PASMETH, Inc.

History

The Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health, Inc. (PASMETH) is the national organization of recognized schools of medical technology and public health in the Philippines. It was established in 1970 with the hopes of maintaining the highest standards of medical technology/public health education and fostering closer relations among Medical Technology/Public Health schools.

On May 13, 1970, Dr. Narciso Albarracin, then Secretary of the Department of Education, designated Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU) and Dr. Gustavo U. Reyes (UST) to organize an association of deans/heads of schools of medical technology and public health. The first organizational meeting was held at the University of Santo Tomas on June 22, 1970. The first member schools of PASMETH were the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Far Eastern University (FEU), Centro Escolar University (CEU), San Juan de Dios Educational Foundation, Inc. (SJDEFI), Philippine Women’s University (PWU), and Martinez Memorial Colleges (MMC). The first set of officers were:

President Dr. Gustavo Reyes (UST)
Vice-President Dr. Serafin Juliano (FEU)
Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Velia Trinidad (CEU)
Press Relations Officer Dr. Faustino Sunico (SJDEFI)

The organization was formally registered at SEC on October 6, 1985 through the Committee on Legislation chaired by Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom, with the help of legal counsel Atty. Dexter Bihis. PASMETH is also the founding organization of the ASEAN Association of Schools of Medical Technology (AASMT) through the initiatives of Dean Bernard Ebuen, Dr. Jose Jurel Nuevo, and Dr. Anacleta Valdez

Seal

PASMETH, Inc.

Circle – represents the continuity of learning and the never- ending quest for excellence in the academic field.

Diamond – the four corners represent the four objectives of the Association:

  • to encourage a thorough study of the needs and problems of Medical Technology and Public Health education and to offer solutions to them.
  • to work for the continuous development of Medical Technology and Public Health education in order that the profession will be of maximum service to the country.
  • to take a united stand on matters which affect the interests of Medical Technology and Public Health education
  • to seek the advice, aid, and assistance from any government or private entity for the fulfilment of the association’s aims and purposes.

Microscope – represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health

1970 – the year the Association was founded

Vision, Mission and Objectives

Vision
The PASMETH shall be the primary motivator in “Upholding the Highest Attributes of Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science Education.”

Mission
To realize its vision, the PASMETH shall proactively lead a World Class Medical Technology/ Medical Laboratory Science Education with a creative environment that emphasizes the three H in education chain, the Head, Hand and Heart or the cognitive, psychomotor and affective domains through collaboration with the different stakeholders within and outside the country.

Core Values

  • Professionalism - Refers to the behavior of the people within the organization, demonstrating the highest standards of ethicality and responsibility, initiative and accountability and appropriate demeanor.
  • Accountability - Refers to the steadfast and noble obligation or the willingness to always accept the duties and to account for one’s actions.
  • Stewardship - This embodies careful and responsible management of the association for its existence lifetime.
  • Motivation - This manifests the constant effort for the realization of its goals through the internal and external factors that stimulate the desire and energy of the people within.
  • Excellence - This measures the setting of standards beyond expectations; implies the level of commitment that will not weaken when the inevitable obstacles come, or challenges arise.
  • Teamwork - This signifies the combined actions of its officers and members to achieve geniality and efficiency.
  • Harmony - This is an unceasing endeavor to build and rebuild harmonious relationship with all its constituents for the best outcome.