Lesson 3: Evolution of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines

Question 1

“The Magnificent Seven”

Answer 1

Dr. Paterno Chikiamco
Dr. Ramon Paterno
Dr.Paulino J. Garcia
Dr. Daniel Ledesma
Sr., Dr. Carlos Marquez
Dr. Hilario Zialcita
Dr. Carlos Vergel de Dios

Question 2

Pioneer X-ray Technicians

Answer 2

Dr. Felipe Somera of the UP-PGH
Dr. Cirilo Rodriguez of UST Hospitalion
(Both are Dentist by profession.)

Question 3

Pioneer-educators of Philippine Radiology

Answer 3

Norberto A. Palomo
Oscar C. Romeo
Dr. Jose T. Gaffud
Engr. Luciano N. Niguidula
Serafin P. Ocampo
Elsa Aguila

Question 4

First X-ray Equipment

Answer 4

Owned by the Singian Clinic
- Later on, San Juan de Dios Hospital and the
Philippine General Hospital acquired their own.

Question 5

Philippine Society of X-ray Technicians (PSXT)

Answer 5

Formed in May of 1954
- President was M/Sgt. Gilberto V. Palomique, from the V. Luna Hospital

Question 6

father of the Radiologic Technology in the Philippines

Answer 6

Norberto A. Palomo

Question 7

First X-ray Technologist

Answer 7

Norberto A. Palomo

Question 8

Philippine Society of Medical Radiologic Technologists (PHISMERT)

Answer 8

Formed by Norberto A. Palomo in 1964

Question 9

Drafted the bill to regulate the practice of Radiologic Technology in June 28, 1964

Answer 9

Atty. Oscar C. Romero

Question 10

The first school in x-ray technology

Answer 10

Family Clinic

Question 11

Family Clinic

Answer 11

Established in 1969 by Dr. Jose Gaffud, Engr. Luciano Niguidula and Mr. Norberto Palomo

Question 12

Philippine Association of Radiologic Technologists (PART)

Answer 12

Established in 1974

Question 13

Act Regulating the Practice of Radiologic Technology

Answer 13

R.A. 7431

Question 14

who and when was R.A. 7431 approved and established

Answer 14

Approved by Pres. Corazon Aquino on April 22, 1992

Question 15

when was the first professional board exams

Answer 15

first Professional Board Exams was held on June 26 and 27, 1993.

Question 16

first oath taking rites of professional radiologic and x-ray technologists to the Professional Regulation Commission took place on

Answer 16

November 22, 1993.

Question 17

The Philippine Society of Government Radiologic Technologists (PSGRT)

Answer 17

Formed in 1992

Question 18

Held the 1st Annual Congress of PSGRT at Teachers Camp, Baguio City on

Answer 18

November 1992.

Question 19

Philippine Federation of Professional Radiologic Technologists (PFPRT)

Answer 19

Formed in December 1994
Its president is Gregorio Gallardo of the U.P. Health Service