Philippine professional psychology is in a state of upheaval. Last June 30, the Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology published their Resolution No. 4 on rules and regulations to implement Section 33(B) of Republic Act No. 10029, entitled Philippine Psychology Act of 2009 on the issuance of permit to operate a psychology or psychometrics office, center, clinic, or facility. While the law entitles them to issue permits to corporations, partnerships, associations, or other similar entities provided that they are 'competently staffed with a psychologist and equipped with sufficient and adequate psychology-related instruments and facilities,' it seems that the board was a bit too eager and created overreaching requirements that, if implemented on the effectivity date of July 16, would shut down multiple mental health services across the country.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/164710/board-of-psychology-goes-overboard

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