Which combination is listed for Section 18 in a repeat prompt?

Which combination is listed for Section 18 in a repeat prompt?

• A. RA 5527
• B. RA 8981
• C. RA 5527, PD 498
• D. RA 5527, RA 8981

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is which laws form the statutory basis for both practicing medical technology and the way professionals are regulated. The practice of medical technology in the Philippines is governed by RA 5527, which outlines who may practice, qualifications, scope of practice, and licensure requirements. But regulation of professionals—how the regulatory body operates, licensing standards, and modernization of the regulation system—is addressed in RA 8981, the PRC Modernization Act. Taken together, these two acts provide the complete statutory framework relevant to the profession: one sets the practice and licensure terms, the other modernizes and governs how those licenses are issued and overseen. A Presidential Decree like PD 498 does not encompass the full modern regulatory framework for MT practice, so it would not be the adequate sole or paired basis for Section 18. That’s why the combination of RA 5527 and RA 8981 is the correct choice.

The idea being tested is which laws form the statutory basis for both practicing medical technology and the way professionals are regulated. The practice of medical technology in the Philippines is governed by RA 5527, which outlines who may practice, qualifications, scope of practice, and licensure requirements. But regulation of professionals—how the regulatory body operates, licensing standards, and modernization of the regulation system—is addressed in RA 8981, the PRC Modernization Act. Taken together, these two acts provide the complete statutory framework relevant to the profession: one sets the practice and licensure terms, the other modernizes and governs how those licenses are issued and overseen. A Presidential Decree like PD 498 does not encompass the full modern regulatory framework for MT practice, so it would not be the adequate sole or paired basis for Section 18. That’s why the combination of RA 5527 and RA 8981 is the correct choice.