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Pamet presidents

BS in Medical Laboratory Science (Central Philippine University)

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1. Mr. Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963-1967)

Contribution/s:
 He succeeded in working for the bill (House Bill No. 7682) for the Medical Technologists in
the country through the help of the Congressman Jose Moreno and Congresswoman
Magnolia Antonio.
 He worked for the building and recognition of PAMET for public acceptance and for its good
social standing.

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

Contribution/s:
 He has worked for the passage of Senate Bill No. 996 and signed into law by the President
of the Philippines, His Excellency, President Ferdinand E. Marcos into Republic Act No.
005527 or the Medical Technology Act of 1969, on June 21, 1969.
 He worked for the registration of PAMET with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
October 14, 1969 (Registration No. 39570).
 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.
 He worked for the amendments and approval of the PAMET Constitution and By-Laws,
approved at the 1969 National Convention of PAMET at UST.
 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.
 He worked for the appointment of the First Medical Technology Board of Examiners through
R.A. 5527.
 He prepared the Medical Technology Code of Ethics which was adopted by PAMET on August
6, 1968.
 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:
 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.
 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:
 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.

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 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:
 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:
 She saw to it that monthly medical missions were made as part of the association’s services
to the poor and unfortunate people in our country.
 Another was the 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:
 She worked for the membership of PAMET with the Asean Association of Medical
Laboratory Technologist (AAMLT).
 She worked for the adaption of PAMET Hymn on November 22, 1989.
 She hosted the 2nd AAMLT conference.
 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:
 She worked for the close coordination of PAMET and PASMETH.
 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”.
 She worked for the membership of PAMET to the ASEAN Association of Southeast Asia
Medical Laboratory Science (AAMLS).
 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:

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 She worked for the establishment of more PAMET chapters.

 She worked for the revision of the Medical Technology Code of Ethics in March 7, 1997.
 She worked for the sending of scholars to the Japan International Medical Technology
Foundation.
 She adopted the Medical Technology Prayer.
 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:
 She worked for the amendments of R.A. 005527 at the Congress of the Philippines.
 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).
 She worked for the welfare and protection of the medical technologists by continuing
professional education, community services, and global competitiveness.
 She worked for the approval of the 2002 PAMET Constitution and By-Laws.
 She worked for the job fair activity for the newly registered medical technologists.

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

Contribution/s:
 She worked for the forging of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department
of Health and the National Reference Laboratory (DOH-NRL).
 She worked for the Graduate Scholarship Project with Proctor and Gamble’s “Dagdag
Karunungan, Kinabukasan ng Kalusugan Grant Program”.
 She worked for the activation of inactive PAMET chapters during regional conferences and
meetings.She worked for the Interdisciplinary Networking and collaborative activities – PAMET
website (www.pamet.ph).
 She submitted to the Senate the Medical Technology Revision Bill to revise R.A. 005527.
 She maintained close relationship with PSP, PASMETH, and CHED.

12.Leila M. Florento (2007-2012)

Contribution/s:
 “Beyond Expectations”
 She continued to work in the interest of promoting excellence in the practice of medical
technology
 She organized different PAMET chapters.

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

Contribution/s:
 “Medical Technologists Soar Higher through V.O.I.C.E.” Visibility, Oneness, Integrity,
Commitment, and Excellence
 He worked for the upliftment of the medical technology profession.

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