Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT INSTITUTING REFORMS IN THE PROFESSION OF MIDWIFERY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7392 OR THE PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY ACT OF 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Date filed
August 21, 2008
Scope

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. HB04979
FULL TITLE : AN ACT INSTITUTING REFORMS IN THE PROFESSION OF MIDWIFERY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7392 OR THE PHILIPPINE MIDWIFERY ACT OF 1992, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SHORT TITLE : Philippine Midwifery Act Of 2008
ABSTRACT : Provides for the standardization, upgrading and regulation of midwifery education; the examination for registration and licensure of midwives; the supervision, control and regulation of the practice of midwifery; and the integration of midwives under the umbrella of one professional organization.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : PINGOY, ARTHUR "DODO" JR. Y. M.D.
DATE FILED : 2008-08-21
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Santiago (N.) (024 )
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION ON 2008-09-01

Abstract

Provides for the standardization, upgrading and regulation of midwifery education; the examination for registration and licensure of midwives; the supervision, control and regulation of the practice of midwifery; and the integration of midwives under the umbrella of one professional organization.

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