Philippine Physical Therapy Association - Bohol Chapter

15/09/2026

📣 CALLING ALL CEBU PHYSICAL THERAPISTS! 💚

Join us for the PPTA Cebu Chapter Seminar & Local Forum this September 19, 2026 (Saturday), 8:00 AM–12:00 NN at Velez College, ASB 5th Floor AVR!

🦴 SEMINAR: Unlocking the Shoulder: Integrated Manual and Movement Strategies
🎤 Resource Speaker: Eugene Octaviano, PTRP

🤝 LOCAL FORUM OF CEBU PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Let’s learn, connect, and be part of the conversation as we come together to discuss the future of the PT profession and our Cebu chapter.

📅 September 19, 2026 | Saturday
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:00 NN
📍 Velez College, ASB 5th Floor AVR
☑️ Course Fee: ₱200 for PPTA Members
: ₱300 for Non-PPTA Members

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDzw2s3wp5nH23c9iaOIDzKJV_aN1fraHdGbo3oYZjCdhQ0Q/viewform?usp=send_form&authuser=0

Let’s strengthen our profession, build our community, and move Cebu PT forward. 💚

08/09/2026

🌍💙 PPTA Bohol Celebrates World PT Day 2026!

The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) – Bohol Chapter in partnership with Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC) proudly celebrated World PT Day 2026 on September 3, 2026, at Bingag, Dauis, Bohol, bringing together physical therapists, physicians, healthcare professionals, and community members for a day of learning, movement, and meaningful collaboration.

This year’s celebration highlighted the vital role of physical therapy and interdisciplinary care in preventing stroke and heart disease, promoting active lifestyles, and empowering communities to take charge of their health.

📚 Highlights of the program included:
• Preventing Stroke and Heart Disease: The Role of Interdisciplinary Practice
• “Move, Play, Prevent” – The Role of Sports PT in Stroke and Heart Disease Prevention
• Mental Health Awareness – Kumustahan
• BE FAST Stroke Awareness
• Dengue Awareness
• Interactive Physical Activities & Prescribed Exercises
• MOA Signing between GCGMMC and PPTA Bohol Chapter
• Fellowship, raffle, and community engagement

We are grateful to all our speakers, partners, healthcare professionals, barangay workers, and participants who made this celebration meaningful and successful.

Together, let us continue to move, play, prevent, and promote a healthier Bohol through physical therapy! 💙

03/09/2026

📜 A Historic Step for Physical Therapy in Bohol

Today marks a historic milestone for the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) – Bohol Chapter as we formally strengthen our partnership with Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC) through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). ✍️

Led by Chapter President Kim Arthur Labasan, PPTA Bohol Chapter, together with Medical Center Chief Dr. Miguelito Jayoma and the GCGMMC team, formalized this partnership to pave the way for future programs, collaborative initiatives, professional development, and stronger rehabilitation services for the people of Bohol. ♿️

The signing was witnessed by Dr. Jocelle Macapobre, Jeanette Racho, and Ray Jim Sencio, whose presence further highlights the collective commitment to strengthening collaboration within the healthcare and rehabilitation community.💯

A partnership today. A stronger future for rehabilitation tomorrow. 🤝💙

13/04/2026

📣 PPTA Bohol Chapter 2nd General Meeting

Our chapter successfully held its General Meeting last Saturday, bringing together members for an afternoon of collaboration, learning, and progress.

✨ Highlights:
• Election of new officers
- VP Internal: Julei Gesite, PTRP
- Treasurer: Ray Jim Torres Sencio, PTRP
- P.R.O: Matheo Norman Requina, PTRP
• An insightful introductory lecture on Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) by PT Sette Dagamac-Orteza,
• Discussions on upcoming initiatives, including a stroke rehabilitation seminar/workshop
• Strengthening connections and alignment within the PT community

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. Your involvement continues to drive our chapter forward.

Together, we move toward a stronger and more unified Physical Therapy community in Bohol. 💙

19/02/2026

📣 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐏𝐓𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒⁣
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The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) would like to update everyone on the ongoing progress toward the amendment of our Physical Therapy law.⁣
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Recently, an initial deliberation and consideration meeting on proposed measures related to the Physical Therapy Profession Act was conducted by the Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation, chaired by Rep. Laarni Lavin Roque, in the House of Representatives of the Philippines under the 20th Congress.⁣
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🏛️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝?⁣
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The following House Bills were included in the deliberation:⁣
- HB 840⁣
- HB 1617⁣
- HB 4264⁣
- HB 5373⁣
- HB 5665⁣
- HB 5797⁣
- HB 6588⁣
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These proposed measures aim to update and strengthen Republic Act No. 5680 (enacted last 1969), the current law governing the practice of Physical Therapy in the Philippines.⁣
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🤝 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧?⁣
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The session was attended by:⁣
- The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) as one of the invited resource persons⁣
- The Professional Regulatory Board of Physical Therapy⁣
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Their participation ensures that the perspectives of practitioners, educators, and regulators are represented in shaping the proposed amendments.⁣
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📚 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬⁣
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To help members appreciate how these proposals move forward, here is a simple overview of how a bill becomes a law in the Philippines:⁣
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1️⃣ 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 – The House Bill is filed and formally introduced.⁣
2️⃣ 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘦 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 – The bill is studied, with consultations and technical working groups.⁣
3️⃣ 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 – The bill is sponsored, debated, and amended on the plenary floor.⁣
4️⃣ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 – Final version is voted upon by the members of the House of Representatives (HOR) and transmitted to the Senate for its concurrence. ⁣
5️⃣ 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 – The Senate may simult⁣aneously or independently introduce and deliberate its own version of the bill, going through the same committee and reading process.
6️⃣ Bicameral Conference Committee – Reconciles differences between House and Senate versions.⁣
7️⃣ Presidential Action – The President can sign the bill into law, veto, or have it lapse into law if the President takes no action within 30 days.
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📌 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵: A PT bill was successfully passed by the HOR during the 18th and 19th Congresses, but it did not complete the Senate process. At present, the initiative continues in the 20th Congress, reflecting sustained advocacy for the profession.⁣
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💬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬⁣
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This development signifies continued momentum toward updating our professional law—a key step in strengthening practice standards, education, regulation, and the future of physical therapy in the Philippines.⁣
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𝐏𝐏𝐓𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨:⁣
- Actively representing the profession⁣
- Collaborating with government agencies and stakeholders ⁣
- Keeping all members informed every step of the way⁣
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We encourage all members to stay engaged and united as we move forward in this important legislative journey.⁣
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Maraming salamat sa inyong patuloy na suporta at mabuhay ang Filipino Physical Therapists.

04/02/2026

OFFICIAL STATEMENT | PPTA Bohol Chapter

We have verified information that unlicensed individuals and establishments are currently offering physical therapy services within the province without the required professional registration and license. Such actions are clear violations of Republic Act No. 5680 (The Physical and Occupational Therapy Law) and Republic Act No. 8981 (The PRC Modernization Act of 2000).

Under RA 5680, only duly licensed physical therapists may legally perform the duties and functions of the profession. Furthermore, Section 7(j) of RA 8981 expressly authorizes the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to prohibit any person from practicing a regulated profession without first obtaining the necessary license. These laws safeguard the public by ensuring that only qualified professionals render rehabilitative and therapeutic services.

Unlicensed practice undermines the integrity of the profession and endangers patients’ health and safety. Those performing therapeutic or rehabilitation services without credentials openly disregard existing laws and are therefore criminally liable, facing possible fines, imprisonment, and other sanctions as provided by RA 5680.

The PPTA Bohol Chapter condemns in the strongest terms these unlawful activities and is fully committed to taking all necessary steps to stop and prevent them. As part of this commitment, the association will:
- Work closely with the PRC, Department of Health, and local government units of the province to identify and prosecute offenders
- Strengthen monitoring and reporting mechanisms to detect illegal practices
- Conduct information campaigns to help the public verify the legitimacy of practitioners
- Promote ethical, safe, and evidence-based physical therapy care throughout Bohol.

PPTA Bohol Chapter earnestly seeks to foster a seamless and bilateral collaboration with all branches and instrumentalities of government to ensure the effective enforcement of the aforesaid laws. The Association likewise seeks the full support and cooperation of relevant agencies in the implementation of its advocacy and action plan to eradicate the unlawful practice of the profession within the province.

We remind the public to consult only licensed physical therapists, whose names appear in the official PRC registry. Protect your health and report any suspected illegal practitioners to the PRC or to the PPTA Bohol Chapter.

Through this statement, the PPTA Bohol Chapter reaffirms its unwavering dedication to uphold the dignity of the PHYSICAL THERAPY profession and to safeguard the welfare of every Boholano.

This is not about competition. This is about PUBLIC SAFETY.

14/01/2026