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I hope it's already been lifted to make way fo...

2011-07-07T02:53:45.292-07:00

I hope it's already been lifted to make way for the new graduates on physical therapy here in the country.

I recently came accross your site and have been re...

2011-04-11T06:47:46.000-07:00

I recently came accross your site and have been reading along:) I thought I would leave my very first remark!! Nice blog:) I will keep visiting this site very often:D

"yep i said it said" -- The only problem...

2010-08-03T22:01:34.212-07:00

"yep i said it said" -- The only problem with your ignorant statement is that there's no evidence that the PTs in the Philippines are not smarter than you.

By all means, it seems they not only work harder, but have better command of the English language than you. They also make statements that's evidence-based, but your statements are based on false assumptions.

i knew something was going on with all these Phili...

2010-08-03T18:58:06.294-07:00

i knew something was going on with all these Philippines coming to the US especially within the last 2 years...seemed real strange that they were able to pass the exam even on their first attempt. i am an OT and have seen many incompetent Philippine PT's who dont know what the hell they are doing and now i know why. hopefully this is a learning lesson for the cheaters and the many US

Hey, Edwardson, speak of yourself alone, not the r...

2010-07-20T00:50:48.867-07:00

Hey, Edwardson, speak of yourself alone, not the rest of us honest Filipinos. Kaya ka siguro di pumasa, mababa ang pagtingin mo sa sariling pagkatao.

For everyone's info, FSBPT found the same copyright infringement acts involving a review center in the US (American Healthcare Review Center -- see FSBT website), but did not ban Americans from taking the NPTE. This is discrimination,

can i comment on the issue against SLRC as raised ...

2009-03-11T09:48:00.000-07:00

can i comment on the issue against SLRC as raised by individuals/organisations.
first, SLRC is actually doing what it is supposed to do. as a review centre, SLRC has given the paying reviewees good chance to pass the exams. second, the examinees did not cheat! as a blogger yourself, you can probably attest that results of many/varied previous exams can be had in the internet. third, the exams

As a US MD in New York, I have employed many phili...

2008-03-05T18:33:00.000-08:00

As a US MD in New York, I have employed many philippine physical therapist and have found them to be excellently trained, knowledable and professional. I regret the actions of a few has caused the entire profession to suffer. -doc1168@yahoo.com

I am one of the PT exam eligible who recieved the ...

2007-08-06T16:41:00.000-07:00

I am one of the PT exam eligible who recieved the sad letter from FSBT last May, 2007. However around June, 2007,I recieved another letter from them that reverses the hold stated at the first letter. So, I took my exam last June but failed with score very close to passing. Now as I am preparing to retake it again, there is a quiet alarming analysis, around the PT Filipino community who took the

hahaha! 'lam ko kung sino tinutukoy mo Vamp.....he...

2007-06-17T19:26:00.000-07:00

hahaha! 'lam ko kung sino tinutukoy mo Vamp.....he/she nga sya diba? hahaha! karmahin din sana :)

I believe that this should be resolved in a due process. Prosecute only those who are proven guilty...like St. Louis diba? yung review center lang! Kasi how sure naman diba yung mga reviewees na yun nga talaga yung lalabas sa exam? Lahat naman ata ng review center promise of a 100% passing

Keep cool! guys,
I just want to challenge fsbp...

2007-06-16T23:46:00.000-07:00

Keep cool! guys,
I just want to challenge fsbpt to file necessary charges to slrc if they really have enough proof that cheating really occured. Its been almost 6 months since the raid happened last jan 26. QUESTION, If there is truth to the claim that they have seized enough evidence that cheating really occured,why is there no charges filed to the proper courts?Ask yourselves.People!

woww, you guys better cool down.. i, too, am conce...

2007-06-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

woww, you guys better cool down.. i, too, am concerned and worried about this issue right now about our "race" being scrutinized by the fsbpt. while i agree with them (fsbpt)in conducting their own investigation on this matter, it is just SENSELESS if we filipinos would NOT stand behind each others' back during these times. in stead of having these 'heated' arguments (w/c ALL lead to nothing),

I quote Doris... Those rotten ones who chose to c...

2007-06-09T20:09:00.001-07:00

I quote Doris... Those rotten ones who chose to cheat should only be the ones to suffer the consequences of their actions. I'm sure they know that the review center is giving out NPTE "review" questions/mock exams that's why they enrolled there, and they should be totally be banned from practicing PT, not only here in the States but also back home.

I'm sorry but no matter what your

I have some interesting reading done at the fsbpt ...

2007-06-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

I have some interesting reading done at the fsbpt site.Check out the forum magazines under publication. Start from the year 2003.

The term is item MRD, which means item Memorization for Reproduction and Distribution.

Through these publications, we can state for a fact that MRD is not new and isolated in our country (even other professions are involved) .But im still trying to

to babyko, eto ang comment ko o, pakibasa ulit...i...

2007-06-09T07:07:00.000-07:00

to babyko, eto ang comment ko o, pakibasa ulit...it's directed to those who enrolled in the review center. i am not judging anyone. galit na galit ka? sino ba pi-null down ko...sabi ko nga, yung mga nag-enroll lang sa review center na yun ang parusahan di ba? nabasa mo ba yung report? nakakuha ang NBI ng evidences that the said review center is indeed using NPTE questions, kaya nga nagputok ang

That's exactly the point here. FSBPT are going aft...

2007-06-08T23:35:00.000-07:00

That's exactly the point here. FSBPT are going after the reviewers. In the mean time, the alleged review center is still operating in the Philippines. Did they close it down? I don't think so. Because for them to do so, they have to file the formal charges. When we called the Philippines, they said that the owner of the said review center already hired his lawyer and is ready if FSBPT files a

I apologize for offending you with my sentiments b...

2007-06-08T22:14:00.000-07:00

I apologize for offending you with my sentiments but it is the truth. FSBPT have investigated on possible cheating and violations they have come across, but unfortunately, for the review centers in the Philippines they were caught red-handed with the illegal materials. That's more proof than anyone could ever ask for. We can't have our cake and eat it, too. We can't simply violate rules and

To our fellow PTs out there that are supporting th...

2007-06-08T22:04:00.000-07:00

To our fellow PTs out there that are supporting this cause. Thank you very much! I myself was not aware of this review centers until recently. I am also a licensed physical therapist in the US and the Philippines and I take pride that this is a fruit of all my hard work. I did a lot of sacrifices to get where I am now. However, that don't give me a right to judge my colleagues.

To Doris

I think what FSBPT should do, since they know what...

2007-06-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

I think what FSBPT should do, since they know what specific review center committed the "crime", is get the names of all those who enrolled in the review class, and hold the test scores of only those people, instead of a swiping hold order on all Filipino who sits for the exam. Holding the test scores of all Filipino NPTE candidates would be so unfair. How about those who came here long before

I share most of the sentiments written here. It's ...

2007-06-05T22:04:00.000-07:00

I share most of the sentiments written here. It's unfortunate that every Filipino therapists hoping to get a license in the US have to suffer the consequence of this incident.

As much as Philippine PT schools take pride in producing quality PTs, the FSBPT has its own reputation and pride to hold. It maybe a single and localized incident but it sure stuck out like a red stain on a white

sakeya...

Yes, this issue right now with Fi...

2007-06-02T19:51:00.000-07:00

sakeya...

Yes, this issue right now with Filipino PTs in some point of view can be regarded as discriminatory but let us not forget the fact that a CRIME has been committed and as much as Id like to point out that people involved should have respected the security aggreement when they took the NPTE then our RACE wouldnt have been facing this situation we are in right now in the first

"I think that ALL Filipinos should strive to stop ...

2007-06-01T18:58:00.000-07:00

"I think that ALL Filipinos should strive to stop rampant cheating but should also not stand by and let racist actions like this happen."

very well said babyko..i hope others will get the point.

I WAS ONE OF THEM... PLEASE HELP...
I attended ...

2007-06-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

I WAS ONE OF THEM... PLEASE HELP...
I attended the review center and took the test even before this "hold order" came out. It was tempting because they promised 100%passing rate. I am aware of the fact that they are using olt test qurstions. I went to the US to take the test on a tourist visa and went back home after the exam. I passed it though and am now waiting for my visa interview in the

I strongly agree to dohboy. I support FSBPT's effo...

2007-06-01T11:06:00.000-07:00

I strongly agree to dohboy. I support FSBPT's effort to keep the integrity of the PT profession. However, I do believe that this action is unlawful, racist and a violation of human rights. These people paid to take their exams and they have the right to their own test results. If FSBPT has evidence against anybody, then file a lawsuit individually but do not generalize based on race.

July,

Here's some interesting facts...
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2007-05-31T22:31:00.000-07:00

July,

Here's some interesting facts...

* APTA's PT Bulletin, September 13, 2002, Volume 3 Issue 38 reported that FSBPT was investigating cheaters.
* FSBPT Vol 19 No 3 reported during a meeting in Utah that cheating was prevalent in the United States (Professor Hogan was quoted).
* Ann Tyminski, Executive Director of the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Advisors and a

Please do not make this a racist issue. The review...

2007-05-31T22:00:00.000-07:00

Please do not make this a racist issue. The review centers have committed a crime. The crime is not only localized to the four corners of their buildings. It has reached the many hands of PTs hoping to pass and have passed the FSBT. And that's the main point of it all.

Irregardless of race, religion, sex, culture, etc. anybody who has committed a crime should be held liable. FSBPT is