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Mandate

CORPORATE PROFILE

The Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association, Inc. (PGCA), formerly known as the Philippine Guidance and Personnel Association, Inc., is a non-stock, non-profit organization duly incorporated and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1969, with amendments to its name and other items in its Articles of Incorporation approved by the SEC in 1998. The PGCA is the Accredited Professional Organization of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for Guidance and Counseling, as well as a PRC-accredited Continuing Professional Education (CPE) provider.


VISION

The premier Philippine professional organization of counselors with international recognition.


MISSION

We commit to be in the forefront in the development of counselors who are professional, goal-driven, committed advocates responsive to the needs of their clientele in the promotion of their well-being to make them proactive contributors in the pursuit of a just and humane society.


GOALS

  1. Enhance the well-being and competencies of counselors;
  2. Advocate for the professional identity and counselor development;
  3. Maintain accreditation status;
  4. Expand linkages and partnerships with regional international agencies and organizations.


OBJECTIVES

As embodied in its Constitution and By-laws, the objectives of the Association are:

  • To improve the standards of guidance and counseling work;
  • To promote and stimulate the exchange of professional experience at local, national, regional, as well as international meetings;
  • To stimulate, promote, and support research and other professional activities that will contribute to the improvement of guidance and counseling and education;
  • To disseminate pertinent and valuable professional information and materials through publications;
  • To bring together and unite in action all guidance counselors for a better understanding and acceptance of the principles, practices, and professional standards of guidance counseling;
  • To assist the Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling in its effort to improve and professionalize the Guidance and Counseling Profession.