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THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS (PAMET)

PAMET LOGO • Circle – continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated • Triangle – trilogy of Love, Respect and Integrity • Letters are Green – the color of health • Microscope and Snake- the science of Medical Technology profession • 1964 – the year of first PAMET election. HIGHLIGHTS OF PAMET LEADERSHIP

Vision The PAMET is an association that envisions all its members to be highly motivated Medical Technologists who can be well-rounded individuals to readily face challenges and adapt to changes in order to become globally competitive; be recognized in their field and other endeavors through excellent performance and quality service; be service oriented and an instrument of unity, harmony and oneness in work and in spirit. Mission To realize its vision, the PAMET shall be an association: That will develop and sustain programs/projects to enhance the personal and professional growth and development of its members That will encourage involvement in research and public service, participation in local and international undertakings for advancement in technology and for the global recognition of a worthy profession That will effectively address the needs and concerns of its members, protects their rights, privileges and interest by upholding and safeguarding the practice of the profession That will support activities which will strengthen linkage and bonding and among its members Core Values EXCELLENCE is high quality performance by advocating and adhering to the international standards making services globally comparable PROFESSIONALISM refers to the positive traits & values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness and behavioral outlook which make one highly respectable and credible COMMITMENT is the unconditional, unwavering and selfless dedication that one builds into the practice of the profession characterized by initiative, creativity and resourcefulness to bring about quality healthcare and service to the public UNITY is the necessary linkage, support, involvement and sharing that will increase the success and advancement of every individual

Charlemagne Tamondong “Emergence of the Profession” 1st President (1963-1967) • Recognition of PAMET as a professional organization of medical technologists in the Philippines • Approval of House Bill No. 7082 (Med.Tech. Bill) in May 10, 1967 Nardito Moraleta “Professional Recognition” 2nd President (1967-1970) • Approval of RA 5527 also known as the Philippine Medical Technology Act of 1969 • Organization of PAMET provincial chapters like Cebu (1969), Baguio (1970) • Registration of PAMET in the International Organization of Medical Laboratory Technologists (IAMLT) on May 28, 1970 • Amendments of PAMET Constitution and By-Laws in 1969 • Registration of PAMET with SEC as a non-stock, non-profit organization • Publication of PAMET NEWS, the first official newsletter of the organization • Organization of the Council of Medical Technology in compliance with RA 5527 • Standardization of the Medical Technology curriculum in all Medical Technology Schools in the Philippines through the Council of Medical Technology • Appointment of the First Medical Technology Board of Examiners through RA 5527 • Medical Technology Board Examinations was administered through RA 5527 • Code of Ethics was adopted on August 6, 1968 Felix Asprer “Legislative Agenda” 3rd and 6th President (1970-1971; 1973-1977) • Approval of Presidential Decree 498 which amended some sections of RA 5527 • Accreditation of PAMET as a bonafide professional organization for Medical Technologists with the PRC on May 24, 1975 • Organization of more PAMET chapters like La Union, Pangasinan, Zambales and Zamboanga

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Bernardo Tabaosares “Celebration of the Practice”

4th President (1971-1973) • Amendments on the Teves Law about the salaries of Medical Technologists which was on its third reading in the Senate but Martial Law was declared • Proclamation of the 3rd week of September as Medical Technology Week in the Philippines on September 15, 1972 • Organization of PAMET Chapter in Davao City Angelina Jose “Career Advocacy” 5th President (1973) • Approval of the professional tax (then 75 pesos, now 300 pesos) for Registered Medical Technologists by BIR. • Upgrading of the Medical Technology profession from Professional Code 20 to 30. Venerable Oca “Educational Enhancement” 7th President (1977-1982) • Monthly seminars or Continuing Professional Education for Medical Technologists • Monthly medical technology quiz show • Classification of PAMET members into different categories (associate, junior, regular) • Monthly medical missions “Image Building”

September to October then to November • Enhancements of the inter-relationship with related professional organizations like PFPA, COPHA, CHAP and the Chamber of Health • Participation of in the DOH, DECS and P & G programs like “Wash hand campaign” • Socio-medical activities for public health and public safety by conducting community outreach activities • Publication of the LABNEWS, the official newsletter of the organization • • Organization of the provincial chapters Cagayan, Pampanga, Quezon, Batangas, Laguna, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Isabela, Tarlac, Albay, Bataan, Leyte-Samar, Capiz, Iloilo, Palawan, Negros Occidental, Bohol, Surigao, Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Iligan, Lanao del Sur, General Santos, South Cotabato • Incorporation of the sportsfest and inter-collegiate quiz show in the Medical Technology Week celebration • • Participation of great number of participants in the Annual PAMET Convention at PICC

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• Affiliation with the Japan International Medical Technology Educational Foundation (JIMTEF) for the Individual Training Scholarship Grant for PAMET members • Partnership with Procter and Gamble and PASMETH in awarding scholarships to undergraduate medical technology students •

• Approval of the upgrading of the salary standardization of government medical technologists from salary grade 13 to 22 • Fellow category in membership was included • Inclusion of the hazard pay equivalent of at least 25% of the basic monthly salary of medical technologists in government practice (as embodied in the Magna Carta for Public Health Workers) • Organization of ASEAN Association of Medical Technologists with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore in 1985 • 2nd AAMLT Conference was held in Manila in 1986

• Acquisition of the PAMET Secretariat Office at Cityland 10 in Makati City in 1995 • A comfortable positive financial balance was maintained • Annual National Convention was moved from November to December in 1993 • • Inclusion of Sectoral Representatives to the National Board of Directors • First sectoral conference in Davao City in 1995 • Organization of Asia Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AAMLS) with association of medical technologists from ASEAN nations, Japan, China and Korea as members • Organization of Cavite Chapter • Implementation of the corresponding CPE units in the renewal of license.

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