Villaverde,Christian MT-11 CC
Answer the following questions. Answers must be type-written on a short bondpaper with the
following specifications: font size 11 and font face Times New Roman.
1. Enumerate the PAMET presidents (past until present) and list down all their significant
contributions to our profession.
❖Charlemagne T. Tamondong (1963-1967)
➢Contribution: Emergence of the Profession
➢Championed the Medical Technology profession by working with legislators on
House Bill No. 7682.
➢Promoted PAMET’s recognition and public acceptance, elevating the association's
social standing.
❖Nardito D. Moraleta (1967-1970)
➢Contribution: Professional Recognition
➢Instrumental in passing Senate Bill No. 996, which became Republic Act 5527, also
known as the Medical Technology Act of 1969.
➢He worked for the registration of PAMET with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on October 14, 1969 (Registration No. 39570).
➢Registered PAMET with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and
established its international affiliation with the International Association of Medical
Laboratory Technologists (IAMLT).
➢Developed the PAMET Constitution and Code of Ethics (1968) and oversaw the
release of the "PAMET News," the association’s first official publication.
➢Standardized the medical technology curriculum nationwide and facilitated the
appointment of the first board of examiners.
❖Felix E. Asprer (1970-1971, 1973-1977)
➢Contribution: Legislative Agenda
➢Pushed for amendments to the Medical Technology Act through Presidential Decree
No. 498 (1974).
➢Helped PAMET gain accreditation as the official professional organization under the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
❖Bernardo T. Tabaosares (1971-1973)
➢Contribution: Celebration of the Profession
➢Advocated for salary adjustments under the Teves Law, though its progress was
halted by Martial Law.
➢Successfully declared the third week of September as Medical Technology Week
through Presidential approva
