Manila, July 18, 2016 – Pursuant to Section 7 of the Republic Act No. 10029, otherwise known as the Philippine Psychology Act of 2009, the Professional Regulation Commission and the Board Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology prescribe the submission of Certificate of Membership in Good Standing (COGS) issued by the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) for the Psychology Profession as an additional requirement for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (PIC) for all registered and licensed Psychologist and Psychometricians effective July 13, 2016.

This requirement was implemented to effectuate the integration provision of the law. The COGS are also being required in various regulated professions.