FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIF'PINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to set a national standard for the practice of clinical psychology and 
psychometrics (psychological testing) through 
1. creating a clinical psychology and psychometrics board tasked to oversee the practice of 
the profession as well as to issue licenses to its practitioners; 
2. defining the scope of the nature of practice psychologists and psychometricians; 
3. setting the criteria or qualification for the licensure of the practitioners of the profession; 
4. mandating the criteria for the granting of such licenses; and 
5. prescribing penalties for violators of the Act. 
This bill addresses the need of the public for protection from exploitation and injury, intentional 
or unintentional, either by quacks or even well-meaning individuals who are not adequately- 
trained to practice this complex clinical skill. In this light, there is also a need for clinical 
psychologists and psychometricians to regulate their profession and render their specialized 
services with assurance and confidence at a reasonable level of competence and accountability. 
The passage of this measure will serve to strengthen the psychology profession, uplift its 
standards, and safeguard the interest of the public. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
ANhOhIO "SONNY" F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
TO 
REGULATE 
THE 
PRACTICE 
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CLINICAL 
PSYCHOLOGY 
AND 
PSYCHOMETRICS 
CREATING 
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PURPOSE 
A 
PROFESSIONAL 
REGULATORY BOARD OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOMETRICS, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be in enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
ARTICLE I 
TITLE 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Clinical Psychology 
and Psychometrics Act of 2008”. 
ARTICLE II 
STATEMENT OF POLICY 
SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. - The Sate recognizes the importance of clinical 
psychologists and psychometricians in nation-building and development. Hence, it shall nurture 
competent, upright and assiduous clinical psychologists and psychometricians whose standards 
of practice and service shall be excellent and globally competitive through the administration of 
violable, effective and credible licensure examinations and the imposition and promotion of 
regulatory measures, programs and activities that enhance their professional growth and well- 
being. 
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ARTICLE LU 
DEFINITION OF TERMS 
SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - As used in this Act, the following, terms shall have the 
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following meanings: 
(a) 
“Clinical Psychology” is the scientific study of the diagnosis and treatment of 
psychological (Le., mental and/or emotional and/or behavioral) problems. 
“Practice of Clinical Psychology” consists of the diagnosis and treatment of 
persons with perceived or actual psychological (Le., mental and/or emotional 
and/or behavioral) concerns and/or problems. Clinical psychologists specialize in 
employing scientifically-sound and/or proven methods to help persons with 
psychological problems adjust to the demands of life. The practice of clinical 
psychology includes, but is not limited to: 
1) Administering, scoring and interpreting results of psychological tests 
including projective techniques, for the purpose of diagnosing functioning, 
composing a written integrated report on the nature and quality of such 
psychological problems and dysfunction, if any, ascribing a prognosis for 
individual clients or patients, and suggesting or offering a plan for 
psychotherapeutic sessions or activities; 
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2) Interviewing, counseling and/or rendering psychotherapeutic services to 
clients or patients, including their families or support groups whenever called 
for, directed at modifying maladaptive behaviors which are not attributable to 
organic causes; 
3) Appearing as an expert witness in judicial or other proceedings involving, 
necessitating or otherwise relating to, psychological intervention; 
4) Teaching courses in, or otherwise educating others about clinical psychology 
and psychometrics 
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“Clinical Psychologist” means a natural person who is duly registered and holds a 
valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card as 
clinical psychologists, issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Clinical 
Psychology and Psychometrics and the Professional Regulation Commission 
pursuant to this Act. 
“Psychometrician” means a natural person who is duly registered who holda a 
valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card issued 
by the Professional Regulatory Commission of Psychology and the Professional 
Regulation Commission pursuant to this Act. As such, he or she shall be 
authorized to do any of the following, provided, that such shall at all times be 
conducted under the supervision of a licensed psychologist: 
1) Administering and scoring of standardized psychological tests except 
projective techniques; 
2) Interpreting results of the same and preparing a written report on these results; 
3) Conducting preparatory intake interviews of clients for psychotherapeutic 
sessions, as well as group activities relative to studies on psychology 
principles andor research projects. 
ARTICLE IV 
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF 
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOMETRICS 
SEC. 4. Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulato y Board of Clinical 
Psychology and Psychometrics. - There is hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board of 
Clinical Psychology and Psychometrics, hereinafter called the Board, a collegial body under the 
administrative control and supervision of the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), 
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, which shall be composed of a Chairperson and two (2) 
members appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) nominees for each 
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position. The list of nominees shall be submitted to the Commission by the integrated and 
accredited national organization of psychologists and psychometricians herein referred to as the 
Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP). The Board shall be organized not later than 
sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act. 
SEC. 5. Qualifications of the Chairperson and the Members of the Professional 
Regulatory Board of Clinical Psychology and Psychometrics. - The Chairperson and members 
of the Board shall, at the time of their appointment and for the course of their term, possess the 
following qualifications: 
(a) A natural born citizen and resident of the Philippines; 
(b) At least thirty-five (35) years of age; 
(c) Possess good moral character; 
(d) Hold a Doctorate Degree in Psychology with specialization in Clinical Psychology 
and Psychometrics conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or 
abroad duly recognized and/or accredited by the commission on Higher Education 
(CHED); 
(e) Have at least ten (10) years of practice in clinical psychology and psychometrics in a 
duly recognized institution, clinic or center, as well as at least five ( 5 )  years of 
teaching experience in the filed of clinical psychology and psychometrics. 
(f) A registered and licensed clinical psychologist, except in the case of the first 
members of the Board who shall automatically be conferred a valid certificate of 
registration and a valid professional identification card in clinical psychology and 
psychometrics upon appointment to the Board; 
(g) Is neither an officer, trustee nor member of the faculty of any university, college, 
institute or school where a regular course in psychology is offered or taught or review 
classes conducted, and shall not have any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any 
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(h) Is not an officer, nor hold any position other than being a member , of the integrated 
and accredited national organization of psychologists and psychometricians; and 
(i) Shall not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude. 
SEC. 6. Term of Offlce. - The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three 
(3) years or until their successors shall have been appointed and duly qualified. Each member of 
the Board may be reappointed for one (1) full term of three (3) years. The first members of the 
Board may be reappointed for one (1) full term of three (3) years. The first member of the Board 
shall hold office for the following terms: the Chairperson for three (3) years: one member for two 
(2) years; and the other member for one (1) year, which shall be specified in their respective 
appointments. Any vacancy occurring within the term of a member shall be filled for the 
unexpired portion of the term only. Each member of the Board shall qualiij by taking the proper 
oath prior to the performance of hisher duties. 
SEC. 7. Powers and Duties. - The Board shall have the following powers and duties: 
Administer and implement the provisions of this Act and promulgate as well as 
revise or update, as necessary, rules and regulations, resolutions and guidelines 
hereto, Provided, that the policies, resolutions, rules and regulations issued or 
promulgated by the Board shall be subject to review and approval of the 
Commission; 
Supervise and monitor the registration, licensure and practice of clinical 
psychologists and psychometricians in the Philippines; 
Issue, and upon compliance with due process requirements suspend or revoke, 
and/or reinstate, the certificate of registration and professional identification card 
for clinical psychologists and psychometricians; 
Adopt an official seal of the Board; 
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Monitor the conditions and circumstances affecting the practice of clinical 
psychology and psychometrics in the Philippines and adopt such measures as 
may be deemed lawful and proper for the enhancement and maintenance of high 
professional, ethical and technical standards of the profession; 
Issue permits to and exercise visitorial powers over agencies, institutions, 
associations, corporations and partnerships to verify that the persons practicing 
clinical psychology and psychometrics therein are clinical psychologists and 
psychometricians with valid certificates of registration and valid professional 
identification cards, and that they possess the necessary accreditation, skills 
and/or facilities to competently carrying out their functions; 
Assist the Commission in the formulation and implementation of the guidelines 
on 
continuing professional education for clinical psychologists and 
psychometricians; 
Ensure, in coordination with the CHED, that all educational institutions offering 
the course/program of clinical psychology and psychometrics strictly comply with 
the policies, standards and requirements prescribed by CHED for such 
course/program, especially in the areas of administration, curriculum, faculty, 
library and facilities; 
Prepare, adopt, issue and amend, in consultation with CHED, syllabi for the 
licensure examination subjects; 
Investigate and, when warranted, hear administrative cases involving violations of 
this Act, its implementing rules and regulations as hereinafter promulgated, and 
any applicable code of ethics andor code of professional standards. For this 
purpose, it may issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum to secure the 
appearances of witnesses and the production of documents in connection 
therewith Provided, that the Board’s decision, resolution or orders rendered in 
administrative cases shall be subject to review only on appeal; 
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Perfom such other functions and duties as may be lawfully delegated to it, or as it 
may deem necessary to carry out the objectives of this Act. 
SEC. 8. Compensation and Allowances. - The Chairperson and members of the Board 
shall receive the same compensation and allowances as those received by the Chairperson and 
members of the existing regulatory boards under the Commission, as provided in the charter of 
the Commission and in the General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 9. Removal or Suspension of Members of the Professional Regulatory Board of 
Clinical Psychologv and Psychometrics. - Any member of the Board may, upon the 
recommendation of the Commission upon observance of due process and completion of the 
proper investigation, be suspended or removed by the President from office for cause, such as 
gross neglect of duty, incompetence, malpractice, behavior unbecoming of a medical 
professional, immorality, unethical or dishonorable conduct, final conviction of any crime 
involving moral turpitude, any act of graft and corruption, and participation in the manipulation 
of or any dishonestly relative to the licensure examinations andor the registration process. 
SEC. 10. Administrative Supervision over the Board, custodian of its Records, 
Secretariat and Support Services. - The Board shall be under the administrative supervision and 
control of the Commission. All records of the Board including documents relative to the 
licensure examinations as well as administrative and other investigative cases conducted by the 
Board, shall be kept in the custody of the Commission. The Commission shall designate the 
Secretary of the Board and shall provide the Secretariat with necessary support services to 
effectively implement the provisions of this Act. 
ARTICLE V 
LICENSURE EXAMWATIONS 
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SEC. 11. Examinations Required - All applicants for registration to practice clinical 
psychology and psychometrics shall be required to pass a licensure examination for clinical 
psychologists and psychometricians to be conducted by the Commission. 
SEC. 12. Qualifications for the Licensure Examination Psychologist - Any person 
may apply to take the examination for registration and licensure as a clinical psychologist after 
furnishing evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: 
is a Filipino citizen of a foreign stateicountry which extends reciprocity to the 
Philippines relative to the practice of the profession; 
holds at least a Master’s degree in Psychology with specialization in clinical 
psychology, conferred by a university, college or school in the Philippines or 
abroad recognizedaccredited by the CHED; 
has supervised andor conducted a minimum of five hundred (500) hours of 
clinical experience under the auspices of a licensed clinical psychologist or 
psychiatrist 
is of good moral character; and 
has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude. 
SEC. 13. Qualifications of Applicants for the Licensure Examination for 
Psychometricians. -Any person may apply to take the examination for registration and licensure 
as psychometrician by furnishing evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: 
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is a Filipino citizen or a citizen of a foreign statelcountry which extends 
reciprocity to the Philippines relative to the practice of the profession 
holds at least a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology conferred by a university, 
college or school in the Philippines or abroad recognized /accredited by the 
CHED and has obtained sufficient credits for the subjects covered in the 
examination; 
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has not been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude 
SEC. 14. Examination Subjec& for CZinicd PgwhoZogists. - The licensure examination 
for clinical psychologists shall cover the following subjects: 
(a) Research and Quantitative Analysis 
(b) Advanced Psychometrics and Projective Techniques 
(c) Advanced Counseling Techniques and Psychotherapy 
(d) Advanced Clinical Psychology 
(e) Advanced Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology 
SEC. 15. Examination Subject for Psychometricians. - The licensure examinations for 
psychometricians shall cover the following subjects: 
(a) Theories of Personality 
(b) Development Psychology 
(c) General Psychology 
(d) Psychological TestingPsychometrics 
(e) Behavioral Statistics 
SEC. 16. Registration without Examination for Clinical Psychologists. - A person who 
possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration as a clinical 
psychologist pursuant to the provisions of this Act may be registered without examination: 
Provided, that the applicant files with the Board within three (3) years after its creation an 
application for registration and issuance of certificate of registration and professional 
identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant had, prior 
to the effectivity of this Act, fulfilled the requirements under either subparagraph (1) or (2) 
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Obtained a doctoral degree in Psychology with concentration in Clinical 
Psychology and had accumulated a minimum of either: 
a. three (3) years of teaching experience in the field of clinical psychology, or 
b. three (3) years of work experience in the practice of clinical psychology in the 
Philippines 
Obtained a masteral degree in Psychology with concentration in Clinical and 
accumulated a minimum of either: 
a. five (5) years of teaching experience in the filed of clinical psychology, or 
b. five (5) years of teaching experience in the practice of clinical psychology in 
the Philippines 
SEC. 11. Registration without Examination for Psychometricians. - A person who 
possesses the qualifications required to take the examination for registration and professional 
identification card by submitting credentials satisfactory to the Board that the applicant before 
the effectivity of this Act had obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and had accumulated a 
minimum of five (5) years teaching experience in psychology courses including a minimum of 
either two (2) academic semesters conducting psychological testing or two (2) years full time 
work experience in the practice of psychometrics in the Philippines. 
SEC. 18. Ratings in the Examination. - To be qualified as having passed the licensure 
examination for clinical psychologists and psychometricians, a candidate must have obtained a 
weighted general average of at least seventy-five percent (75%) for all subjects, with no grade 
lower than sixty percent (60%) in any given subject. An examinee who obtains a weighted 
general average of seventy-five percent (75%) or higher but obtains a rating below sixty percent 
(60%) in any given subject, may re-take such subject or subjects within the next two (2) tears and 
upon obtaining a rating of at least seventy-five percent (75%) in each such subject, shall then be 
deemed to have passed the licensure examination. 
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SEC. 19. Repofl of Ratings, - The board shall submit to the Commission an official 
report detailing the ratings obtained by each examinee within ten (10) calendar days after the 
examination, unless such period is extended for just cause. 
ARTICLE VI 
REGISTRATION 
SEC. 20. Oath of Clinical Psychologists and Psychometricians. - All successfid 
examinees qualified for registration and all qualified applicants for registration without 
examination shall be required to take an oath to uphold the profession before any member of the 
Board or any officer of the Commission authorized to administer oaths, prior to entering into the 
practice of clinical psychology or psychometrics in the Philippines 
SEC. 21. Issuance of Certlficntes of Registration and Professional Identification Card 
- A certificate of registration and professional identification card shall be issued to all successful 
examinees and registrants without examination upon compliance with all the legal requirements, 
including payment of fees, prescribed by the Commission. The certificate of registration shall 
bear the signature of the Chairperson of the Commission and Members of the Board, indicating 
that the person named therein is entitled to practice the profession with all the privileges and 
concomitant responsibilities appurtenant thereto. The said certificate shall remain in full force 
and effect until suspended or revoked in accordance with this Act. 
A professional identification card bearing the registration number, date of issuance and 
validity term of three years, duly signed by the Chairperson of the Commission, shall likewise be 
issued to every registrant who has paid prescribed registration fee. Upon expiration of the 
professional identification card, the clinical psychologist and psychometrician may renew the 
same upon proof of compliance with continuing education requirements prescribed by the Board 
and/or Commission. 
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SEC. 22. Disclosure of Registration Information. - The clinical psychologist or 
psychometrician shall be required to indicate hidher registration and professional identification 
card number and date of issuance, the duration of validity, including the professional tax receipt 
number on each document signed, used, or issued in connection with the practice of hisher 
profession. 
SEC. 23. Non-issuance of Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification 
Card. - The Board shall not register nor issue a certificate of registration or professional 
identification card to any person convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude, has 
been found guilty by a judwial or other duly constituted tribunal of immoral or dishonorable 
conduct, or has been medically diagnosed to be of unsound mind. In the event of non-issuance of 
the certificate for any reason, the Board shall furnish the applicant a written statement setting 
forth the reasons for such denial, which statement shall be incorporated to the records of the 
Board. 
SEC. 24. 
Foreign Reciprocity. - No foreigner shall be admitted to the Clinical 
Psychology or Psychometrics licensure examinations unless he/she proves that the country of 
which he/she is a citizen either. 
(1) 
Admits Filipino citizens to the practice of clinical psychology or psychometrics 
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registrationlprofessional identification card. 
Allows Filipino citizens to practice the same after an examination in terms of 
strict and absolute equality with nationals of said country. 
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SEC. 25. Practice through Special Temporary Permit. - Special temporary permits may 
be issued by the Board, subject to the approval by the Commission and payment of appropriate 
fees, to the following persons: 
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Licensed clinical psychologists or psychometricians from foreign countries/states 
who are internationally acknowledged specialists or outstanding experts in 
clinical psychology or psychometrics: Provided, That their services are important 
and necessary either due to the lack or inadequacy of available local 
specialistdexperts or in recognition of their potential contribution to the 
promotiordadvancement of the practice of clinical psychology or psychometrics 
through transfer of technology; 
Licensed clinical psychologists or psychometricians from foreign countries/states 
whose services shall be free and offered exclusively to indigent patients in a 
particular hospital, center, or clinic; and 
Licensed clinical psychologists or psychometricians from foreign countries/states 
employed as exchange professors to teach clinical psychology or psychometrics in 
schools, colleges, universities offering clinical psychology or psychometrics 
courses or programs. 
The permit shall detail the conditions thereof which shall, among other things, include the 
effectivity period of not more than one (1) year subject to renewal, and the specific place of 
practice such as the clinical, hospital, center, school, college or university offering the course of 
clinical psychology or psychometrics. The Board, subject to the approval by the Commission, 
shall prescribe rules and regulations on the implementation of this particular section. 
SEC. 26. Suspension or Revocation of Certificate of Registration and Professional 
Identification Card or Cancellation of a Special Temporary Permit. - The Board shall have the 
power, after notice and hearing, to suspend or revoke the certificate of registration and 
professional identification card or to cancel special temporary permits granted pursuant to this 
Act on any ground set forth in Section 30 of this Act or any of the instances hereunder. 
(a) 
Procurement of a certificate of registration and/or professional identification card, 
or special temporary permit by fraud or deceit 
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Allowing an unqualified person to advertise or to practice the profession by using 
one’s certificate of registration or professional identification card or special 
temporary permit 
Violating or conspiring to violate any of the provisions of 
this Act, it 
implementing rules and regulations, the code of ethics or code of professional 
standards promulgated hereinafter by the Board 
Manifest physical or mental incompetence to render psychological services with 
reasonable skill and safety to hisher clientdpatients 
Professional misconduct or negligence in the performance of duties as a clinical 
psychologist or psychometrician 
Engaging in the practice of the profession during the period of one’s suspension. 
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SEC. 27. Reinstatement. - A clinical psychologist or psychometrician whose certificate 
of registration has been revoked may apply to the Board for reinstatement at any time after two 
(2) years from the date of revocation of said certificate. The application shall be in writing and 
shall conform to requirements hereinafter prescribed by the Board. No certificate of registration 
or professional identification card shall be reinstated unless the Board is satisfied or professional 
identification card shall ne reinstated unless the Board is satisfied that a good cause exists to 
warrant such reinstatement. 
Issuance of a new certificate of registration or professional identification card, or special 
temporary permit in lieu of one that has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated shall be subject to 
applicable rules prescribed by the Commission. 
SEC. 28. Appeal from Judgment. - The decision of the Board shall ipso facto become 
final fifteen (15) days from receipt of the decision by the respondent unless an appeal has been 
filed with the Commission within the same period. The Commission’s decision on appeal may be 
further appealed before the Court of Appeals within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof. 
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SEC. 29. Rights of the Respondent. - The respondent clinical psychologist or 
psychometrician shall have the right to be represented by counsel at all stages of the proceedings 
as well as to speedy disposition of hisher case. He/she shall have the right to confront witnesses 
against himher in addition to such other rights guaranteed by the Constitution. 
ARTICLE VII 
PRIVKEGED COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION 
SEC. 30. Rights to Privileged Communication for Clinical Psychologists and 
Psychometrics. - A clinical psychologist or psychometrician cannot without the consent of the 
clienupatient, be examined on any communication or information dlsclosed and/or acquired in 
the course of giving medical attention and/or advice to such client. The protection accorded 
herein shall extend to all pertinent records and shall be available to the secretary, clerk, or other 
staff of the licensed clinical psychologist or psychometrician. Any evidence obtained in violation 
of this provision shall be inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding. 
SEC. 31. Integration of the Profession. - The profession shall hereinafter be integrated 
by consolidating all practitioners into one national organization of registered and licensed 
clinical psychologists and psychometricians, which shall be recognized and accredited by the 
Board, subject to approval of the Commission. A clinical psychologist or psychometrician duly 
registered and licensed by the Board and the Commission shall automatically become a member 
of said organization and shall receive the benefits and privileges, as well as be subject to all 
responsibilities and obligations, appurtenant thereto upon payment of the required fees and dues 
Membership in the integrated organization shall not be a bar to membership in any other 
association of clinical psychologists and/or psychometricians. 
ARTICLE VIII 
PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES 
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SEC. 32. Prohibited Acts. - 
No person shall: 
(a) Engage in the practice of clinical psychology or psychometrics nor represent 
himselfherself as a clinical psychologist or psychometrician without a valid 
certificate of registratiodvalid professional identification card, or a valid special 
temporary permit granted by the Board pursuant to this Act. 
(b) Represent himselfherself to be in licensed and authorized clinical psychologist ot 
psychometrician during the time that hidher certificate of registration has been 
suspended or revoked or professional identification card without being renewed, 
or special temporary permit cancelled 
(c) Allow any other person to use hisher certificate of registration and professional 
identification card or special temporary permit for any purpose, regardless of 
whether such act actually enables the unqualified individual to engage in the 
practice of clinical psychology or psychometrics 
(d) Use, exhibit, and/or misrepresent as hidher own the certificate of registration 
and/or professional identification card or special temporary permit of another 
(e) Give any false, inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete information to the Board in 
order to obtain a certificate of registration or professional identification card or 
special temporary permit 
No corporation, partnership, association, or entity shall operate a clinical psychology or 
psychometrics office, center, clinic, or otherwise engage in the practice or allow the 
practice within its premises of clinical psychology or psychometrics, 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 clinical psychologist and 
psychometrician and equipped with sufficient and adequate clinical psychology and 
psychometrics instruments and facilities, 
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A violation of any provision of this Act or of its implementing rules and regulations shall 
be penalized accordingly. 
SEC. 33. Penalties. - Any person who violates any provision of this Act or its 
implementing rules and regulations shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than six (6) 
months but not more than three (3) years, or a fine of not less than Ten Thousand Pesos 
(PlO,OOO.OO) but not more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (PlOO,OOO.OO), or both, at the 
discretion of the Court. 
SEC. 34. Injunction. -The Board may initiate action to enjoin, restrain, andor prosecute 
any individual, corporation, association, partnership, or entity engaging in the practice of clinical 
psychology and psychometrics in violation of this Act. 
SEC, 35. Funding Provision. - The Chairperson of the Commission shall immediately 
hereinafter include in the Commission’s programs the prompt implementation of this Act, 
funding of which shall be provided for in the Annual General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 36. Enforcement. - It shall be the duty of all duly constituted law enforcement 
agencies and officers of national, provincial, city, or municipal governments to uphold and 
enforce the provisions of this Act and to investigate and prosecute or cause the investigation and 
prosecution of any person violating the same. 
SEC. 37. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - Within ninety (90) days after the 
constitution of the Board, it shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations, 
subject to approval of the Commission, to implement the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 38. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall at any time be found to 
be unconstitutional or invaIid, the remainder thereof not affected by such declaration shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 39. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, rules or regulations inconsistent with 
the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 40. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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