IPCAP 2nd National Convention gets 21 CPE credit units

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 point in the morning to tell me that this 2nd National Convention of IPCAP has been now awarded 21 credit units. The same was announced when we had our closure program in the afternoon, an added feature of the CPE Program. There we were able to put our learnings together. The emcee Dr. Elvira Ramos, after confirming from Dr. Rebilion herself announced that indeed, the 2nd IPCAP National Convention was worth 21 credit units to all who religiously attended all the events of the Program.

Thank you very much, Dr. Rebilion. Your presence together with Dr. Rosales during the Opening Program was very reassuring. We knew from the start that the CPE Council for Guidance and Counseling was serious about this 1st PRC-accredited CPE event of the profession. Thanks also to the PRC guidelines which we followed to the letter, hence we were able to hold this event without much fuss.

The speakers had very good evaluations, plus the workshop presentors were tops in their line. We are indeed greatful for everyone's support. Here are some pictures I have received. More shall be published here as they come, including a video clip of the event (hope the one who promised me won't renege on that).


Our Keynote Speaker Mr. Antonio P. Meloto made his thoughts clear, that before poverty is ever an economic problem, it is first a psychological, behavioral problem. This in itself is worth confirmation through a study. Thanks Tito Tony and your secretary who helped make this tie-up with Gawad Kalinga something to pursue for the good of our people. We are with you in pursuing your dream for our nation and people.


During the picture taking, I happened to sit beside Dr. Rebilion, who was herself seated beside Dr. Rosales (we should have a picture of her during the Convention). This was on Day 1: Opening Day.


Dr. Rose Llanes, 1st President of IPCAP and Convenor of this organization since 2006 when she was then PGCA President gave an animated introduction of the our Keynote Speaker.


Dr. Julian Montano (1st IPCAP Vice-President) and Mr. Cesar Cong (1st IPCAP Treasurer) were all ears during Dr. Llanes' Presidential Address in the afternoon.

Dr. Lily Rosales graces IPCAP's 2nd National Convention:

Dr. Rosales' presence at the Opening Program was indeed very gracious. Thanks for the support Ma'am. Now with you, all three members of the 1st Board of Guidance and Counseling have given IPCAP the approval to continue what it was established for: the 1st 2 were with us during the crafting of the IPCAP Constitution - Dr. Rhodelia Gabriel (1st Board Chair), and the current and 3rd Chair of the Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling (albeit being the 1st to be appointed by the current Philippine President) Dr. Luz Guzman. With your signing the accreditation certificates (PRC Accreditation of IPCAP as CPE Service Provider, and the 2nd National Convention as a CPE Program), we have felt the enduring commitment you have made for this profession. Rest assured we will do our best for the good of the practitioners and the profession at large.

More shall be written in the coming days. God bless and take care