City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), through the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology (PRB Psy), has granted the Certificate of Compliance to Argao Psych on 05 September 2024. This means that Argao Psych has complied with the requirements set forth by the RA 10029, entitled ‘Philippine Psychology Act of 2009’.
According to Section 3(b) of Article VIII of RA 10029: “no corporation, partnership, association or entity shall operate a psychology or psychometrics office, center, clinic or otherwise engage in the practice or allow the practice of Psychology or Psychometrics within its premises without securing a permit therefor from the Board. Such permit shall be issued only after the Board is satisfied that such establishment is competently staffed by a Psychologist and equipped with sufficient and adequate psychology-related instruments and facilities].” On 22 June 2023, the PRB Psychology issued Resolution No. 4 s.2023 to implement the law.
Argao Psych’s compliance to the provisions of the law and its application for a Permit to Operate, and eventual receipt of the Certificate of Compliance, is a testament to our commitment of ensuring that the psychological services offered by Argao Psych are compliant with government regulations, ethical standards, and practice guidelines in the field of clinical psychology.
