27/09/2025
✨Elevating the Future of Prosthetics & Orthotics in the Philippines! 🦵✨
We're excited to share the key takeaways from the the proposed Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) Bill! This is a major step forward, aiming to formally recognize, regulate, and strengthen our profession for the benefit of all Filipinos who need prosthetics and orthotics devices.
Here's what it means for the community:
Official Recognition: P&O will finally be recognized as a crucial Allied Health Profession, giving it the standing it deserves.
Higher Standards: The bill establishes clear standards for education, training, and professional practice, ensuring services meet global quality benchmarks.
Professional Oversight: A dedicated Professional Regulatory Board will be created to handle licensing, ethics, and competency, promoting accountability and growth.
Better Access to Care: It pushes for the integration of P&O services into the broader health system, meaning improved accessibility and quality of care for individuals across the country.
This also highlighted the need to overcome current challenges like the lack of regulation and limited awareness. By providing this legal foundation, we can ensure sustainable government support, foster professional development, and ultimately, provide better mobility and quality of life for those we serve!
Let's build a stronger, more regulated, and more supportive P&O community!
&OBillPH &O
