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 Executive Committee 2024-2025
John Manuel R. Kliatchko, PhD
President
University of Santo Tomas
Carlos N. Buan, PhD
Vice President
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Medical Center/ AUF Medical Center, Pampanga
Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD
Executive Secretary
Bicol University
Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy
Treasurer
Cavite Center for Mental Health
Armenia B. Montaño, RPsy
Auditor
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy
Internal Relations Officer
Light Level Psychological Solutions Inc. / Samuel Christian College General Trias Inc.
Niel Steve M. Kintanar, MA, RPsy
External Relations Officer
Flourishing Beings Psychological Services and Consultancy
Peejay D. Bengwasan, PhD
International Relations Officer (InRO)
De La Salle University-Manila
Ver E. Reyes, PhD
Ex-Officio
Ma.Teresa M. Chiu, PhD
Executive Director
Board Members
Elaine Marie Aranda, RPsy
De La Salle University-Manila
Henmar C. Cardiño, RPm
University of Santo Tomas
Glenn G. Glarino, PhD
University of San Carlos
Angelina M. Julom. PhD
Nazareth Psycho-social Wellness Center for Individual and Families-Rizal
Maria Isabel S. Lemen. PhD
Ateneo de Davao University
Jason Manaois, RPm
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology
Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy
Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration Region 10
Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD
Batangas State University
Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD
Centro Escolar University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Benny S. Soliman, PhD
Tarlac Agricultural University
What is ARUPS?
The ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies (ARUPS) was established on 2 August 2006 during the inaugural ARUPS Congress in Jakarta, Indonesia, as a collaborative initiative uniting psychological societies across ASEAN to advance mental health, psychological research, and professional development. Its formation was driven by the 2004 tsunami, which highlighted the urgent need for regional psychological collaboration, and was preceded by the IUPsyS-supported Psychology Capacity Building Workshop in 2005. ARUPS was formally affiliated with the International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) in 2007, reinforcing its role as a key regional body promoting psychology as a science and profession. Currently, five ASEAN countries, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, are active members of ARUPS, working together to strengthen professional networks, enhance research-driven policies, and promote ethical psychological practices. Since its inception, ARUPS has organized multiple congresses across ASEAN, fostering professional exchange and supporting evidence-based psychological initiatives to enhance well-being in the region.
ARUPS Executive Committee 2024-2025
Adrian Toh
ARUPS President
Glenn G. Glarino, PhD
ARUPS President-Elect (Provisional)
Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, PhD
ARUPS Secretary General
Andik Matulessy, PhD
ARUPS Treasurer
Nanchatsan Sakunpong, PhD
Executive Committee Member
Shukran Abd Rahman, PhD
Executive Committee Member
Anrilia Ningdyah, PhD
Executive Committee
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD
Executive Committee Member
Jeremy Heng
Executive Committee Member
PAP Secretariat
Pen B. Cruz
Multimedia Supervisor
Jeanette N. Cardeño
Finance Supervisor
Mercedita G. Mondejar
General Cashier
Marita May G. Reverente
Administrative Asst for Membership II
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
PAPCON 2025 Working Committees
| Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD | ||
| CONVENTION CHAIR | ||
| Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD & Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. RPsy | ||
| Convention Co-Chairs |
1. REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| John Manuel R. Kliatchko, PhD | Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio |
Lolina N. Bajin, PhD Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy Lara Llenos-Baculi Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD Angelina M. Julom, PhD |
2. FINANCE COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy | Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD |
Carlos N. Buan, PhD Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy Marc Eric Reyes, PhD Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD |
3. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD | Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy |
Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy Angelique Villasanta |
4. DOCUMENTATION
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio | Lolina N. Bajin, PhD |
5. AWARDS
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy | Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD |
Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy RPsy, Faridah Kristi C. Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD Lolina N. Bajin, PhD Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD CLSB Group |
6. NOMINATION & ELECTION
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy | Marc Eric Reyes, PhD |
Lolina N. Bajin, PhD Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD CLSB Group |
7. VENUE & COLLATERALS
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD | Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD |
Mary June Delgado, PhD Segundo `Bre` Abrea, Jr. CLSB Group |
8. SOUVENIR PROGRAM & TOKEN
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD | Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy |
Ann Maribel M. Hapin, Rpsy |
9. PROGRAM COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Eric Reyes, PhD | Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD |
Dr. Andik Matulessy Anrilla Ema Mustikawati Jeremy Heng Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy |
10. CONVENTION KITS
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD | Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. RPsy |
11. CPD COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD | Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy |
Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy Carlos N. Buan, PhD Angelina M. Julom, PhD Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD |
12. MERCHANDISE COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy | Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD |
CLSB FC |
13. FOREIGN GUEST RELATION
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD | Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD |
Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy Lara Llenos-Baculi |
14. FOOD COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD | Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD |
Henmar C. Cardiño, Rpsy |
15. FELLOWSHIP/CULTURAL NIGHT
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD |
Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy |
Kristine Faith Moral Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy Lara Llenos-Baculi Anton Henry Miaga Jirah Mae Gealon |
16. CERTIFICATE COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy | Lolina N. Bajin, PhD |
Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy Jirah Mae Pigte |
17. HELP DESK
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy | Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy |
Lara Llenos-Baculi Jirah Mae Gealon |
18. LOGISTICS & RECEPTION
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel V. Hernani, PhD | Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD |
CLSB FC |
19. WELCOME DINNER
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
|
Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier, RPsy |
Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD |
Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD Lara Llenos-Baculi Angelina M. Julom, PhD |
20. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy | Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD |
Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy Carlos N. Buan, PhD |
21. MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD |
Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD Ann Maribel M. Hapin, RPsy |
Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy Lara Llenos-Baculi |
22. EVALUATION
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Faridah Kristi C. Wetherick, PhD | Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD |
Angelina M. Julom, PhD |
23. OVERALL CONVENTION AUDITOR
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Eric Reyes, PhD | N/A |
N/A |
24. PRE-CONVENTION CONCERNS
| Chairperson | Co-Chairperson | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD | Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD |
| OFFICERS OF THE DAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Convention | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
| Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD & Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD | Sherryl Muli-Abellanosa, PhD & Joanne Trina Moreno-Javier. Rpsy & Salvacion L. Villafuerte, PhD | Armenia B. Montañano, RPsy & Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy | Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy & Henmar C. Cardiño, RPsy |
Leadership Council
| Specialty Divisions | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Psychology | Rachel Laureano |
| Clinical Psychology | Raphael O. Inocencio |
| Counseling Psychology | Allesandra Arpon |
| Developmental Psychology | Jericho D. Medel |
| Educational Psychology | Oliver B. Sta. Ana |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychology | MARY ANNE PORTUGUEZ |
| Social Psychology | England Danne B. Castro |
| Special Interest Group | |
| Teaching Psychology | Pat Kathlyn Dione D. Ramirez |
| Mental Health and Psychosocial Services (MHPSS) | Jun Angelo M. Sunglao |
| Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Psychology | Rolf Gian Marcos |
| Sports and Exercise Psychology | Kenneth Roy V. Aranas |
| Substance Use, Prevention, and Recovery | Trixia Anne C. Co |
| Psychology Practitioners in Public Service | Michelle Ann Abundo |
| Environmental Psychology | John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta |
| Positive Psychology | Gabriel Sebastian N. Lizada |
| Research in Psychology | Angelique Pearl Virtue P. Villasanta |
| Persons with Disabilities Psychology | Antero Rosauro V. Arias Jr. |
| Geographic Chapters | |
| Bicol | Jim Rey Baloloy |
| Northern Luzon | Andrew S. Macalma |
| Central Luzon | Jeremiah Paul C. Silvestre |
| Calabarzon-Mimaropa | Mahjalin Araiza B. Diez |
| Southern Mindanao Regional Chapter | Marie Joyce Tupas, Maureen Jean Lara |
| Interim Geographic Chapters | |
| NCR North | Kristine Faith C. Moral |
| Western Visayas | Abigaile Rose Mary R. Capay |
| Southern Visayas | Achilles Isidore Z. Israel |
| Northern Mindanao | Yayette C. Dela Pena |
| Cebu-Leyte-Samar-Bicol | Mary Jun Delgado |
