Section 22Sec./Art. 22

Practice Through Special/Temporary Permit (STP). - The practice of pharmacy in the Philippines shall be limited to natural persons only and shall be governed by the provisions of Republic Act No. 8981 and other issuances pertinent thereto: Provided, That any foreign citizen who has gained entry in the Philippines to perform professional services within the scope of the practice of pharmacy, including the following: (a) being a consultant in foreign-funded or assisted projects of the government; (b) being engaged or employed by a Filipino employer or establishment; (c) providing free services in humanitarian missions: and (d) being a visiting faculty member in any field or specialty in pharmacy shall, before assuming such duties, functions and responsibilities, secure an STP from the Board and the PRC, under the following conditions:

(1) The person is an internationally renowned pharmacist or expert in a field or specialty of pharmacy;

(2) The person is engaged in the provision of a professional service which is determined to be necessary due to lack of Filipino specialist or expert; and

(3) The person is required to work with a Filipino counterpart, a natural person who is a registered and licensed pharmacist.