The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP)
Founded in 1962, the Psychological Association of the Philippines is an organization committed to the promotion of excellence in the teaching, research, and practice of Psychology, and its recognition as a scientifically-oriented discipline for human and social development.
To date, the organization is composed of four major
divisions representing the key areas in the practice of psychology in
the Philippines. These divisions are as follows:
Clinical Psychology. Members who are interested in professional and
scientific developments in the different aspects of clinical psychology
and counseling psychology.
Developmental Psychology. Members who are interested in professional and
scientific developments in the different aspects of developmental and
educational psychology.
Industrial Psychology. Members who are interested in professional and
scientific developments in the different aspects of
industrial/organizational psychology.
Social Psychology. Members who are interested in professional and
scientific developments in the different aspects of basic and applied
social psychology.
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The PAP Mission Statement
To be a World-Class Community of Psychologists Committed to Personal and
Professional Growth, Humane Service and Social Transformation.
Personal Professional Growth:
Organize and participate in continuing
education programs; membership and participation in international
conferences and organizations; legislation that professionalize
psychology; expand network and strengthen culture of mutual learning and
co-mentoring; nurture the whole person through informal and non-formal
processes;
Humane Service:
Adhering to ethical standards; respect for our clients;
modeling compassion and concern for the welfare of other (malasakit);
Sensitivity to the economic capacity of our clients;
Social Transformation: Societal
restructuring; proactive in understanding; providing a scientific
analysis of whatever happens in society; taking positions and actions on
important social issued; support the psychological needs of individuals
and/or organizations that are in the vortex of social transformation.
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Brief History of the Organization
On November 11, 1962, a small group of psychologists gathered at Selecta
Restaurant along C.M. Recto Avenue for what would later be considered
one of the most defining moments in Philippine Psychology. They came
from different institutions, drawn to that single place by a common
purpose. From the University of the Philippines (UP) came the
Chairperson of the country's first Department of Psychology, Dr. Agustin
Alonzo, Fr. Jaime Bulatao, S.J. founder of the Department of Psychology
and the Central Guidance Bureau of the Ateneo de Manila University, was
also present. With them were Dr. Sinforoso Padilla, who established the
Psychological Clinic at UP, and Dr. Jesus Perpinan, who founded the
Psychological Clinic at Far Eastern University. Dr. Mariano Obias was
also present at that historic meeting presided over by Dr. Alfredo
Lagmay of UP, which saw the birth of the Psychological Association of
the Philippines (PAP).
The first plenary meeting was held on March 30, 1963 at the Ateneo de
Manila University in Padre Faura. Dr. Sinforoso Padilla delivered the
presidential address. After that, the group held monthly meetings and
picnics where scientific researches were presented.
In January, 1964, the first annual national convention was held at the
NSDB Science Pavilion on the corner of Taft Avenue and Herran (now Pedro
Gil), Manila. The high point of the convention was a Symposium on the
Filipino Personality which was later published as a book and remains one
of the classics in Philippine psychology.
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A Brief Chronological History of
1932
1938
1954
1961
1962
The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) is founded.
1963
1986
1987
1988
1990
1991
1994
1995
The PAP names Virgilio Enriquez, Allen Tan, and Amaryllis Tiglao-Torres
as Outstanding Psychologists.
1998
Ma. Emma Concepcion D. Liwag, is named an Outstanding Young Scientist by
the NAST "In recognition of her significant scientific research works on
the emotional and cognitive development of children...Her
work...provides scientific knowledge that can be used to guide therapy
for children who experience traumatic or highly emotional events, and to
design educational programs to prepare children for the cognitive
challenges of the 21st century, is unmatched by any other psychologist
in the country."
1999
2002
The PAP confers the title of Outstanding Psychologist to 6
psychologists: Betty Abregana, Anna Daisy Javier Carlota, Noemi Catalan,
Rosemarie Salazar Clenenia, Elizabeth R. Ventura, and Imelda Virginia
Villar.
2005
December 16: Alfredo V. Lagmay, Pioneer Psychologist and Founding Father
of PAP, passes away. Allen L. Tan and Ma. Lourdes A. Carandang read
tributes to Dr. Lagmay.
2006 |
PAP Presidents: Past to Present
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