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Philippine Psychiatric Association Inc. (PPA) 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.

11/10/2026

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10/10/2026

| October 10, 2026

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae G. Perez-Rifareal, DPBP, FPPA

Psychiatry without Borders continues—October 13! The PRCP and PPA present the Second Webinar Series: “Grief Across Cultu...
10/10/2026

Psychiatry without Borders continues—October 13!

The PRCP and PPA present the Second Webinar Series: “Grief Across Cultures: Cultural Perspectives in Bereavement and Mental Health.”

🗓 October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
🕖 6:00 PM Manila | 7:00 PM Tokyo | 6:00 PM Singapore
💻 Zoom Virtual Platform

Featuring insights from Dr. Kanako Shimizu (Japan) and Dr. Rene M. Samaniego (Philippines), with the Open Forum moderated by Dr. Huali Wang (China).

Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XNxTXzmmRUm6q_Tl8HfbSA

Join us as we explore cultural lenses in bereavement, strengthen shared learning, and foster collective healing across the Pacific Rim.

Mental Health Awareness CampaignJoin us as the Philippine Psychiatric Association, in partnership with the Natasha Goulb...
08/10/2026

Mental Health Awareness Campaign

Join us as the Philippine Psychiatric Association, in partnership with the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, brings voices of lived experience to the forefront.

📅 October 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 SM City Telabastagan, 2nd Floor Activity Center
📡 Livestreaming via PPA page

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5hdTeAHSQ0uGMCrg6JFU_Q

Webinar ID: 817 2692 6484
Passcode: 045660

Together, let’s celebrate World Mental Health Month by listening, learning, and standing for Real Voices, Real Change.

Be part of the movement—tune in, show support, and help strengthen the call for mental health advocacy nationwide.

03/10/2026

| October 03, 2026

Kasama si Dr. Joan Mae G. Perez-Rifareal, DPBP, FPPA

Ngayong National Depression Education and Awareness Month, pag-uusapan natin ang mindfulness and depression, at kung ano...
02/10/2026

Ngayong National Depression Education and Awareness Month, pag-uusapan natin ang mindfulness and depression, at kung ano ba talaga ang ibig sabihin ng “being present” kapag mabigat ang pinagdadaanan.

Kapag may depression, hindi lang sadness ang nararanasan. Puwedeng kasama rito ang pagod, kawalan ng gana, hirap mag-concentrate, at mga thoughts na paulit-ulit na bumabalik. Kaya minsan, kahit ang simpleng “focus ka lang sa present” ay hindi ganoon kadali.

So, ano nga ba ang mindfulness? Kailangan ba talagang mag-meditate? Paano kung hindi naman peaceful ang present moment? At saan ito maaaring mag-fit sa mas malawak na pangangalaga para sa depression?

This Saturday, let’s have a compassionate and honest conversation about what mindfulness can offer, and what it cannot do. Because mental health care is not about finding one magic solution. It’s about understanding what we’re going through, knowing our options, and finding the right support.

Join us as we explore mindfulness, depression, and what it means to meet ourselves where we are.

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Psychiatry Without Borders Join us at the 22nd International Congress of the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists and t...
02/10/2026

Psychiatry Without Borders

Join us at the 22nd International Congress of the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists and the 53rd Annual Convention of the Philippine Psychiatric Association.

Together, we build collaborative mental health systems across the Pacific Rim.

📅 January 19–22, 2027
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel Galleria, Philippines

The registration link is now open—secure your slot today! Register now and be part of this landmark gathering.

https://ppaprcpcongress2027.org/

Mark your calendars
29/09/2026

Mark your calendars

Mark your calendar for the World Federation for Psychotherapy's September Webinar, featuring Dr. Hamid Peseschkian. This month's featured topic is "An Introduction to Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy (PPT)." Zoom link below in the comments.

26/09/2026

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26/09/2026

Kapag pinag-uusapan ang pregnancy, madalas nating itanong, “Kumusta si baby?”

This Saturday on Mind Matters: Conversations on Mental Health, we’re also asking: “Kumusta naman si mommy?”

Join Dr. Joan Mae G. Perez-Rifareal and Dr. Maria Leore D. Igot as we talk about the emotional and mental health side of pregnancy—beyond the baby bump, beyond expectations, and without assuming that there is only one way to experience pregnancy.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on caring for the mind while caring for new life.

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