What is PAP?

The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP), founded in 1962, is committed to promoting excellence in psychology`s teaching, research, and practice and its recognition as a scientifically oriented discipline for human and social development.

The PAP is the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) for registered psychometricians and psychologists of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). It is the oldest and largest professional organization of psychologists in the country.

The organization certifies specialists in seven (7) areas of expertise within the broad discipline of psychology. Concurrently, it also has seven major divisions representing each of these specialty areas, which are as follows: Assessment Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and Social Psychology. Apart from these divisions, members also take part in the ten (10) special interest groups (SIGs), namely, Teaching Psychology SIG, Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS) SIG, Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Psychology SIG, Sport and Exercise Psychology SIG, Substance Use, Prevention, and Recovery SIG, Psychology Practitioners in Public Service SIG, Environmental Psychology SIG, Positive Psychology SIG, Research in Psychology, and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Psychology SIG. To date, PAP also has expanded itself to serve its members better by organizing six (6) regional chapters: Bicol, Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Calabarzon-Mimaropa, Davao, and United Arab Emirates.

PAP Board

Ver E. Reyes, PhD

President

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina

John Manuel R. Kliatchko, PhD

Vice President

University of Santo Tomas

Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. Rpsy

Executive Secretary

Concentrix

Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy

Treasurer

Cavite Center for Mental Health

Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD

Auditor

Saint Louis University - Baguio

Ron Julius D Espada, RPsy

Internal Relations Officer

Espada Psychological Consultancy

Emerald Jay D. Ilac, PhD

External Relations Officer

Ateneo de Manila Loyola Schools

Maria Luisa Guinto, PhD

International Relations Officer (InRO)

University of the Philippines, Diliman

Niño Jose Mateo, PhD

Ex-Officio

De La Salle University - Manila

Ma.Teresa M. Chiu, PhD

Executive Director

Board Members

Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy

Lifeline Rehabilitation Center

Carlos N. Buan, PhD

Mother Teresa of Calcutta Medical Center

Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD

Cebu Normal University

Glenn G. Glarino, PhD

University of San Carlos

Henmar C. Cardiño, RPm

University of Santo Tomas

Jason O. Manaois, PhD

Independent Board

Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

John Mark S. Distor, PhD, DBA, RPm

Independent Board

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Lolina N. Bajin, PhD

Armed Forces of the Philippines

Olivia Therezah Pajente-Pelagio, RPsy

Parole and Probation Administration

Pricila B. Marzan, PhD

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Salvacion L. Villafuerte, Rpsy

Bicol University

Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD

University of San Carlos - Cebu

Yayetta C. De La Peña, PhD

Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan

Secretariat

Pen B. Cruz

Administrative Officer for Operations

Mercedita G. Mondejar

Administrative Assistant for Finance

Jeanette N. Cardeño

Accounting Officer (Bookekeeper)

Marita May G. Reverente

Administrative Assistant for Membership II

Andre B. Depositario

Messenger

Romeo C. Sevilla

Liaison Officer and Property Custodian

Leadership of Councils