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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.__________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda  
_____________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Medical Technologists play a vital role in ensuring the proper diagnosis of patients by 
performing clinical laboratory procedures which may confirm potentially dangerous level of 
drugs or allergens, identify bacteria in blood or wound infections, or even discover the early 
stage of known diseases like cancer, tumors, and the like. By providing more effective 
treatment options and detecting diseases earlier, medical technologists could save and 
improve the lives of patients and even our healthcare system. 
The crucial role that medical technologists play deserves the recognition of our people. 
However, beyond the usual news about the lack of doctors and nurses, the Philippines is also 
in need of additional medical technologists, especially in the rural areas. This need was made 
more manifest during the pandemic where medical technologists, aside from doctors and 
nurses, were at the forefront of our fight for survival. 
While we recognize the need for additional medical technologists, we must also recognize 
that the practice of medical technology is an ever evolving one. The country needs to reassess 
its policies in order to ensure that our medical technologists are protected while likewise 
ensuring that they are at par with global standards.  
The goal of having additional manpower comes with a big responsibility of making sure that 
public health remains to be a priority. As such, this representation seeks the passage of this 
Act with the following objectives in mind:  
a) Standardize the practice of medical technology;
b) Provide standards for the examination and registration of medical technologists;
and,
c) Supervise, control, and regulate the practice of medical technology.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
          Rep. Julienne “Jam” L. Baronda 
District Representative 
June 8, 2023
11:05am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO.__________ 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by Hon. Julienne L. Baronda  
_____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT REGULATING AND MODERNIZING THE PRACTICE OF 
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES, 
REPEALING, FOR THIS PURPOSE, REPUBLIC ACT NOS. 5527 AND 6138 AND 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NOS. 498 AND 1534, 
PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER RELATED PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. – Short Title. - This act shall be known as the "Philippine Medical Technology 
Act of   2023."  
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the importance of the Medical 
Technology profession in nation building and development through the portals of  healthcare, 
education and research. Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive 
and well-rounded medical technologists whose standard of practice and service shall be world 
class.  
Further, the State shall promote, regulate and protect the professional practice of 
Medical Technology in the Philippines and shall ensure its continued growth and 
development at par with international standards of practice.  
SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
a. Accredited Medical Technology Training Laboratory - refers to a clinical laboratory duly
licensed by the Department of Health and accredited as a training laboratory for Medical 
Technology Program by the Commission on Higher Education.   
b. Accredited Professional Organization -refers to the national professional organization,
whose membership is voluntary, and recognized and accredited by the Professional 
Regulation Commission.  
c. Board – refers to the Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology under the
administrative supervision and control of the Professional Regulation Commission. 
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d. Career Progression and Specialization (CPS) - refers to the process of developing or 
moving towards a more advanced state in a person's job, title, position, or profession; it 
outlines the route one may follow in order to reach identified career development goals.  
 
e. Commission – refers to the Professional Regulation Commission.  
 
f. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - refers to the inculcation of advanced 
knowledge, skills and ethical values in post-licensure specialized or in inter-or 
multidisciplinary field of study for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed 
research and/or lifelong learning.  
 
g. Code of Ethics - refers to a set of guidelines, standards, and principles to promote 
professional behavior that are value- and compliance-based and relates to integrity, 
professionalism, and social responsibility, as prescribed and promulgated by the Board, in 
consultation with the duly accredited professional organization, with the approval of the 
Professional Regulation Commission.  
 
h. Medical Technology- refers to the healthcare profession that provides professional services 
for the purpose of helping the physician in the diagnosis, treatment and management of 
diseases, for public health surveillance, and for the promotion of health in general. The 
profession provides laboratory investigations on biological and non-biological specimens 
which have impact on health, the results of which provide information to physicians or other 
health professionals in relation to healthcare, research, forensics and other services related to 
medical technology using emerging, converging or disrupting technologies, as may be 
applied in the field and other related fields.  
 
Medical Technology may also provide laboratory investigations on animals for the purpose 
of helping veterinarians in the care of animals.  
 
i. Medical Laboratory Science - refers to the other name for Medical Technology. 
 
j. Medical Technologist - refers to a holder of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 
(BS in Medical  Laboratory Science) or Bachelor of Science in Public Health, who is duly 
licensed and registered with the Commission and is qualified to practice Medical 
Technology.  
 
k. Medical Laboratory Scientist - refers to the other name for Medical Technologist.  
 
l. Phlebotomy - refers to drawing or collection of blood.  
 
m. Recognized School of Medical Technology - refers to a school, college or university 
which offers a Bachelor’s degree program in Medical Technology also known as Medical 
Laboratory Science approved by the Commission on Higher Education.  
 
n. Technical Panel for Medical Technology Education - refers to the Technical Panel for 
Medical Technology Education organized under the Commission on Higher Education 
(CHED).  
 
SECTION 4. Areas and  Scope of Practice of Medical Technology - A person is deemed to 
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helping in the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases, in public health surveillance, 
and in the promotion of health in general,  such person ,with or without a fee, salary, 
compensation or reward, paid, given directly or indirectly: 
 
a. Performs examinations of tissues, secretions and excretions of the human body 
and other body fluids  through electronic, chemical, microscopic, hematologic, 
serologic, 
immunologic, 
nuclear, 
molecular, 
cytogenetic, 
parasitologic, 
bacteriologic, mycologic, virologic and other laboratory procedures and 
techniques, either manual or automated; 
b.  Performs blood banking procedures and techniques for transfusion service; 
c. Performs histopathologic and cytologic techniques; 
d. Performs phlebotomy, processing and preservation of specimens; 
e. Teaches courses , trains and supervises students  in educational institutions with  
Medical Technology/ Medical Science programs; provided, that teaching  of 
courses for licensure examinations shall follow Section 11 of Republic Act 
No.8981 , “PRC Modernization Act of 2000 “; 
f. Undertakes consultancy in clinical laboratory equipment planning and evaluation, 
introduction and demonstration of new clinical laboratory methods, or 
troubleshooting of laboratory tests and procedures where knowledge , skills  and 
experience as medical technologists are required; 
g. Performs drug testing; 
h. Performs research involving human beings, animals or non-biological materials 
which requires the utilization of the knowledge and skills of a Medical 
Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist); 
i. Performs clinical laboratory quality control; 
j. Performs preparation and standardization of reagents, standards, stains or others; 
Provided, that such reagents, standards, stains or others are exclusively for the use 
of their clinical laboratory;  
k.  Provides other services where knowledge, skills and experience of a medical 
technologist are needed.  
Provided, That any person who has passed the corresponding Board examination for the 
practice of a profession already regulated by existing law,  shall not be subject to the 
provisions of paragraphs (g),   (h), (i) and (j) if the performance of such acts or services is 
merely incidental to his profession.  
 
The performance of any of the foregoing activities by a registered and  licensed medical     
technologist shall be without prejudice to all other  applicable laws, rules and   regulations.  
 
The Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology, hereinafter created, subject to the 
“Modernization Act of 2000”, and in consultation with the accredited professional 
organization (APO), may modify the above-enumerated acts, services, or activities, as the 
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medical technology profession: Provided, That such modifications are consistent with the 
enumeration above.  
 
SECTION 5. Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology .– There is hereby 
created a Professional Regulatory Board of Medical Technology under the Commission. The 
Board shall be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) Members, all of whom are registered 
medical technologists who have completed the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/ 
Medical Laboratory Science. The Chairperson and Members of the Boards shall be appointed 
by the President of the Republic of the Philippines (“President”) upon recommendation of the 
Commission and shall serve for a term of three (3) years. The Chairperson and the Members 
of the Board shall hold such office until their successors shall have been appointed and duly 
qualified.    
 
For its recommendation, the Commission shall submit to the President a list containing three 
(3) names from among a list of five (5) nominees for each position recommended by the duly 
accredited professional organization of medical technologists for appointment of the 
Chairperson or any Member of the Board prior to the expiration of the term of the 
Chairperson or any Member of the Board.  
 
In case of death, disability or removal for cause of the Chairperson or any Member of the 
Board, his successor shall only serve the balance of his term.  
 
SECTION 6. Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board. – No person 
shall be appointed as Chairperson or as a Member of the Board unless he is a duly registered 
medical technologist, a natural born Filipino citizen and a resident of the Philippines within 
the last five years at the time of nomination, and of good moral character. Provided, that the 
Chairperson and Members of the Board must be members in good standing of the accredited 
professional organization. Provided, further, that the Chairperson and the Members of the 
Board must not be an officer or director of the accredited professional organization at the 
time of their nomination.  
 
The Chairperson must be at least forty (40) years of age, and must have at least fifteen (15) 
years of professional experience as a medical technologist and must be holding a position as 
medical technologist in a continuous period of at least 5 years at the time of appointment. He 
must be a holder of at least a health-related Masters degree, preferably a Masters in Medical 
Technology. 
 
The Members of the Board must be at least forty (40) years of age, must have at least ten (10) 
years of professional experience as medical technologist and holding a position as Medical 
Technologist in a continuous period of at least 5 years at the time of appointment and 
preferably a holder of a health-related Masters degree. 
 
The Chairperson and Members of the Board 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 medical technology or in any review center; neither 
shall he/she be a member of the faculty or of the administration thereof at the time of his/her 
appointment  to the Board; nor shall he/she be a member of the faculty/ administration in a  
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SECTION 7.- Compensation and Allowances of the Board.-The Chairperson and each 
Member of the Board shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to that being 
received by the chairperson and members of the other professional regulatory boards under 
the Commission as provided for in the General Appropriations Act.  
 
SECTION 8.- Powers and Functions of the Board: 
 
a.  Administer and implement the provisions of this Act; 
b. Regulate the profession in accordance with the professional regulatory law; 
c. Determine and prepare the questions for the licensure examination for medical 
technologists; 
d. Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; 
e. Issue, suspend, revoke  or reissue, reinstate certificates of registration and Special 
Temporary Permits for the practice of medical technology and medical technician; 
f. Look into conditions affecting the practice of medical technology in the 
Philippines and, whenever necessary, adopt such a measure that may be deemed 
proper for the maintenance of good ethics and standards in the practice of medical 
technology;  
 
g. Investigate cases arising from the violations of this Act, or of the rules and 
regulations issued hereunder. For this purpose, the Board may issue subpoena and 
subpoena duces tecum;  
h. Draft such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions 
under this Act; 
i. Prescribe the qualifications and training of medical technologists with regard to 
special fields of the profession and to supervise their special examination to be 
conducted by the Commission; 
j. Formulate and implement guidelines for a refresher course for use of applicant 
who failed to pass the Board Examination for the third time; 
k. Prescribe and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Code of Professional Standards 
for the Practice of Medical Technology, in consultation with the APO; 
l. Issue guidelines on the CPD, through the CPD Council, with the approval of the 
Commission; and 
m. Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by the Commission, in 
accordance with existing laws.  
SECTION 9 -Removal of 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 of the Philippines from office for 
cause such as gross neglect of duty, incompetence, malpractice, crimes involving moral 
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confidential information in the examination questions prior to the conduct of the said 
examination.  
 
SECTION 10 –Licensure Examination.- Except as otherwise specifically allowed under the 
provisions of this Act, all applicants for registration as medical technologists shall be 
required to undergo a written examination which shall be given by the Board semi-annually 
in such places as the Board may deem proper, subject to the approval of the Commission.  
 
SECTION 11- Qualifications for Admission to the Licensure Examination. – An applicant 
for the licensure examination for medical technologists shall establish to the satisfaction of 
the Board, that: 
(a) He/She is a citizen of the Philippines, or if he/she is a foreigner, must prove that 
the country of which he/she is a subject or citizen thereof permits Filipino medical 
technologists to practice within its territorial jurisdiction on the same basis as the 
subjects or citizens of such country; 
(b)  He/She is a graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical 
Laboratory Science from a CHED recognized school, college or university. A 
graduate of Bachelor of Science in Public Health may be eligible if the completed 
degree program is similar to the Policies, Standards and Guidelines for Medical 
Technology Education as approved by CHED. 
(c) He/She is of good moral character; and, 
(d) He/She must not have been finally convicted of an offense involving moral 
turpitude by a competent court. 
SECTION 12- Scope of Examination for Medical Technology. – The scope of examination 
for medical technology shall cover the following courses with their respective relative 
weights: 
 
Clinical Chemistry 
 
 
 
 
 
20%    
Microbiology & Parasitology 
 
 
 
 
20%   
Hematology 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20%  
Immunohematology (Blood Banking and Transfusion Service) 
and Immunology &  Serology 
 
 
 
20%   
Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis and Other Body Fluids) 
10% 
Histopathologic, cytologic and cellular immunologic techniques,  
Laboratory Management, Medical Technology Law, Related Laws,  
and the Code of Ethics                            
 
 
10%   
 
The general average of each examinee shall be computed according to the above-mentioned 
relative weights of each course. The  Board may change, add to or remove from the list of  
above courses or weights as  progress in the science of medical technology may require, after 
consultation with the accredited professional organization and association of schools of 
medical technology and upon approval of the Commission.   
 
The schedule of courses for examination shall be prepared and submitted by the Board in a 
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SECTION 13- Report of Rating. – The Board shall, after the date of  completion of the 
examination, report the result thereof for the  approval of the Commission within such time 
limit and guidelines that the Board and the Commission may set.  
 
SECTION 14-. Ratings in the Examination. – In order to pass the examination for Medical 
Technology, a candidate must obtain a general average of at least seventy-five percent (75%) 
in the written test, with no rating below fifty percent (50%) in any of the major courses. 
Provided, that the candidate has not failed in at least sixty percent (60%) of the courses 
computed according to their relative weights. 
 
After three (3) unsuccessful board examinations, completion of a refresher program as 
prescribed by the Board shall be required before another examination can be taken.  
 
SECTION 15. Oath. –All successful examinees qualified for registration shall be required to 
take an oath of profession before any member of the Board or any representative of the Board 
as  authorized by the Commission to administer oaths, prior to entering into the practice of 
medical technology in the Philippines. 
 
SECTION 16.- Issuance of Certificate of Registration. – Every applicant who has 
satisfactorily passed the required examination for medical technologists shall be issued a 
Certificate of Registration as such: Provided, That no such certificate shall be issued to any 
successful applicant who has not attained the age of twenty-one (21) years. All certificates 
shall be signed by the Chairman and Members of the Board and by the Chairperson of the 
Commission.   
 
A  Professional Identification Card shall at least bear minimum information such as the 
registration number, date of issuance and expiry date, duly signed by the Chairperson of the 
Commission. Other information such as qualifications of the applicant may be included upon 
the approval of the Commission. The Professional Identification Card shall be renewed 
subject to requirements prescribed by the Board and the Commission.  
 
The Board shall refuse to issue a Certificate of Registration to any person convicted by a 
court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense involving moral turpitude, or who has 
committed immoral, dishonorable or dishonest conduct, or is of unsound mind.  In the event 
of the Board’s refusal to issue a Certificate of Registration, it shall issue a written statement 
to the applicant setting forth the reason for its action. The statement issued by the Board shall 
be incorporated in its records.  
 
SECTION-Fees.- The fees to be paid by each applicant for the issuance of a new Certificate 
of Registration, replacement of a lost, destroyed or mutilated Certificate of Registration, or 
issuance or replacement of the Professional Identification Card shall be in accordance with 
the fees established by the Commission.  
 
SECTION 18.- Revocation or Suspension of Certificates of Registration.- The revocation 
or suspension of a Certificate of Registration may only be made after the completion of an 
administrative proceeding conducted by the hearing committee composed of at least one (1) 
Member of the Board and one (1) legal officer. Provided, that the existing rules of evidence 
shall be observed during the administrative proceeding. Provided further, that the person 
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represented by counsel, to have a speedy, impartial and public proceeding, to confront the 
witnesses against him and to all other rights guaranteed by the Constitution.  
 
The Board may, after giving proper notice and hearing to the party concerned, reprimand an 
erring medical technologist, revoke or suspend his Certificate of Registration for violating 
any provision of this Act, any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this Act or for 
unprofessional and unethical conduct, incompetence or ignorance, malpractice or negligence 
in the practice of medical technology.  
 
No penalty of revocation shall be imposed unless there is a unanimous vote of all the three 
members of the Board. The Board may, by majority vote, impose the penalty of reprimand or 
suspension.  Provided, that the suspension of the Certificate of Registration shall not exceed 
two (2) years.   
 
When the penalty of suspension or revocation is imposed by the Board, the medical 
technologist shall be required to surrender his Certificate of Registration within  fifteen (15) 
days after the decision becomes final. Should the medical technologist fail to surrender his 
certificate of registration within said period without valid reason, the Board may disqualify 
him perpetually from the practice of medical technology. The suspension shall run from the 
date of such surrender.  
 
SECTION 19. Appeal.- The revocation or suspension of a Certificate of Registration made 
by the hearing committee may be appealed primarily and exclusively to the Commission. The 
decision of the Commission may be elevated to the Court of Appeals in accordance with the 
Rules of Court.  
 
SECTION 20.-Reissuance or Reinstatement of a Revoked or Suspended Certificate of 
Registration– The Board may reissue a revoked Certificate of Registration upon the 
application of the medical technologist whose Certificate of Registration was revoked. 
Provided, that the reissuance of a revoked Certificate of Registration may only be made for 
proper and sufficient reasons, Provided, further, that no revoked Certificate of Registration 
may be reissued within two (2) years from the date of its surrender.   
 
A suspended Certificate of Registration shall be reinstated upon request of the medical 
technologist after the expiration of the period of suspension.  
 
The reissuance or reinstatement of the Certificate of Registration shall be without prejudice to 
further actions by the Board for a violation of any provision of this Act, its implementing 
rules or regulations or any condition imposed by the Board upon the medical technologist 
during the period of revocation or suspension.  
 
SECTION21. Roster of Medical Technologists. – A roster of Medical Technologists shall 
be prepared annually by the Professional Registry Division. This roster shall contain the 
name of each registered medical technologist; the date of registration or issuance of the 
Certificate of Registration and other pertinent data, as approved by the Commission. 
 
SECTION 22. Technical Panel for Medical Technology Education (TPMTE) or its 
equivalent– The Technical Panel for Medical Technology Education under the Commission 
on Higher Education shall be composed of the following members:      


 
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a.  A representative from the Board ; 
b. The President of the accredited professional organization of medical technologists; 
c. The President of the association of schools of medical technology; 
d. Two representatives  from clinical laboratory practice who are Chief Medical 
technologists  or at least holding a supervisory medical technologist position in a 
tertiary clinical laboratory ; and 
e. Two representatives  from  academe who are Medical technologists holding 
positions with  management responsibility in an institution with medical 
technology/medical laboratory science program. 
 
The Commission on Higher Education shall provide secretariat and other support services to 
the TPMTE or its equivalent. 
 
SECTION 23. Responsibilities of TPMTE or its equivalent.– The TPMTE shall assist the 
Commission on  Higher Education in setting Policies, Standards and Guidelines for the 
formal Medical Technology Programs, both undergraduate and post-graduate studies. It shall 
serve as the Resource Persons for CHED. 
 
SECTION 24. Medical Technology Education. – The Bachelor of Science in Medical 
Technology (Medical Laboratory Science) program shall be at least four (4) years, as 
stipulated in the Commission on Higher Education’s Policies, Standards and Guidelines for 
Medical Technology Education. Said program shall be composed of general education, core 
and professional courses, and a satisfactory and duly approved internship program in CHED 
accredited training laboratories.   
 
SECTION 25.Accreditation of Schools of Medical Technology Education and of Training 
Laboratories. – The Commission on Higher Education, shall approve schools of Medical 
Technology and accredit licensed clinical laboratories for training of students in accordance 
with the provisions of this Act. The laboratories shall show satisfactory evidence that they 
possess qualified personnel and are properly equipped to carry out laboratory procedures 
commonly required in the following fields: Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology & 
Parasitology, Immunohematology (Blood Banking and Transfusion Service), Immunology & 
Serology, Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis &Other Body Fluids), and Histopathologic and 
Cytologic techniques, and that the scope of activities of said laboratories offer sufficient 
training in said laboratory procedures.  
 
SECTION 26. Studies for Medical Technology Human Resource Management. - The 
Board, in coordination with the accredited professional organization and appropriate 
government and private agencies shall initiate, undertake and conduct studies on health, 
human resources production, utilization or deployment and development 
SECTION 27. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Medical Technology. – 
The Board shall formulate guidelines for the implementation of Continuing Professional 
Development for Medical Technology as approved by the Commission to ensure 
sustainability, accessibility and affordability. CPD shall provide, promote and facilitate 
lifelong learning in the enhancement of competence and competencies towards delivery of 
quality, safe, updated, and ethical services, both locally and globally. It shall also support 
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SECTION 28. Salary. - In order to enhance the general welfare, commitment to service, and 
professionalism of medical technologists, the minimum base pay upon entry of a medical 
technologist in public or private shall not be lower than the amount equivalent to Salary 
Grade 15. 
 
SECTION 29. Hazard Pay, Health and Safety and other Entitlements.–Medical 
technologists working in either public or private healthcare institutions shall be entitled to 
25% of the minimum basic pay as hazard pay;  a working environment compliant to 
occupational safety and health standards, including provision of personal protective 
equipment; and other non-wage benefits such as availment of health services, including  
psychological and physical health services; and support for professional needs such as but not 
limited to Continuing Professional Development and Career Progression and Specialization. 
 
SECTION 30. Career Progression and Specialization (CPS). – The Board shall formulate a 
Career Progression and Specialization Program for Medical Technology as approved by the 
Commission. 
 
SECTION 31. Foreign Reciprocity – No foreigner shall be admitted to an examination, be 
given a Certificate of Registration or be entitled to any of the rights or privileges under this 
Act unless the country or state of which he is a subject or a citizen permits Filipino medical 
technologists to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or 
citizens of said country or state.  
 
Section 32. Inhibition Against the Practice of Medical Technology – No person shall 
practice or offer to practice medical technology as defined in this Act without having 
previously obtained a valid certificate of registration from the Board provided that 
registration shall not be required of the following: 
  
 
a. Duly registered physicians 
b. Medical technologists from other countries called for specific  consultation or as 
visiting or exchange professors to colleges or universities or medical missions who 
may be issued Special Temporary Permits (STPs): Provided, that their practice of 
medical technology within the country is limited to their performance of the said 
function and subject to other conditions as may be prescribed by the Board and the 
Commission. 
 
                                                           PENAL PPROVISIONS 
 
SECTION 33. Penal Provisions. - The following shall be punished by a fine of not less than 
fifty thousand pesos (50,000) nor more than one hundred thousand pesos (100,000) or 
imprisonment for not less than six (6) months nor more than (2) years, or both, at the 
discretion of the court: Any person who shall practice Medical Technology in the Philippines 
without being registered in accordance with the provisions of this Act: 
 
(a) Any medical technologist who shall knowingly make a fraudulent laboratory 
report;  
(b) Any person presenting or attempting to use as his own, the Certificate of 
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(c) Any person who shall give any false or fraudulent evidence of any kind to the 
Board or any member thereof in obtaining a Certificate of Registration as a 
medical technologist;  
(d) Any person who shall impersonate any registrant,  
(e) Any person who shall attempt to use a revoked or suspended Certificate of 
Registration;  
(f) Any person who shall, in connection with his name or otherwise, assume, use or 
advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a 
medical technologist without holding a valid Certificate of Registration;  
(g) Any person or corporate body who shall allow non-registered medical 
technologist under his employ to engage in the practice of medical technology or 
recommend the appointment of anyone to the position of a medical technologist 
while knowing that he is not registered as such; or   
(h) Any person or corporate body who shall violate any provision of this Act or any 
rules or regulations issued pursuant to this Act.  
 
FINAL PROVISIONS 
 
SECTION 34. Enforcement of this Act. – It shall be the primary duty of the Commission 
and Board to effectively implement the provisions of this Act. Any law enforcement agency 
and officers, employees and agents of national, provincial, city or municipal governments 
shall, upon the call or request of the Commission or the Board, render assistance in enforcing 
the provisions of this Act and, to prosecute any person violating the same.  
 
SECTION 35. Funds. – The Chairperson of the Commission shall include in the 
Commission’s program the funding requirements for the implementation of this Act. 
Thereafter, the amount necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be 
included in the General Appropriations Act.  
 
SECTION 36. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days after the 
effectivity of this Act, the Board and the Commission, in coordination with the accredited 
professional organization, the Department of Health, the Department of Budget and 
Management and other concerned agencies, shall formulate such rules and regulations 
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. The implementing rules and regulations 
shall be published in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.  
 
SECTION 37.Transitory Provisions. – Upon the effectivity of this Act:  
 
(a) The Board shall discontinue the registration of medical laboratory technicians as 
provided for in Section 21 of Republic Act No. 5527.  Provided, that medical 
laboratory technicians registered under Republic Act No. 5527 shall maintain their 
status as registered medical laboratory technician after this Act has taken effect. 
Provided, further, that a registered medical technologist occupying the position of a 
medical laboratory technician shall be accorded an appropriate position and be 
reclassified as a medical technologist.  
 
(b) The incumbent Chairperson and Members of the Board shall continue to serve until 
the first Board constituted under the provisions of this Act shall have been appointed 
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SECTION 38. Separability Clause– Should any provision herein be declared 
unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Act.  
 
SECTION 39. Repealing Clause. – Republic Act Nos. 5527 and 6138, Presidential Decree 
Nos. 498 and 1534 are hereby repealed.   
 
SECTION 40. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation and the Official Gazette.  
 
 
Approved.