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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) , 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Introduced by Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
With regard to health, specializations offer different kinds of health care. One of 
the most important branch of health care yet has not been given its due recognition is the 
respiratory therapy. Respiratory therapist or respiratory care practitioners are the ones 
dealing with the evaluation, treatment and support for patients with cardiopulmonary 
disorders. They administer critical care treatments under the supervision of medical 
specialists as a result of transfer of responsibility. In this aspect, respiratory therapy is on 
par with other medical professions, although not given much credit. 
With the growing number of medical practitioners entering the global market, the 
Filipino respiratory therapists lag behind other nationalities in terms of proper 
accreditation. The absence of respiratory therapy accreditation in the Philippines incites 
some Filipino respiratory practitioners to undertake accreditation or licens c"bxams in 
other countries. The growing number of licensed Indian respiratory therapist 
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a risk to our unlicensed overseas Filipino respiratory therapists in the Mid& East. A 
large drawback of not having the necessary license affects the Filipino respiratory 
therapists who unquestionably have the skills of the profession but were not able to 
practice freely. 
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As the Filipino healthcare workers are being subjected to global competitiveness, 
the Philippine government must endeavor to make assurance that Filipino workers are 
equipped with the right credentials and accreditations. Thus this bill seeks to officially 
recognize the respiratory therapy as a profession through a licensure examination to be 
administered by the adequate government agency and to provide the international 
accreditation requirements for aspiring respiratory practitioners. As such, the State will 
take the vital role of promoting health consciousness among its citizens and legislating 
for the welfare of its Filipino workers. 
We cannot ignore the calls of our countrymen asking for a better legislation to 
protect their welfare. Let us endeavor to take the step for the betterment of our Filipino 
workers, thus the urgent approval of this bill is needed. 
G" REVILLA, JR. 


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Introduced by Senator Ramon Bong Reviila, Jr. 
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THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assem bled: 
ARTICLE 1 
TITLE, STATEMENT OF POLICY, DEFINITION OF TERMS 
SECTZON 1. Title. - This Act shall be known and cited as the “Philippine Respiratory 
Therapy Act of 2009”. 
SECTZON 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the importance of respiratory 
therapists in nation building. Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive 
and well-rounded respiratory therapists whose standards of practice and service shall be 
excellent, qualitative, world-class and globally competitive through inviolable, honest, effective 
and credible licensure examinations and through regulatory measures, programs and activities 
that foster their professional growth. 
SECTZON 3. L)c.Jiinition oJ’Terms. -As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
(a) “Respiratory therapy” is an allied health specialty employed with medical direction in 
the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with 
deficiencies and abnormalities in the cardiopulmonary system. 
(b) “Respiratory therapist” is a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of registration 
and professional identification card issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of 
Respiratory Therapy and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), and who is 
legally qualified to practice respiratory therapy in the Philippines pursuant to this Act. 
(c) “Respiratory therapy technician” is a person who has been registered and issued a 
valid certificate of registration and professional identification card, and who has 
undergone a two (2)-year associate or certificate program in respiratory therapy 
procedures, and whose specific assignments are supervised by a registered respiratory 
therapist. Such assignments are within the limits of a hospital or an institution of 
employment. 
(d) “Accredited respiratory training center” is a respiratory therapy unit or pulmonary 
laboratory, office, center, agency, clinic, hospital or sanitarium duly approved by the 
Department of Health (DOH) or its authorized agency. 


(e) “Recognized school of respiratory therapy” is any school, college or university that 
offers a course in respiratory therapy as approved by the Commission on Higher 
Education (CHED), in accordance with the requirements under this Act, upon the 
recommendation of the Board of Respiratory Therapy. 
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OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY 
THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOA 
SECTION 4. Creation and Conzposition o j  the Board - ‘There is hereby created a 
Professional Regulatory Board of Respiratory Therapy, hereinaffer referred to as the Board, 
under the administrative supervision and control of the Professional Regulation Commission, 
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, to be composed of a chairperson and two (2) members 
who shall he appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of three ( 3 )  recominendees 
for each position submitted by the Commission from among a list of five (5) nominees for each 
position submitted by the integrated professional organization of respiratory therapists. ‘Ihe 
Board shall he organized not later than six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act. 
SECTION 5. Qunlificntions o j  tlte Members o j  the Bourd -The chairperson and 
members of the Board shall at the time of their appointment, possess the following 
qualifications: 
(a) Must be a natural-born citizen and a resident of the Philippines; 
(b) Must be at least thirty-five (35) years of age if heishe is the chairperson or at least thirty 
(30) years old if he/she is a member; 
(c) Must he a duly registered respiratory therapist in the Philippines with a valid certificate of 
registration and professional identification card Provided, That in the case of the first 
members of the Board of Respiratory Therapy, they shall he issued certificates of 
registration and professional identification card as respiratory therapists without prior 
examination; 
(d) Must be a holder of a baccalaureate degree in respiratory therapy with at least fifteen (IS) 
years of professional experience and with at least five 
( 5 )  years of professional 
experience as director, supervisor or head of said laboratory or unit of a Department of 
Health (DOH)-recognized hospital prior to hisiher appointment; 
(e) Must not be an elected officer of the integrated and accredited national organization of 
respiratory therapists; 
(f) Must not have been convicted by any competent court of an offense involving moral 
turpitude; and 
(g) Must not have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any school, college, 
university or institution conferring an academic degree necessary for admission to the 
practice of respiratory therapy or where review classes in preparation for the licensure 
examination are being offered or conducted, nor shall he/she be a member of the faculty 
or of the administration thereof at the time of hisiher appointment to the Board. 
SECTION 6. Term o j  Ojjice ojBonrd Menzbers. - The chairperson and the members of 
the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years or until their successors shall have been 
appointed and duly qualified: Provided, That members ofthe first Board to be appointed afier the 
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approval of this Act shall hold office for the following tefms: the chairperson for three ( 3 )  years, 
one (1) member for two (2) years, and the other member for one (1) year: Provided further, That 
the chairperson or any member may be reappointed for another term of three ( 3 )  years but in no 
case shall the whole term exceed six (6) years. The interim vacancies in the Board shall he filled 
for the unexpired term only. Each member of the first Board shall automatically be registered as 
respiratory therapist and issued a certificate of registration and professional identification card 
and shall talce the proper oath of office prior to assumption of duty. 
SBC. 7. Conzpensafion rmd Allowances ofthe 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 Commission as provided for 
in the General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 8. Powers and Functions ofthe Board. - The Board shall have the following 
powers and duties: 
(a) Promulgate, administer and enforce rules and regulations necessary for 
carrying out the provisions of this Act; 
(b) Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; 
(c) Study the conditions affecting the practice of respiratory therapy in the 
Philippines and adopt measures for the enhancement of the profession, and the 
maintenance of high professional ethical standards. The Board may conduct 
ocular inspection at places where registered respiratory therapists are 
employed or are working, such as hospitals and clinics, to determine and 
enforce compliance with the professional regulatory laws and the d e s  and 
regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, to aid the Board in formulating or 
revising policies relating to the practice of respiratory therapy; 
(d) Ensure, in coordination with the CHED, that all educational institutions 
offering respiratory therapy education comply with the policies, standards and 
requirements of the course prescribed by the CHED in the areas of 
curriculum, faculty, library and facilities; 
(e) Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of respiratory 
therapy in the Philippines; 
(9 Adopt an official seal of the Board; 
(8) Maintain a roster of respiratory therapists indicating there in the basic 
information about the registered professionals; 
(h) Issue, reinstate, suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and 
professional identification card or cancel special permits for the practice of 
respiratory therapy; 
(i) Prescribe and/or adopt a Code of Ethics and Standards for the practice of 
respiratory therapy; 
(j) Hear or investigate any violations of this Act, its implementing rules and 
regulations and the Code of Ethics and Standards for respiratory therapists, 
and for this purpose, to issue subpoena duces tecum to secure the appearance 
of the witnesses and the production of documents in connection therewith: 
Provided, That the decision of the Board shall, unless appealed to the 
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Commission, become final and executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt 
of judgment or decision; 
(k) Determine and evaluate the qualifications of applicants for registration with or 
without licensure examination and applicants for special permits. 
(1) Prescribe the subjects in the licensure examination, determine the syllabi of 
the subjects and their relative weights, construct test questions in the licensure 
examination, score and rate the examination papers and submit the 
examination results to the Commission; 
(m)Grant registration without examination subject to approval by the 
Commission; 
(n) Issue special permits to persons admitted to the practice of respiratory 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; 
(0) Adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination; 
(p) Prescribe guidelines and criteria in the continuing professional education 
(CPE) program for respiratory therapists; and 
(q) Perform such other powers and functions as it may deem 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 the review and approval of the Commission. 
SECTION 9. Suspension and/or Rentoval uj Board Members. -Any member of the 
Board may, upon the recommendation of the Commission after due process of law and 
‘investigation conducted by the Commission, 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 
turpitude, manipulation or rigging of the licensure examination results, disclosure of secret and 
confidential information in the examination questions prior to the conduct of the said 
examination, and tampering of grades. 
SECTION 10. Supervision of’ the Board, Cuskodiun of’ its Records, Secretariat and 
SuppoyI Services. - The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the Commission, 
All records of the Board, including applications, examination papers and results, minutes of 
deliberation, administrative cases, and other investigations involving respiratory therapists shall 
be kept by the Commission. 
The Commission shall designate the secretary of the Board and shall provide the 
secretariat and other support services to implement the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 11. Annual Report. -The Board shall, at the close of each calendar year, 
subinit an annual report to the Commission, giving a detailed account of its proceedings and 
accomplishinents during the year and recommending measures to be adopted, with the end in 
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view of upgrading and improving the conditions affecting the practice of respiratory therapy in 
the Philippines. 
ARTICLE I11 
SEC. 12. Examination Required - All applicants for registration for the practice of 
respiratory therapy shall be required to undergo a licensure examination to be given by the Board 
in such places and dates as the Commission may designate, subject to compliance with the 
requirements prescribed by the Commission. 
SECTION 13. Qucclifications Of 
Applicants. - An applicant for the licensure 
examination for respiratory therapists shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board, that: 
(a) I-Ie/She is a citizen of the Philippines, or if heishe is a foreigner, must prove that the 
country of which heishe is a subject or citizen thereof permits Filipino respiratory 
therapists to practice within its territorial jurisdiction on the same basis as the subjects or 
citizens o f  such county; 
(b) He/She has completed at least ten (IO) months of internship equivalent to a minimum of 
one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of respiratory therapy clinical internship under 
the supervision of a competent, duly qualified and registered respiratory therapist; 
(c) He/She is a graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree from a 
school, college or university in the Philippines or abroad, recognized and accredited by 
the CHED; 
(d) He/She is of good moral character; and 
(e) He/She must not have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by a 
competent court 
SECTION 14. Scope of’ Exantination. - The licensure examination for respiratory 
therapists shall cover the following subjects: 
(a) Patient Assessment and Electrocardiography; 
(b) Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology; 
(c) Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy; 
(d) Mechanical Ventilation; 
(e) Acid-Base Physiology and Blood Gas Interpretation; 
(0 Airway Care and Management; 
(g) Pulmonary Function Testing; 
(h) Pulmonary Rehabilitation; and 
(i) Oxygen Therapy 
The Board, subject to the approval of the Commission, may revise or exclude any of 
the subjects or add new ones as the need arises. 
SECTION 15. Ratings in the Examination. - To he qualified as having passed the 
licensure examination for respiratory therapists, a candidate must have obtained a general 
average of seventy-five percent (75%) with no grade lower than sixty percent (60%) in any given 
subject. 
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SECTION 16. Registration Without Examination as Respiratory Therapists. -A person 
who possesses the pertinent qualifications required for admission in the examination for 
registration as a respiratory therapist pursuant to the provisions of this Act may be registered 
without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within two (2) years alter 
its creation an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of registration and 
professional identification card by submitting credentials showing that the applicant, before the 
effectivity of this Act, had obtained any of the following: 
(a) A bachelor of science degree in respiratory thirapy with at least ten (10) years of full- 
time work experience in the practice of respiratory therapy in the Philippines; 
(b) A bachelor of science degree in allied health professions with at least ten (10) years 
of work experience in the practice of respiratory therapy; and 
(c) A holder of non-degree courses such as the certificate in respiratory therapy7 
Pertificate in pulmonary therapy, associate’ in respiratory therapy, associate in 
pulmonary therapy, with at least fifteen (15) years of work experience in the practice 
of respiratory therapy. 
SECTION 17. Reyurt of Ratings. - The Board shall submit to the Commission the 
ratings obtained by each candidate within ten (1 0) calendar days after the examination, unless 
extended for just cause. 
SECTION 18. Oath of Respiratory Therapists. -, All successful examinees qualified for 
registration and all 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 Commission to administer oaths, prior to entering into the practice of 
respiratory therapy in the Philippines. 
SEC. TION 19. Issuance o j  the Certificate of Registration and Projessional 
Identiflcation Card - The Commission, on recommendation of the Board, shall issue a certificate 
of registration and professional identification card to examinees who passed the licensure 
examination for respiratory therapists and to qualified applicants for registration without 
examination subject to payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. The certificate of 
registration shall bear the signature of the chairperson of the Commission and the members of 
the Board, stamped with the official seal of the Commission and of the Board, indicating that the 
person named therein is entitled to practice the profession with all the privileges appurtenant 
thereto, This certificate of registration shall remain in full force and effect until revoked or 
suspended in accordance with this Act. 
A professional identification card hearing the registration number, date of issuance, 
expiry date, duly signed by the chairperson of the Commission shall likewise be issued to every 
registrant who has paid the prescribed fee and this shall he renewable every three ( 3 )  years. 
SECTZON 20. Refusal to Register. - The Board shall not 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 
rehsal shall be set forth in writing. 
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SECTION 21. Indication of Certificate of Regisiration and Projessional Tar Receil,t. - 
The respiratory therapist shall be required to indicate hisiher registration number, including the 
professional tax receipt number on the document he/she signs, uses or issues in connection with 
the practice of hisiher profession. 
SECTION 22. Projessional Sujfix: - The letters “WRT”, which stands for Kegistered 
Philippine Respiratory Therapist, shall be added to the name of the respiratory therapist who 
successfully passes the examination especially when signing documents pertinent to the practice 
of hidher profession. 
SECTION 23. Revocation or Suspension of the Certgicate of 
Registration and 
Professional Identification Card and Cancellation of Tenaporary/Special Permit. - The Board 
may, after giving proper notice of hearing to the party concerned, revoke the practitioner’s 
certificate of registration &d professional identification card or suspend himiher from the 
practice of hidher profession or cancel hisiher temporaryispecial permit for any of the causes or 
grounds under Section 20 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 Standards for respiratory therapists. 
and 
date 
SECTION 24. Reinstatentent, Reissuance or Replacement of Certijicate of Registrution 
Professional IilentiJicntion Card and Tentporary/Speciul Permit. - Two (2) years after the 
of the revocation, the Board may, upon application and for reasons deemed proper and 
sufficient, reinstate any revoked certificate of registration and reissue a professional 
identification card, and in so doing, may, in its discretion, exempt the applicant & from taking 
another examination. 
A new certificate of registration or temporary/special permit, to replace lost, destroyed or 
mutilated ones may be issued subject to the rules as implemented by the Board. 
SECTION 25. Roster ofRespiratory Therapists. - The Board shall prepare, update and 
maintain a roster of respiratory therapists which shall contain the name of each registered 
respiratory therapist, hidher residence and office addresses, the date of registration and issuance 
of certificates, and other data which the Board may deem pertinent. The roster shall be open to 
the public, copies ofwhich shall be mailed to each person listed therein. 
SECTION 26. Issuance of Tenzporary/Special Per.&. - A temporary special permit may 
be issued by the Board to the following persons, subject to the approval of the Commission and 
payment of the fees it prescribes for the purpose: 
(a) A foreign respiratory therapist called for consultation or for a specific purpose which, 
in the judgment of the Board, is essential for the development of the profession: 
Provided, That hidher practice shall be limited only for the particular work that 
he/she is being engaged Provided, further, That there is no Filipino respiratory 
therapist qualified for such consultation or specific purpose; 
(b) A foreign respiratory therapist engaged as professor, lecturer or critic in fields 
essential to respiratory therapy education in the Philippines and hisiher engagement is 
confined to teaching only; and 
(c) A foreign respiratory therapist who is an internationally recognized expert or with 
specialization in any branch of respiratory therapy and hisiher service is essential for 
the advancement of respiratory therapy in the Philippines. 
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The permit shall, among other things, include these limitations and conditions: a validity 
period of not more than one (I) year subject to renewal; the branch or specialty of respiratory 
therapy; 
and 
the 
specific 
place 
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practice 
such 
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clinic, 
hospital, 
center, 
school/college/university offering the course of respiratory therapy. The Board, subject to the 
approval by the Commission, shall prescribe rules and regulations on the implementation of this 
particular section. 
ARTICLE IV 
PRACTICE OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY 
SECTION 27. Scope of the Practice of Respiratory Therapy. - A registered respiratory 
therapist performs, but is not limited to, the following hnctions under the direction of a 
physician: 
(a) Performs and recommends tentative interpretation of tests obtained from 
physiological specimens which will assist in' the diagnosis and determination of the 
degree of impairment of relevant aspects of cardiopulmonary efficiency; 
(b) Implements treatment programs on the basis of test findings within the scope of 
respiratory therapy; 
(c) Performs pulmonary function testing (PFT) maneuvers: 
(d) Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and provide an artificial airway; 
(e) Administers mechanical ventilatory support; 
(f) Administers pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures; 
(g) Offers bronchopulmonary hygiene procedures,to improve pulmonary status; 
(h) Participates in the pulmonary rehabilitation of,patients with lung disorders; 
(i) Evaluates polysomnography studies: 
a) Assists in the performance of bronchoscopy procedures; 
(k) Participates in research programs and studies for the advancement of the field of 
respiratory therapy; and 
(I) Teaches, lectures and reviews subjects given in the licensure examination 
SECTION 28. Prohibition on the Practice of Respiratory Therapy. - No person shall 
practice or offer to practice respiratory therapy in the Philippines or offer himselfiherself as 
respiratory therapist, or use the title, word, letter, figure, or any sign tending to convey the 
impression that heishe is a respiratory therapist, or advertise or indicate in any manner 
whatsoever that heishe is qualified to perform the work of a respiratory therapist unless hdshe 
has satisfactorily passed the licensure examination given by the Board, except as otherwise 
provided in this Act, and is a holder of a valid certificate of registration and professional 
identification card or a valid temporaryispecial permit duly issued to hiidher by the Board and 
the Commission. 
SECTION 29. Prohibited Acts. -No person shall: 
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(a) Engage in the practice of respiratory therapy by representing himselfiherself as a 
respiratory therapist without a valid Certificate of registration and professional 
identification card or a valid temporary/special permit granted by the Board pursuant to 
this Act; 
(b) Represent himself/herself as a respiratory therapist during the time that hidher certificate 
of registration and professional identification card is not valid or has been suspended or 
revolted, or that hidher temporaryispecial permit is cancelled; 
(c) Allow anybody to use hidher certificate of registration and professional identification 
card or temporaryispecial permit as a respiratory therapist to enable such unqualified 
individual to engage in the practice of respiratory therapy; and 
(d) Use as hidher own the certificate of registration and professional identification card or 
temporary/special permit of another. 
SECTION 30. Employment of 
Respiratory Therapists in Pulmonary Units and 
Laboratories. - Hospitals, clinics, home care, medical centers and similar establishments shall he 
required to employ and station at least three (3) registered respiratory therapists, under the 
direction of a physician, who shall be on duty for each shift to ensure that the services they offer 
comply with professional standards. 
SECTION 31. Code of Ethics and Standardsfor Respiratory lherupists. - The Board 
shall adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Standards for respiratory therapists prescribed 
and issued by the accredited national organization of respiratory therapists. 
SECTION 32. Continuing Projessional Education (CPE) Progrant - All respiratory 
therapists shall abide by the requirements, rules and regulations regarding continuing 
professional education (CPE) as promulgated by the Board in collaboration with the integrated 
professional organization of respiratory therapists. 
SECTION 33. Integration of Associations of Respiratovy Therupists. - All associations 
of respiratory therapists shall be integrated into one (1) and only national organization which 
shall he recognized by the Board, subject to the approval by the Commission, as the only 
accredited and integrated professional organization of registered respiratory therapists. 
A respiratory therapist duly registered by the Board and the Commission shall 
automatically become a member of the said organization and shall receive the benefits and 
privileges appurtenant thereto upon payment of required fees and dues. Membership in the 
accredited and integrated professional organization of respiratory therapists shall not be a bar to 
membership in other associations of respiratory therapists,. 
SECTION 34. Foreign Reciprocity. - No foreigner shall be admitted to the examination 
or be given a certificate of registration or be entitled to any of the privileges under this Act unless 
the county of which he/she is a subject or citizen specifically permits Filipino respiratory 
therapists to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of 
such foreign state or country. 
ARTICLE V 
FINAL PROVISIONS 
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SECTION 35. Penalties for Violations. - An9 persort 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 ofthe Commission shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of 
not less than Twenty thousand pesos (P20,OOO.OO) or by imprisonment of not less than six (6) 
months, at the discretion of the court 
SECTION 36. Funding Provision. - The chairperson of the Professional Regulation 
Commission shall include in the Commission’s programs the implementation of this Act, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 3% Inqilementing Rules and Regulation. - To implement the provisions of 
this Act, the Board shall, subject to the approval of the Commission and in coordination with the 
integrated and accredited professional organization, promulgate the rules and regulations and the 
Code of Ethics and Standards for respiratory therapists within ninety (90) days after the 
effectivity of this Act. 
SECTION 38. Znteqmtation of This Act. - Nothing in this Act shall be construed to 
effect or prevent the practice of any other legally recognized profession 
SECTION 39. Separability Clause. - If any section or provision of this Act shall be 
declared invalid or unconstitutional, such shall not invalidate any other section or provision of 
this Act. 
SECTION 40. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances or parts thereof 
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or 
superseded. 
SECTION 41. Ejfectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in two (2) major newspapers of national circulation. 
Approved, 
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