195 APPLIED FOR CERTIFICATION AS PSYCHOLOGIST

The deadline for the first batch of certified psychology specialists is over, with a whopping total of 195 applicants beating the April 30 cut-off date. Clinical psychology had the most number of applicants (72), followed by assessment psychology (44), counseling psychology (32), industrial/organizational psychology (16), educational psychology (15), developmental psychology (8) and social psychology (8). [...]

Summary of the Proposed Psychology Bill

 
The PAP Board approved the Proposed PSYCH BILL last May 2, 2008. It will be presented to the PAP body during the 45th Annual Convention in Davao City on August 14-16, 2008. Dr. Allan B.I. Bernardo, current PAP President,  also answered frequently asked questions about the PSYCH BILL here. 

Here are excerpts from the Proposed Philippine [...]

All Roads to Davao City

It is a go signal for the 45th Annual National Convention in Davao Citu on August 14-16, 2008. The convention is co-sponsored by the Brokenshire College, and has the theme “Facing Emerging Issues and Building Better Futures: A Call to Psychologists.” The theme expresses the PAP’s recognition of the important role that psychologists can play [...]

PAP goes to Kadayawan!

In August 14-16, 2008, the PAP will be holding its 45th Annual Convention in Davao City. The convention will be co-sponsored by the Brokenshire College, and will have the theme “Facing Emerging issues and Building Better Futures: A Call to Psychologists.” The theme expresses the PAP’s recognition of the important role that psychologists can play [...]

New Board and Officers for 2007-2008

 
This year, with the new constitution being implemented, fifteen new board members were elected to serve three, two, and one terms. The election was held last August 16-24, 2007.
 
Elected board members starting 2007 are Allan B.I. Bernardo, PhD (3 years, from De La Salle University-Manila), Jesus Enrique G. Saplala, PhD (3 years from, from Miriam College), Richard [...]

Guidance Act Legal Forum

Around a hundred psychologists, guidance counselors, psychometricians, and graduate students filled the Escaler Hall of Ateneo de Manila University for PAP’s Legal Forum on Understanding the Implications of RA 9258 or the Guidance Act of 2004 last November 16, 2007.
There were three panel discussants: Atty. Carlos Almelor (Head of PRC Secretariat Office), Atty. Theodore Te [...]

PAPJA conquers Miriam College

For the second time after ten years, Miriam College hosted the 21st Psychology Association of the Philippines – Junior Affiliates (PAPJA) National Convention with the theme, Unity amid Diversity: One Philippine Psychology from December 7-8, 2008. Miriam College president, Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, welcomed more than 1,500 delegates from all over the country at the [...]