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
Carmencita H. Salonga, PhD
Vice President
Centro Escolar University and Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Ver E. Reyes, PhD
Executive Secretary
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Maria Isabel S. Lemen, PhD
Treasurer
Ateneo de Davao University
Armenia B. Montaño, RPsy
Auditor
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Alyssa Kae S. Alegre, RPsy, PhD
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
Glenn G. Glarino, PhD
Ex-Officio
University of San Carlos
Ma. Teresa M. Chiu, PhD
Executive Director
Board Members
Rama Lo Amedo, RPsy, RPm
University of Antique
Elaine Marie Aranda, RPsy
De La Salle University-Manila
Mae Villanueva-Cañal, PhD
Samar State University
Lovely Lucky A. Evarretta, PhD
De La Salle University Lipa
Angelina M. Julom. PhD
Nazareth Psycho-social Wellness Center for Individual and Families-Rizal
Jason O. Manaois, PhD
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology
Olivia Therezah P. Pelagio, RPsy, RPm
Department of Justice-Parole and Probation Administration Region 10
Ar-Jay D. Perez, PhD
Batangas State University
Pat Kathlyn Dione D. Ramirez, RPm
Assumption College San Lorenzo
Benny S. Soliman, PhD
Tarlac Agricultural University
Jun Angelo M. Sunglao, RPsy
InTouch Community Services
PAP 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
Property Custodian
Andre B. Depositario
Liaison Officer
Glenn Mark R. Garillo
Administrative Assistant for Social Media
Alma E. Mosatalla
Administrative Assistant for Regulatory Submissions
Jasper Ivan M. Arao
Administrative Assistant for Recording Secretary
