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Act No. 2493 Section 11

Act No. 2493 Section 11

Section 11

SEC. 11. The Board may refuse to issue any of the certificates provided for in this Act to an individual convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any offense involving immoral or dishonorable conduct. In case of such refusal, the reason therefor shall be stated to the applicant in writing. The Board may also revoke any such certificate temporarily or permanently for like cause, or for unprofessional conduct, after due notice to the person holding the certificate, and a hearing, subject to an appeal, to a board composed of five reputable physicians, one appointed by the Director of Health, one by the College of Medicine and Surgery of the University of the Philippines, one by the faculty of medicine of the University of Santo Tomas of Manila, one by the Philippine Islands Medical Association, and one by the Medico-Pharmaceutical College of the Philippine Islands or other associations of the Philippine Islands taking their place, the decision of which shall final: Provided, however, That this revocation of the license may be cancelled after five years, if the professional conduct of the person concerned has been exemplary and honorable, in which case, upon motion of the Director of Health or of a majority of the members of the Board, the proper certificate of qualifications shall be issued anew.

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CitationAct No. 2493 Section 11 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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