Author of the Month

One of the New York Times Bestselling Author I've known is Tess Gerritsen. She  authored numerous thrillers, medical-inspired novels especially the Rizzoli and Isles series. She is a successful practice as an internist to raise her children and concentrate on her writing. She gained nationwide acclaim for her first novel of medical suspense, the New York Times bestseller Harvest. She is also the author of the bestsellers Life Support, Bloodstream, Gravity, and The Surgeon. Tess lives with her family in Maine.




She was born June 12, 1953 -is a Chinese-American novelist and retired physician. Her first name is really Terry; she decided to feminize it when she was a writer of romance novels.




Here are the popular books of Tess Gerritsen;

The Surgeon 1,772 copies, 57 reviews Vanish 1,514 copies, 34 reviews Body Double 1,439 copies, 24 reviews The Mephisto Club 1,359 copies, 49 reviews The Apprentice 1,345 copies, 33 reviews The Sinner (Jane Rizzoli, Book 3) 1,303 copies, 18 reviews The Bone Garden 1,138 copies, 54 reviews The Keepsake 875 copies, 40 reviews Harvest 864 copies, 13 reviews Life Support 766 copies, 6 reviews Gravity 760 copies, 15 reviews Bloodstream 749 copies, 20 reviews Ice Cold 585 copies, 77 reviews In Their Footsteps 153 copies, 3 reviews Never Say Die 147 copies, 4 reviews Under the Knife 146 copies, 4 reviews Call After Midnight 140 copies Girl Missing 136 copies, 6 reviews Whistleblower 120 copies, 4 reviews Keeper of the Bride 93 copies, 6 reviews Presumed Guilty 92 copies Stolen 71 copies The Silent Girl 42 copies, 1 review Presumed Guilty / Keeper of the Bride 42 copies, 1 review Harvest AND Life Support 37 copies, 2 reviews Never Say Die AND Whistleblower 37 copies, 1 review Call After Midnight & Under The Knife 30 copies In Their Footsteps & Thief of Hearts 30 copies The Killing Place. Tess Gerritsen (Rizzoli & Isles 8) 23 copies, 2 reviews Double Impact : Never Say Die / No Way Back 22 copies

I am who I am!

NAME:Joseph D. Causapin

AGE: 20

BIRTH DATE:Oct. 19,1990

Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 92 Truths about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you.

(To do this, go to “notes” under tabs on your profile page, copy and paste this note, erase my answers and enter your own, tag people in the right hand corner of the app then click publish.)

WHAT WAS YOUR:

1. last beverage :Soda (MIRINDA)

2. last phone call:from convergys.. (conducted an interview...i was scheduled for an exam pero la q ginsipot..hehehe)

3. last text message:  ung gab'e (send to many to sa gling)

4. last song you ever listened to: Price Tag by Jessie J

5. last time you cried: Jan.2011   

HAVE YOU EVER:

6. dated someone twice: NEVER

7. been cheated: la pa man

8. kissed someone & regretted: NEVER

9. lost someone special: la pa man

10. been depressed:Occasional

11. been drunk and threw up:Yes..pag alumni

LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:

12.BLACK

13.GREEN

14. WHITE

LAST YEAR (2010), HAVE YOU:

15. Made a new friend: YES!

16. Fallen out of love: AMBOT?

17. Laughed until you cried: Yes! haha ( BSTA UPOD Q C MZ WENDAM)

18. Met someone who changed you:ambot?

19. Found out who your true friends were: Yes!

20. Found out someone was talking about you: Yes! (mdamu mhisaun..hehehe) 

GENERAL:

22. How many people on your FB friends list do you know in real life? 60%

24. Do you have any pets: Never..

25. Do you want to change your name: Kng pd lg tni..prince joseph arthur phillip louis mountbatten-windsor..twin brother ni prince william

26. What did you do for your last birthday: bkal cake..ag gamay lg gling..

27. What time did you wake up today: 5:45 am

28. What were you doing at midnight last night: tulog

29. Name something you CANNOT wait : my prof. license..

30. Last time you saw your Mother:kgna ei..upod kmi sa blay mung..

31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life:size q..gsto q mag medium.kbudlay mngita bayu

32. What are you listening to right now: wala

33. Have you ever talked to a person named tom: NO

35. Most visited webpage: Facebook,twitter and my blogs

37. Nickname: jun'2..daw kbahu gni..

38. Relationship Status: SINGLE

39. Zodiac sign: LIBRA

40. He or She:  HE

41. Elementary: Cartagena Elementary School

42. High School: GMNHS

43. College: FBC

44. Hair color: black

45. Long or short: short..

46. Height:5'7

47. Do you have a crush on someone?:ofchurz!

48. What do you like about yourself?: DAMU!

49. Piercings: None

50. Tattoo:NOT YET..SOON..gsto q lamok nga tattoo

51. Righty or lefty:anu kunu??

FIRSTS :

52. First surgery: NA

53. First piercing: NA

54. First best friendS: c uber kag joe honey..

55. First sport you joined: volleyball

56. First vacation:  Baguio..convention to mung..

57. First pair of trainers:nike..subli q lg sa bro q..hehehe

58. First crush: anne curtis..hehehe

RIGHT NOW:

59. Eating: NO ..bg'o lg tpos niaga

60. Drinking: NO

61. I'm about to: go back to work..

62. Listening to: NO

63. Waiting for: time to log out.. 

YOUR FUTURE :

64. Want kids?:Yes

65. Get Married?:NOt yet.,.mag doctor na Q

66. Career?: OFCHURZ! 

WHICH IS BETTER :

67. Lips or eyes: lips

68. Hugs or kisses: Kisses

69. Shorter or taller: Taller

70. Older or Younger:  younger

71. Romantic or spontaneous:  romantic ei

72. Nice stomach or nice arms: Stomach

73. Sensitive or loud: loud..paryos kmi

74. Hook-up or relationship: whatEber!

 75. Hesitant or trouble maker:wala 

HAVE YOU EVER :

76. Hugged a stranger: NEVER! anu q tanga?

77. Drank hard liquor: Yes

80. Broke someone's heart: NEVER..

81. Had your own heartbroken:feeling q MEDJO!

82. Been arrested: for illegal possession of cute face!

83. Turned someone down: ambot? anu kunu??

84. Cried when someone died:YES eh...

85. Fallen for a friend:OFCHURZ la!

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

86. Yourself: isang malaking YES!

87. Miracles: Y not??

88. Love at first sight: ah nd, binuang nah yah..

89. Heaven: YES!

90. Santa Claus: ambot!!!

92. Angels:ambot liwat!!

Celebrity of the Month (June)

It was a unanimous decision of the crowning of the 2011 Ms. Philippines Earth 2011 Athena Imperial of Municipality of Casiguran, Aurora. She was crowned among the 10 final candidates after the weekly elimination eliminating the 40 candidates and her victory was really unexpected because of all of them were deserving to be. When she answered her question if she is in favor of Nuclear Plant as the source of energy, she said "Let's all learn from what happened to Japan..."



She is resigning on her job, and take over the responsibility of helping the mother earth especially now that our Palawan Underground River is a contender for the Seven Wonders' of the World. But she said, she's still going to pursue her ambition of being a reporter and documentarist.

Book of the Month (June)

When I finally saw the 5th book of Dan Brown in the  national bookstore, I can,t help myself but savor the moment of holding it and repeatedly reading its synopsis at the back..wishing I could purchase this..ooops but wait the price to so heavy..well I think of some ways that I might be taking it for free. I think of printing an ebook, but it's not that good though they have the same content. I think of stowing it away, but I might end up repremanded and went to jail..shame on me! A brillian idea suddenly sparked..since next week would my graduation day..maybe I can ask my officemates for a gift..perfect!!..but I might sound so demanding..so what I did was maade a drawlots of all the titles of the I want and of course I included the lost symbol. Whatever they pick will be their assignment..it sounds I'm requesting already..at least it was fair that all of them will bear the burden..LOL..Fortunately, the one who picked the lost symbol thing is my supervisor..and no question he can afford..hahahahaha.Thank you so much TL Christian..

Here are the reviews of the book and to those have read this book,for sure you were awed with the brilliant magic of Dan Brown and the undeniably fascinating facts presented..


"World-renowned symbologist and all-around cool guy Robert Langdon is summoned to an Imposing Architectural Landmark, where something Really Yucky has been left in a way only he can recognize. You know, as a clue. Langdon snaps into action, and it isn't long before he's uncovered more clues that lead to a Secret Society full of Famous Dead Guys. There's a Super-Duper Secret, and the fate of the universe is at stake, but thank goodness Langdon has help from a Foxy Brainiac, which he needs because he's up against a Major Freak. Langdon and the Foxy Brainiac race through more Imposing Architectural Landmarks, pausing only to lecture each other about symbols and whatnot, and try to win a Race Against Time against the Major Freak."

Review:

"[Dan Brown is] bringing sexy back to a genre that had been left for dead....In the end it is Mr. Brown's sweet optimism, even more than Langdon's sleuthing and explicating, that may amaze his readers most." Janet Maslin, The New York Times

Review:

"Brown's narrative moves rapidly, except for those clunky moments when people sound like encyclopedias....TheLost Symbol is more like the experience on any roller coaster — thrilling, entertaining and then it's over." Los Angeles Times

Review:

"As a thriller, The Lost Symbol is exciting, although readers of The Da Vinci Code will notice that some of the same stock characters and creaky plot devices pop up." The Wall Street Journal

Song of the Month (June)

The first time i've heard this song was when I attended a vocal duet singing contest in Transcom..since then it continue to please my ears and make me find a way to have it on my phone. When I finally downloaded it, it became my lullaby and even in my work, I sung it over and over..last song syndrome as they call it...any ways try to listen to it and understand it's lyrics, for sure this will awe your senses..

X-ray Production

The first X-ray tube was the Crookes tube, a partially evacuated glass bulb containing two electrodes, named after its designer, the British chemist and physicist Sir William Crookes. When an electric current passes through such a tube, the residual gas is ionized and positive ions, striking the cathode, eject electrons from it. These electrons, in the form of a beam of cathode rays, bombard the glass walls of the tube and produce X rays. Such tubes produce only soft X rays of low energy.

X-ray Applications

The principal uses of X rays are in the field of scientific research, industry, and medicine.

Research.

The study of X rays played a vital role in theoretical physics, especially in the development of quantum mechanics. As a research tool, X rays enabled physicists to confirm experimentally the theories of crystallography. By using X-ray diffraction methods, crystalline substances may be identified and their structure determined. Virtually all present-day knowledge in this field was either discovered or verified by X-ray analysis. X-ray diffraction methods can also be applied to powdered substances that are not crystalline but that display some regularity of molecular structure. By means of such methods, chemical compounds can be identified and the size of ultramicroscopic particles can be established. Chemical elements and their isotopes may be identified by X-ray spectroscopy, which determines the wavelengths of their characteristic line spectra. Several elements were discovered by analysis of X-ray spectra.

A number of recent applications of X rays in research are assuming increasing importance. Microradiography, for instance, produces fine-grain images that can be enlarged considerably. Two radiographs can be combined in a projector to produce a three-dimensional image called a stereoradiogram. Color-radiography is also used to enhance the detail of X-ray photographs; in this process, differences in the absorption of X rays by a specimen are shown as different colors (see COLOR,). Extremely detailed and analytical information is provided by the electron microprobe, which uses a sharply defined beam of electrons to generate X rays in an area of specimen as small as 1 micron (about 1/25,000 in) square.

Industry.

In addition to the research applications of X rays in physics, chemistry, mineralogy, metallurgy, and biology, X rays are used in industry as a research tool and for many testing processes. They are valuable in industry as a means of testing objects such as metallic castings without destroying them. X-ray images on photographic plates reveal the presence of flaws, but a disadvantage of such inspection is that the necessary high-powered X-ray equipment is bulky and expensive. In some instances, therefore, radioisotopes, which emit highly penetrating gamma rays, are used instead of X-ray equipment. These ISOTOPE, (q.v.) sources can be housed in relatively light, compact, and shielded containers. Cobalt-60 and cesium-137 have been used widely for industrial radiography. Thulium-70 has been used in small, convenient, isotope projectors for some medical and industrial applications.

Many industrial products are inspected routinely by means of X rays so that defective products may be eliminated at the point of production. Other applications include the detection of fake gems and the detection of smuggled goods in customs examinations. Ultrasoft X rays are used to determine the authenticity of works of art and for art restoration.

Medicine.

X-ray photographs, called radiographs, and fluoroscopy are used extensively in medicine as diagnostic tools. In radiotherapy, X rays are used to treat certain diseases, notably cancer, by exposing tumors to X radiation. See CANCER,; RADIATION EFFECTS, BIOLOGICAL,; RADIOLOGY,.

The use of radiographs for diagnostic purposes was inherent in the penetrating properties of X rays. Within a few years of their discovery, X rays were being used to locate foreign bodies, such as bullets, within the human body. With the development of improved X-ray techniques, minute differences in tissues were revealed by radiographs, and many pathological conditions could be diagnosed by means of X rays. X rays provided the most important single method of diagnosing TUBERCULOSIS, (q.v.) when that disease was prevalent. Pictures of the lungs were easy to interpret because the air spaces are more transparent to X rays than the lung tissues. Various other cavities in the body can be filled artificially with contrasting media, either more transparent or more opaque to X rays than the surrounding tissue, so that a particular organ is brought more sharply into view. Barium sulfate, which is highly opaque to X rays, is used for the X-ray examination of the gastrointestinal tract. Certain opaque compounds are administered either by mouth or by injection into the bloodstream in order to examine the kidneys or the gallbladder. Such dyes can have serious side effects, however, and should be used only after careful consultation. The routine use of X-ray diagnosis has in fact been discouraged in recent years--by the American College of Radiology in 1982, for example--as of questionable usefulness.

A recent X-ray device, used without dyes, offers clear views of any part of the anatomy, including soft organ tissues. Called the body scanner, or computerized axial tomography (CAT or CT) scanner, it rotates 180° around a patient's body, sending out a pencil-thin X-ray beam at 160 different points. Crystals positioned at the opposite points of the beam pick up and record the absorption rates of the varying thicknesses of tissue and bone. These data are then relayed to a computer that turns the information into a picture on a screen. Using the same dosage of radiation as that of the conventional X-ray machine, an entire "slice" of the body is made visible with about 100 times more clarity. The scanner was invented in 1972 by the British scientist Godfrey N. Hounsfield, and was in general use by 1979. E.C.W., EARNEST C. WATSON, Ph.B., D.Sc. & J.T.S., JOHN T. SUCHY, M.A.

For applications of radioisotopes that emit gamma rays, see ISOTOPIC TRACER,. See also NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE.

R.A. 7431

RT Act of 1992 is also known as Republic Act 7431 (RA 7431), which defines important radiologic technology terms, as well as, establishes duties, rights, functions and responsibilities of the Radiologic Techologists.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7431
AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY IN THE PHILIPPINES, CREATING THE BOARD OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Section 1. Title. — This Act shall be known and cited as the “RadiologicTechnology Act of 1992.”
Sec. 2. Statement of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to upgrade thepractice of radiologic technology in the Philippines for the purpose of protecting the public from the hazards posed by radiation as well as to ensure safe and proper diagnosis, treatment and research through the application of machines and/or equipment using radiation.
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. — As used in this Act the following terms andshall mean:
(a) “X-ray technology” is an auxiliary branch of radiology which deals with the technical application of x-rays as aid in the diagnosis of diseases and injuries;
(b) “Radiologic technology” is an auxiliary branch of radiology which dealswith the technical application of radiation, such as x-rays, beta rays, gamma rays, ultrasound and radio frequency rays, in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases;
(c) “X-ray technologist” is a bona fide holder of a certificate of registrationfor x-ray technology issued by the Board of Radiologic Technology in accordance with this Act;
(d) “Radiologic Technologist” is a bona fide holder of a certificate ofregistration for radiologic technology issued by the Board of RadiologicTechnology in accordance with this Act;
(e) “Radiology” is a branch of medical science, which deals with the use ofradiation in the diagnosis, treatment and research of diseases;
(f) “Radiologist” is a licensed physician who specializes in the diagnosis ortreatment of disease with the use of radiation;
(g) “Medical physicist” is a physicist who specializes in the application ofthe principles and techniques of physics in medicine;
(h) “Board” refers to the Board of Radiologic Technology; and
(i) “Commission” refers to the Professional Regulation Commissioncreated under Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred andtwenty-three.
Sec. 4. Practice X-ray Technology. — The practice of x-ray technologyshall include any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnished professional service as an x-ray technologist.
An x-ray technologist shall also be considered in the practice of his profession if the nature and character of his employment requires professional knowledge in the art and science of x-ray technology and such employment or position requires that the holder thereof be an x-ray technologist.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to disqualify other professionals dulyregistered with the Professional Regulation Commission from performing any of the acts abovementioned; Provided, that under the law or laws governing their respective professions, they may perform the said acts; Provided, further, That no person shall use the title “X-ray Technologist” or any other title conveying the impression that he is an x-ray technologist without having been issued a certificate of registration as x-ray technologist by the Commission in the manner provided in this Act.
Sec. 5. Practice of Radiology Technology. — The practice of radiologictechnology shall include any and all acts by which one renders, furnishes, or contracts to render or furnish professional service as a radiologic technologist.
A radiologic technologist shall also be considered in the practice of his profession if the nature and character of his employment requires professional knowledge in the art and science of radiologic technology, and such employment or position requires that the holder thereof be a radiologic technologist.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to disqualify other professionals dulyregistered with the Professional Regulation Commission from performing any of the acts abovementioned: Provided, That under the law or laws governing their respective professions, they may perform the said acts: Provided, further, that no person shall use the title “Radiologic Technologist” or any other title conveying the impression that he is a radiologist technologist without having been issued a certificate of registration as radiologic technologist by the Commission in the manner provided in this Act.
Sec. 6. Creation of the Board of Radiologic Technology. — There is herebycreated a Board of Radiologic Technology which shall be composed of aChairman and four (4) members, all of whom shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Professional Regulation Commission. The Commission shall recommend three (3) radiologic technologists from a list to be submitted by the Association of radiologic technologists; one (1) radiologist from a list to be submitted by the association of radiologists; and one (1) medical physicist from a list to be submitted by the association of medical physicists: Provided, however, That the said associations are accredited in accordance with Presidential Decree Numbered Two hundred and twenty-three: Provided, further, That each person whose name is submitted shall possess the qualifications prescribed in Section 7 of this Act.
Sec. 7. Qualifications of Board Members. —
a) Each member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:(1) Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines;(2) Be of good moral character;(3) Be at least thirty (30) years of age; and(4) Is neither a member of the faculty, whether full time, part time or lecturer, of any school, college or university where a regular course in radiologic technology is taught, nor has any pecuniary interest, directly or indirectly, in such institution during his term of office as a Board member.
(b) Three (3) members of the Board, including the Chairman, shall at thetime of their appointment:(1) Be radiologic technologist; and(2) Have at least ten (10) years practice as radiologic technologists prior to their appointment; Provided, that the three (3) radiologic technologists appointed as members of the first Board shall be deemed automatically registered as radiologic technologists upon assumption of their duties as members.
(c) One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:(1) Be a radiologist; and(2) Has at least ten (10) years practice as a radiologist prior to hisappointment.
(d) One (1) member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment:(1) Be a medical physicist; and(2) Has at least ten (10) years practice as a medical physicist.
Sec. 8. Term of Office. — The members of the Board shall hold office for aterm of three (3) years from the date of their appointment until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified; Provided, That the first appointees to the Board shall hold office for the following terms: the Chairman for three (3) years; two (2) members for two (2) years and two (2) members for one (1) year. Vacancies shall be filled only for the unexpired term.
Sec. 9. Duties and functions of the Boards. — The Board shall have thefollowing duties and functions:
(a) To enforce the provisions of this Act;
(b) To administer oaths in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(c) To issue and, after due investigation, suspend or revoke certificates ofregistration for the practice of radiologic technology and x-ray technology;
(d) To investigate any violation of this Act of the rules and regulations issued thereunder, as may come to the knowledge of the Board and, for this purpose, to issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to alleged violators or witnesses to secure their attendance in investigations or hearings, and the production of books, papers and documents in connection therewith and compel their attendance by the power to cite and punish for contempt;
(e) To conduct yearly board examinations to radiologic technology and x-ray technology examinees under the supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission;
(f) To look, from time to time, into the condition affecting the practice ofradiologic technology and x-ray technology in the Philippines, and adopt such measures as may be deemed necessary for the maintenance of the standards and ethics of the profession;
(g) To promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act: Provided, that the same shall be issued only after the approval thereof by the Commission; and
(h) To adopt a seal to authenticate its official documents. The Board shall exercise these powers and duties in accordance with Presidential Decree Numbered Two Hundred and twenty-three.
Sec. 10. Compensation of the Board. — The members of the Board shalleach receive the same compensation as members of other Boards under the supervision of the Commission as provided for in the General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 11. Removal of Board Members. — Any member of the Board may beremoved from office by the President upon the recommendation of theCommission for neglect of duty, incompetence or unprofessional, immoral, or dishonorable conduct, or commission or toleration of irregularities in the conduct of the examinations, after having been given the opportunity to defend himself in a proper administrative investigation conducted by the Commission.
Sec. 12. Supervision of the Board and Custody of its Records. — Themembers of the Board shall be under the general supervision of theCommission. No record shall be removed, altered or examined without the prior authorization of the Board. All records, including examination papers, examination results, minutes of deliberation, records of administrative cases and investigations of the Board shall be kept by the Commission.
Sec. 13. Rules and Regulations. — Subject to the approval of theCommission, the Board shall set ethical and professional standards for thepractice of radiologic technology and x-ray technology and adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Such standards, rules and regulations shall take effect one (1) month after publication in any newspaper of general circulation.
Sec. 14. Annual Report. — The Board shall, at the end of each calendaryear, submit to the Commission an annual report of its activities and proceedings during the year. Other information or data may be requested by the Commission as often as may be necessary and practicable.
Sec. 15. Requirement for the Practice of Radiologic Technology and X-rayTechnology. — Unless exempt from the examinations under Sections 16 and 17 hereof, no person shall practice or offer to practice as a radiologic and/or x-ray technologist in the Philippines without having obtained the proper certificate of registration from the Board.
Sec. 16. Exemption from Examination in X-ray Technology. — Examinationshall not be required of the following persons:
(a) The first members of the Board of Radiologic Technology as provided in Section 7(b) hereof; and
(b) Those who, prior to the approval of this Act, have passed the Civil Service examination for x-ray technicians, or the examination for the private sector x-ray technicians, or the examination for chest x-ray technicians, or the proficiency examination for medical radiation technicians administered by the Department of Health through its Radiation Health Office, Radiological Health Service, of Radiation Health Service. Those so exempt under the aforementioned categories shall register with the Board after they shall have complied with the requirements for registration as radiologic technologists.
Sec. 17. Exemption from examination in Radiologic Technology. —Examination shall not be required of the following persons:
(a) The first members of the Board of Radiologic Technology as provided in Section 7(b) hereof,
(b) Radiologists from other countries invited for lectures of consultation or as visiting or exchange professors to colleges or universities duly recognized by the Government: Provided, that such radiologic technologists are legally qualified to practice as such in their own state or country: Provided, further, That they shall first secure a special permit from the Board which shall be valid as the Board may determine: Provided, finally, That the privilege granted in this subsection shall be given only to radiologic technologists from countries giving similar privilege to their Filipino counterparts;
(c) Those who, prior to the approval of this Act, have passed the proficiency examination for medical radiation technologists administered by the Department of Health through its Radiation Health Office, Radiological Health Service, or Radiation Health Service; and
(d) Those who prior to the approval of this Act, have passed the Civil Service examination for x-ray technicians, or the examination for private sector x-ray technicians, or the proficiency examination for medical radiation technicians administered by the Department of Health through its Radiation Health Office, Radiological Health Service or Radiation Health Service, with ten (10) years continuous practice of radiologic technology after passing one of these aforementioned examinations.
Those falling under categories (a), (c) and (d) shall register with the Board after they shall have complied with the requirements for registration as radiologic technologists.
Sec. 18. Examination Required. — Except as otherwise specifically allowedunder the provisions of this Act and other exiting laws, all applicants forregistration as radiologic technologists and x-ray technologists shall be required to undergo an examination which shall be given once a year by the Board, through the Commission, according to its rules and regulations and at such time and place as may be determined by the Commission.
Sec. 19. Qualifications for Examination. — Every applicant for examinationunder this Act shall, prior to admission for examination establish to thesatisfaction of the Board that he:
(a) Is a Filipino citizen:
(b) Is of good moral character and has not been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; and
(c) Is a holder of a baccalaureate degree in radiologic technology from a school, college or university recognized by the Government if he applies for the radiologic technology examination or is a holder of an associate in radiologic technology diploma from a school, college or university recognized by the Government if he applies for the x-ray technology examination.
Sec. 20. Scope of Examination in X-ray Technology. — Unless changed ormodified by the Board, the examination in x-ray technology shall cover thefollowing subjects with the corresponding weights as follows:
(a) Radiation Physics 10%Radiology and Radiation Protection 10%Equipment Maintenance 10%(b) Radiographic Positioning 10%Radiographic Technique 10%Special Procedures 10%(c) Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology 15%(d) Photochemistry and Darkroom Procedures 10%(e) Film Analysis 5%(f) Nursing and Departmental Procedures in Radiology 5%(g) Professional Ethics 5%
Sec. 21. Scope of Examination in Radiologic Technology. — Unlesschanged or modified by the Board, the examination in radiologic technology shall cover the following subject with the corresponding weights as follows:
(a) Radiation Physics and Equipment Maintenance 10%Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 10%(b) Radiographic Positioning 10%Radiographic Technique 10%Special Procedures 10%(c) Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology 10%(d) Photochemistry and Film Analysis 10%(e) Nursing and Department Proceduresin Radiology and Professional Ethics 5%(f) Ultrasound 5%(g) Radiation Therapy 5%(h) Nuclear Medicine 5%(i) Radiologic Pathology 5%(j) Computed Tomography/MagneticResonance Imaging 5%
Sec. 22. Report of Ratings. — The Board shall, within one hundred twenty(120) days after the date of completion of the examination, report the rating obtained by each candidate to the Commission which shall submit such report to the President of the Philippines for approval. In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a weighted average of at least 75% with no rating below 60% in any subject. An examinee who obtains an average rating of 75% or higher but gets a rating below 60% in any subject shall be allowed to take a reexamination in only those subjects in which he obtained a rating below 60%. Such examination shall, as far as practicable, be taken in the next scheduled examination. In order to pass the second examination, the examinee must obtain a rating of 75% in each of the subjects repeated. If the candidate still fails the reexamination, he shall as far as practicable, be required to repeat said subjects during the succeeding examination. When an applicant fails to qualify after the third examination, he shall be required to take the entire examination.
Sec. 23. Oath-taking. — All successful examinees shall be required to take aprofessional oath before the Board or before any person authorized by the Board to administer oaths prior to the practice of their profession as radiologic technologists and/or x-ray technologists.
Sec. 24. Issuance of Certificates of Registration. — Every applicant who hassatisfactorily passed the required examination shall, upon payment of theregistration fee as provided in Section 25, be issued a certificate of registration as radiologic technologist and/or x-ray technologist. The Board shall, subject to review by the Commission, issue the corresponding certificates to persons who apply for the same who are exempt from the examinations provided under Sections 16 and 17 hereof. All certificates of registration shall contain the full name of the registrant, serial number, signature of the Commissioner, date of issuance, and the official seal of the Board duly affixed thereto.
Sec. 25. Fees. — Unless otherwise fixed by the Commission, each examinee orregistrant shall pay the following fees:
(a) For application for examination P350.00(b) For registration after passing the board examinations P250.00(c) For registration without examination P250.00(d) For replacement of lost or destroyedcertificate of registration P100.00(e) For reissuance of revoked certificate P100.00
Sec. 26. Penal Provisions. — Any person who shall practice radiologictechnology and/or x-ray technology in the Philippines, within the meaning of this Act, with any of the following attending circumstances shall, upon conviction by final judgment, be punished with a fine of not less than Ten thousand pesos (P10,000) nor more than Forty thousand pesos (P4,000), or by imprisonment of not less than one (1) year nor more than six (6) years, or both, at the discretion of the court:
(a) Without a certificate of registration in accordance with the provisions ofthis Act;
(b) Presenting or using as his own the certificate of registration of anotherperson;
(c) Using an expired license, or suspended or revoked certificate ofregistration;
(c) Giving any false or forged evidence to the Board of RadiologicTechnology in order to obtain a certificate of registration;
e) Posing or advertising as a registered radiologic and/or x-ray technologist or using any other means tending to convey the impression that he is a registered radiologic and/or x-ray technologist; and(f) Violation of any of the provision or provisions of this Act.
Sec. 27. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the compensation ofthe members of the Board shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following the approval of this Act and thereafter.
Sec. 28. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, and otherissuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 29. - (This Section is missing in the original text)
Sec. 30. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect one (1) month afterits publication in any newspaper of general circulation