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INTRODUCED BY THE HONORABLE MAR ROXAS 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to strengthen the practice of midwifery in the country by clearly 
defining the practice of midwifery, with particular emphasis on their role to provide primary 
and community health care, and mandating the Board of Midwifery to monitor the condition 
of the profession and ensure quality midwifery education. 
Data as of December 28, 2004 reveal that there are 143,998 registered midwives in the 
country today. The practice of midwifery was first regulated in the Philippines with the 
enactment of Public Act No. 310 on December 4, 1901, which created the Medical Board of 
Examiners that regulated both the medicine and midwifery professions. When Republic Act 
No. 2382 or the “Medical Act of 1959” was approved, the regulation of midwifery was 
separated from medicine. A Board of Examiners for Midwives was subsequently created with 
the enactment of Republic Act No. 2644 on June 18, 1960. Midwifery in the formal 
education started when Dr. Jose Fabella initiated the curriculum for direct-entry midwives in 
the mid 1900s. Midwifery is also a direct-entry course in Canada and two schools in the 
United States-the Seattle School of Midwifery and Bastyr University, both in Washington. In 
recent years, these institutions were sending students to the country for an elective. 
However, this was stopped in 2002. 
Midwives serve as front-liners in the country’s health-care-delivery system. They are 
the ones you find in rural health units, helping deliver babies and giving care to women 
before, during, and after pregnancy, and to their babies as well. They have also been 
involved in immunization and family-planning programs. 
According to the World Health Organization, Mother-Baby Package, “theperson best 
equipped to provide community-based technologically appropriate, and cost-effective care 
to women during their reproductive lives is the person wkh midwifery skills who lives in the 
community alongside the women she treats. Midwives understand women S concerns and 
preoccupations.” And according to Dr. Frank Oski, Professor and Director of the 
Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, US$13 billion to US$20 billion 
a year could be saved in health-care costs by demedicalizing childbirth, developing 
midwifery, and encouraging breastfeeding. 
This bill also seeks to enhance the general welfare, commitment to service and 
professionalism of midwives by providing a minimum base pay for those working in public 
health institutions. 


In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly 
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INTRODUCED BY THE HONORABLE MAR R O U S  
AN ACT 
INSTITUTING REFORMS IN THE PROFESSION OF MIDWIFERY, AMENDING FOR THE 
PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7392 ORTHE PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY ACT OF 1992, AND 
FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives in Congress assem bled: 
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Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Midwifery Act 
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SEC. 2. Declaration ofPolicy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the state to assume 
responsibility for the protection and improvement of the midwifery profession by instituting 
measures that will result in relevant midwifery education, humane working conditions, better 
career prospects and dignified existence of midwives. 
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The State hereby guarantees the prioritization for the needs of women and the delivery 
of quality health services through an adequate midwifery personnel all over the country. 
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SEC. 3. Objectives. - This Act provides for and shall govern: 
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a) The standardizing and regulation of the midwifery profession: 
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b) The examination of midwives; and 
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c) The supervision, control and regulation of the practice of midwifery 
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SEC. 4. 
Definition of Terms. - For the purpose of this Act, the following terms are 
hereby defined. 
a) Midwife - is bona fide holder of a valid Certificate of RegistratiodProfessional 
Identification Card issued by the Professional Regulatory Board and the 
Professional Regulation Commission 
b) Commission - as used in this Act shall refer to the Professional Regulation 
Commission. 
c) Board - as used in this Act shall refer to the Professional Regulatory Board of 
Midwifery. 
d) CHED - means the Commission on Higher Education. 
SEC. 5. Section 2 of Republic Act No. 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 2. Composition, - There shall be a Board of Midwifery, hereinafter 
referred to as the Board, which shall be under the direct supervision of the 
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). It shall be a collegial body composed 
of a chairman and four (4) members to be appointed by the President of the 
Philippines from among A LIST OF THREE [the] recommendees FOR EACH 
POSITION of the Commissioner of the Professional Regulation Commission, 
FROM A LIST OF FIVE (5) NOMINEES FOR EACH POSITION SUBMITTED BY 
ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION CONCERNED, PROVIDED 
THAT, IN ALL CASES, [TI the Commission shall recommend three (3) registered 
midwives from the list submitted by the association of midwives; one (1) 
obstetrician from the list submitted by the association of obstetricians; and one 
(1) registered nurse-midwife from the list submitted by ‘the association of 
midwives: Provided, FURTHER, That said associations are accredited in 
accordance with Presidential Decree No. 223: Provided, [further] FINALLY, That 
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the nominees submitted shall possess the appropriate qualifications prescribed in 
[Section 3 hereof] IN THIS ACT.” 
SEC. 6. Section 3 of Republic Act No. 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 3. 
Qualifications and Disqualifications of the Board Members. - 
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Each member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment: 
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be a citizen and resident of the Philippines; 
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be of good moral character AND MUST NOT HAVE BEEN 
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be at least thirty (30) years of age; [and] 
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BE A GRADUATE OF A SCHOOL OF MIDWIFERY DULY 
RECOGNIZED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND A DEGREE 
HOLDER PREFERMBLY IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH AND 
SOCIAL SCIENCES, PROVIDED, THAT THE CHAIRMAN 
SHALL BE A HOLDER OF A MASTER’S DEGREE IN HEALTH 
AND SOCIAL SCIENCES; 
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REGISTERED AND LICENSED MIDWIFE WITH AT LEAST TEN 
(10) YEARS OF CONTINUOUS PRACTICE PRIOR TO HIS/HER 
APPOINTMENT, FIVE (5) YEARS OF WHICH MUST BE IN THE 
SUPERVISORY FUNCTION; AND 
(141 6) not a member of the faculty, whether full time, part time or 
lecturer, of any school, college or university where a regular course 
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in midwifery is taught, and shall not have any pecuniary interest 
directly or indirectly, in such institution during his term of office 
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as a Board member. LIKEWISE, HE OR SHE MUST NOT BE A 
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The Chairman of the Board shall at the time of his appointment: 
(b) 
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be a registered obstetrician; 
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have at least ten (10) years practice as an obstetrician 
prior to his appointment; AND 
MUST HAVE AN EXPERIENCE IN MIDWIFERY 
TRAINING AND EDUCATION 
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Three (3) members of the Board shall at the time of their 
appointment: 
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be registered midwives; 
be degree holders, preferably in the field of health and 
social sciences; and 
have at least ten (10) years practice as midwives prior to 
their appointment, five (5) years of which are in supervisory 
positions. 
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One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment: 
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be a registered nurse-midwife; and 
have at least ten (10) years practice as a nurse-midwife.]." 
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SEC. 7. Section 4 of Republic Act 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
" Sec. 4. 
Term of Office. - 
The Chairman and the four (4) 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. [, without prejudice to reappointment 
for another term] THEY MAY HOWEVER BE REAPPOINTED FOR A SECOND 


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TERM ONLY. Each member of the Board shall qualify by taking hisher oath of 
office before entering upon the performance of hidher duties. 
SEC. 8. Section 5 of Republic Act 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
" Sec. 5. 
following duties and hnctions: 
Duties and Functions of the Board. - 
The Board shall have the 
to enforce the provisions of this Act; 
to administer oaths in accordance with the provisions of this Act; 
to issue and, after due investigation, suspend or revoke certificates 
or registration for the practice of midwifery; 
to investigate any violation of this Act or of the rules and 
regulations issued thereunder, as may come to the knowledge of 
the Board; and for this purpose, to issue subpoena and subpoena 
duces tecum to alleged violators or witnesses to secure their 
attendance in investigations or hearings, and the production of 
books, papers and documents in connection therewith and compel 
their attendance by the power of contempt; 
to conduct yearly 
[board] LICENSURE 
examinations to 
QUALIFIED [midwifery] examinees under the supervision of the 
Commission; 
to MONITOR [look, from time to time, into] the condition 
affecting the practice of midwifery in the Philippines and 
ENFORCE [adopt] such measures as may be deemed necessary for 
the maintenance of the standards and ethics of the profession; 
ENSURE QUALITY MIDWIFERY EDUCATION BY EXAMINING 
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PRESCRIBED 
FACILITIES OF UNIVERSITIES AND 
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COLLEGES 
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PERMISSION TO OPEN MIDWIFERY COURSES TO ENSURE 
THAT STANDARDS OF MIDWIFERY EDUCATION ARE 
PROPERLY COMPLIED WITH AND MAINTAINED AT ALL 
TIMES: 
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PRESCRIBE, ADOPT, ISSUE AND PROMULGATE GUIDELINES, 
REGULATIONS, MEASURES AND DECISIONS AS MAY BE 
NECESSARY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE PRACTICE OF 
MIDWIFERY, ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION AND 
FOR THE PROPER AND FULL ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT 
SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE 
COMMISSION; and 
(I) [(g)] to adopt an official seal to authenticate its official documents. 
The Board shall exercise these powers and duties in accordance with [Presidential 
Decree No. 2231 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8981.” 
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“Sec. 6. Compensation of Board Members. - 
The Chairman and the Members of 
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COMPARABLE TO THE COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES RECEIVED 
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SEC. 9. Sec. 6 of Republic Act 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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“Sec. 7. 
SUSPENSION AND RemovaI of CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF 
THE Board [Members]. - 
Any member of the Board may be SUSPENDED OR 
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removed from office by the President, upon the recommendation of the 
Professional Regulation Commission, for neglect of duty, ABUSE OF 
AUTHORITY, OPPRESSION, incompetence, COMMISSION OR TOLERATION 
OF IRREGULARITIES IN THE CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION OR 
TAMPERING OF GRADES THEREIN, or for unprofessional, immoral, 
UNETHICAL or dishonorable conduct, after having been given the opportunity 
to defend himself in a proper administrative investigation conducted, by- the 
Commission.” 
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SEC. 11. Sec. 12 of Republic Act 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 12. 
practice of midwifery shall consist of the following: 
Scope of Examinations. - The scope of examinations for the 
Infant AND CHILD care and feeding; 
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Obstetrical anatomy and physiology; 
Principles of bacteriology as applied to midwifery practice: 
Obstetrics AND BASIC GYNECOLOGY; 
Midwifery procedures; 
Domiciliary midwifery; 
Community hygiene and first aid; 
Nutrition; 
Ethics of midwifery practice; 
Primary AND COMMUNITY health care; 
Professional Growth and Development; 
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH; AND 
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Other subjects within the Board may deem necessary for addition 
or inclusion from time to time 
SEC. 12. Sec. 14 of Republic Act No. 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 14. Schools of Midwifery - To be recognized as a duly accredited and legally 
constituted institution for midwifery education a school/college of Midwifery 
shall have a permit AND RECOGNITION from the COMMISSION ON HIGHER 
EDUCATION (CHED) [Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS)]. 
The school shall have A BASE HOSPITAL WITH at least fifty (50) maternity 
beds WITH 80% OCCUPANCY RATE, AND OTHER PROVISIONS REQUIRED 
BY THE POLICIES AND STANDARDS OF MIDWIFERY EDUCATION AS 
PROMULGATED BY THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED), 
affiliated with an accredited hospital duly accredited by an authorized 
government agency or instrumentality”. 
The school shall have a minimum ratio of one (1) clinical instructor to twelve 
(12) students in the hospital and in the community. 
Before allowing a student to graduate, the school shall satisfactorily show to the 
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION [Department of Education,. Culture 
and Sports (DECS)] or other authorized government agencies that the student has 
completed the course in midwifery as prescribed by the CHED or other duly 
authorized government agencies, and that during the training, the student has 
personally attended at least a total of twenty (20) deliveries in the hospital and in 
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SEC. 13. Sec. 15 of Republic Act No. 7395 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 15. Qualification of Faculty. - The faculty shall have academic preparation 
appropriate to teaching assignment, as follows: 
(a) At least a bachelor’s degree holder OF HEALTH OR SOCIAL SCIENCES, 
PREFERABLY WITH MASTERAL DEGREE, or Doctor of Medicine 
(M.D.) 
(b) Proof of competence in the field of specialization assigned to him; and : 
(c) A DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, registered nurse or registered midwife in the 
Philippines with at least [one] three [I] (3) years of satisfactory teaching 
experience or two (2) years of efficient performance in maternity ward 
community: Provided, That a registered midwife may be allowed to 
follow-up student midwives in the community ward provided she has at 
least two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment and has 
undergone training in the supervision of students. 
SEC. 14. Sec. 16 of Republic Act No. 7395 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 16. Rating in the Board Examination - To be qualified as having passed the 
Board Examination for midwives, a candidate must obtain a general rating of 
seventy-five percent (75Yo) in the written test with no grade lower than [fifty] 
SIXTY percent-[50Yo] (60%) in any subject. 
SEC. 15. A new provision is inserted between Sections 17 and 18 of Republic Act No. 
7395, to read as follows: 
SEC. 16. OATH. - ALL SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES IN THE EXAMINATION 
SHALL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN OATH OF PROFESSION BEFORE THE 
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BOARD OR ANY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER 
OATHS PRIOR TO ENTERING UPON THE NURSING PROFESSION. 
SEC. 16. Sec. 18 of Republic Act No. 7395 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 18. Issuance of Certificate of Registration - Certificate of Registration AND 
A PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD shall, upon payment of required 
fees, be issued to any applicant who passes the examination. Every certificate of 
registration shall show the full name of registrant, have a serial number, bear the 
signatures of the members of the Board, be attested by the Secretary of the Board, 
and be duly authenticated by the official seal of the Board. The issuance of a 
certificate of registration by the Board to the registrant shall be evidence that the 
person named therein is entitled to all rights and privileges of a registered 
midwife until said certificate, for just cause, is suspended temporarily or revoked. 
A PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD BEARING THE REGISTRATION 
NUMBER, DATE OF ISSUANCE, EXPIRY DATE, AND DULY SIGNED BY THE 
CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION, SHALL LIKEWISE BE ISSUED TO 
EVERY REGISTRANT UPON PAYMENT OF THE REQUIRED FEES. 
SEC. 17. Sec. 23 of Republic Act No. 7395 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 23. Practice of Midwifery Defined.- The practice of midwife7 consist in 
performing or rendering, or offering to perform or render, for a fee, salary, or 
other reward or compensation, services requiring an understanding of the 
principles and application of procedures and techniques in the supervision and 
care of women during pregnancy, labor and puerperium, management of normal 
deliveries, including the performance of internal examination during labor except 
when patient is with antenatal bleeding; health education of the patient, family 
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and community, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON HYGIENE IN 
PREGNANCY, 
PREVENTION 
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COMPLICATIONS/RISK 
FACTOR, 
BREASTFEEDING, NUTRITION, EXERCISE, MANAGEMENT OF COMMON 
DISCOMFORTS ASSOCIATED WITH PREGNANCY, PREPARATION FOR 
DELIVERY, POSTPARTUM CHECK-UP, PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS, 
PREVENTION OF ILLNESS, IMMUNIZATION, RELEVANCE OF NEWBORN 
SCREENING. IMPORTANCE 
OF REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OF A 
NEWBORN primary health care services in the community, including nutrition, 
REPRODUCTIVE 
HEALTH, 
IMMUNIZATION, 
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EDUCATION/COUNSELING, 
PREVENTION 
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CONTROL 
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COMMUNICABLE AND NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES, NEWBORN 
CARE AND CARE OF THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, BASIC LIFE SAVING 
SKILLS, OBSTETRICS AND BASIC GYNECOLOGY, and family planning; 
RULES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OF 
A NEWBORN HE/SHE ATTENDED TO, WITH THE LOCAL CIVIL 
REGISTRAR; [in] carrying out the written order of physicians with regard to 
antenatal, intra-natal and post-natal care of the normal pregnant mother in 
giving immunization, including oral and parenteral dispensing of oxytocic drug 
after delivery of placenta, suturing parietal lacerations to control bleeding, to give 
intravenous fluid during obstetrical emergencies provided they have been trained 
for that’purpose; and may inject Vitamin K to the newborn: Provided, However, 
That this provision shall not apply to students in midwifery schools who perform 
midwifery service under the supervision of their instructors, nor to emergency 
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AS 
INDEPENDENT PRACTITIONERS, MIDWIVES ARE 
PRIMARILY 
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF THE MOTHER 
AND THE CHILD AT ALL STAGES OF CHILDBEARING AND BIRTH. 
AS MEMBERS OF THE HEALTH TEAM, MIDWIVES SHALL COLLABORATE 
WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FOR THE CURATIVE, 
PREVENTIVE, AND REHABILITATIVE ASPECTS OF CARE, RESTORATION 
OF HEALTH, ALLEVIATION OF SUFFERING, AND WHEN RECOVERY IS 
NOT POSSIBLE, TOWARDS A PEACEFUL DEATH. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY 
OF THE MIDWIFE TO: 
PERFORM PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES BASED ON 
ACCEPTABLE 
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SCIENTIFIC 
STANDARDS, 
APPLY 
ETHICAL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES IN THE PERFORMANCE 
OF HIS/HER FUNCTIONS, ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE 
ACTIVITIES OF THE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, AND 
COMPLY WITH CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 
REQUIREMENTS 
ESTABLISH LINKAGES WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND 
COORDINATION WITH THE HEALTH TEAM; 
PROVIDE HEALTH EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES 
AND COMMUNITIES; 
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PROVIDED, THAT THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO MIDWIFERY 
STUDENTS WHO PERFORM MIDWIFERY FUNCTIONS UNDER THE DIRECT 
SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED FACULTY. PROVIDED, FURTHER, THAT 
IN THE PRACTICE OF MIDWIFERY IN ALL SETTINGS, THE MIDWIFE IS 
DUTY-BOUND TO OBSERVE THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR MIDWIVES AND 
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7395, to read as follows: 
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“SEC. 24. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - A REGISTERED 
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MIDWIFE IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN COMPETENCE. BY CONTINUAL 
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PROFESSIONAL 
MIDWIFERY 
ORGANIZATION 
PROVIDED, THAT THE PROGRAM AND ACTIVITY FOR THE CONTINUING 
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED 
BY THE COMMISSION, AFTER DUE CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD.” 
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SEC. 19 The following provisions shall be inserted between Sections 26 and 27 of 
Republic Act 7392, to read as follows: 
SEC. 27. STUDIES FOR MIDWIFERY MANPOWER NEEDS, PRODUCTION, 
UTILIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT- THE BOARD, IN COORDINATION 
WITH 
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ACCREDITED 
PROFESSIONAL 
ORGANIZATION 
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APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT OR PRIVATE AGENCIES, SHALL INITIATE, 
UNDERTAKE AND CONDUCT STUDIES ON HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCE 
PRODUCTION, UTILIZATION, PLACEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. 
SEC. 28. COMPREHENSIVE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM- WITHIN NINETY (90) 
DAYS FROM THE EFFECTIVITY OF THIS ACT, THE BOARD, IN 
COORDINATION 
WITH 
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ACCREDITED 
PROFESSIONAL 
ORGANIZATION, NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, ACCREDITED SERVICE 
PROVIDERS AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS HEREBY MANDATED 
TO FORMULATE AND DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE MIDWIFERY 
PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES A VALID ASSESSMENT OF CAREER 
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PERFORMANCE AND POTENTIAL, THUS, UPGRADE THE LEVEL OF SKILL 
AND COMPETENCE OF MIDWIVES IN THE COUNTRY, SUCH AS BUT NOT 
TO THE AREAS OF SKILL OF MATERNAL AND CHILD CARE AND SUCH 
OTHER AREAS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. 
THE BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE OBLIGED TO SERVE IN ANY 
RURAL OR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ONE (1) 
YEAR FROM COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. 
SEC. 29. SALARY AND COMPENSATION - IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE 
GENERAL 
WELFARE 
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COMMITMENT 
TO . SERVICE 
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PROFESSIONALISM OF MIDWIVES, THE MINIMUM BASE PAY OF 
MIDWIVES WORKING IN THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTIONS SHALL 
NOT BE LOWER THAN THE lST 
STEP OF HIRING RATE PRESCRIBED FOR 
SALARY GRADE 8 PURSUANT TO RA NO. 6758, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 
THE “COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION ACT OF 1989”. PROVIDED 
THAT FOR MIDWIVES WORKING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, 
ADJUSTMENTS TO THEIR SALARIES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 
SECTION 10 OF THE SAME ACT. 
SECTION 30. FUNDING 
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TRAIN AT LEAST TEN PERCENT (10%) OF MIDWIVES OF THE 
PARTICIPATING GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL SHALL BE CHARGEABLE 
AGAINST THE INCOME OF THE PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES 
OFFICE 
AND 
THE 
PHILIPPINE 
AMUSEMENT 
AND 
GAMING 
CORPORATION, WHICH SHALL EQUALLY SHARE IN THE COSTS AND 
SHALL BE RELEASED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUBJECT TO 
ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING PROCEDURES: PROVIDED, THAT THE 
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL SET THE CRITERIA FOR THE 
AVAILMENT OF THIS PROGRAM. 
SEC. 20. Sec. 27 of Republic Act No. 7392 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
“Sec. 27. Penal Provision. - Any person who shall practice midwifery in the 
Philippines within the meaning of this Act without a certificate of registration 
issued in accordance herewith, or any person presenting or using as hisher own 
certificate of registration or any person assuming, using or advertising, as a 
registered midwife or registered nurse-midwife or appending to hidher name the 
letter “R.M’ without having been conferred such title by the Professional 
Regulation Commission or advertising any title description tending to convey the 
impression that he/she is a registered midwife, shall be guilty of misdemeanor 
and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to a fine of not less than [Ten] FIFTY 
thousand pesos [(PlO,OOO)] (P50,OOO) nor more than [Thirty] FIVE HUNDRED 
thousand pesos [(P30,000)] (P500,000), or to suffer imprisonment for a period of 
not less than two THREE [(Z)] (3) years nor more than SEVEN (7) years or both 
such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the court.-The aforementioned 
penalty shall likewise be imposed upon any person found guilty of violation of 
any rule and regulation issued pursuant to the provision of this Act. 
SEC. 21. 
Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within ninety (90) days after the 
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effectivity of this Act, the Board and the Commission, in coordination with professional 
midwives organizations, the Department of Health, the Department of Budget and Management 
and other concerned government agencies, shall formulate such rules and regulations necessary 
to carry out the provision of this act. The implementing rules and regulations shall be published 
in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation. 
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SEC. 22. Separability Clause. - Any portion or provisions of this Act that may be 
declared unconstitutional or invalid shall not have the effect of nullifying other portions and 
provisions hereof as long as such remaining portion or provision can still subsist and be given 
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effect in their entirety. 
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SEC. 23. Repealing CIause. - All other laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations and 
administrative regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 24. Effecriviry Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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