The history of pamet

presidents
1. Mr. Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963-1967)
Contribution/s:

o “Emergence of the profession”

o He is known working for the bill called House Bill No. 7682 for the
Medical Technologists in the country through the help of
Congressman Jose Moreno and Congresswoman Magnolia Antonio.
o He worked for building and recognition of PAMET for public
acceptance and has major contribution for its good social
standing.

2. Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta (1967-1970)

Contribution/s:

o “professional recognition”
o He contributed in the passage of Senate Bill No. 996 and help it to get
signed into law by the President of the Philippines that time which is
President Ferdinand E. Marcos. This republic act is known as the Republic
 Act No. 005527 or the Medical Technology Act of 1969. It was signed onon
June 21, 1969.
o He worked for the registration of PAMET with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on October 14, 1969 (Registration No. 39570).
o He worked for the registration of PAMET and its membership to the
International Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists (IAMLT in
Europe) on May 28, 1970.
o He worked for the amendments and approval of the PAMET Constitution
and By-Laws, which was approved at the 1969 National Convention of
PAMET at UST.
o He worked for the Standardization of the Medical Technology Curriculum
in all Schools of Medical Technology in the Philippines through the
Medical Technology Council in 1970.
o He worked for the appointment of the First Medical Technology Board of
Examiners through R.A. 5527.
o He prepared the Medical Technology Code of Ethics which was adopted by
PAMET on August 6, 1968.
o He worked for the publication of the first official newspaper of the
association—the “PAMET News”.

3. Mr. Felix E. Asper (1970-1971; 1973-1977)

Contribution/s:
 o “Legislative agenda”

o He worked for the approval of Presidential Decree No. 498 which signed by
his Excellency, President Ferdinand E. Marcos on June 28, 1974. This is an
amendment to Republic Act No. 005527.
o He also had the Philippines Association of Medical Technologist
integrated (accredited as bonafide professional organization for Medical
Technologists) with the Professional Regulation Commission on May 24,
1975.

4. Mr. Bernardo T. Tabaosares (1971-1973)

Contribution/s:

o “Celebration of the profession”

o He worked for the amendments to the Teves Law (about salaries of medical
professionals) which was in third reading in the Senate when Martial Law
was proclaimed, so the said project died.
o One of his pet projects was approved by His Excellency, President
Ferdinand E. Marcos through the help of the Presidential Assistant, the
late Honorable Guillermo de Vega proclaiming the third week of September
as the Medical Technology Week.

5. Ms. Angelina R. Jose (Jan. 1973-Sept. 1973)

Contribution/s:

o “Career advocacy”

o She worked for the approval of the Professional Tax through the Bureau
of Internal Revenue – that all registered medical technologists should
pay a professional tax in the amount of seventy-five pesos yearly.

6. Ms. Venerable C.V. Oca (1977-1982)

Contribution/s:

o ‘’educational enhancement’’

o She guaranteed that monthly medical missions were made as part of the
association’s services to the poor and unfortunate people in the
philippines.
o She attended series of seminars being conducted monthly with different
prominent speakers in order to update the profession and the medical
technologists who were in the active practice of their profession.

7. Mrs. Carmencita P. Acedera (1982-1992)

Contribution/s:

o ‘’image building’’
o She worked for the membership of PAMET with the Asean Association of
Medical Laboratory Technologist (AAMLT).
 o She worked for the adaption of PAMET Hymn on November 22, 1989.
o She hosted the 2nd AAMLT conference.
o She introduced PAMET to the different companies and well-known
organizations both local and international (mostly at her own financial
expenses) which gained PAMET recognition from these companies and
organizations.

8. Mrs. Marilyn R. Atienza (1993-1996)

Contribution/s:

o “proactivism”
o She worked for the close coordination of PAMET and PASMETH.
o She worked for the publication of the official newspaper of the
association “Lab News” and the official journal of the association “Phil.
Journal of Medical Technology”.
o She worked for the membership of PAMET to the ASEAN Association of
Southeast Asia Medical Laboratory Science (AAMLS).
o She worked for the sending of qualified medical technologists as
scholars for the training program offered by the Japan International
Medical Technology Foundation.

9. Mrs. Norma Nuñez Chang (1997-2000)

Contribution/s:

o “International leadership”
o She worked for the establishment of more PAMET chapters.
o She worked for the revision of the Medical Technology Code of Ethics in
March 7, 1997.
o She worked for the sending of scholars to the Japan International Medical
Technology Foundation.
o She adapted the Medical Technology Prayer.
o She sponsored a “RETREAT” for chief Medical Technologists, PAMET Board
of Directors, PASMETH and MEDAP members for spiritual enrichment.

10. Ms. Agnes B. Medenilla (2001-2002; 2005-2006)

Contribution/s:

o “Organizational dynamism”
o She worked for the amendments of R.A. 005527 at the Congress of the
Philippines.
o She maintained a close link with other professional associations by being
an active member of the Council of Health Agencies of the Philippines (CHAP),
Council of Professional Health Association (COPHA), and the Philippine
Federation of Professional Associations (PFPA).
 o She worked for the welfare and protection of the medical
technologists by continuing professional education, community services,
and global competitiveness.

o She worked for the approval of the 2002 PAMET Constitution and By-
Laws.
o She worked for the job fair activity for the newly registered medical
technologists.

11. Dr. Shirley I. Fabian-Cruzada (2002-2004)

Contribution/s:

o She worked for the forging of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

between the Department of Health and the National Reference
Laboratory (DOH-NRL).
o She worked for the Graduate Scholarship Project with Proctor and
Gamble’s “Dagdag Karunungan, Kinabukasan ng Kalusugan Grant
Program”.
o She participated for the activation of inactive PAMET chapters during
regional conferences and meetings. Apart from that, she is known
working for the Interdisciplinary Networking and collaborative
activities – PAMET website (www.pamet.ph).
o She requested for the Medical Technology Bill revision known as R.A.
005527.
 o She maintained close relationship with PSP, PASMETH, and CHED.

12. Leila M. Florento (2007-2012)

Contribution/s:

o “global perspectives”
o Known for being Beyond Expectations.
o She continued to work in the interest of promoting excellence in the
practice of medical technology
o She organized different PAMET chapters.

13. Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio (2013-2015)

Contribution/s:

o “golden Celebration”
o He is popular for “Medical Technologists Soar Higher through V.O.I.C.E.”
Visibility, Oneness, Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence
o He worked for the upliftment of the medical technology profession.

14. Ronaldo e. puno (2015 – present)

o “empowerment”
o He was complemented due to his meaningful involvement in different
government agencies such as the Department of Health and Commission on
Higher Education.
o He is also known for being actively involved in different international
organizations.