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First Regular Session
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
Republic Act No. 5680 or the "Physical and Occupational Therapy Law" was 
signed into law on June 21, 1960. On March 11, 2019, Republic Act No. 11241 or 
the "Philippine Occupational Therapy Law of 2018" was enacted to amend RA 5680. 
The amendment created a separate Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) for 
Occupational Therapy and provided clear and distinct regulations for the practice of 
the said profession. However, it left the practice of Physical Therapy (PT) operating
by virtue of RA 5680. Hence, there is a need to enact a law that will regulate the 
practice of PT as a distinct profession.
Such initiative is supported by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). 
In its position paper submitted to tbe Committee on Civil Service, Government 
Reorganization and Professional Regulation in tbe 18th Congress, the PRC expressed 
Its support for the passage of the said law and stated that, "it cannot be denied that 
tbe physical and occupational therapy professions are distinct from each other not 
only in terms of their scopes of practice but also in their academic preparations.


subjects in the licensure examination, their professional organizations, ethical and
technical standards of practice, to cite a few.” prc emphasized the need for this bill
by stating that, "The practice of physical therapy has evolved dramatically over the
years which makes it indispensable to update as well the very law that governs the 
profession."
Physical therapy remains to be an important sector in the allied health 
professions. Based on the records of the PRC as of November 21, 2021, there are 
33,710 registered Physical Therapists.
The ThHippine Physical Therapy Law"m\ provide for the new professional 
regulatory law and a separate Professional Regulatory Board for Physical Therapy. It 
seeks to provide a clearer structure for the separate PRB of OT and PT, as well as 
regulations on the practice of PT as a profession independent and distinct from OT. 
Similar to other PRLs, it creates the PRB for PT, provides for guidelines In licensure 
examination and registration of professionals, defines the scope of practice of the PT 
profession, and provides penalties for violators of the law.
The Department of Health (DOH) likewise expressed its support for the 
passage of this bill as contained in its position paper submitted to the Committee on 
Civil Service in the IS01 Congress, "There is an increasing unmet need for therapy 
and rehabilitation particularly in low-middle income countries where the capacity to 
provide such seivices is limited or non-existent. Advancements in the healthcare 
system enable a greater number of individuals with congenital defects and 
disabilities to survive. In order to support these individuals in becoming independent 
and economically active, the State must foster the development of rehabilitation and 
therapy services across the Philippines, As we strengthen the primary healthcare
systems in pursuit of the Universal Health Care, health service delivery must be 
made more accessible in the community level."


sought.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this
measure is earnestly
^^ING^OY EJERCITO ESTRADA


twentieth congress of the
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 472
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
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ARTICLE I
TITLE AND DEFINITION OF TERMS
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Physical 
Therapy Law".
Sec. 2. Statement of Policy. - The State recognizes the importance of physical 
therapists in nation buiiding. Hence, it shali develop and nurture competent 
productive, and well-rounded physical therapists whose standards of practice and 
service shail be excellent, and globally competitive, resulting not only from their 
education and training but through, honest, effective, and credible licensure
examinations, regulatory measures, programs, and activities that foster their 
continuing professional growth.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act:
a) Physical Therapy- refers to a health profession concerned with providing 
relevant services to individuals and populations to develop, maintain, and 
restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the 
lifespan. Such services are provided in circumstances where movement 
and function are threatened by aging, injury, pain, diseases, disorders.


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conditions, or environmental factors, and with the understanding that 
functional movement is central to health and well-being. Physical therapy 
is also known as physiotherapy.
b) Physical Therapist - refers to a person who is a holder of a valid 
Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card issued by 
the Professional Regulatory Board of Physical Therapy and the Professional 
Regulation Commission, and who is iegally qualified to practice physical 
therapy in the Philippines pursuant to this Act.
Sec. 4. Scope and Nature of the Practice of Physicai Therapy. - The practice 
of physical therapy shall include identifying and maximizing quality of life and 
movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment, 
intervention, habilitation, and rehabilitation. These spheres encompass physical,'
psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing. Physical therapists are qualified and 
professionally required to:
a) Undertake a comprehensive examination or assessment of a patient or 
client or needs of a client group;
b) Evaluate the findings from the examination or assessment to make clinical 
judgments regarding patients or clients;
c) Formulate a physical therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and plan;
d) Provide consultation within their expertise and determine when patients or 
clients need to be referred to another professional;
e) Implement a physical therapy intervention or treatment program;
f) Determine the outcomes of any interventions or treatments; and
g) Make recommendations for self-management.
The scope of physical therapy practice is not limited to direct patient or client 
care, but also includes: formulating and implementing responsive public health 
strategies; advocating for patients' or clients' health; supervising and delegating to 
others; leading; managing; teaching; researching and developing and implementing 
health policy at the local, national, and international levels.
ARTICLE II
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Sec. 5. Creation and Composition of the Members of the Board. - There is 
hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board of Physical Therapy, hereafter 
referred to as the Board, under the administrative supervision of the Professional 
Regulation Commission (PRC), composed of a Chairperson and four (4) Members 
appointed by the President of the Philippines within six (6) months from the 
enactment of this Act and upon the recommendation of the PRC from among
physical therapists recognized and nominated by the accredited integrated 
professional organization (AIPO) of physical therapists.
Sec. 6. Powers and Functions of the Members of the Board. - The Board shall 
have the following powers and functions;
a) Promulgate, administer, and enforce rules and regulations necessary for 
carrying out the provisions of this Act;
b) Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure, and practice of physical 
therapy in the Philippines;
c) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act;
d) Adopt an official seal of the Board;
e) Maintain a roster of physical therapists indicating therein the basic 
information about the registered professionals;
f) Issue, reinstate, suspend cancel or revoke the registration and license, or 
special permits for the practice of physical therapy in the Philippines;
g) study and monitor conditions affecting the practice of physical therapy 
and adopt such measures as may be deemed necessary for the
enhancement of the profession and maintenance of high professional and 
ethical standards;
h) Work in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) or 
Its equivalent, to ensure that all educational institutions offering education 
comply with the prescribed policies, standards, and guidelines;
i) Prescribe the Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards of Practice for physical 
therapists as endorsed by the AIPO organization of physical therapists;
j) Hear or investigate any violations of this Act, its implementing rules and 
regulations, code of ethics, and ethical standards of practice, and for this 
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both, to ensure the appearance of witnesses, and the production of 
documents in connection therewith: Provided, That the decision of the 
Board shall become final and executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt 
of judgment or decision unless appealed to the PRC;
k) Prescribe guidelines and criteria for the Continuing Professional 
Development (CPD) program for physical therapists;
l) Prescribe the subjects in the licensure examination and table 
specifications, determine the syllabi of the subjects and their relative 
weights, score, and rate the examination papers, and submit the results to 
the PRC within the period provided for in the rules of the PRC;
m) Administer the examinations to applicants for the practice of physical 
therapy in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
n) Prescribe the subjects in the licensure examination and table of 
specifications, determine the syllabi of the subjects and their relative 
weights, score and the rate examination papers, and submit the results to 
the PRC within the period provided for in the rules of the Commission;
O) Administer the examinations to applicants for the practice of physical 
therapy in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
P) Adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination;
q) Grant application for registration without examination subject to the 
approval of the PRC;
r) Issue special permits to persons admitted to the practice of physical 
therapy for a specific duration of time, and certificates of recognition for 
advanced studies, researches, and accomplishments that contribute to the 
enrichment of the profession; and
s) Perform such other powers and functions as deemed necessary to carry 
out the objectives of this Act.
The policies, resolutions, rules and regulations, orders, or decisions issued or 
promulgated by the Board shall be subject to review and approval of the PRC.
Sec. 7. Qualifications of the Members of the Board. - The members of the 
Board shall, at the time of their appointment, possess the following qualifications:
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b) Is a duly registered physical therapist under this Act, with a valid 
Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card;
c) Has engaged in the practice of physical therapy for at least ten (10) years,
with the last five (5) years as a continuous period immediately preceding 
the appointment;
d) Has demonstrated an exemplary degree of competence and ethics in one 
professional practice as a physical therapist;
e) Is a member of good standing of the AIPO of physical therapists, and not 
an officer thereof;
f) Has no prior conviction by a competent court of an offense involving moral 
turpitude; and
g) Has no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any school, college, or 
university or institution conferring an academic degree for admission to 
the practice of physical therapy; or where review classes in preparation for 
licensure examination are offered or conducted; nor be a member of 
faculty or administration thereof.
Sec. 8. Term of omce. - The Chairperson and Members of the Board shall 
hold office for a term of three (3) years: Provided, That members of the first Board 
to be appointed after the approval of this Act shall hold office for the following 
terms: the Chairperson for three (3) years, two (2) Members for two (2) years, and 
the other two (2) Members for one (1) year: Provided, further, that a Chairpersm or 
Member may be appointed for a second term, but may not serve more than two 
consecutive three year terms, or six (6) consecutive years. Interim vacancies be
filled for the unexpired term only, or until their successors have been appointed and 
duly qualified.
Sec. 9. Removal of the Members of the Board. - Any member of the Board 
may upon the recommendation of the PRC after due process of law and 
investigation, be suspended or removed by the President from office for cause such 
as gross neglect of duty, incompetence, malpractice, unprofessionalism, immorality, 
unethical or dishonorable conduct, final judgment of crimes involving moral 
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confidential information in the examination questions prior to the conduct of the said 
examination, or tampering of grades.
Sec. 10, Compensation and Allowances of the Members of the Board. - The
Chairperson and Members of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances
comparable to that being received by the Chairpersons and Members of existing
regulatory boards under the PRC, as provided for in the annual General 
Appropriations Act.
Sec, 11. Supervision of the Board, Custodian of Records, Secretariat, and 
Support Services. - The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the 
PRC. All records of the Board, including applications for examination, examination 
papers and results, minutes of deliberation, administrative cases, and other 
investigations involving physical therapists, shall be kept by the PRC. The PRC shall
designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide the secretariat and other 
support services to implement the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 12. Annual Report. - The Board shall, at the close of each calendar year 
submit an annual report to the PRC, giving a detailed account of Its proceedings and 
accomplishments during the year and recommending measures to be adopted, with
the end in view of upgrading and improving conditions affecting the practice of 
physical therapy in the Philippines.
ARTICLE III
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION
Sec. 13. Examination Required. - All applicants for registration for the 
practice of physical therapy shall be required to undergo a licensure examination to 
be given by the Board in such places and dates as the PRC may designate, subject 
to compliance with the requirements prescribed by the PRC.
Sec, 14. Qualifications for Examination. - An applicant for the licensure 
examination for physical therapists shall establish, to the satisfaction of the Board, 
that the following qualifications are met:
a) A citizen of the Philippines or a foreigner whose country has a formal 
reciprocity agreement with the Philippines;
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C) A graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree or its
equivaient degree as determined by the Board from a school, college, or
university in the Philippines or abroad whose physicai therapy program is 
recognized by the CHED.
Sec. 15. Scope of Examination. - The scope of examinations shall, after the 
necessary stakeholder consultation, be determined by the Board, subject to the 
approval of the PRC. The Board shall take into consideration the minimum 
curriculum standards for physical therapy, the current scope of prartice, and the 
latest developments in the profession, locally and globally, that affect the practice 
and delivery of physical therapy services in the country.
Sec. 16. Ratings in the Examination. - To be qualified as having passed the 
licensure examination for physical therapists, a candidate must have obtained a 
general average of seventy-five percent (75%), with no grade lower than sixty 
percent (60%) in any of the examination subjects.
Sec. 17. Report of Ratings. - The Board shall submit to the PRC the ratings
obtained by each candidate within ten (10) calendar days after the examination, 
uniess extended for just cause.
Sec. 18. Issuance of the Certificate of Registration and Professionai 
Identification Card. - The certificate of registration and professional identification 
card shall be issued to examinees who passed the licensure examination for physical 
therapist subject to payment of fees prescribed by the PRC. The certificate of 
registration shall bear the signature of the Chairperson of the PRC and the 
Chairperson and Members of the Board, stamped with the official seals of the PRC 
and the Board respectively, indicating that the person named therein is entitled to 
practice the physical therapy profession, with all the benefits and privileges 
appurtenant thereto. The certificate of registration shall remain in full force and 
effect until revoked or suspended in accordance with this Act.
The professional identification card bearing the registration number, and 
dates of issuance and expiry duly signed by the Chairperson of the PRC shall likewise 
be issued to every registrant upon payment of the required fees. The professional 
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Continuing Professionai Deveiopment (CPD), and submission of a certificate of good
standing from the AIPO, and other requirements of the Board and the PRC.
Sec. 19. Initials PTRP. - The initiais PTRP, which stands for Physical Therapist
Registered Philippines, shall be used following the name of the registered physical
therapist, especially when signing documents pertinent to the practice of the 
profession.
Sec. 20. Refusal to Register. - The Board shall refuse to register any 
successful examinee who has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of 
any criminal offense involving moral turpitude, or has been found guilty of immoral 
or dishonorable conduct after investigation by the Board, or has been declared to be 
of unsound mind. The reason for the refusal shall be set forth in writing.
Sec. 21. Cancellation or Suspension of the Certificate of Registration and 
Special Permit. - The Board may, after giving proper notice of hearing to the party 
concerned, cancel the practitioner's certificate of registration and professional 
Identification card, or be suspended from the practice of the profession; or cancel 
the special permit for any of the causes or grounds mentioned in Section 29 of this 
Act or for any unprofessional or unethical conduct, malpractice, violation of any of 
the provisions of this Act, its rules and regulations, the Code of Ethics, and Ethical 
Standards of Practice for physical therapists.
Sec. 22. Reinstatement, Re-issuance or Repiacement of Certificate of 
Registration and Professionai identification Card. - Two (2) years after the date of 
revocation, the Board may, upon application and for reasons deemed proper and 
sufficient, reinstate any revoked Certificate of Registration and Professional 
Identification Card. A new certificate of registration or professional identification 
card, or special temporary permit may be issued to replace lost, destroyed, or 
mutilated ones, subject to the rules as implemented by the Board.
Sec. 23. Oath of Physicai Therapists. - Successful examinees qualified for 
registration, and qualified applicants for registration without examination, shall be 
required to take an oath of profession before any member of the Board or any 
government official authorized by the PRC to administer oaths, prior to entering into 
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Sec. 24. Indication of Ucensure and Professional Tax Receipt - All physical
therapists shall be required to indicate on the documents they sign, use or issue in
connection with the practice of their profession, their registration, or Certificate of
Registration and Professional Identification Card number and date of issuance
thereof, the duration of validity of said license, and the professional tax receipt 
number issued to them.
Sec. 25. Roster of Physical Therapists. - The Board shall prepare, update and
maintain a roster of physical therapists which shall contain the name of each
registered physical therapist, their residence and office addresses, the date of
registration and issuance of certificates, and other data which the board may deem 
pertinent.
Sec. 26. Issuance of Special and Temporary Permit - A special temporary
permit maybe issued by the Board upon the recommendation of the AIPO of physical
therapists, subject to the approval by the PRC and payment of the prescribed fee to 
the following persons:
a) Foreign-licensed physical therapists called for consultation or a specified 
purpose that is deemed essential to national development, the practice 
shall be limited only for the particular work being: Provided, That there is 
no Filipino physical therapist qualified for such consultation or purpose;
b) Foreign-licensed physical therapists whose service shall be free of charge 
and who are highly needed under particular settings;
c) Foreign-licensed physical therapists engaged as professors, lecturers, or 
critics in fields essential to physical therapy education in the Philippines, 
whose engagement is limited to teaching only; and
d) Foreign-licensed physical therapists recognized as experts or specialists
whose service is deemed essential to the advancement of the profession in 
the Philippines.
The special temporary permit shall include these limitations and conditions: 
validity for a period of not more than one (1) year, subject to renewal; the branch or 
specialty of physical therapy which the permit holder can practice; and the specific 
place or places of practice such as clinic, hospital, therapy center, school, college, or 
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by the PRC, shall prescribe rules and regulations for the implementation of this 
particular section.
ARTICLE IV
PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Sec. 27. Delivery of Physical Therapy Service. - Physical therapists shall work 
in partnership with other health service providers or health professionals, patients or 
clients, families, and communities in the delivery of services in the most effective, 
cost efficient, and client-centered service.
Sec. 28. Prohibition on the Practice of Physical Therapy. - No person shall 
practice or offer to practice physical therapy, nor offer to be a physical therapist, or 
use the title, word, letter, figure, or any sign tending to convey the impression of 
being a physical therapist, nor advertise or indicate in any manner whatsoever to be 
qualified to perform the work of a physical therapist without passing the licensure 
examination given by the Board, except as otherwise provided in this Act.
Sec. 29. Prohibited Acts. - No person shall:
a) Engage in the practice of physical therapy by representing oneself as a 
physical therapist without a valid certificate of registration, professional 
identification card, or a valid temporary or special permit granted by the 
Board pursuant to this Act;
b) Represent oneself as a physical therapist during the time that the 
Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card are not valid 
or that the certificate of registration has been suspended or revoked, or 
that the special temporary permit has been cancelled;
c) Allow anybody to use the Certificate of Registration and Professional 
Identification Card, or both and special temporary permit as a physical 
therapist to enable such unqualified individual to engage in the practice of 
physical therapy;
d) Use the certificate of registration, professional identification card, or 
special temporary permit of another person; and
e) Violate the provision of the Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards of 
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Sec. 30. Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Physical Therapists. -
The Board shall adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards of
Practice for physical therapists as prescribed and Issued by the AIPO of physical
therapists. All licensed physical therapist shall abide by the principles and standards 
embodied in the Code.
Sec. 31. Continuing Professional Development Program. - All physical 
therapists shall abide with the requirements, rules and regulations on continuing 
professional development to be promulgated by the Professional Regulatory Board of 
Physical Therapy, subject to the approval of the PRC, in coordination with the AIPO 
of physical therapists or the recognized representative of duly accredited education 
institutions, or both. Eor this purpose, the Board shall create a CPD Council to 
implement a CPD program guided by qualifications framework and career 
progression principles, subject to the guidelines as may be prescribed by the PRC.
Sec. 32. Integration of the Professional Organization. - The physical therapy
profession shall be integrated into one (1) national professional organization of
physical therapists, which shall be duly registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Board, subject to the approval by the PRC, shall accredit the said
organization as the one and only accredited integrated professional organization of
registered physical therapists. All physical therapists whose names appear in the
current Roster of Physical Therapists shall ipso facto become members thereof and
shall receive all the benefits and privileges appurtenant thereto upon payment of the
required membership fees and dues. Membership in the accredited integrated
professional organization shall not be a bar to membership in other organizations of 
physical therapists.
Sec. 33. Foreign Reciprocity. - No foreign physical therapist shall be given a 
certificate of registration and professional identification card or be entitled to any of
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ARTICLE V
PENAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Sec. 34. Pena! Provisions. - Any person who shall violate any of the provisions 
of this Act or any of its implementing rules and regulations as promulgated by the 
Board, subject to the approval of the PRC, shall upon conviction, be punished with a 
fine of not less than Twenty thousand pesos (Php 20,000.00) nor more than Fifty 
thousand pesos (Php 50,000.00), or by imprisonment of not less than two years nor 
more than five years, or both, at the discretion of the court.
Sec. 35. Appropriations. - The Chairperson of the PRC shall immediately 
include in the Commission's program, the impiementation of this Act, the funding of 
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 36. Impiementing Rules and Regulations. - To implement the provisions 
of this Act, the Board shall, subject to the approval of the PRC, promulgate the rules 
and regulations, as well as the Code of Ethics and Ethical Standards of Practice for 
Physical Therapists, within sixty (60) days after the effectivity of this Act.
Sec. 37. Transitory Provisions. - The existing Board of Physical and
Occupational Therapy shall continue to function in the interim until such time that
the new and separate Board for Physical Therapy shall be constituted pursuant to 
this Act.
Sec. 38. Conduct of Sunset Review. - The PRC shall conduct a sunset review 
every five (5) years, or as the need arises, for purposes of ensuring that the law is 
implemented consistently, non-discriminatory, and responsive to contemporary 
chailenges and conditions of the society.
Sec. 39. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or 
unconstitutional, the remainder of the iaw or the provision or part not otherwise 
affected shail remain vaiid and subsisting.
Sec. 40. Repealing Clause. - Any iaw, presidential decree or issuance, 
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, ruie, or reguiation 
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, 
modified, or amended accordingly.
Sec. 41. Effectivity. - This Act shali take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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