When did the Philippine Medical Technology Act become effective?

The Philippine Medical Technology Act, officially known as Republic Act No. 5527, became effective on June 21, 1969. This legislation was significant as it established the practice of medical technology in the Philippines, regulating the profession and ensuring the development of qualified medical technologists. The law laid the groundwork for the education, examination, and licensing of medical technologists in the country, contributing to the improvement of healthcare services through laboratory medicine. The date is significant in the history of health legislation in the Philippines, marking the formal recognition and establishment of the field of medical technology as a critical component of the national healthcare system.