FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PEILIPPJNES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
On June 21, 1969, Republic Act 5680, An Act Creating the Board for Physical Therapists and 
Occupational Therapists, was approved. Unlike all other regulatory Acts that enforce the laws 
on one profession, Republic Act 5680 was created to regulate two different allied health 
professions, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Since then, said Act has never been 
amended to respond to current global trends and national development. 
Physical Therapy is a separate and distinct profession from Occupational Therapy by definition, 
scope of practice and educational requirements. Physical Therapy has its own professional 
association, the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) which is duly accredited by the 
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and duly registered with the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (SEC). The association is well recognized as a member of the World 
Confederation of Physical Therapists and Asian Confederation for Physical Therapy. Likewise, 
Occupational Therapy has a separate and distinct professional association, the Occupational 
Therapy Association of the Philippines, Inc. (OTAP) which is duly accredited by the PRC and 
duly registered by the SEC and is well recognized and accepted as a member of the World 
Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) since 1908. 
In so far as the business service sector which includes professional services is concerned, the 
already marketable Filipino physical therapists and occupational therapists will be further 
catapulted to overseas employment. Global demand tempered by national and regional economic 
constraints, new immigration laws and international competition is fast requiring more quality in 
health care professionals, including physical therapists and occupational therapists. It then 
becomes imperative to align regulatory functions, such as professional standards and 
competencies, among physical therapists only and separate them from those for occupational 
therapists. 
Thus, this bill seeks the amendment of R.A. 5680 for the purpose of upgrading and updating the 
competence, knowledge, skills and attitudes of the Filipino occupational therapists and physical 
therapists to make them globally competitive and nationally accessible to the disabled population 
of the Philippines. 
It is for these reasons that the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ANTON‘~ “SONNY” F. TRJLLANES IV 
Senator 
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FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
REGULATING 
THE 
REGISTRATION, 
LICENSURE 
AND 
PRACTICE 
OF 
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
ARTICLE I 
TITLE, DECLARATION OF POLICY AND DEFINITION OF TERMS 
SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Occupational 
Therapy Law ”. 
SEC. 2. Statement of Policy.- The State recognizes the importance of occupational 
therapists in nationbuilding. Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous, productive, 
and well-rounded occupational therapists whose standards of practice and service shall be 
excellent, world class and globally competitive through inviolable, honest, effective and credible 
licensure examinations and through regulatory measures, programs and activities that foster their 
continuing professional growth. 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
(a) 
Occupational Therapy is a health discipline which is concerned with people whose 
ability to function in daily life has been temporarily or permanently disrupted by 
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CREATION OF THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF 
SEC. 4. 
Creation and Composition of the Board. - There is hereby created a 
Professional Regulatory Board of Occupational Therapy, hereinafter called the Board, under the 
physical, psychosocial or developmental illness, injury, or condition, social 
disadvantage, or the aging process. 
(b) 
The Scope and Nature ofpractice of Occupational Therapy shall embrace, 
but shall not be limited to, the analysis and application of activities specifically 
directed to occupational performance in the areas of self-care, work, play and 
leisure. Reference to occupation is in the context of the individual’s goal-directed 
use of time, energy, interest, and attention. Through assessment, interpretation, 
and intervention, occupational therapists address problems impeding functional or 
adaptive behavior in order to prevent disability, and to promote, maintain, or 
restore occupational performance, health, and psychosocial well-being. 
Occupational therapy can be part of the health services in hospitals; community 
settings such as residential, vocational and leisure centers, schools, day programs, 
private agencies, clinics, the work place, and other organizations which provide 
rehabilitation or preventive services, both within and outside the medical model. 
(c) Occupational Therapist refers to a person who is a holder of a valid certificate of 
registratiodprofessional license and professional 
identification 
card issued by 
the Professional Regulatory Board of Occupational Therapy and the Professional 
Regulation Commission and who is legally qualified to practice occupational 
therapy in the Philippines pursuant to this Act. 
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administrative supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission, hereinafter referred to as 
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the Commission, to be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) members who shall be appointed 
by the President of the Philippines from a list of two (2) recommendees for each position chosen 
and ranked by the Commission and three (3) nominees for each position submitted by the 
accredited professional organization of occupational therapists. The Board shall be organized not 
later than six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act, 
SEC. 5. Powers and Functions of the Board - The Board shall have the following 
powers and functions: 
Promulgate, administer and enforce rules and regulations necessary for carrying 
out the provisions of this Act; 
Supervise and regulate the registration, licensure and practice of occupational 
therapy in the Philippines; 
Administer oaths in connection with the administration of this Act; 
Adopt an official seal of the Board; 
Maintain a roster of occupational therapists indicating therein the basic 
information about the registered professionals; 
Issue, reinstate, suspend or revoke the certificate of registration/professional 
license or cancel special permits for the practice of occupational therapy; 
Monitor the conditions affecting the practice of occupational therapy and adopt 
such measures as may be deemed proper for the enhancement of the profession 
and/or maintenance of high professional and ethical standards; 
Ensure, in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), that 
all educational institutions offering occupational therapy education comply with 
the policies, standards, and requirements of the come prescribed by CHED in the 
areas of curriculum, faculty, library and facilities; 
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Prescribe andor adopt a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for 
Occupational Therapy; 
Hear or investigate any violations of this Act, its implementing rules and 
regulations and the Code of Ethics for occupational 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 Commission, become final and 
executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt ofjudgment or decision; 
Prescribe guidelines and criteria in the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) 
program for occupational therapists; 
Prepare, adopt, and issue the syllabi or tables of specifications of the subjects for 
examination in consultation with the academe; determine and prepare the 
questions for the licensure examinations which shall strictly be within the scope 
of the syllabus or the table of specifications of the subject for examination; score 
and rate the examination papers, and submit the results in all subjects within ten 
(10) days from the last day of the examination unless extended by the 
Commission for justifiable causes; 
Adopt a program for the full computerization of the licensure examination; 
Grant registration without examination subject to approval by the Commission; 
Issue permits to persons admitted to the practice of occupational 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; 
Perform such other powers and functions as it may deem necessary to carry out 
the objectives of this Act. 
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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. 
SEC, 6. Qualifications of the Members of the Board - 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 resident of the Philippines; 
(b) Must be a duly registered occupational therapist under this Act, with a valid 
certificate of registration and professional license; 
(c) Must be a member of good standing of the accredited organization of occupational 
therapists; 
(d) Must not have any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in any school, 
academy, college, university or institution conferring an academic degree necessary 
for admission to the practice of occupational 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 
hisher appointment to the Boar4 and 
(e) Must not have been convicted by any competent court of an offense involving 
moral turpitude. 
SEC. 7. Term of Ofpce. - The Chairperson and 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 of the first appointed Board shall hold office as follows: One 
(1) member as Chairperson for three (3) years, one (1) member for two (2) years and one (1) 
member for one (1) year. 
The Chairperson or member of the Board may be reappointed for another term but in no 
case shall he/ she serve continuously for more than six (6) years. Any vacancy in the Board shall 
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he filled for the unexpired portion of the term only. Each member of the Board shall 
automatically be 
registered 
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registrationlprofessiond license and professional identification card and, shall take the proper 
oath of office prior to assumption of duty. 
SEC. 8. Compensation and Allowances 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 Commission as provided for 
in the General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 9. Removal of Board Members. - Any member of the Board may, upon the 
recommendation of the Commission and after due process, be suspended or removed by the 
President for cause such as gross neglect of duty, incompetence, malpractice, unprofessionalism, 
immorality, unethical or dishonorable conduct, final judgment of crimes involving moral 
turpitude, and 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 or tampering of grades. 
SEC. 10. Supervision of the Board, Custodian of its Records, Secretariat and Support 
Services. - The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the Commission. All 
records of the Board, including applications for examination, examination papers and results, 
minutes of deliberation, administrative cases, and other investigation involving occupational 
therapists shall be kept by the Commission. 
The Commission shall designate the Secretaty of the Board and shall provide the 
Secretariat and other support services to implement the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 11. Annual Report. - The Board shall, at the close of each calendar year, submit 
an annual report to the Commission, giving a detailed account of its proceedings and 
accomplishments during the year and recommending measures to be adopted for upgrading and 
improving the conditions affecting the practice of occupational therapy in the Philippines. 
ARTICLE 111 
THE TECHNICAL PANEL ON OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EDUCATION 
SEC. 12. Composition. - The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) shall organize 
a Technical Panel on Occupational Therapy Education, hereinafier referred to as the Technical 
Panel, charged with the responsibility of regulating, standardizing and upgrading occupational 
therapy education in the Philippines. The Technical Panel shall be composed of no more than 
five (5) members including representatives from CHED and the Board, the association of deans 
of occupational therapy schools and the accredited professional organization of occupational 
therapists. 
SEC. 13. Functions of the Technical Panel. - The objective of the Technical Panel is 
to establish, maintain and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs in 
occupational therapy and to provide recognition for educational programs that exceed the 
minimum standards for occupational therapy education. The Technical Panel shall have the 
following functions: 
1. To promulgate rules and regdations relative to occupational therapy education in the 
Philippines, which shall have a binding effect for implementation by the pertinent 
educational institutions and entities, 
2. To recognize and accredit occupational therapy programs in the different schools, 
colleges, and universities; 
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education and training of occupational therapy student and interns. 
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SEC. 14. 
Compensation and Traveling Expenses. - The Technical Panel on 
Occupational Therapy Education shall meet at least once a month for regular business, and as 
often as the Technical Panel may decide. The chair and members shall be entitled to traveling 
expenses and accommodation in connection with their official duties in accordance with existing 
rules and regulations. 
ARTICLE IV 
LICENSURE EXAMINATION AND REGISTRATION 
SEC. 15. Exum'nation Required - All applicants for registration for the practice of 
occupational 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. 
SEC. 16. Qualipcation for Examination. - An applicant for the licensure examination 
for occupational therapists shall establish to the satisfaction of the Board that he/she has met the 
following qualifications: 
(a) A citizen of the Philippines or a foreigner whose country has a reciprocity 
agreement with the Philippines; 
(b) Has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude; 
(c) Must be a graduate of a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from a 
school, college or university in the Philippines or abroad whose occupational 
therapy program is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education. 
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SEC. 
17. Scope of EkamZnatiun. - The licensure examination for occupational 
therapists shall cover the following subjects: 
I. Basic Sciences 
a. Anatomy 
b. Kinesiology 
c. Physiology 
d. Pathology 
11. Clinical Sciences 
a. Medical Conditions 
b. Surgical Conditions 
c. Medical Psychology 
d. Growth and Development 
111. Theory and Practice 
a. Physical Dysfunction 
b. Psychiatric Dysfunction 
c. Organization, Administration, and Ethics 
d. Frames of Reference 
The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, may revise or exclude any of the 
subjects or add new ones as the need arises and may adjust or modify the percentage weight of 
the subjects. 
SEC. 18. Report of Ratings.- The Board shall elevate to the Commission the ratings 
obtained by each candidate within ten (IO) calendar days after the examination, unless extended 
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SEC. 19. Ratings in the Exanu'nation. - To be qualified as having passed the licensure 
examination for occupational 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. 
However, an examinee who obtains a rating below sixty percent (60%) in any given subject, 
must take the examination in the subject or subjects where he obtained a grade below sixty 
percent (60%) within two (2) years from the date of his last examination. The subject or subjects 
retaken must have each a rating of no less than seventy-five 
percent (75%) in order to qualify 
as having passed the examination. 
An applicant who fails the licensure examinations after the third attempt shall he required 
to complete a refresher course in an approved occupational therapy school. The applicant shall 
be required to provide proof of completion of such course before admission to a fourth 
examination. 
SEC. 20. Issuance of the Certt&icate of Registration/ Professional License and 
Professional Identification Card - A certificate of registratiodprofessional license shall be 
issued to examinees who pass the licensure examination for occupational therapists subject to 
payment of fees prescribed by the Commission. The certificate of registratiodprofessional 
license shall bear the signature of the Chairperson of the Commission and the members of the 
Board, stamped with the official seal, indicating that the person named therein is entitled to 
practice the profession with all the privileges appurtenant thereto. This certificate shall remain in 
full force and effect until revoked or suspended in accordance with this Act. 
A professional identification card bearing 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 required registration fees. 
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SEC. 21. 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 refusal shall be set 
forth in writing. 
SEC. 22. Registration Ethout &adnation. - This privilege shall be granted to 
qualified applicants who, on the date of the effectivity of this Act. have been registered and 
licensed to practice occupational therapy under Republic Act No. 5680 and to those who have 
become occupational therapists by virtue of the testimonial examination given by the Civil 
Service Commission on December 29,1967 in the City of Manila. 
SEC. 23. Oath of Occupational Therapists.- All successful examinees qualified for 
registration and all qualified applicants for registration without examination shall be required to 
lake 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 
occupational therapy in the Philippines. 
SEC. 24. Indication of Licensure and Privilege Tax Receipt. - The occupational 
therapist shall be required to indicate his/her registration/ professional license number and date 
of issuance, the duration of validity, including the privilege tax receipt number on the document 
he/she signs, uses or issues in connection with the practice of his/ her profession. 
SEC. 
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Revocation or Suspension of the Certificate of Registration and 
Cancellation of Special Permit. - The Board may, after giving proper notice of hearing to the 
party concerned, revoke the practitioner's certificate of registratiodprofessional license or 
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suspend h i d e r  from the practice of hid her profession or cancel his her special permit for any 
of the causes or grounds mentioned in Section 21 of this Act or for any unprofessional or 
unethical conduct, malpractice, or violation of any of the provisions of this Act, its rules and 
regulations, the Code of Ethics and Standards for occupational therapists. 
SEC. 26. 
Reinstatement, Reissuance or Replacement of Cerlificate of 
Reglstratioflrofessional License.- Two years after the date of revocation, the Board may, 
upon application and for reasons deemed proper and sufficient, reinstate any revoked certificate 
of registratiodprofessional license 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 registratiodprofessional license or special permit, to replace lost, 
destroyed or mutilated ones may be issued subject to the rules implemented by the Board. 
SEC. 21. Roster of Occupational Therapists. - The Board shall prepare, update, and 
maintain a roster of occupational therapists which shall contain the name of each registered 
occupational therapist, his 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 of which shall be mailed to each person listed therein. 
SEC. 28. Issuance of SpeciaWTemporary Permit. - Special/temporary permit may be 
issued by the Board subject to the approval by the Commission and the payment of the fees the 
latter has prescribed and charged thereof to the following persons: 
1) Licensed occupational therapists from foreign countries/state whose services are either 
for a fee or free: 
(a) If they are internationally well-known specialists or outstanding experts in any 
branch or specialty of occupational therapy; and 
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(b) If their services are urgently needed for lack or inadequacy of available local 
specialists/ experts or for the promotion or advancement of the practice of 
occupational therapy through transfer of technology. 
2) Licensed occupational therapists from foreign countries/states whose services shall be 
free and limited to indigent patients in a particular hospital, center or clinic: 
3) Licensed occupational therapists from foreign countries/states engaged as professors, 
lecturers or critics in fields essential to occupational therapy education in the Philippines. 
The permit shall, among other things, include these limitations and conditions: for a 
period of not more than one (1) year subject to renewal, the branch or specialty of occupational 
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such as 
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hospital, center, 
school/college/university offering the course of occupational therapy. The Board, subject to the 
approval by the Commission, shall prescribe rules and regulations on the implementation of this 
particular section. 
SEC. 29. Initial. - The initials OTRP which stands for Occupational Therapists 
Registered, Philippines shall be used following the name of the registered occupational therapist, 
especially when signing documents pertinent to the practice of hidher profession. 
SEC. 30. Foreign Rec&rocity. - No foreign occupational therapist shall be admitted to 
the examination or be given a certificate of registratiodprofessional license and professional 
identification card or be entitled to any of the privileges under this Act unless the country of 
which he/she is a subject or citizen specifically permits Filipino occupational therapists to 
practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of such foreign 
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ARTICLE V 
PRACTICE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 
SEC. 31. Prohibition on the Practice of Occupational Therupy. - No person shall 
practice or offer to practice occupational therapy in the Philippines or offer himself/herself as 
occupational therapist, or use the title, word, letter, figure, or any sign tending to convey the 
impression that he/she is an occupational therapist, or advertise or indicate in any manner 
whatsoever that he/she is qualified to perform the work of an occupational therapist unless he 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 registratiodprofessional license With a valid 
professional identification card or a valid temporary/special permit duly issued to himher by the 
Board and the Commission. 
SEC. 32. ProhibitedActs. -No person shall: 
(a) engage in the practice of occupational therapy by representing himselfiherself as an 
occupational therapist without a valid certificate of registration/professional license 
and professional identification card or a valid temporary/special permit granted by 
the Board pursuant to this Act; 
(b) represent himself/herself as an occupational therapist during the time that hidher 
professional license is not valid or that his certificate of registration has been 
suspended or revoked, or that hidher temporary/special permit is cancelled; 
(c) allow anybody to use hisher certificate of registratiodprofessional license and 
professional identification card or temporary/special permit as an occupational 
therapist to enable such unqualified individual to engage in the practice of 
occupational therapy; 
(d) use as his/her own the certificate of registratiodprofessional license and 
professional identification card or temporary/special permit of another. 
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SEC. 33. Code of Ethics and Standards for Occupational Therapists. - The Board shall 
adopt and promulgate the Code of Ethics and Standards for occupational therapists prescribed 
and issued by the accredited national organization of occupational therapists. 
SEC. 34. Continuing Professional Education (CPEJ Program - All occupational 
therapists shall abide by the requirements, rules, and regulations regarding continuing 
professional education as promulgated by the accredited national organization of occupational 
therapists in collaboration with the Board of Occupational Therapy. 
SEC. 35. Integration of Occupational Therapists. - All occupational therapists shall be 
integrated into one (1) national organization, which shall he recognized by the Board and by the 
Commission as the one and only integrated and accredited association of occupational therapists. 
An occupational therapist duly registered with the Board shall automatically become a member 
of the integrated and accredited association of occupational therapists, and shall receive the 
benefits and privileges appurtenant thereto, upon payment of the required fees and dues. 
Membership in the integrated and accredited association shall not be a bar to membership in 
other associations of occupational therapists. 
ARTICLE VI 
PENAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS 
SEC. 36. Penal Provision. - 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 Commission shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less Twenty 
Thousand Pesos (P 20,000.00) but not more than fifty thousand (P 50,000.00) or by 
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months or both, at the discretion of the court. 
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SEC. 37. 
Funding Provision. - The Chairman of the Professional Regulation 
Commission shall immediately include in the Commission's annual budget, the amount 
necessary to implement this Act. 
SEC. 38. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - To implement the provisions of this 
Act, the Board shall, subject to the approval of the Commission, promulgate the rules and 
regulations and the Code of Ethics and Standards for occupational therapists within thirty (30) 
days after the effectivity of this Act. 
SEC. 39. 
Transitory Provision. - The existing Board of Physical Therapy and 
Occupational Therapy shall continue to function in the interim until such time that the new and 
separate Professional Regulatory Board of Occupational Therapy shall have been constituted 
pursuant to this Act. 
SEC. 40. 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. 
SEC. 41. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, issuances, or parts thereof, 
which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby modified or superseded. 
Republic Act No. 5680 is hereby repealed. 
SEC. 42. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a major newspaper of national circulation, whichever 
comes earlier. 
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