About PAP
The premier professional organization of psychologists in the Philippines since 1962.
The Philippine Psychological Association (PAP) is the premier professional organization of psychologists in the Philippines. Founded in 1962, PAP has been at the forefront of advancing psychology as a science and profession in the country.
PAP is committed to promoting excellence in the teaching, research, and practice of psychology in the Philippines. It serves as the national organization of psychologists and allied professionals who are committed to the promotion of psychology as a science and profession, and as a means of promoting human development and national development.
The association is also dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the practice of psychology, and to advocating for the welfare of its members and the public they serve.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
To advance psychology as a science and profession, and as a means of promoting human and national development.
Vision
A strong, responsive, and united community of professionally competent and ethically responsible psychologists.
Executive Officers
John Manuel R. Kliatchko, PhD
President
Carlos N. Buan, PhD
Vice President
Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD
Executive Secretary
Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy
Treasurer
Armenia B. Montaño, RPsy
Auditor
Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy, PhD
Internal Relations Officer
Niel Steve M. Kintanar, MA, RPsy
External Relations Officer
Peejay D. Bengwasan, PhD
International Relations Officer (InRO)
Ver E. Reyes, PhD
Ex-Officio
Ma.Teresa M. Chiu, PhD
Executive Director
Board of Directors
Rama Lo Amedo, RPsy, RPm
Member
Elaine Marie Aranda, RPsy
Member
Henmar C. Cardiño, RPm
University of Santo Tomas
Glenn G. Glarino, PhD
Member
Angelina M. Julom. PhD
Member
Maria Isabel S. Lemen. PhD
Member
Jason Manaois, RPm
Member
Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy
Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration Region 10
Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD
Member
Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD
Member
Benny S. Soliman, PhD
Member
Dr. Jovine Krisell L. Cuevas, RPm
Independent Trustee
Atty. Gladys Christine T. Cruz-Saludo, RPm
Independent Trustee
Secretariat
Marita May G. Reverente
Administrative Officer
Jeanette N. Cardeño
Finance Supervisor
Mercedita G. Mondejar
General Cashier
Pen B. Cruz
Multimedia Supervisor
Romeo C. Sevilla
Liaison Officer and Property Custodian
Andre B. Depositario
Messenger
Glenn Mark R. Garillo
Social Media Officer
Alma E. Mosatalla
Administrative Assistant for Regulatory Submissions
Jasper Ivan M. Arao
Administrative Assistant for Recording Secretary
Focus Units
Assessment Psychology
Focuses on psychological testing and assessment methods.
Clinical Psychology
Deals with mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Counseling Psychology
Focuses on helping people with emotional and mental health issues.
Developmental Psychology
Studies human growth and development across the lifespan.
Educational Psychology
Applies psychological principles to educational settings.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Applies psychology to workplace and organizational settings.
History
The Philippine Psychological Association was founded on August 10, 1962, by a group of pioneering Filipino psychologists who recognized the need for a national organization to promote the development of psychology in the Philippines.
Since its inception, PAP has grown from a small group of founding members to a large organization with thousands of members nationwide. It has played a crucial role in the development of psychology as a discipline and profession in the Philippines.
Over the years, PAP has been instrumental in advocating for the recognition of psychology as a profession, culminating in the passage of Republic Act 10029, or the Philippine Psychology Act of 2009, which regulates the practice of psychology in the country.