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Official page of the Philippine Psychiatric Association The First 25 Years of the Philippine Psychiatric Association
Ma. Luz S.

Casimiro-Querubin, MD

1998 was a year of celebration, of cheers, of soul searching, of planning, of looking back and thinking ahead. This summarizes the silver anniversary year of the Philippine Psychiatric Association. The Philippine Psychiatric Association derives its roots from the Philippine Society of Psychiatry and Neurology. The organization was borne out of feelings of alienation and frustration from a group of psychiatrists who felt that their professional needs were not sufficiently met by the PSPN. At that time, the PSPN had three component subspecialties with varied expertise and professional needs. The birth of three separate specialty groups was a natural course of evolution. And from there the pioneering psychiatrists molded the Philippine Psychiatric Association. The primary need to create an organization more responsive to the needs of the psychiatrists provided the inertia. The first set of officers was inducted in February 1972. The PPA's founding president, Dr. Lourdes Ladrido-Ignacio was ably assisted by enthusiastic board members which included Dr. Virgilio Santiago, Dr, Baltazar Reyes, Dr. Araceli Maravilla, Dr. Rey San Pedro, Dr. Bella Balza and Dr. Sol Balein. The Philippine Medical Association approved the affiliation of the PPA in 1973. In November of the same year, the first annual convention was held at the Hyatt Hotel. The convention theme was "Psychiatry and Its Relevance to the Times". And that was how the PPA came to be. In 1974, Dr. Virgilio Santiago was elected President. He further pursued the activities of the PPA. Topics concerning the child and the family were given emphasis during the Second Annual Convention. There was a continuous need to expand the realm and breadth of psychiatry as a medical specialty straddling the social sciences as issues affecting the family and Philippine Society were discussed. The board members included Drs. Baltazar Reyes, Araceli Maravilla, Floricel Evangelista, Cecilia Villegas, Alejandro Umali, Romualdo Anselmo, Hilaria Florendo, and Eduardo Jurilla.

20/10/2025

💼 As we start the work week, take a moment to learn how to care for your mind at work.

Join this free regional webinar on Mental Health in the Workplace: Recognizing & Addressing Burnout. Register now and be part of the conversation!

📢 Free Regional Webinar
Mental Health in the Workplace: Recognizing & Addressing Burnout

🗓 Thursday, 23 October 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC+8)
🌐 Via Zoom | CPD Points Available

The Philippine Psychiatric Association joins this multinational collaboration on workplace mental health and burnout, represented by its President, Dr. Joan Mae G. Perez-Rifareal, who will serve as Moderator alongside distinguished experts from across Asia.

📚 Topics:
• Understanding Burnout: Causes, Symptoms & Early Detection
• Strategies for Mitigating Burnout: Building a Healthier Workplace

👨‍⚕️ Speakers:
Dr. Jared Ng Wei Lik
Dr. Nur Hafidah Ishak

🔗 Register here:
https://education.mims.com/ph/webinar/150?utm_source=society-ppa&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ppa_ph_dr_mental-health_oct2025

🎁 Bonus:
Get a chance to win a MIMS Drug Reference Book and MIMS Magazine!
Upload a screenshot of your successful registration here:
👉 https://forms.gle/Vj7FL5HxSMsEgwfs9

18/10/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | October 18, 2025

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

17/10/2025

🌿 ONE PPA 2026: Empowering, Uniting, and Healing 🌿

Mental health is everyone’s journey — and together, we can make it stronger, kinder, and more connected. 💚

Join the Philippine Psychiatric Association’s 52nd Annual Convention — a gathering of psychiatrists, mental health advocates, and professionals nationwide working toward one shared goal: empowering our communities, uniting for wellness, and healing as one.

🗓 January 20–23, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza, Manila Galleria

✨ Registration is now open! Avail of the Early Bird Discount until November 30, 2025.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or click here to register:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/ONEPPA2026REGISTRATION

Let’s move forward together — One PPA, One Purpose, One Healing Journey. 🌱

11/10/2025

Loss has a way of leaving quiet spaces in our lives — places we sometimes avoid because they hurt too much to visit. In this episode of Mind Matters, we sit down with Mr. James Escaño, a writer, student, and mental health advocate, who opens up about his journey of grief, rediscovery, and healing. Through memories of friendship, family, and the courage to finally say goodbye, James reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting — it’s about finding our way back home to ourselves and to the people we love.

29/09/2025

💛 CHANGE THE NARRATIVE. CHOOSE HOPE. 💛

Be part of an empowering morning on resilience & healing across generations 🌈✨

📅 Oct 9, 2025 | 📍 Forbes Park, Makati | ⏰ 9AM–12NN

With Dr. Honey Carandang & NGF’s SuPEERheroes Narrative 💙

💝 Your LOVE Donation of ₱1,500 supports HOPELINE scholars.

👉 Scan the QR & register today!
Let’s turn stories of pain into stories of strength. 🌟

27/09/2025

Feeling like your kid speaks a different language? You’re not alone. This week on Mind Matters, we bring an expert psychiatrist to decode Gen Z & Gen Alpha — tips to survive the digital world and actually connect. Tune in Saturday 11AM, at Radyo Magasin 1278 AM.

20/09/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | September 20, 2025

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

13/09/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | September 13, 2025

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

06/09/2025

When does gambling become a problem? This Saturday on Mind Matters, psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Luis Bauson joins us to answer your questions. We'll discuss warning signs, mental health impacts, and offer advice on treatment and recovery. Tune in at 11:00 AM on Radyo Magasin 1278 AM for a compassionate discussion on gambling and well-being.

03/09/2025

SCAN THE QR CODE OR CLICK THIS LINK FOR EASY REGISTRATION:
https://bit.ly/4mjCwE6

✨ World Su***de Prevention Day 2025 ✨

This September 10, let’s come together to Change the Narrative—harnessing the power of positive storytelling for hope and recovery. 💛

📌 Join us for an interactive experience with Jon Santos, featuring an excerpt from the acclaimed play “Bawat Bonggang Bagay”.

🩺 Learn about The Papageno Effect with Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal, PPA President.

🙏 With guests Father W***y Samson, SJ and Lance Raymundo, plus a special dance performance by Erica Jacinto of Hampton Court Ballet.

📅 Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN (Registration starts at 8:30 AM)
📍 Santuario de San Antonio Parish Social Hall, Forbes Park, Makati City

💙 A love donation of ₱1,500 goes to supporting Hopeline scholars.

Let’s stand together for life, hope, and healing. 🌻

***dePreventionDay

30/08/2025

✨ Sometimes the most healing conversations happen where spirituality and psychology meet.

This week on Mind Matters: Conversations on Mental Health — a Jesuit priest who is also a Doctor of Psychology shares wisdom on mental health, spirituality, and finding wholeness.

💙 If you’ve ever wondered whether therapy and spirituality can work hand in hand, this episode is for you.

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11 AM - 12 NN
📻 Radyo Magasin 1278 AM | Live on FB and YouTube

23/08/2025

Conversations on Mental Health | August 23, 2025

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae Perez-Rifareal.

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