THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION

OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS,
INC.
Cityland 10 Tower 2 Condominium Unit 1720, 6187 bldg, Ayala North, Makati City
PAMET

• The Philippine Association of Medical

Technologist (PAMET) is the national organization of
registered Medical Technologists in the Philippines and
is accredited by the PRC as the professional
organization of medical technologists.
 • The circle symbolizes the continuous
PAMET involvement where practice and
education must always be integrated.
• The triangle is the trilogy of love, respect
and integrity.
• The letters are green, the color of health
• The microscope and snake symbolize the
science of medical technology profession.
• The year 1964 was the year of first
PAMET election.
The Philippine Association of Medical Technologists
otherwise known as the PAMET is the national organization
of all registered medical technologists in the Philippines.
The association was organized by Mr. Crisanto Gomez
Almario, a Pharmacy graduate of the Manila College of
Pharmacy (now the Manila Central University) but worked
as a laboratory technician at the San Lazaro Hospital and
other laboratories and hospitals after he passed the
National Board Examinations for Pharmacists.
THE PAMET PRESIDENTS
MR. CRISANTO GOMEZ ALMARIO
• Recognized as the Father of Philippine Association
of Medical Technologists, Inc
• After he passed the Philippine Licensure
Examination for Pharmacists, he was connected
with the San Lazaro Hospital as a laboratory
technician. However, during World War II he worked
in a U.S. Army Laboratory in Hawaii.
• when World War II was over, he came back to the
Philippines to work as a Laboratory Technician at
Marian Hospital Located at Isaac Peral St. (now
United Nation Avenue). He retired as a highly
respected Laboratory Veteran.
MR. CHARLEMAGNE T. TAMONDONG 1964 – 1967
Emergence of the Profession
• Re-elected president of the PAMET twice, he was
therefore the President of the organization for three
consecutive terms from 1964 to 1967.
• As President of the Association, he worked for the
building and recognition of PAMET for Public
acceptance and for its good social standing.
• But the climax of his performance as President was
on May 10, 1965, when he succeeded in working for
the bill (House Bill No 7682) for the Medical
Technologists in the country through the help of then
Congressman Jose Moreno and Congresswoman
Magnolia Antonino. The bill was approved by the
Lower House (House of Representatives) of the
Philippine Congress.
MR. NARDITO D. MORALETA 1967 – 1970
Professional Recognition
• Mr. Nardito D. Moraleta was the second President of the Philippine
Association of Medical Technologists, Inc.
• As president of the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. he
has worked for the Passage of Senate Bill No. 996 at the Philippine Senate
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. Making Medical Technology a
profession and the Medical Technologists professionals;
• the registration of the PAMET with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on October 14, 1969 (Registration No. 39570);
• Organization of PAMET Chapters in Cebu and Baguio;
• Registration of the PAMET and its membership to the International
Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists (IAMLT in Europe) on May
28, 1970;
• The Amendments of the PAMET Constitution and By-Laws were in 1968, and
approved at 1969 National Convention of the PAMET at UST;
MR. NARDITO D. MORALETA 1967 – 1970
Professional Recognition
• Standardization of the Medical Technology Curriculum in
all Schools of Medical Technology in the Philippines
through the Medical Technology Council in 1970,
Establishment of the Council of Medical Technology
Education through R.A. 5527;
• Appointment of the First Medical Technology Board of
Examination through R.A. 5527;
• The First Medical Technology Board Examination was
conducted through R.A. 5527;
• Prepared the Medical Technology Code of Ethics which
was adopted by the PAMET on August 6, 1968 and the
Publication of the first official newspaper of the
Association the “PAMET News”.
MR. FELIX E. ASPRER 1970 – 1971, 1973 – 1977
Legislative Agenda
• The third President was the only President (as of this writing) had
served the association for five years.
• He was first elected as Vice-President of the PAMET in 1969 to
1970. Then appointed as member of the Medical Technology
Board of Examiners and was connected with the Department of
Tourism from 1976 to the present.
• As President of the association, 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 Number 005527.
• He also had the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist
integrated (accredited as bonafide professional Organization for
Medical Technologists) with the Professional Regulation
Commission on May 24, 1975.
MR. FELIX E. ASPRER 1970 – 1971, 1973 – 1977
Legislative Agenda
• As President of the association, 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 Number 005527.
• He also had the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist integrated
(accredited as bonafide professional Organization for Medical Technologists) with
the Professional Regulation Commission on May 24, 1975.
• Several chapters of the PAMET were organized during his term, such as: the La
Union, Pangasinan, Zambales and Zamboanga Chapter.
• As a consequence of the approval of PD 498, laboratories were inspected for
adequacies of their laboratory staffs, equipment and facilities, as well as other
requirements for better service to the public. In this connection, the medical
technologists were placed under an improved system of ranking together with some
salary adjustments.
• With his accomplishments, one cannot just close his eyes and keep silent
but say something tangible and worth while for such extraordinary performances.
MR. BERNARDO T. TABAOSARES
1971 – 1973 Celebration of the Professions
• The fourth President of the Association
• As one of the first members of the organization, he was appointed
by Mr. Almario as the chairman of the Committee on Legislation,
Rules and Regulations.
• Being a very active and industrious member of the association, he
was elected by the members of the association as one of the
members of the Board of Directors in 1967 to 1970. As a member
of the Board of Directors, he was appointed as chairman of the
Committee on Group Insurance and Loans. It was during this
period that he worked for the registration of the PAMET with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. His efforts were rewarde
on October 14, 1969 – when the Philippines Association of the
Medical Technologist was registered with the Securities and
Excahnge Commission.
MR. BERNARDO T. TABAOSARES
1971 – 1973 Celebration of the Professions
• In 1970, he became the Vice-President and in 1971, he was elected
President of the organization.
• As president of the Association, 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.
• Nevertheless, 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.
• It was also during his presidency that the Davao Chapter of the PAMET
was organized.
• Though Mr. Tabaosares term was one of the shortest (September, 1971
to January, 1973), he was able to do his part towards the improvement of
the organization.
MS. ANGELINA R. JOSE Jan. 1973 – Sept. 1973
Career Advocacy
• The fifth and first lady president of the association
was Miss Angelina R. Jose of Manila.
• Having been an active member of association, she
was elected president in January 1973, being the
president with the shortest term of office, she was
only able to work for the approval of the
Professional Tax through the Bureau of Internal
Revenue – that all registered medical technologist
should pay a professional tax in the amount of
seventy-five pesos yearly.
MS. VENERABLE C.V. OCA 1977 – 1961
Educational Enhancement
• The 7th President of Philippine Association of Medical Technologist
• She was the Technical Director in the Philippines of Becton-Dickinson
International Group from 1977 – 1979.
• Her records in the Philippine Association of Medical Technologist were:
Secretary in 1974 – 1976; and Vice-President in 1976 – 1977.
• As President of the organization, she saw to it that the 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.
• Miss Oca has served the Philippine Association of Medical
Technologists, Incorporation from 1977 to 1981 and a few months of
1982.
MRS. CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA 1982 – 1991
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• Mrs. Comencita P. Acedera was the eighth president of the PAMET. She
is a Medical Technology graduate of the College of the Holy Spirit.
• Nevertheless she has the following accomplishments as the President of
Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. Giving Recognition
to:
1. Most Outstanding Medical Technologist of the year Award for 9most
outstanding contribution to the practice of the Medical Technology
2. Crisanto G. Almario Memorial Award for most meritorious contribution to
the field of Research; Distinguish Service Award for meritorious
contribution to the members in general through service.
3. Most Outstanding Chapter Award For the most outstanding based on
several outstandinig criteria as a chapter;
4. PAMET – Safeguard Acceptance Program; Scholarships for deserving
Med. Tech. Students sponsored by Proctor and Gamble – Safeguard;
MRS. CARMENCITA P. ACEDERA 1982 – 1991
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5. Membership of the PAMET with the Asean Association of Medical
Laboratory Technologist (AAMLT);
6. Upgrading of regular members with outstanding qualifications to
Fellow category;
7. PAMET Hymn adapted – November 22, 1989;
8. Hosted the 2nd AAMLT conference; Moved the PAMET National
Convention to December;
9. Organizing more PAMET chapters; Improved Public services to
communities; Initiated the raising of building fund for the PAMET
office;
10. Introduced the PAMET to the different companies and well
known organizations both local and international (mostly at her own
financial expenses) which gained the PAMET recognition from these
companies and organizations.
MRS. MARILYN R. ATIENZA 1992-1996
Proactivism • Mrs. Marilyn R. Atienza was the ninth president of the Philippine Association
of Medical technologists, Inc.

• She served the Philippine Association of Medical Technologists, Inc. in

several capacities until she became its President in1993 to 1996 and 1st
Vice President of Asean Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists in
1995 to 1997.

• She has been very busy also as speaker in conferences of several

organizations both local and international. Mrs. Atienza is presently a
member of the Medical Technology Board (Medical Technology Board of
Examiners) giving Board Examinations to medical Technology graduates of
the Philippines for their license to practice the Medical Technology
professions.

Her accomplishments as President of the Philippine Association of Medical

Technologists are:
• Procurement of PAMET office; Regional Conferences on Professional
program on educational Constitution;

• More CPE seminars rendered to PAMET members;

MRS. MARILYN R. ATIENZA 1992-1996
Proactivism • Community Service Program – Batong Buhay project;
• National Voluntary Blood Service – PAMET played a very big role; close coordination of
PAMET and PASMETH;

• Publication of the newspaper of the Association, the “Lab News” and the official Journal
of the Association “Phil. Journal of Medical Technology”;

• Membership of the PAMET to the ASIAN Association of Southeast Asia Medical

Laboratory Science (AAMLS);

• More intensified civic involvement of the PAMET through Medical Missions;

• Improvement of the Association’s financial status;
• Scholarship for children of qualified PAMET members; Placement program Med. Tech.
graduates in clinical Laboratories, Medical Companies, Schools and Drug Companies;

• New salary scheme for Med. Techs.; Inclusion in all Med. Techs. To “Hazard pay”;
• Sending Qualified Med. Techs. As scholars for the training program offered by the
Japan International Med. Tech. Foundation
MRS. NORMA NUÑEZ CHANG 1997 – 2000
International Leadership
• Mrs. Norma Nuñez Chang was tenth president of the Philippine Association
of Medical Technologists, Inc.
• . Her accomplishments as president of the Philippine Association Medical
Technologists were the establishment of more PAMET chapters; Community
Services in form of Medical Missions:
1. Revised the Medical Technology Code of Ethics in March 7, 1997; sending
scholars to the Japan International Medical Technology Foundation;
2. Scholarships for deserving Medical Technology Student Sponsored by
Safeguard, Strong financial status for the PAMET to the AAMLT and
AAMLS activities and programs;
3. Adopted the Medical Technology Prayer, Spiritual enrichment by
sponsoring a “RETREAT” for chief Medical Technologists, PAMET Board
of Directors, PASMETH and MEDAP members and the quarterly CPE
Seminars in the NCR, Regional Chapter’s seminars were also supervised
by the National Organization.
MS. AGNES B. MEDENILLA 2001 – 2002, 2005 –
2006
Organizational Dynamism
• Ms. Agnes B. Medenilla was the eleventh President of the Philippine Association of Medical
Technologists Inc.
• As president o the Philippines Association Inc. she initiated the PAMET Job Fair with the
objective of helping of new board passers and unemployed Medical Technologists find jobs.
• Revision to RA.005527 seeking for the chairmanship of the board of Medical Technology to
be given to Medical Technologists thru Aklan Congresswoman Gabriell V. Caliso who is
herself a Medical Technologists submitted in the House of Representatives.
• PAMET conducted the outreach programs with Procter and Gamble in the evacuation
centers in Albay during the Mayon Volcano eruption in 2001.
• In 2001 PAMET was awarded as the most outstanding Association by the Council of Health
Agencies in the Philippines.
• PAMET was nominated as outstanding Professional Association at the Professional
Regulation Commission in the years 2001 and 2002.
• The Journal of Medical Technology containing research papers of Medical Technologists was
published and included in the Herdin database by PCHRD.
MS. AGNES B. MEDENILLA 2001 – 2002, 2005 –
2006
Organizational Dynamism
• PAMET as the one of the founding members of the Philippine council for quality assurance in Clinical
Laboratories serve as “Secretial” to the Quality Assurance surveys or the councils.

• PAMET participated for the first time as one of their oganizatons in the “Voices In Infection Control” in the
Infection Control Society Convention.PAMET started programs on membership concerns and financial
viability for the welfare and stability of the Association and its member.

• PAMET CPE commitee established linkage with the PRC medical technologists CPE commitee with a
memorandum of agreement with the Board of Medical Technology.

• PAMET acquired two new condominium units adjacent to the PAMET office use for seminars, workshops,
meetings, product/ test demosntrations and other projects and mini library.

• A “Directory of Members” was completed matched with the Master List of PRC which provide easy tracking
of members. waiting time for PAMET ID has been address. Average waiting time is two weeks for individual
applications.

• Ammendments to the PAMET constitutions and By Laws were started. Action plan for a national survey on
misclassification of Medical Technologists in government service was prepared. This will serve as basis for
request on reclassification of Medical Technologists.
DR. SHIRLEY I. FABIAN-CRUZADA 2003 – 2004
Interdisciplinary Networking
• Her accomplishements as PAMET president were:
• Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was forged between PAMET and the Department of
Health- National Reference Laboratory (DOH-NRL). Under this MOA, PAMET, handled the
training of analysis for screening drug testing laboratories all over the Philippines. in close
coordination with the DOH-NRL and with the active participation of the different PAMET
Chapters,
• MT Graduate Scholarship Project was established under the sponsorship of Proctor and
Gamble’s “Dagdag Karunungan, Kinabukasan ng Kalusugan Grant Program”
• Regional Conferences and meetings were held, chapters were visited and those inactive
ones were reactivated,
• Interdiscplinary Networking and collaborative activities were done with other related
professional oraganizations,
• PAMET Website. (www.pamet.ph) was promoted the Medical Technology Revision Bill to
Revise R.A. 005527 was submitted to the Senate,
• Interrelationship among PAMET members was enhanced through sports, job fairs, and
spiritual nurturance retreats,
DR. SHIRLEY I. FABIAN-CRUZADA 2003 – 2004
Interdisciplinary Networking
• free standing laboratory practitioners held their first general assembly,
maintained active involvement and participation of PAMET and
PASMETH , CHED, PSP , CHAP, COPHA, PFPA, and other professional
organization.
• International involvement with AAMLT and ACMLT, coordinated with
PAMET USA for AMT/CLS review, joint medical mission in Laoag City,
and othe activities and conducted Research and Community outreach
program.
• Her current positions are Professor in the CLS program of the College of
Southern Nevada Las Vegas, USA, 2nd VP of PAMET USA, President-
Elect of PAMET Nevada Chapter, and invited reviewer in Hematology
and Immunohematology in review classes conducted by PAMET
chapters or private Filipino medtech groups in the USA. She also
volunteers as a lecturer in PAMET seminars, MedTech schools and
review centers whenever she is on vacation to the Philippines.
DR. LEILA M. FLORENTO 2007 – 2012
Global Perspective
• Accomplishment as president of PAMET from January 2007 til June 2008.

• Post-graduate scholarships to five members taking MS Med-Tech: Post graduate

training in “Diagnostic Parasitology’ held in Davao, Cebu and NCR. Research
workships on “ Formulation of Research Proposal” in Davao, Cebu, and NCR in
coordination with PCHRD.

• Research forum for professionals and students held during Med. Tech Week.

• Quarterly seminars on new technologies , values , quality improvement for

members and laboratory management, pre- analytical variables, human resources for
health and product updates for Chief Med.Techs and supervisors.

• Job fair for new board passers Bayanihan Plan – financial assistance to family of
members who died, national board of directors suffering from dreaded disease,
senior citizen discount benefits for members on convention and seminars,

• activation of PAMET with forum at www.pamet.org continuation of PAMET Newlink &

publication of research articles in PAMET Journal,

• Ratification of amended PAMET Constitution and By-Laws last Mid-Year Convention

in Cebu – April2008, activation of Chapters and holding Regional Conferences
(Camarines Sur, Cagayan and Davao) to encourage chapter members to participate
in Mid Year and Annual Conventions,
DR. LEILA M. FLORENTO 2007 – 2012
Global Perspective
• Community Outreach - Medical and Dental Missions in Novaliches Q.C. and
Laboratory services to PRC employees and dependents on PRC Week
2007 & 2008,
• Library updated w/ books and computers donated by PAMET-USA,
• Linkages with CHED on policies and guidelines for Med. Tech internship
and curriculum,
• DOH on standardization of clinical laboratories & PCQACL in establishing
quality assurance in the laboratory,
• International Linkage with PAMET-USA , AACLS ( Asean Association of
Clinical Laboratory Scientists), IFBLS (International Federation of Biomedical
Laboratory Scientists) APFCB ( Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical
Biochemistry), AAMLS (Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists)
• She is at present the President of Asia Association of Medical Laboratory
Scientists.
ROMEO JOSEPH J. IGNACIO
2013 – 2015 • He has a long career record with Sysmex Philippines Inc. he started as a Technical
Representative and worked through Managerial roles from Division on Company and
now holding a position as Vice President and General Manager.

• His achievements PAMET President is yet to be recorded as his claim til the position is
fresh, however, he has filed and Med Tech House Bill 3502 last December 4, 2013
through Congressman Leopoldo Bataoil which highlights the upgrading of MT Salary
from Salary Grade 11 to 15 and abolition of Medical Techhnician position making all
entry level to Salary Grade 15.

• He has also proposed to make Medical Technology board homogenous as with other
professions under PRC. Said bill was approved last year 2014 at the committee level,
Civil Service committee and with some revisions in the Committee on Appropriations
last January 2015, it is now filed in the Senate by Sen. TG Guingona.

• He also sighned a contract for the continued partnership of PAMET and Safeguard
which dates until 2017. He drafted a position paper that opposes proposal to have
undergraduates and non-allied medical to be trained as phlebotomist.

• He also organized the successful Golden Anniversary Celebration of PAMET.

Ronaldo E. Puno 2015- Present
A Brief History of PASMETH

The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH) is the national
organization of all recognized schools offering degrees in BS Medical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)
and BS Public Health in the Philippines. It was formed in in 1970 in the hopes of maintaining the foster closer
relations among these schools.

On May 13, 1970, barely a year after the passage of the law that professionalized the practice of medical
technology in the country, Director Narciso Albarracin of the Department of Education appointed Dr. Serafin
Juliano from the Far Eastern University and Dr. Gustavo Reyes from the University of Santo Tomas to organize
an Association was held at the University of Santo Tomas on June 22, 1970 with an initial membership of six
schools of medical technology based in Manila. A year later, the Association had its first annual meeting on May
07, 1971 also held at the University of Santo Tomas.

After 44 years of existence, PASMETH is now a widely recognized professional association of schools with
membership spanning the entire country and with international presence in the ASEAN region. It continues to be
an icon of excellence in the academe and will continue blazing the trail towards quality education for years to
come.