OTHERS BILLS THAT AMENDED RA 5527

SB NO. 2722 (MT ACT OF 2011)

• Feb 28, 2011

• Explanatory note of Sen. Edgardo Angara during the 15th Congress

• May & November = MT Board Exams

• September = Phlebotomy Board Exams

SB 2473 (MT ACT OF 2017)

• Nov 27, 2017

• Explanatory note by Sen. Teofisto Guingona III held in 16th Congress

• Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) of Medtech

  • Chairperson (15 yrs) RMT

  • Members (10yrs)

SB 1891

• July 26, 2018

• Explanatory note by Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV held in 17th Congress

  • Modernization of Profession

  • Upgrade Career Pathway = Increase Salary Grade

SB 2007 (PHILIPPINE MT ACT OF 2023)

• March 14, 2023

• Explanatory note by Sen. Joel Villanueva and Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito held in 19th Congress

  • Modernizing the practice of MT

  • Ensure that the Standard of Practice and Service are world class in lab science

SB 172 (PHILIPPINE MT ACT OF 2025)

• July 7, 2025

• Explanatory note by Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go held in 20th Congress

  • Modernization of Profession (Current Global Standard)

SB 484

• Aug 20, 2025

• Explanatory note by Sen. Ronald “Bato“ Dela Rosa

• Modernize the Medical Technology Profession

• Replace outdated laws such as:

  • Republic Act No. 5527

  • RA 6138 and related Presidential Decrees

• Align the profession with modern laboratory science and healthcare needs

SB 683

• Nov 3, 2025

• Explanatory note by Sen. JV Ejercito

• Modernize the Medical Technology Profession in the Philippines

• Repeal outdated provisions of Republic Act No. 5527

• Align modern laboratory practice with current scientific and technological advancements