TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR 
HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE (R.A. 7431) OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1992" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In 1992, Republic Act 7431 was enacted in order to regulate, and at the same 
time, upgrade the practice of radiologic technology in the Philippines. Through this 
law, the government sought to protect the public from the hazards posed by radiation 
as well as to ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment, and research through the 
application of machines and/or equipment using radiation.
In order to uphold such policy, RA 7431 created the Board of Radiologic 
Technology composed of three (3) radiologic technologist, one (1) radiologist, and 
one (1) medical physicist. However, including a radiologist and a medical physicist in 
the board defeats the intent of the law. Under the law, a radiologist is a licensed 
physician who specializes in the diagnosis or treatment of diseases with the use of 
radiation while a medical physicist specializes in the application of the principles and 
techniques of physics in medicine. These are entirely different from those who practice 
radiologic technology-related professions. Whereas this specific technology is an 
auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the application of radio frequency rays


in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, this set up then does not call for 
representation of radiologists and medical physicists to the Board.
This proposed measure then seeks to address this loophole in the law by 
excluding the radiologist and medical physicist from the Board of Radiologic 
Technoiogy. Also, the bill changes the scope of examinations for radiologic and x-ray 
technologists to more practical subjects with their corresponding weights also 
modified.
Equally important is that this measure also seeks to promote the incorporation 
of the x-ray technology and radiologic technology profession into the Accredited and 
Integrated Professionai Organization (AIPO) of x-ray technologists and radioiogic 
technologists sanctioned by the Profession Regulation Commission (PRC).
In view of the foregoing, passage of the bili is earnestly sought.
NGQOY EJERCITO ESTRADA


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
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SENATE
S. No. 1031
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25 AUG-6 PI 39
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Introduced by Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
AN ACT
TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR 
HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE (R.A. 7431) OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE 
"RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ACT OF 1992" AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Section 3 Paragraphs (f) and (g) of RA 7431 entitled, "An Act
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Regulating the Practice of Radiologic Technology in the Philippines, Creating the Board
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of Radiologic Technology Defining its Powers and Functions and for Other Purposes"
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are hereby deleted and paragraphs (h) and (i) of the same section are correspondingly
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renumbered as (f) and (g). In addition, a new paragraph (h) shall be included.
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Amendments are as follows:
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"Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the
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following terms shall mean:
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"(a) XXX
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"(b) XXX
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"[(f) "Radiologist" is a licensed physician-who-spccializcs in
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the diagnosis or treatment of-disease 
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"[(g) "Medical-Physicist" is a physicist who specializes in the
application of the principles and techniques-of physics- tn
medicine;]
(F) "Board" refers to the PROFESSIONAL 
REGULATORY Board of Radiologic Technology; and 
"im (G) "Commission" refers to the Professional Regulation 
Commission, [created under Presidential Decree Numbered 
Two hundred and twenty-three.]
"(H) "AIPO" REFERS TO THE ACCREDITED AND 
INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION OF X- 
RAY TECHNOLOGISTS AND RADIOLOGIC 
TECHNOLOGISTS THAT THE BOARD HAS 
ACCREDITED, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE 
COMMISSION, AS THE ONE AND ONLY ACCREDITED 
INTEGRATED NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF X-RAY 
TECHNOLOGISTS 
AND 
RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGISTS."
Sec. 2. Section 6 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 6. Creation of the Board of Radiologic 
Technology. - There is hereby created a PROFESSIONAL 
REGULATORY Board of Radiologic Technology which shall 
be composed of a Chairman and four (4) members, all of 
whom shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines 
upon the recommendation of the Professional Regulation 
Commission. The Commission shall recommend three (3) 
radiologic technologists from a list OF FIVE (5) NOMINEES 
PER VACANCY to be submitted by the [Association] AIPO; 
of X-RAY TECHNOLOGISTS AND radiologic technologists; 
[tone (1) radiologist from a list to be submitted by the
association of radiologists; and one (1) medical physicist
[from a list to-be submitted by the association of medical
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aecrcditcd in accordance with Presidential Decree Numbered
Two hundred and twenty-three:] Provided, {furthcri] That 
each person whose name is submitted shall possess the 
qualifications prescribed in Sec. 7 of this Act."
Sec. 3. Section 7 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
"Sec. 7. Qualifications of Board Members. - 
"(a) XXX
"(1) XXX 
"(2) XXX
"(3) XXX 
"(4) XXX 
"[(b) XXX]
(5) Be a radiologic technologist; [afid]
”[(^] (6) [Have] HAS at least ten (10) years practice as A 
radiologic technologist[s] prior to [theif] appointment; 
[Provided, That the three (3) radiologic technologists
appointed as chairman and members of the-first board shall
be—deemed—aatomatically—registered—as—radiologic
technologists-upon assumption of their duties as members. ]
"[(3)] (7) BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE 
AIPO; AND,
"[(4)1 (8) HAS NOT BEEN CONVICTED BY A COURT OF 
COMPETENT JURISDICTION OF AN OFFENSE 
INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE.
"[(c) One (1) member of the Board-shall-at-the time-of his
appointment:^
"[(1) Be a radiologist; and]
"[Has at least ton (10) years practice as a radiologist prior to
bis appointment, j
"[(d) One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his
Appointment:]
"[ft) Be a medical physicist; and]


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"[(2) Has at least ten (10) years practico as q mGdicol
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physicist. ]"
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Sec. 4. Section 9 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to include new paragraphs (g)
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and (h) and the existing paragraphs (g) and (h) shall hereinafter be re-labeled as
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paragraphs (i) and (j), respectively, to read as follows:
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"Sec. 9. Duties and functions of the Boards. - The
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Board shall have the following duties and functions:
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"(a) XXX
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"(b) XXX
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"(C) XXX
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"(d) XXX
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"(e) XXX
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"(f) XXX
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"(G) TO ENSURE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
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PROFESSIONAL 
COMPETENCE OF X-RAY
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TECHNOLOGISTS AND RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
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THROUGH 
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CONTINUING
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT;
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"(H) TO PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION OF THE X-RAY
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TECHNOLOGY AND RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
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PROFESSION;
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Sec. 5. Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of section 20 of RA 7431
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are hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Section 20. Scope of Examination in X-ray
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Technology. - Unless changed or modified by the Board, the
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examination in x-ray technology shall cover the following
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"[(a) X x X]
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"[(C) XXX]
"[(d) XXX]
"[(C) XXX]
"[(f) X X X}
"[(g) X X X]
"A. RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS, EQUIPMENT AND 
MAINTENANCE
"RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION, 
QUALITY
ASSURANCE..................................................... 25%
"1. RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
"2. EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
"3. RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION
"4. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
"B. IMAGE PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION....... 25%
"1. PRINCIPLES OF IMAGING
"2. IMAGE PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS
"C. RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES.............................25%
"1. RADIOLOGIC POSITIONING AND RADIOLOGIC 
PROCEDURES
"2. RADIOLOGIC CONTRAST EXAMINATIONS 
"C. PATIENT CARE, MANAGEMENT, ETHICS AND 
JURISPRUDENCE, HUMAN ANATOMY, MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY.........................................................25%
"1. PATIENT CARE
"2. DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION
"3. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND JURISPRUDENCE
"4. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
"5. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY"
Sec. 6. Section 21 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 21. Scope of Examination in Radiologic 
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examination in radiologic technology shall cover the following 
subjects with the corresponding weights as follows:
"[(a) XXX]
"[(b) X X X]
"[(e) XXX]
"[(d) )ex x}
"[(C) XXX]
"[(f) XXX]
"[(g) X X X]
"[(h) XXX]
"[(i) XXX]
"[e)-x-xx]
"A. RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS, EQUIPMENT AND 
MAINTENANCE RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION,
PROTECTION, QUALITY ASSURANCE................... 20%
"1. RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS
"2. EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
"3. RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION
"4. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
"B. IMAGE PRODUCTION AND EVALUATION.....20%
"1. PRINCIPLE OF IMAGING
"2. IMAGE PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS
"C. RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES...........................20%
"1. RADIOGRAPHIC POSITIONING AND RADIOLOGIC 
PROCEDURES
"2. RADIOLOGIC CONTRAST EXAMINATIONS 
"D. PATIENT CARE, MANAGEMENT, ETHICS AND 
JURISPRUDENCE, HUMAN ANATOMY, MEDICAL
TERMINOLOGY........................................................ 20%
"a. PATIENT CARE
"b. DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
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"a. RADIOGRAPHIC PATHOLOGY
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"e. MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
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"f. INTERVENTION THERAPY"
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Sec. 7. Section 22 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 22. Report of Ratings - The Board shall, within
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[one hundred twenty (120)] A PERIOD OF TEN (10) days
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after the date of completion of the examination, UNLESS
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EXTENDED FOR JUST AND MERITORIOUS CAUSE,
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report the rating obtained by each candidate to the
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Commission, [which shall submit such report to the President
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of the Philippines for approval.]
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Sec. 8. A new section is hereby inserted after Section 21 RA No 7431 to read
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as follows and succeeding sections will then be renumbered accordingly:
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"SEC. 22. FOREIGN RECIPROCITY. - NO
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FOREIGN X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST OR RADIOLOGIC
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TECHNOLOGIST SHALL BE GIVEN A CERTIFICATE OF
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IDENTIFICATION CARD (PIC) OR BE ENTITLED TO
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A SUBJECT OR CITIZEN SPECIFICALLY PERMITS
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SUBJECTS OR CITIZENS OF SAID COUNTRY OR 
STATE."
Sec. 9. Section 25 of RA 7431 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 25. Fees. -APPLICANTS FOR EXAMINATION, 
REGISTRATION, REPLACEMENT OF LOST OR 
DESTROYED COR OR PIC REISSUANCE OF REVOKED 
COR SHALL PAY THE CORRESPONDING FEES AS MAY 
BE PRESCRIBED BY THE COMMISSION: [Unless 
otherwise fixed by the Commission, each cxamincG or
rcgiGtercd shall pay the following fees]
"(a) For application for examination P350.00
"(b) For registration after passing the board examinations
P250.00
"(c) For registration without examination P250.00
"(d) For replacement of lost or destroyed certificate of
registration PIOO.OO
"(e) For reissuance of revoked certificate PIOO.OO"
Sec. 10. A new section is hereby inserted after Section 25 to read as:
"SEC. 25-A. INTEGRATION OF THE X-RAY 
TECHNOLOGY AND RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 
PROFESSIONS. - THE X-RAY TECHNOLOGY AND 
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONS SHALL BE 
INTEGRATED INTO ONE (1) NATIONAL 
ORGANIZATION WHICH SHALL BE ACCREDITED BY 
THE BOARD, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE 
COMMISSION, AS THE AIPO OF X-RAY 
TECHNOLOGISTS 
AND 
RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGISTS. ALL X-RAY TECHNOLOGISTS AND 
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS DULY REGISTERED 
WITH THE BOARD SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BECOME 
MEMBERS OF THE AIPO, AND SHALL RECEIVE THE 
BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES AS WELL AS BE SUBJECT
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"Sec. 26. Pena! Provisions. - Any person who shall
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TECHNOLOGY in the Philippines, within the meaning of this
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Act, with any of the following attending circumstances shall,
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upon conviction by final judgment, be punished with a fine of
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not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) nor more than
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Forty thousand pesos (P40,000.00) or by imprisonment of not
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less than one (1) year nor more than six (6) years or both, at
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Sec. 12. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected
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thereby shall remain in force and effect.
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Sec. 13. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decrees or issuance,
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executive orders, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary
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to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or
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amended accordingly.
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Sec. 14. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date
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of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,