Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care

Mariano 10:26 AM, Nov 21, 2023

November 21, 2023

Dear Requesting Party,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 17, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of Foreign Naturopaths in the Philippines.

We received your request on Nov 17, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 08, 2023 09:40:13 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyIAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiE1BJVEFIQy01MjY5ODg3MDQ2MDkM, for request with ticket number #PITAHC-526988704609.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Officer

Pabiona-De Guzman 03:03 PM, Nov 29, 2023

November 29, 2023

Dear Requesting Party,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 17, 2023 09:40:13 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Number of Foreign Naturopaths in the Philippines.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. Currently, there are 2 PITAHC-certified foreign Naturopaths.

The following are the requirements for Naturopathy Certification (For Non-Filipino Applicants): 

1. Duly Accomplished Application Form for Naturopathy Certification
2. 3 pieces ID pictures (colored with white background, passport size, name printed at the back)
3. Current valid health certificate within the 6-month period from the time of application, duly issued by a licensed physician from the country of origin or government Filipino physician, whichever is appropriate.
4. *Certificates of completion of naturopathy trainings attended.
5. *Certification of licensed/certified practice of Naturopathy of 100 different patients.
6. *A letter of good standing on the number of years of licensure/certification on the practice of Naturopathy from the country of origin to be issued by appropriate government body.
7. *Certification of current practice in Naturopathy from the country of origin to be issued by appropriate government body.
8. Certification that his/her practice shall be under the supervision of a Filipino
Certified Medical Naturopath (CMN) or Certified Naturopath Practitioner (CNP).

* Note: Requirements for numbers 4-7 must be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy from the country of origin. All requirements have to be submitted in four (4) copies. Bring original copies for validation.

Please check this link for additional forms needed for the Naturopathy Application: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1czt62W5QRhwneOkrJ7Qnr0zGYxrGpcoB

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to our Director General Annabelle Pabiona-De Guzman at the email address contact@pitahc.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

For us to improve our service, may we request you to accomplish our online FOI Request Feedback Form via this link:  https://tinyurl.com/mubpsb6e

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Officer