PAP Western Mindanao

11/06/2026

🎉 𝗣𝗥𝗖 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱: 𝟮𝟬 𝗖𝗣𝗗 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀!

PAPCON 2026 is officially worth 20 CPD points ~ and even more in learning, connection, and community. 💙🧡

📍 Davao City
📅 September 24–26, 2026

💻 Register now at: papcon.pap.ph

PAP Member: ₱7,000
Non-PAP Member: ₱8,000

See you face-to-face in Davao! ✨

08/06/2026

The position paper of the PAPWESMIN Chapter to the proposed "Zamboanga City Mental Wellness and Resilience
Act of 2025”

07/06/2026

🎓 Congratulations to PAPWESMIN Secretary Angelo M. Solo, CHRA, MPA, LPT, RPm, MAPsych!

The Psychological Association of the Philippines – Western Mindanao Chapter extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Angelo M. Solo on the successful completion of his Master of Arts in Psychology major in Counseling Psychology from Negros Oriental State University – Graduate School, Dumaguete City, Philippines, Class of 2026.

This remarkable achievement reflects your unwavering dedication to academic excellence, professional growth, and your commitment to advancing the field of psychology. Your perseverance and passion for helping others through counseling and psychological services serve as an inspiration to fellow professionals, students, and aspiring psychologists.

As the Secretary of PAP Western Mindanao Chapter, your leadership, service, and contributions to the organization have continually demonstrated your commitment to the profession and to the promotion of mental health and psychological well-being in our communities.

May this milestone open greater opportunities for meaningful service, continued learning, and professional success. As you celebrate this achievement, may you continue to inspire others through your excellence, integrity, and dedication to the discipline of psychology.

Congratulations once again, Angelo!
Your PAP Western Mindanao Chapter family is proud of you and celebrates this well-deserved success with you.👏🎉

07/06/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Lolina N. Bajin! 🎉

Today, we celebrate not only your special day but also the remarkable impact you continue to make in the lives of countless individuals through your leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to mental health and public service.

Your dedication to excellence, passion for empowering others, and pursuit of meaningful change continue to inspire many of us. May this new chapter of your life be filled with abundant blessings, good health, happiness, and continued success in all your endeavors.

Thank you for being a beacon of inspiration, a mentor of psychology profession and a mental health leader who continuously transforms challenges into opportunities and ideas into impactful actions.

Wishing you a joyful birthday and many more years of meaningful service, achievements, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Lolina! May your light continue to shine brightly and inspire generations to come. 🎂🎈🎁

11/05/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗔𝗣) 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗔𝗣 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀.

𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱:
📅 May 11, 2026-July 11, 2026 (5:00 p.m.)

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲:
Only regular PAP members (RPsy/RPm/Associate) with ‘active membership’ status may be allowed to nominate (PAP-by-laws Art. IV, Section 8.a).

You may write the Executive Director ([email protected]) to inquire about membership status.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱:
Nominees must meet ALL of the following criteria:

1. A registered psychologist or psychometrician with at least 10 years of professional experience.

2. Personal and professional conduct beyond reproach.

3. Not currently occupying a leadership position within PAP (e.g., chair or co-chair of a focus unit). Nominees in such positions must resign to be qualified.

4. At least 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.

5. Membership dues are updated; membership is active and in good standing.

6. Willing to serve on the Board for the term October 2026 – September 2029.

Important Notes:

a. Each organization (e.g., university, college, company) may have a maximum of TWO Board of Trustees serving concurrently. Please check with your nominee’s institution regarding this limit.

b. Self-nominations are welcome.

c. For geographical location, indicate the institution where the nominee is primarily affiliated.

d. Qualified nominees will receive an official communication from the PAP Nominations and Elections Committee inviting them to accept or
decline the nomination. Should the nominee accept, they will be asked to fill out the Nomination Acceptance Form and upload the required documents.

This is the responder link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiznd7sn0ODqRPFyeTLr98sXk6NPIzhLwNpStupKve-4SeWw/viewform?usp=header

19/03/2026

The Psychological Association of the Philippines-Western Mindanao Chapter (PAP-WMC) proudly congratulates our Board Member, Dr. Ailyn Sabdilon - Absara on her new designation as the incoming Dean of the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU). This achievement is a testament to her unwavering support, dedication, exemplary leadership, and excellence in advancing the fields of education and psychology. 🔱🔱🔱💚💚💚💜💜💜

Dr. Absara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), her Master of Arts in Industrial Psychology from Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), and her Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, major in Human Development, from De La Salle University (DLSU). She is an active member of both national and local psychological associations. Her advocacy for community engagement and mental health has created a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in Western Mindanao and beyond. 💙🥰😍

As a Registered Psychologist, she demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting well-being and advancing psychosocial initiatives.

Your local chapter family wishes you a productive and fulfilling journey as you embark on this new role, continuing to reach greater heights in your academic and professional endeavors. ❤💙🩷💚🙏

25/02/2026

13/02/2026

Happy Birthday to our Chapter President Mr. Juniebe Manganohoy !!🎉

Your leadership goes far beyond titles and positions, it creates lasting impact and meaningful change. Through your sustained and passionate advocacy for mental health, you have fostered greater awareness, strengthened resilience, and inspired hope not only within our chapter but also in the wider community we serve. Your ability to lead with empathy, purpose, and integrity continues to set a powerful example for all of us. 😍🩷💚💙🥰🥰😍😘😘

As you celebrate another year, may you continue to lead boldly, inspire deeply, and serve with unwavering compassion and strong commitment. Wishing you good health, renewed strength, and continued success as you carry forward your mission of advocacy and service in the years ahead. 🩷💙🩷🩷😍💚

God bless you abundantly! 🙏🙏🙏

Greetings From: PAP Western Mindanao Chapter Family ❤

07/02/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐏-𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐌𝐈𝐍 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 |

From January 30 to February 3, 2025, the officers, adviser, volunteers, and mental health professionals of the Psychological Association of the Philippines-Western Mindanao Chapter (PAP-WESMIN) actively participated in the Zamboanga City One Medical Mission. This humanitarian initiative was spearheaded by Metro Stonerich Corporation in collaboration with the City Government of Zamboanga, alongside local universities, private companies, non-government organizations, and other partner agencies. The mission aimed to provide free and accessible healthcare services to vulnerable and underserved populations in the community.
In line with its commitment to advancing community mental health, PAP-WESMIN responded by ensuring access to essential mental health services, including counseling and psychotherapy, psychosocial processing, and evidence-based interventions addressing the mental health concerns of both referred and walk-in beneficiaries. In addition to mental health services, various medical services were also offered during the mission, such as laboratory services, internal medicine consultations, reproductive health services, physical therapy, pharmaceutical assistance, and the likes. These services were delivered by a multidisciplinary team composed of doctors, nurses, medical technologists, medical staff, and volunteers.

The mental health component of the mission was led by a multidisciplinary team of professionals and advocates. Psychiatric services and pharmacological interventions were provided by Dr. Roy Raroque, a psychiatrist and medical practitioner based in the United States, and Dr. Kriska Caye Solares-Mohammad, Resident Psychiatrist from the Western Mindanao Command. Meanwhile, the non-pharmacological assessment and treatment planning were conducted by the chapter adviser and Psychologist, Dr. Lolina N. Bajin. Guidance counselors, trained psychometricians, and volunteers facilitated psychosocial processing under the direct supervision of the psychiatrist and psychologist.

Present during the mission were PAP-WESMIN officers Mr. Juniebe L. Manganohoy (President), Ms. Maricris Tan (Treasurer), and Mr. Angelo M. Solo (Secretary). They were joined by volunteer mental health advocates Ms. Pia Ericka Arquiza and Ms. Jeina Lynne Nambli (Guidance Counselors), as well as volunteers Ms. Fatima Aisha Sanchez, Ms. Angela Villegas, Ms. Princess Perez, Mr. Joemar Raye Ramos, and Ms. Mariah Samantha Paz Bedua (Psychometricians), who worked collaboratively to augment the delivery of mental health services.

A total of fifty-nine (59) referred and walk-in clients were assessed and provided with appropriate interventions throughout the five-day mission. Daily post-conference discussions with the experts enabled the team to reflect on the cases handled and identify strategies to further enhance the quality and effectiveness of mental health service delivery.

This collective effort underscores the shared commitment of PAP-WESMIN officers, adviser, and volunteers to promoting responsive, ethical, and community-oriented mental health programs in Western Mindanao and beyond (Words by Angelo Solo)