Section 25Sec./Art. 25

Issuance of Special Temporary Permit. - Special temporary permits may be issued by the Board, subject to the approval by the Commission and payment of the fees, to the following persons:

(a) A foreign speech language pathologist called for consultation for a specific purpose which, in the judgment of the Board, is essential to the growth of the profession: Provided, however, That the activities shall be limited only to the particular work for which the foreign practitioner is being engaged: Provided, further, That the person is qualified to practice the profession in the state or country of origin: Provided, finally, That there is no Filipino speech language pathologist qualified for such work;

(b) A foreign speech language pathologist who is an internationally recognized expert or specialist in any branch of speech language pathology and whose services are essential for the advancement of speech language pathology in the Philippines; and

(c) A foreign speech language pathologist to be engaged as professor, lecturer, or critic in fields essential to speech language pathology education in the Philippines.1avvphi1

The special temporary permit shall provide for the limitations and conditions for its issuance, which shall include the following: validity of the special temporary permit which shall be for a period of not more than one (1) year, but subject to renewal at the discretion of the Board; the branch or specialty of speech language pathology to practice or engage in; and the specific place of practice such as clinic, hospital, center, or school/college/university. The Board, subject to the approval by the Commission, shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the implementation of this particular section.