary grade 13 to 22 occurred in her term
Carmencita P. Acedera
Inclusion of the “Fellow” Category in PAMET membership took effect in her term
Carmencita P. Acedera
Inclusion of the hazard pay equivalent to at least 25% of the basic monthly salary of medical technologists in government practice (Magna Carta for Public Health Workers) is a highlight of her term as PAMET President
Carmencita P. Acedera
The PAMET President when the ASEAN Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists (AAMLT) with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore was organized
Carmencita P. Acedera
She worked for the adaption of PAMET Hymn on November 22, 1989
Carmencita P. Acedera
Her accomplishments include the forging of partnership between PAMET and Procter and Gamble to provide scholarship grants to undergraduate medical technology students (Handog ng Safeguard…Med Techs ng Kinabukasan Program)
Carmencita P. Acedera
The 8th President of PAMET
Marilyn R. Atienza (1993 - 1996)
The Legacy of Marilyn R. Atienza
PROACTIVISM
She worked for the close coordination of PAMET and PASMETH
Marilyn R. Atienza
She worked for the membership of PAMET to the ASEAN Association of Southeast Asia Medical Laboratory Science (AAMLS)
Marilyn R. Atienza
She worked for the sending of qualified medical technologists as scholars for the training program offered by the Japan International Medical Technology Foundation
Marilyn R. Atienza
The 9th President of PAMET
Norma Chang (1997 - 2000)
The Legacy of Norma Chang
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
It was during her term that today’s official newsletter of PAMET (PAMET Link) was first published
Norma Chang
One of the milestones of her term is the approval of new Code of Ethics of the Medical Technology Profession
Norma Chang
She worked for the sending of scholars to the Japan International Medical Technology Foundation
Norma Chang
She adopted the Medical Technology Prayer
Norma Chang
She sponsored a “RETREAT” for chief Medical Technologists, PAMET Board of Directors, PASMETH and MEDAP members for spiritual enrichment
Norma Chang
The 10th President of PAMET
Agnes B. Medenilla (2001 - 2002: 2005 - 2006)
The Legacy of Agnes B. Medenilla
ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMISM
She worked for the amendments of R.A. 5527 at the Congress of the Philippines
Agnes B. Medenilla
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)
Agnes B. Medenilla
She worked for the welfare and protection of the medical technologists by continuing professional education, community services, and global competitiveness
Agnes B. Medenilla
She worked for the approval of the 2002 PAMET Constitution and By-Laws.
Agnes B. Medenilla
She worked for the job fair activity for the newly registered medical technologists
Agnes B. Medenilla
The 11th President of PAMET
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada (2002 - 2004)
The Legacy of Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
INTERDISCIPLINARY NETWORKING
It was during her term that the PAMET core values were adopted
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
She worked for the forging of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of Health and the National Reference Laboratory (DOH-NRL)
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
She worked for the Graduate Scholarship Project with Proctor and Gamble’s “Dagdag Karunungan, Kinabukasan ng Kalusugan Grant Program”
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
She worked for the activation of inactive PAMET chapters during regional conferences and meetings
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
She worked for the Interdisciplinary Networking and collaborative activities – PAMET website
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
She submitted to the Senate the Medical Technology Revision Bill to revise R.A. 5527
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
She maintained close relationship with PSP, PASMETH, and CHED
Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada
The 12th President of PAMET
Leila M. Florento (2007 - 2012)
The Legacy of Leila M. Florento
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
She continued to work in the interest of promoting excellence in the practice of medical technology
Leila M. Florento
She organized different PAMET chapters
Leila M. Florento
The 13th President of PAMET
Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio (2013 - 2015)
The Legacy of Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio
GOLDEN CELEBRATION
The Legacy: Medical Technologists Soar Higher through V.O.I.C.E.” Visibility, Oneness, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence
Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio
He worked for the upliftment of the medical technology profession
Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio
The 14th President of PAMET
Ronaldo F. Puno (2015 - 2021)
The Legacy of Ronaldo F. Puno
EMPOWERMENT
The 15th and the current President of PAMET
Rommel Saceda, RMT (2021 - Present)