YEAR NAME DESCRIPTION

1970 Primary Health Care for All of 1970 Developed a largely centralized government-funded and operated health
care system.
1979 Adoption of Primary Health Care Promoted participatory management of the local health care system.
1982 Reorganization of DOH Integrated public health and hospital services.
1986 Milk Code of 1986 Prevention and nutrition to promote breastfeeding.
1988 Generic Act of 1988 Prescriptions are written using the generic name of the drug.
1991 Local Government Code of 1991 | RA 7160 Transfer of responsibility of health service provisions to the local
government units.
1995 National Health Insurance Act of 1995 Aims to provide all citizens a mechanism for financial protection with
priority given to the poor.
1996 Health Sector Reform Agenda of 1996 Major organizational restricting of the DOH to improve the way health
care is delivered, regulated and financed.
2005 Fourmula One (F1) for Health Adoption of operational framework to undertake reforms with speed,
precision, and effective coordination.
2008 Cheaper and Quality Medicine Act of 2008 | RA 9502 Promote and ensure access to affordable quality medicines for all.
2010 Kalusugang Pangkalahatan | AO 2010-0036 Universal health coverage and access to quality health care for Filipinos.
2013 Sin Taxes Law of 2013 Generating extra revenue for the DOH by discouraging harmful
consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
2019 Universal Health Care Law PhilHealth; All Filipinos are guaranteed equitable access to quality and
affordable health care services.
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YEAR NAME DESCRIPTION
1956 RA 1517 | The Blood Banking Law of 1956 RA 1517 is the first law concerning one of the practices of medical
technology in the Philippines since the science was introduced at
the end of World War II
1966 RA 4688 | The Clinical Laboratory Law of 1966 RA 4688 regulates the Clinical laboratories in the Philippines
1969 RA 5527 | The Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 RA 5527 dignifies the profession of medical technology
1991 RA 7170 | Organ Donation Act of 1991 Act that authorizes the legacy of donation of all parts of human
body after death for specified purposes
1994 RA 7719 | The National Blood Services Act of 1994 Mainly focuses on the prevention of acquisition of blood
transmissible diseases
1998 RA 8504 | The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control of 1998 RA 8504 helps control the alarming rate of HIV/AIDS infection in
the Philippines
2000 RA 8981 | PRC Modernization Act of 2000 Discusses the vital role of PRC as an agency that addresses the
major concerns of all existing local professionals
2003 RA 9165 | Comprehensive Dangerous Act of 2002 It regulates existing drug testing laboratories in the Philippines with
emphasis on their functions and licensing requirements.
2004 RA 9288 | Newborn Screening Act of 2004 RA 9288 focuses on the implementation of laboratory tests towards
the general health of newborns
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YEAR PAMET PRESIDENTS ADVOCACY
1963 - 1967 Charlemagne T. Tamondong Emergence of the Profession
1967-1970 Nardito D. Moraleta Professional Recognition
1970-1971, 1973-1977 Felix E. Asprer Legislative Agenda
1971-1973 Bernardo T. Tabaosares Celebration of Practice
January 1973 – September 1973 Angelina R. Jose Career Advocacy
1977 – February 1982 Venerable C.V. Oca Educational Enhancement
1982-1992 Carmencita P. Acedera Image Building
1992-1996 Marilyn R. Atienza Proactivism
1997 – 2001 Norma N. Chang International Leadership
2001 – 2002, 2005-2006 Agnes B. Medenilla Organizational Dynamism
2002 – 2005 Shirley I. Fabian Cruzada Interdisciplinary Networking
2006 – 2013 Leila M. Florento Beyond the Expectations
2013 - 2015 Romeo Joseph J. Ignacio Golden Celebration
2015 – 2020 Ronaldo E. Puno Empowerment
2020 - PRESENT Rommel F. Saceda Engagement
 HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
YEAR DESCRIPTION
1500 BC Taenia and Ascaris
Ebers Papyrus (Vivian Herrick)
300 BC Hippocrates; Father of Medicine; four biles
Around 50 AD Rufus of Ephesus; hematuria
Middle Ages Water casting; decorative flask; doctor punishment
1096 - 1438 (Medieval Period) Quacks (Ruth Williams); urine sweetish taste
14th Century Alexandra Gilliani; Italian, University of Bologna; anatomist
th
17 Century (1632- 1723) Anton Van Leeuwenhoek; compound microscope, RBC, protozoa, bacteria
Frederick Dekkers; observed that proteins in the urine precipitated when boiled with acetic acid
1628 - 1694 Marcello Maphigi; greatest microscopist, Founder of Pathology
1847 Rudolf Virchow; Archives of Pathology, Berlin, Germany
1848 Herman von Feling; Fehling’s test, first quantitative test for urine sugar
19th Century Era of public health; aniline dyes for bacteria
Robert Koch; Koch’s postulates
1861 Louis Pasteur; aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, pasteurization (55 – 60 C); anthrax vaccine (1881)

HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

YEAR DESCRIPTION
1500 BC Taenia and Ascaris
Ebers Papyrus (Vivian Herrick)
300 BC Hippocrates; Father of Medicine; four biles
Around 50 AD Rufus of Ephesus; hematuria
Middle Ages Water casting; decorative flask; doctor punishment
1096 - 1438 (Medieval Period) Quacks (Ruth Williams); urine sweetish taste
14th Century Alexandra Gilliani; Italian, University of Bologna; anatomist
17th Century (1632- 1723) Anton Van Leeuwenhoek; compound microscope, RBC, protozoa, bacteria
Frederick Dekkers; observed that proteins in the urine precipitated when boiled with acetic acid
1628 - 1694 Marcello Maphigi; greatest microscopist, Founder of Pathology
1847 Rudolf Virchow; Archives of Pathology, Berlin, Germany
1848 Herman von Feling; Fehling’s test, first quantitative test for urine sugar
19th Century Era of public health; aniline dyes for bacteria
Robert Koch; Koch’s postulates
1861 Louis Pasteur; aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, pasteurization (55 – 60 C); anthrax vaccine (1881)
HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE UNITED STATES
 YEAR DESCRIPTION
1878 Dr. William Welch; laboratory at Bellevue Hospital Medical Center; first pathology laboratory course in
American medical school
1885 Dr. William Welch; first pathology professor at John Hopkins University
1896 Dr. William Osler; malarial parasites in blood; first clinical laboratory
1895-1896 Clinical laboratory at University of Pennsylvania; William Pepper Laboratory
1908 Dr. James Todd; A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis to Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods; Henry’s book
1915 Legislature of Pennsylvania; adequate laboratory, full time laboratory technician
1919 100 male technicians; 3500 in 1920;
1922 University of Minnesota; first school to train laboratory workers; 3035 hospital had clinical laboratories
1923 University of Minnesota; first to offer a degree level program
1940 2-years collegiate education and a twelve-month actual training in the laboratory for the preparation of its
practice
1950 Standard curriculum was formalized in preparation for a Bachelor of Science degree

*first chemical laboratory – University of Michigan by Dr. Douglas

*first clinical laboratory – John Hopkins Hospital
*first school to train laboratory workers – University of Minnesota
*first school to offer a degree level program – University of Minnesota

HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES

YEAR DESCRIPTION
October 1, 1945 Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda, Dr. Mariano Icasiano (Manila City Health Officer; reorganized deserted laboratory
1947 Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana; offered a training program to high school graduates who were interested to work as
medical technicians
1954 Philippine Union College (Adventist University of the Philippines, Manila Sanitarium; first four-year Bachelor of
Medical Technology Program
1956 Dr. Jesse Umali – first graduate of the program
1957 UST; offered Medical Technology as a major in the degree B.S in Pharmacy not B.S Medical Technology and
without the 12-month internship training
1960 CEU; Pres. Carmen de Luna, Generosa de Leon, Purification Suaco; offered B.S Medical Technology
*first hospitals in PH – San Lazaro Hospital, San Juan de Dios Hospital
*6th Infantry Division of the U.S Army – introduced the Medical Technology
*first clinical laboratory: 208 Quiricada St., Sta Cruz Manila, Manila Public Health Laboratory
HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE PASMETH
YEAR DESCRIPTION
May 13, 1970 Director Narciso Albarracin appointed Dr. Serafin J. Juliano (FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes to organize an
association of deans’ heads of schools of medical technology and hygiene
June 22, 1970 The first organizational meeting of PASMETH was held at the University of Santo Tomas.
First Set of officers:
 - President: Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes
- Vice President: Dr. Serafin Juliano
- Secretary/ Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad
- Press Relation Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
May 7, 1971 The first annual meeting of PASMETH was health at the University of Santo Tomas
April 30, 1972 The original officers when PASMETH was organized in 1970 were re-elected for a second term AY 1972-1973
- Set of officers:
- President: Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes
- Vice President: Dr. Claro Cabrera
- Secretary/ Treasurer: Dr. Velia Trinidad
- Press Relation Officer: Dr. Faustino Sunico
October 6, 1985 PASMETH was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through the Committee on
Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom with the help of Atty. Dexter Bihis (PASMETH Legal Counsel)

HISTORY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES

YEAR DESCRIPTION
October 1, 1945 Dr. Alfredo Pio de Roda, Dr. Mariano Icasiano (Manila City Health Officer; reorganized deserted laboratory
1947 Dr. Prudencia Sta. Ana; offered a training program to high school graduates who were interested to work as
medical technicians
1954 Philippine Union College (Adventist University of the Philippines, Manila Sanitarium; first four-year Bachelor of
Medical Technology Program
1956 Dr. Jesse Umali – first graduate of the program
1957 UST; offered Medical Technology as a major in the degree B.S in Pharmacy not B.S Medical Technology and
without the 12-month internship training
1960 CEU; Pres. Carmen de Luna, Generosa de Leon, Purification Suaco; offered B.S Medical Technology

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HISTORY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY
YEAR DESCRIPTION
1967 Our Lady of Fatima Hospital; Jose C. Olivares, Dr. Vicente M. Santos
1973 Our Lady of Fatima College of Nursing
1976 First graduates of Nursing; 100% board passing average
1979 Fatima Medical Science Foundation, Inc. – Fatima College of Medicine; Mrs. Juliet Olivares Santos
1990s Technology, maritime education, business; paramedical courses
PACUCOA; Nursing and Physical Therapy; ACSCU
1994 College of Maritime Education; ISO certified 9002
1996 OLFU – Quezon City Campus; Educ, Tourism, BA, ComSci, IT, Nursing, Pharmacy, MT, Psychology, Bio
1998 College of Maritime Education; CHED’s White List
2002 College to University; First University President – Dr. Vicente M. Santos
2003 Second University President – Dr. Juliet O. Santos
CHED DEREGULATED STATUS; October 27, 2003; No. 393-3003
2008 Third University President – Dr. Caroline Marian Santos
OLFU – Antipolo Campus; COD and IQUAME
College of Nursing; Center of Development
2009 Category A(t), mature teaching university
AUTONOMUS STATUS; 2009-2014
2012 Maritime, DM, MLS, HRM ISO Certification; June 2012
AJA Registrars ; October 2012
2013 OBE Shift; June 2013
OLFU – Pampanga Campus; June 2013
2015 BS HRM OLFU – Val; Center of Excellence
BS Pharmacy – Center of Development
NEDCI; November 9, 2015; Pharma, MT, Tourism, HRM
2016 OLFU SHS Opening
AUTONOMOUS STATUS; 2016-2019