tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-287826832012-02-08T16:46:35.577+08:00Home of IPCAP or Integrated Professional Counselors Association of the Philippines, (IPCAP) Inc, an organization of Registered and Licensed Guidance Counselors. This site offers some learnings and insights from my practice of Counseling Psychology here in the Philippines. I hope this can add into the growing literature in the field of Counseling Psychology, stirring the needed discussions and further learnings. I hope to add updates on developments in this particular field.BRChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420353971582729831noreply@blogger.comBlogger3281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28782683.post-75410597251787217022012-02-08T16:28:00.000+08:002012-02-08T16:46:35.657+08:00

Plenary # 1, Topic 1: “The Status and Prospects of Mediation Work in the Philippines”Speaker: Susanna Velasco, PhD, RGC and Fr. Bernard Collera, SVD, RGCAbstract: It is a common knowledge that the civil courts in the Philippines are clogged with cases which need judgments and resolutions. With the enactment of a law requiring “mediation before litigation,” many of these cases have been submitted

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Thanks to the quick yet regular action of the Department of Education, we have now the Advisory released in their website which is likewise posted here:A copy of this document has also been posted in the Facebook account of IPCAP Guidance The Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Council for Guidance and Counseling has likewise accredited our 5th National Convention as a CPE event, and approved

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Herein is the Memorandum from the Commission on Higher Education. Those who would like to get their copies, please email me (berngu721@gmail.com) or "Ma. Leonila Urrea" . I was called by the TESDA to say that the regional office has already been informed about the Convention and was forwarded the request for endorsement. Please check your regional offices for that memorandum. As regards the

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Herein is the official invitation to our upcoming 5th National Convention. Thanks and See you in Baguio. Have your pre-registration to spare yourselves the cue time and we start the program on time. The registration committee will also be very grateful for such an approach. We are here for the growth and development of the Guidance and Counseling profession in the Philippines. God bless

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I am only allowed five pics each blog entry, hence, these pics muna. Since it's summer and there is time to spare, I made time to collate pictures specially in memory of Dr. Rosa Maria Ibarra Llanes, RGC, the fourth in the list of RGCs in the Philippines.By the way, the funeral Mass will be on Saturday, April 30, at 8AM at Room Fir 306 at the Sanctuarium, Araneta Ave., Quezon City. Then her

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Yesterday, after arriving from Taiwan, I got a text message from an IPCAP member if there was truth to the news that Dr. Rose Llanes, RGC has passed away. Immediately, I contacted one of the lifetime PGCA Members who was with us in the organization and development of IPCAP.Dr. Rosa Maria I. Llanes, RGC passed away last Easter Sunday April 24, 2011 in her home at UP Professors Village. Her

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For our upcoming 3rd IPCAP National Convention this Feb. 3-5, 2011 at the University of Baguio, our Convention Co-Chair Ms. MayClaire A. Jimenez, RGC texted me with this recommendation: "Father, malamig talaga (brrr) kaya advice them to bring JACKETS." So you heard it right, please bring your warmers. Magdala kayo ng APOY (kung pwede hehe) para mapawi ang lamig. HeheheAll systems go we are now.

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From the Facebook Account IPCAP Guidance, here comes a list where you can choose your lodging during the Convention. Thanks to our Co-Chair Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, RGC.

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Yes, there were those among us who signified intention and have paid the bank, but were unable to fax their docs due to circumstances beyond our control. If you were in a similar situation, please have the docs emailed me, or Dr. Julian Montano, or Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, or Mr. Cesar Cong, or Ms. Nila Urrea, RGC. Communications made on or before Jan 22 are considered Pre-Registered for Early

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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has just released its Memorandum from the Chairman Dr. Patricia Licuanan endorsing participation in the upcoming IPCAP 3rd National Convention. Highly required by participants coming the higher education level, this early release of the Memo should give sufficient time for an Early Bird Pre-registration of participants coming from both private and public

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This is a Facebook chat message requesting for a Guidance Counselor. Thanks to Ms. MayClaire Jimenez, RGC who asked for this blogging. Let me quote her:Father pwede paki post sa IPCAP they are in need of one (1) Licensed Guidance Counselor dito sa GUISAD VALLEY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL. Contact ELLEN B. DONATO, Ed.D.CESO IV Secondary School Division Superintendent, Baguio City Thru:Mrs. Leticia

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Here are the ABSTRACTS for our Plenaries and Workshops in the upcoming IPCAP 3rd National Convention at the Square Hall, University of Baguio, Gen. Luna Rd., Baguio City this coming Feb. 3-5, 2010:A. PLENARY ABSTRACTSPlenary # 1: “Ethics & Values in Our practice”Speakers: FR. BERNARDO R. COLLERA, SVD RGC & MS. AVELINA L. MANDIN, RGCAbstract: The person of the counselor is an important determinant

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Fellow Guidance Counselors, RGCs and non-RGCs, everybody who has a stake in our profession, here is our invitation to the 3rd National Convention. For more details or inquiries, there are five more pages in the next blog, or else please feel free to text or email us so we can provide what's needed. God bless and take care

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Fellow Guidance COunselors, RGCs and non-RGCs, everybody who has a stake in our profession, here is our invitation to the 3rd National Convention. For more details or inquiries, please feel free to text or email us so we can provide what's needed. God bless and take care

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For the benefit of those who participated in our most recent IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention last Nov. 18-20, 2010 at St. Paul University, Quezon City, let it be officially announced that the Continuing Professional Education Council for the Guidance and Counseling profession (CPECGC) chaired by Dr. Luz Guzman, Chair of the present Board of Examiners of the Guidance and Counseling

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Here is a clearer email on this need for Registered Guidance Counselors in Lyceum o the Philippines-Laguna. Until the matter on the Guidance Counselor being licensed was included, I kept it from being posted. While there are quite a few RGCs in the Philippines (1,952 as per last count mentioned during our meeting with the Board of Guidance and Counseling), the job title of Guidance Counselor

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Here is an email from Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna wherein the person has requested posting for their need for Guidance Counselors. Interested parties, please read carefully. The contacts are clearly mentioned below. All the best, and to the lucky one, may you enjoy your work: God blessDear Sir:Good day!We at Lyceum of the Philippines -Laguna believe that your organization will be a huge

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Finally, our application for accreditation of the IPCAP-FPCAP 1st Partnership Convention on Nov. 18-20, 2010 as a CPE Event/Source/Activity has been accepted at the PRC just this afternoon, Oct. 18. We have applied for 21 credit units for this event which many have requested to be accredited for CPE credit units. Please see the invitation below. I had it printed in short bond for blogging

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Just to answer some queries:1. It is alright to do ONSITE Registration. While we prefer Pre-registration as Early Bird or Regular, there are those who may have decided to register onsite. That's alright. We have time and space still available.2. RGCs pay only P2,500, not P3,000 as mistakenly written. CULPA NOSTRA! Por favor senyores y senyoras hehe.3. RGCs are IPCAP members. They just have

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As guaranteed in the letter, the CHED memorandum for the upcoming IPCAP-PACC Partnership Convention has been released last Thursday, Sept. 09. Thanks a lot to the very efficient and reliable personnel at the Commission on Education. Acts such as this makes me realize we are on the "daang matuwid." While we shall make it available onsite for those who may request for it, here it is for everyone

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We would like to apologize for the typographical error in the invitation letter, particularly regarding the fees. For IPCAP and PACC members, fees paid starting Sept. 4 and onwards (Regular and no longer Early Bird) remains at P2,500, while non-members of both organizations shall pay P3,000. Fees may be paid in either accounts of the banks mentioned in the letter. Indeed, members are to have

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The Board of Guidance and Counseling has released the list of those who passed the 2010 licensure examinations in Guidance and Counseling which were conducted last week, Aug. 26-27, 2010. Here is the news directly carried from the PRC website. Likewise, the Board has released another list of those who applied for licensure under the Grandfather's Clause (Sec. 14 Art III) of RA9258. Thanks to

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The Integrated Professional Counselors Association of the Philippines (IPCAP) will hold a Convention in partnership with the Philippine Association of Christian Counselors (PACC) on Sept. 16-18, 2010 with the theme, “Empowering Counselors to Reach-Out to Families”. We want to strengthen the know-how and skills of counselors as they reach-out and help families thrive with the different challenges

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This is from an email I was requested to post just a few minutes ago:There are three openings for a Counselor position at DLSU Manila. Interested RGC's or Registered Guidance Counselors may contact Julius Pre, RGC at his mobile number +630228100906 (SUN). Thanks!

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Among the surprises we had during the IPCAP 2nd National Convention was the confirmation about the number of credit units for the participants. Dr. Leticia Rebilion, who was the Continuing Professional Education Council (CPEC) representative to monitor the PRC-accredited CPE program of IPCAP personally attended our last day (April 16) from morning 'til the afternoon. She came over to me at one

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As the days come closer to the actual 2nd National Convention of IPCAP, it may be good to announce here that other than the six workshops mentioned in the program, The IPCAP Board has approved four more workshops which have been prepared and sent to the PRC CPE Council for approval. This is to ensure that the workshops we have are not those organized the night before the event. I remember very

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During our Board Meeting last Monday, March 29, the birthday of IPCAP President Dr. Rosa Maria I. Llanes, the Board decided to extend the Early Bird Rates for the upcoming IPCAP 2nd National Convention. RGCs, whether they have been IPCAP members since the 1st National Convention, or simply are licensed, only pay P2,500 + P200 for their membership ID fee (ID is good for three years). RGCs are

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I got an email from a colleague who can only attend the workshops of the 2nd National Convention. That leaves the 1st day free for anyone to attend the day the colleague can "transfer" participation to. What do I mean by this? Remember that the fees for the Convention are "NONREFUNDABLE BUT TRANSFERRABLE," meaning once you pay the prescribed fees, IPCAP cannot refund anymore. However, in

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As mentioned in the previous blog, I went to the PRC Standards and Inspection Division this afternoon to receive the Accreditation Certificate of IPCAP as a PRC-accredited CPE Provider (professional organization). IPCAP's Accreditation Number 2010-005 is valid for the next three years, from today March 26, 2010 until March 26, 2013. Everyone will see this certificate during the Convention.

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This is really good news! I just called up the PRC Standards and Investigation Division to follow up on our accreditation as CPE Provider. Thank God! I will go this afternoon to receive the certificate of accreditation as a CPE Provider. Hence, from hereon, we will even be more persistent in doing what is good for the profession.In the meantime, please await for the accreditation of the

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Just a little introduction: As we have written in our invitation for participation in our 2nd National Convention on April 14-16, 2010, the Integrated Professional Counselors Association of the Philippines (IPCAP), Inc. has applied to be an accredited continuing professional education (CPE) provider on March 1, 2010. In fact, to make that statement true in fact, I only released our invitation

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The DepEd has endorsed our upcoming IPCAP 2nd National Convention. Upload it by clicking their website for your own copy. We understand that many of the participants are required that document for their participation in our Convention. Now that is resolved. Thank God.I have been following this up since last week. I emailed the IPCAP members about the status. Until last night, I couldn't

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Herein is the CHED endorsement for the IPCAP 2nd National Convention. Thanks to Dr. Emmanuel Angeles for giving us this endorsement. Things are falling in place. And this is all for the good of Counseling, for love of Counseling.One may notice the difference in the fees. One will notice that RGCs are charged lower. This is in line with the IPCAP Constitution where we have agreed that RGCs be

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Finally, with everything more or less ready, herein attached is the invitation letter to IPCAP 2nd National Convention. Everyone is welcome. You may email any of the three persons mentioned including other IPCAP members you know.March 01, 2010Dear Colleagues,Greetings!We are all aware that counseling professionals assume varied functions in different settings which require appropriate

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A texter's question: Will you please enlighten me about Sec 16 CPE, 60 credit unit 4 wt baccaureate degree, 30 crdt unit w/o baccalaureate degree? Thank u n God bless u.Answer: When I called up the Standards Division last Feb. 5, 2010, I got this answer: "every professional needs to gather 20 units per year (60 credit units every time one renews the license."You know? I think we need to channel

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First, my apologies for my statement emailed to our IPCAP members about there being no Guidelines from the Board of Guidance and Counseling. The more recent truth is, the PRC-set Guidelines (PRC BR 2008-466 Series of 2008 & Annex A) have now become THE Guidelines. Thanks to the PRC Standards Division for enlightening me. That mistaken thought or impression has led me to actually clarify why

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It was only after I had these pages blogged that I realized the pages were reversed. This matter is divided into 3 blog entries. I have identified each by the Roman numeral. Pardon the technological glitch here. Thanks.i. Submission of the proposed budget and seminar or convention fee to be collected shall be reviewed by the Council.j. Seminar or convention fee to be collected.k. Evaluation

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Article IIICRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION OF PROVIDERS, PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES OR SOURCES; EQUIVALENT CREDIT UNITS; CREDIT REQUIREMENTS; EXEMPTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS Section 14. Criteria for Accreditation. – In order to merit accreditation, the following criteria shall be complied with:A. For CPE Provider1. Must be a duly registered organization, firm, institution or agency, or a registered and

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Herein are the pages of the PRC Resolution for CPE Provision. I can only place 5 pages per entry, hence the rest shall follow in the succeeding blogs. I would like to understand it myself, so I decided to type it and place it here for us to read the documents directly. You may check if my verbatim copying of the document herein printed is faithful to the original, and if alright with you, let

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This is just to announce that IPCAP will be holding its 2nd National Convention and 1st General membership meeting this coming April 14-16, 2010 (Wednesday-Thursday-Friday) at the University of the East, Recto Ave, Manila Please keep tab here in the coming days when we will publish our formal invite. The theme is related to the many roles of the Guidance Counselor in our Society wherever we are

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Most of us know what has been recently reported about the world's leading athlete. In pursuit of understanding their situation, it is normal for press people to dig as deep as they can. This is sometimes thought of as "sensationalizing" the matter.In the video that I just watched tonight (it's 8PM Philippine time Dec. 6, 2009), a couples therapist is shown talking about "couples therapy." As

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We all know what has been reported about the world's leading athlete. In pursuit of understanding their situation, it is normal for press people to dig as deep as they can. This is sometimes thought of as "sensationalizing" the matter.In the video that I just watched tonight (it's 8PM Philippine time Dec. 6, 2009), a couples therapist talks about "couples therapy." As she talks on the topic,

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I got this email today, one that provides hope for cancer patients. Hence for those among us who have cancer patients (Attention Counselors working in the hospital setting!), please read this email below and check for yourselves the youtube documentary of Karen Davila. It's kind of hopeful to realize there is a place that provides an alternative in treating cancer. All the best and God

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Here is an email sent by the Vice-President of FPCAP, inviting us to the new FPCAP website where we can download the Program, invitation letter and other instructions. Please read along and respond.Dear Members,Check out our website www.fpcap.org!!!!!!!! You will read about our recent involvement with victims of the recent calamities.For those who have not indicated attendance at the coming

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Herein is an invitation to the 2nd National Convention of the Family and Pastoral Counseling Association of the Philippines (FPCAP), Inc. To access the invitation letter, registration form and other information, please go to their website, one of the links in this blog. www.fpcap.org Dear Members. Friends, Colleagues and Fellow Pastoral Workers,It is just two weeks until the FAMILY AND PASTORAL

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In our our 3rd and last day of this Debriefing Trip, we had the scheduled training of debriefers. Those who came were Guidance Counselors, licensed and unlicensed, Psychology instructors as well as other personnel in the city that saw the need to be skilled in doing psychological debriefing. Here are some pics.Dr. Perlie Polestico gave a concise concept of doing Psychological Debriefing, or

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After Lamtang, we were treated by RGC Reynalyn to a sumptuous lunch after which we had our own debriefing. We realized that we came with varying motivations. One of us was a victim of Ondoy in Marikina. She felt so blest by those who helped her rise up after her house was devoured in Provident Village that she sincerely (teary-eyed in fact) realized she can share that blessing by coming along.

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Some more to document:These are two more pictures of the landslide in La Trinidad. God be with us all in our journey of helping rebuild persons and of course nature, never again to be neglectful and abusive that may lead Mother Nature to be vengeful. These are two pics after the debriefing with the Principal of the school. Just a souvenir photo with him who was so open and candid about his

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After the debriefing, we all posed for a souvenir shot. Congratulations everyone!This was the group of Ms. Christine Acosta of St. Jude Catholic School.Ms. Techie in action during one of the stages of the debriefing process.Sincere, warm and unconditional listening is at the heart of the debriefing process. Rene at his best! Talaga naman!

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You have seen the pics of Day 2. Here are some more pics on that very meaningful second day Oct. 30, 2009. Not that the other days were forgettable. This one was simply good because we have seen for ourselves the possibility of debriefing right there onsite and see for ourselves the story come alive in the accounts of those who helped save. Of course we are taught that debriefing has to be

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Let me account our 1st IPCAP Debriefing Mission in Baguio. This would be Day 1 of that unforgettable exposure. We did this because there was an expressed need there for such an exercise. Thanks to Dr. Lilian Gandeza who led the coordinating work for us to start our mission at Saint Louis University that evening of Oct. 29, 2009. And of course for the generous support of some quarters who

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Here are some of the pictures we took along the way during our 1st Debriefing Trip in Baguio last Oct. 29-31, 2009. Pray for the victims and think of what we can do together not simply for them but for our lives as well. God blessThis was the house in Brgy. Irisan (along Naguilian Road) that was washed out by the rampaging mud from the mountain above it. The mud carried bodies of people who

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All set we are for the Psychological Debriefing event in Baguio. We leave at 530AM tomorrow Oct. 29, and hope to be back Saturday evening October 31. We will be housed in the SVD Retreat House, Sunnyside Baguio during this event.This is the set program, in coordination with the group there in Baguio:Group 1. Debriefing for the Debriefers( October 29) - The SLU group of psychologists and

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During the October 15, 2009 meeting, the Integrated Professional Counselors Association of the Philippines (IPCAP) Board decided to accept the invitation from Baguio to do Psychological Debriefing sessions with Typhoon Pepeng victims. We leave Manila for Baguio on Oct. 29, 2009 (departure time 530AM, meeting area: St. Jude Archdiocesan Shrine, beside Malacanan Palace). We return to Manila on

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I think this one is worth placing here so that our readers, who I'd like to believe are Guidance Counselors or Counseling Psychologists, may remember and also share to others. Thanks to Dr. Susan Estanislao, my colleague at the Sarnelli Center for Streetchildren, in Baclaran, Paranaque City. It's all about being prepared for the flood, or when dire emergencies come. These may form part of the

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Herein is the list of TOP TEN in this year's Board Exams in Guidance & Counseling:Top 10 August 2009 Guidance CounselorThe successful examinees who garnered the top 10 places in the Guidance Counselor Licensure Examination August 2009 are:1 CHRISTOPHER PEREZ HERNANDEZ, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN - 85.45%2 MARIA ALMA GELVEZON FACTO, DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-MANILA - 85.10%3 PEDRO JR

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Since 9:40AM today, I have received three messages, 2 from the mobile and one here in this blog (the latter provided me the website after searching in vain the PRC website) about their passing the 2nd Board Exams for Guidance & Counseling. Thanks a lot May, and of course, thanks to our 2 Members of the Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance & Counseling. God blessHerein is the said list in

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A colleague who frequents this site has informed me that I missed out the list of examinees for Room 407 for tomorrow's Board Examination, and double listed Room 406. Sorry po. And yes, Thanks po for the feedback. Against all the warning that the PRC website (http://www.prc.gov.ph/documents/GUID0809rm.pdf) is an attack site, I managed to get in to get this data below. All the best to everyone.

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I just got a text message from a friend, saying that the PRC website has published the site for examinations, as well as mentioning that there are now more than a hundred examinees including those who may have registered from the provinces. Anyway, here is the list in case you failed to enter the PRC website. My computer has identified the PRC website as an ATTACK SITE, the website complete

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For those who are anxious about the upcoming Board Exams, here is some information that was passed to me. Hope this will help alleviate your worries and boost your confidence. Let me know who you are so I can mention your name to St. Jude and the Lord (hehe) in our novena to St. Jude on the days of your testing. Thanks to the information supplier. God bless and take carehello father! how are

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Let me share here a correspondence on the upcoming Board Exams. Greetings!I am presently working as a Guidance Counselor and I will be taking the licensure exam this August. I would like to ask if you could help me in my review since there is no available reviewer for this in the bookstore.Could you give me an idea about the test? and if you could give me some handouts to review. Thank you so

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Dear Counselors,Greetings from the FPCAP Board!We cordially invite you to grace our 3rd COUNSELING CAFE on August 21 (Friday) at the Aquanox Restaurant, 800 Arnaiz Avenue (formerly Pasay Road) cr. Amorsolo Street, Makati City.Topic for the Forum is "The Counselor's Emotional Baggage." Join us in this interactive activity and tag along other counselors to experience our unique advocacy in

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Let me share here some information I got abut getting one's PRC ID. It was started by an email inquiring what help I could give to the Counselor's situation:dear Fr. Bern, greetings.. i am back to my mission in (abroad) last (date). Luckily i was able to process my requirements for the exception and was approved. Although i was not able to make it for the Oath Taking Ceremony, is there any means

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My high school batch mates have a yahoo group email account from where I got this very relaxing and rejuvenating music. You may want to go on a concert online, so go ahead and click on these ones and try for yourselves the music that really enlivens one's spirit:1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktteZaXpXmw&feature=related2. Some jazz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmttwEHdfB0&feature=related3.

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I got a text message today July 13, inquiring about a review center near the texter's place in the Visayas. Months earlier, I was texted about the same matter. In fact, the inquiry was about review materials. As of now I am not cognizant of any review activities being done by any organization or persons, except that there was this "rhumor" to just read "MY book" because the questions were

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Gud pm sir. sori 4 txtng L8. jst wnt 2 ask snce wud wnt 2 tke d goard xam in guidnce. Im from S.C.. Im a grad of guidncecounselng&psych. Dnt hav ma n guidnce but curently im d scul guidnce counselor & im also teaching psychology n colege. Am I qualified jst wnt 2 mke sure il b spendng much & sayang pag di rn pla pwd. hpe u cud help me wid ds matr Fr. Bern [name withheld here].Good pam sir. Sorry

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I received today June 23, 2009 a text message with this question: "gd pm po pdre bern, ask lng po me kng wn po and deadline ng prc applictn 4 aug gc licnsure? wala po kxc s wbsite ng prc n pgca. tnx-(name withheld) (Good pm po Padre Bern, ask lang po ako when the deadline of the PRC for application for [to take] the Aug. [2009] Licensure exams for Guidance and Counseling. Couldn't find any in

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Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish - Albert Einstein That's the Albert Einstein quote of the day which I decided to put in so that such a wise man's words can be a good guide for the day. It's followed by an aquarium, a virtual pet - fish - in order to relax you before you read the contents. Besides, I remember the story of CORY and Erap entitled Logic:Cory: Erap, alam mo

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I received these requests from John Arimado, and I hope these are still available. Anyway, the address and person to contact are here:June 5, 2009: We need an IT Head and a HEAD-Accounting Department...Please send applications to john_arimado@yahoo.com / angelicumhrd@yahoo.com. Call 7324243 loc 127. Look for John. Please. Thanks. (sent through text using the number 2371002403020)May 29, 2009

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When I paid for my oath-taking last Sept. 2008, I asked the guy collecting the P1,500 for an OFFICIAL RECEIPT. He said, "Wala po." I asked, "Why are you not giving Official Receipt? P1,500 is a big amount, and you are obliged to give me a receipt." Tahimik lang siya. I couldn't press him because I did not know whom to address the matter.On oath-taking day itself, at Manila Hotel, I had with

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Today, we at IPCAP met again (we've been doing this quite regularly) and discussed among the agenda current issues in the field. Among those that I find disturbing include the shutting off of the Guidance Center in schools where there are no resident Registered Guidance Counselors or RGC. The Guidance Counselors who used to man the Guidance Center were either laid off, or moved to a different

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In our last meeting on June 4, 2009 at the University of the East, Manila, more contributions for GDAP came in. We reviewed the requirements for SEC registration. While we were doing our planning, our elected Treasurer Mr. Ricky Lawas, RGC of the Carlos Lanting College went to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to have our name reserved. Much to the fulfillment (talk of wish

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The Guidance Directors Association of the Philippines (GDAP) has been meeting for two times already. This time on June 4, 2009, we will meet again for the 3rd time. Some have contributed their personal funds which will be credited as membership fee later on, and so we were able to purchase the SEC proforma papers for registration.The forming of this Association involves both licensed and

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I have received the following questions from fellow Guidance Counselors, and here is my response:Q: Is there a registration fee in attending the GDAP meeting? How long will the meeting be, half-day or whole day? Our Guidance Director (Carol) is on leave, that we might send a representative on her behalf; will that be okay?A: There is no registration fee for this meeting. We will just have to

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Herein is the letter of Dr. Elvira Irene G. Ramos to ALL GUIDANCE DIRECTORS all over the Philippines. Welcome are all PAST and CURRENT Guidance Directors, Guidance Coordinators whose task is that of a Guidance Director in any school or legitimate institution doing Guidance and Counseling. The meeting shall accept Guidance Directors and Coordinators with or without the license to do the job as

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Let me post here something very much relevant from the vantage point of Health Psychology. People nowadays are very conscious about their health. In fact, there is a big billboard saying "Flat (stomach) is in!" I am just lucky that mine is. So, am I in? Or is my stomach in - to be more politically accurate? Yes, because I am not my stomach. Nonetheless, many today think that they are their

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Coming out from the men's comfort room after watching the movie Padre de Familya, I overheard one father blurt audibly "Walang moral lesson yun a!" Really? I thought the film was simply showing us the truth of Philippine society today. If that father in the comfort room was right, feelings of disappointment were definitely disturbing.Sunday night, May 3, I went to SM San Lazaro to catch the

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Herein is the letter from FPCAP inviting us to its 2nd Enrichment Seminar. Please read along.Dear Members, Friends, Colleagues ,Fellow Workers in Family and Pastoral Ministry and Participants, We are pleased to inform you of our resource speakers for the SECOND ENRICHMENT SEMINAR '09 who will explore with you the very relevant topics we have lined up for you: May 4-Monday: PASTOR PERCY S.A.

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This is my first entry since holy week (and even earlier I suppose) this year. But since I got hold of the material below, I remembered this blog since I notice that people have contacted me through this blog for various needs: counseling, follow up of the Counseling world in the Philippines, even requests for advertising certain relevant events, spam-able materials in my email box which I

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The following are some of the events we can consider attending this summer. The first is from the Philippine Association of Christian Counselors whose event will be scheduled on May 16, 2009. The whole afternoon event is entitled HOLISTIC CARE OF PERSONS.The FPCAP will be holding its 2nd enrichment seminar on May 4-9, 2009. Hurry for this one is limited to only 30 participants. I was given

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I received this today March 31, an invite to a Counseling Cafe, the first in the country. This should a welcome creative output of Guidance Counselors. Have a great time and see you there. God bless

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This was the Keynote Address delivered by our Keynote Speaker Fr. Roderick Salazar, SVD, of the University of San Carlos Cebu City during the IPCAP National Convention held in Cebu Last March 12-14 at the Center for performing Arts of University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R). The Key We Must TurnThoughts on the Professional Guidance Counselor and the LawKeynote AddressFirst IPCAP National

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We all know that laughter is the best medicine, as Readers' Digest so says. Hence, as face the tough challenges ahead of us, I'd like to share some quips that should surely exercise those humor muscles that can give a state of relaxation to the reader. Pag hindi ka tumawa, baka may problema ka na talaga hehe. Thanks to my tennis friend based in Canada now, Rom. God blessSA BAKERYPulubi:

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For the purpose of information dissemination, let me blog here this matter on PRE-REGISTRATION for the upcoming March 12-14, 2009 1st IPCAP National Convention in Cebu."On or before March 5, 2009" is the Pre-registration period we have set. However, on March 6, there were requests by phone if it is possible to still pay the "Early Bird" fee on March 6 because the payment was released by their

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1. May A non-Registered Guidance Counselor attend the IPCAP Convention in Cebu?I just received a phone call half an hour ago from a PGCA member inquiring: Caller: Father, I am a PGCA member but I am not a Registered Guidance Counselor. May I attend the IPCAP Convention in Cebu?Me: Oh yes. The IPCAP Convention is not simply for the Registered Guidance Counselors. It is for ALL STAKEHOLDERS of

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Finally, after 13 days of waiting at the signatory's table, the CHED endorsement was released today. I went to get it at the CHED Office which is in C.P. Garcia St, UP Diliman, Q.C.Now those who need this piece of document, just email me for it or any of our IPCAP Members whom you know because I had just emailed them a copy of this scanned material.Welcome to Cebu. God bless and take care

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Just this afternoon, upon checking the Department of Education website, the Advisory for our IPCAP Convention was uploaded. It is entitled FIRST NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE STAKEHOLDERS OF THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING PROFESSION. For those who need it for their travel permits and other needs, you may download it there, or email berngu721@gmail.com so I can send it to you.The DepEd website where you

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This week the CHED and the DepEd endorsements are expected to be released this week. I shall immediately have them blogged here, as well as email to those who have requested for them, particularly the Pre-Registered or Early Birds. I understand how essential these documents are for those who would like to attend Conventions such as the IPCAP National Convention in Cebu. In fact, these

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The anonymous commentator has texted me after she saw the new post (I bet that was my quickest act in this blog, kasi naman I got so many texts inquiring about their names...and siyempre, ok naman itong paraan to help, Counselors tayo di ba?). Finally we have the person's name here. This is really to acknowledge your great service to us Guidance Counselors. Maraming maraming salamat po. Here

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Thanks to the anonymous comment through which we have a more complete information about this 4th batch of oath-takers. So, for those who are awaiting this, thank God for this anonymous person. God bless you.He wrote this morning: thank you for the update po but i think PGCA list is incomplete.. there's another resolution (no 3) posted po sa abs cbn news online.. The website where I got the

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Thanks to the PGCA website we have a copy of the 4th batch of oath takers under the Grandfather's Clause. I had wanted to see this in a more official manner - in the newspapers since there are many who may not have access to the internet. Besides, official documents like this needs publication to have official effect. Maybe the internet is now an official site for that. Kahit nga text

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One of the most recent comments I received in reaction to the information I supplied here in this blog is this:"i am a registered guidance counselor but i am thinking of applying for certification as psychologist.the certification is merely a paper of recognition from a professional organization of practitioners (PAP) and is different from a legal license as in the case of being a registered

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The CHED and DepEd memos are currently up for signature by their respective signatories. The DepEd memo gets published in the internet and is very easy to download and print. Since there is no CHED facility in the internet, one has to go and get that document from their office in UP Diliman. And once out, these documents will get published here.The CHED and DepEd memos are usually sought by

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To all Pre-Registrants & IPCAP Members:I have received text messages about how to go about Pre-registration. Together with the invitation letter comes the Pre-registration Form. The invitation letter contains the Banco De Oro Account number of IPCAP where you are to deposit the participation fee, and the membership fee for those who have the license or PRC ID as a Registered Guidance Counselor

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Herein is the Program for the IPCAP Cebu Convention. See you there! God bless

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Here are the hotels in Cebu and their rates. We are very greatful to Ms. Marivic G. Diwa, our Convention Co-Chair in Cebu who's been very generous in her service to all of us. Hope you can contact the hotels yourself. I would suggest that the internet be consulted, or else let us know if you need a reservation somewhere so we can coordinate with our people there.The Program of the event is

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This comment jibed with my reply to Dr. Guzman: let them take the board exam. they did not meet the qualification according to the law, so why exempt. kya nga may board eh. grabeng blunder naman to. My comment through text to Dr. Guzman about those who were rushing for their application but who may have had documentary and other problems, including the courses was this: "Tell them to take the

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Eto pa:nakakainis itong memo. last january 24 (saturday) we received a text message that they are allowing without pgca doc and some lacking requirements to beat the january deadline. i did not pay attention to it since text announcement is very unreliable plus the fact that its saturday so how can you comply with some other requirements like clearances etc. i am a graduate of MS psychology with

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The following are comments posted by readers, albeit anonymously, after having read the two documents from the PRC regarding the January 26, 2009 deadline for the Grandfather's Clause, as well as the Officer In Charge of the Board of Guidance Counseling. Unless someone really looks into these comments, they would not normally be read. Hence, I thought it best to have them here rather than

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This morning, my cat Sim was borrowed by one of my neighbors here. He wanted to reduce the number of little rats in his room. Knowing i had two cats in my room, he requested if I could lend him one of the two. So, there went Sim for her first attempt at self-support!This made me realize that in times like we have, an economic recession, any possibility of earning a living would be a ready

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