REPUBLIKA NG PILIP1N ASREPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

KAGAWARAN NG EDUKASYONDEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

REHIYON VII, GITNANG VISAYASREGION VII, CENTRAL VISAYAS

Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

DepEd R7 Advisory No.079, s. 2016July 29,2016

(In compliance with DepEd Order No.8, $.2013, this advisory is issued for the informationof DepEd officials, personnel/staff, as well as the concerned public.)

Guidance and Counseling Law 2004 Seminar-Workshop for Non-Guidance Professionalsand Advocates from the Public and Private Agencies with Guidance and Counseling

Plantilla and Office Designation

1. This office is hereby disseminating the communication from the True North TrainingServices, inviting all concerned school guidance teachers, advocates, and coordinators tojoin its Guidance and Counseling Law 2004 Seminar-Workshop for Non-GuidanceProfessionals and Advocates from the Public and Private Agencies with Guidance andCounseling Plantilla and Office Designation on October 12-14, 2016 at CommunityTransformation Center (CCT), Barangay Sungay East, Kaykulot Road, Tagaytay City.

2. The communication and other related documents are herewith attached for further detailson the said seminar-workshop.

3. For the information of all interested and concerned parties.

A, .JULIET A. JERUT&

Director IIIOIC-Regional Director

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Office of the Director (ORDir), Tel. Nos.: (032)231-1433; 231-1309; 414-7399; 414-7325; Office of the Assistant Director, Tel. No.: (032) 255-4542Field Technical Assistance Division (FTAD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 414-7324 Curriculum Learning Management Division (CLMD), Tel Nos.: (032) 414-7323

Quality Assurance Division (QAD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 231-1071 Human Resource Development Division (HRDD), Tel. No.: (032) 255-5239Education Support Services Division (ESSD), Tel. No.: (032) 254-7062 Planning, Policy and Research Division (PPRD), Tel. Nos.: (032) 233-9030;

414-7065 Administrative Division, Tel. Nos.: (032) 414-7326; 414-4367; 414-7366; 414-7322; 414-4367Finance Division, Tel. Nos.: (032) 256-2375; 253-8061; 414-7323

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THE HON. REGIONAL DIRECTORRegional Office VIIDepartment of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS)Lahug, Cebu City

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR DECS REGIONAL ADVISORY TO ATTEND THEGUIDANCE AND COUNSELING LAW 2004 SEMINAR-WORKSHOPFOR NON-GUIDANCE PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES FROMTHE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES WITH GUIDANCE ANDCOUNSELING PLANTILLA AND OFFICE DESIGNATION

Dear Sir/ Madam:

Goodwill Greetings!

The birth of the Guidance and Counseling Law of 2004 created havoc to all concerned whowere adversely affected by its lack of proper and massive information disseminationregarding its mandates. A number of its stringent provisions espoused crucial and alarmingproblems to all unsuspecting guidance teacher-coordinators, advocates, community guidanceand counseling practitioners that practically lead to mass displacement and unemployment tomany dismissed teachers especially in the private schools. The human right to live withdecency and integrity was practically deprived by the birth of the said law. Pursuing itsadvocacy therefore to bridge appropriate resolutions to address the situation, the True NorthTraining Services (TNTS) with its guidance and counseling training and education partnersprogrammed to conduct series of guidance related seminar-workshops, the latest of whichwas on February 21-23, 2016 at CCT, Tagaytay City attended by elementary, secondary,tertiary school guidance-teachers., advocates and coordinators, nationwide. Majority of theparticipants disclosed their deep sentiments and fears for the status of their livelihood.Inspiring to note was the magnanimous leadership exemplified by the DECS RegionalOfficer and Schools Division Superintendent of La Union by sending letters to PRBGC-PRCChairmen requesting support to immediately address the plight of their teaching forceadversely affected by the law. Apparent there are similar demoralizing situations silentlyhappening in other DECS Regional Schools, nationwide. We cannot leave this very criticalissue to bloat in silence until it results to anarchy against a profession that is supposed todisplay GMRC and professional ethics above other professions. The most adversely affectedare the rural ALS, elementary and secondary guidance teachers, advocates and coordinators.

The seminar will be conducted on October 12-14,2016 at the Community TransformationCenter (CCT), Barangay Sungay East, Kaykulot Road, Tagaytay City (adjacent to thePicnic Grove) aimed to educate the participants on the mandate of the Guidance andCounseling Law of 2004 and identify the stringent provisions that alarmed the TEACHERParty List Representative of the House of Congress who reviewed the Guidance Law 2004and discovered some major discrepancies that shall adversely affect the performance andfuture of the majority of the school guidance teachers, advocates, coordinators and otherallied guidance and counseling practitioners (clergies and pastors, tri-media, human resource

officers inclusive of the city-municipal ami provincial local government units' barangaylupong tagapamayapa officers, treatment-rehabilition and probation officers, and family andyouth welfare agencies) doing counseling integral to their respective job description anddesignation. DR. LUZVBVflNDA S GUZMAN, EdJX, RGC, Chairman, ProfessionalRegulatory Board on Guidance and Counseling, Professional Regulation Commission(PRBGC-PRC) will be the Principal Resource Speaker. Invited to be the Opening ProgramGuest of Honor is HON. VILMA SANTOS-RECTO, Batangas City Representative.

The finale activity during the workshop shall be the Signing of the Final Draft of theProposed Magna Carta for Guidance and Counseling Practitioners and Advocateswhich main proposal is the Extcntion of the Grand Fathers' Clause Eligibility Processfor those direct service personnel doing guidance and counseling for the last eight (8) yearsonward.

Participants will Co-Author the Final Draft of the Magna Carta for Guidance andCounseling Practitioners and Advocates of the Philippines and automatically becomeRegular Members of the recently organized Association of Guidance Advocates,Practitioners and Educators, Inc. (AGAPE).

In connection with the above, we humbly request for PECS REGIONAL ADVISORY forthe active participation of all concerned school guidance teachers, advocates, coordinators.Participants arc strongly requested to prepare their respective position papers on theissue of guidance eligibility extension for submission to the House of Congress for dynamiclobby purposes.

A Registration Fee of THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P 3, 500.00) perparticipant will defray payments for room accommodation complete meals and snacks,seminar kits and certificates. Payment of registration fee will be done at the seminarvenue. For inquiries, please contact the above cell numbers and email address. Roomaccommodations shall be on First Registration Call, First Serve Basis.

Thank you and GOD bJess us all.

Respectfully yours,

[ftcPROF.THELMA p] TA£AD, RSW, MAGFounder-^Pfesident, 3rue North Training ServicesChairman Emeritus - Association of Guidance Advocates, Practitioners and Educators, Inc.(AGAPE).

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DEPARTMENTOFEDUCATION«__E C E I V •= D

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HONORABLE LEONORA MAGTULIS BRIONESSecretaryDepartment of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS)UL Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig CityThrough the Offices of: Human Resource Development Services

Bureau of Elementary EducationBureau of Secondary EducationBureau of Alternative Learning System

SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ADVISORY TO ATTEND THE GUIDANCE ANDCOUNSELING LAW 2004 SEMINAR-WORKSHOP FOR NON-GUIDANCE PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES FROM THEPUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES WITH GUIDANCE ANDCOUNSELING PLANTILLA AND OFFICE DESIGNATION

Dear HON, BRIONES:

Goodwill Greetings!

The birth of the Guidance and Counseling Law of 2004 created havoc to all concerned whowere adversely affected by its lack of proper and massive information disseminationregarding its mandates. A number of its stringent provisions espoused crucial and alarmingproblems to all unsuspecting guidance teacher-coordinators, advocates, community guidanceand counseling practitioners that practically lead to mass displacement and unemployment tosome dismissed teachers especially in the private schools. The human rights to leave withdecency and integrity were by the birth of the said law. Pursuing its advocacy therefore tobridge appropriate resolutions to address the situation, the True North Training Services(TNTS) with its guidance and counseling training and education partners programmed toconduct series of guidance related seminar-workshops, the latest of which was on February21-23, 2016 at CCT, Tagaytay City attended by elementary, secondary, tertiary schoolguidance-teachers, advocates and coordinators, nationwide. Majority of the participantsdisclosed their deep sentiments and fears for the status of their livelihood, the latest of whichwere supported by their magnanimous DECS leadership exemplified by the DECS RegionalOfficer and Schools Division Superintendent of La Union that sent letters to PRBGC-PRCChairmen requesting proper dispositions. It is very apparent therefore that similardemoralizing situations are happening in other DECS Regional Schools, nationwide. Wecannot leave this very critical issue to bloat in silence until it results to anarchy against aprofession that is supposed to display GMRC and professional ethics above other professions.The most adversely affected are the elementary and secondary guidance teachers, advocatesand coordinators.

The seminar will be conducted on October 12-14,2016 at the Community TransformationCenter (CCT), Barangay Suagay East, Kaykulot Road, Tagaytay City (adjacent to thePicnic Grove) aimed to educate the participants on the mandate of the Guidance andCounseling Law of 2004 and identify the stringent provisions that alarmed the TEACHER

Party List Representative of the House of Congress who reviewed the Guidance Law 2004and discovered some major discrepancies that shall adversely affect the performance andfuture of the majority of the school guidance teachers, advocates, coordinators and otherallied guidance and counseling practitioners (clergies and pastors, tri-media, human resourceofficers inclusive of the city-municipal and provincial local government units * barangaylupong tagapamayapa officers, treatment-rehabilition and probation officers, and family andyouth -welfare agencies) doing counseling integral to their respective job description anddesignation. DR. UJZVIMINDA S GUZMAN, EdJX, RGC, Chairman, ProfessionalRegulatory Board on Guidance and Counseling, Professional Regulation Commission(PRBGC-PRC) will be me Principal Resource Speaker. Invited to be the Opening ProgramGuest of Honor is HON. VUJVfA SANTOS-RECTO, Batangas City Representative.

The finale activity during the workshop shall be the Signing of the Final Draft of theProposed Magna Carta for Guidance and Counseling Practitioners and Advocateswhich main proposal is the Exteation of the Grand Fathers* Clause Eligibility Processfor those direct service personnel doing guidance and counseling for the last eight (81 yearsonward.

Participants will Co-Author the Final Draft of the Magna Carta for Guidance andCounseling Practitioners and Advocates of the Philippines and automatically becomeRegular Members of the recently organized Association of Guidance Advocates.Practitioners and Educators. Inc. (AGAPE).

In connection with the above, we humbly request for DECS ADVISORY for the activeparticipation of all concerned school guidance teachers, advocates, coordinators. Participantsare strongly requested to prepare their respective position papers on the issue of guidanceeligibility extension for submission to the House of Congress for dynamic lobby purposes.

A Registration Fee of THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED (P 3, 500.00) perparticipant will defray payments for room accommodation, complete meals and snacks,seminar kits and certificates. Payment of registration fee will be done at the seminarvenue. For inquiries, please contact the above cell numbers and email address. Roomaccommodations shall be on First Registration Call, First Serve Basis.

Thank you and GOD bless us all.

Respectfully yours,

|TA£AD,RS\V,MAGFounder^rtesident, True North Training ServicesChairman Emeritus - Association of Guidance Advocates, Practitioners and Educators, Inc.(AGAPE).

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SIXTEENTH CONGRESSSecond Regular Session

HOUSE RESOLUTION HO. 2057

introduced byHON. MARIANO U. P1AMONTE, JR.

HON,JUUETAR,CORTUNARepresentative, A TEACHER

A RESOLUTIONDIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL S^VKX AND PROFESSION Ai

REGULATION TO INQUIRE INTO THE ISSUES* CONCERNS AND CONTROVERSIESSURROUNDING REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED 9258, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE

"GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING ACT OF 2«M~ WHERE G APS, GUTCHES ANDDISPARITIES HAVE BEEN SEEN IN ITS IMPLEMENTATION, AND TO CONDUCT

HEARINGS THEREON, IN ORDER THAT AMENDATORY OR REMEDIALIJEGISLAT10NMAVBEINITL\T^I>BYCONGRESS,IFDETER]VnNEDTOBE

NECESSARY OR APPLICABLE.

WHEREAS, to further respond to the psychological needs of the Filipino people, RepublicAct Numbered 9258, otherwise knows as the "Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004**, mas approvedby the Congress of the Philippines on March 2, 2004, with fee fundamental purpose ofprofessionalizing the practice of guidance and counseling in the Philippines;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of socfa RA 9258 was exacted into law with the nrnnffetfr of"promoting" the improvement, advancement and protection of the guidance and counseling professionby undertaking and instituting measures that will result in professional, ethical, relevant, efficient, andeffective guidance and counseling services for the development and enrichment of individuals andgroup lives" through a Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling (PRBGC);

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 9258 ftwk^cton April26»2004andflraeafia;<HiApni21

2007, the First Professionai Regulatoiy Board of Guidance and Counseling (PRBG) took their oatnsof ofikeand were issued vwfli fcenr conespondmg licenses. The composhkm of the Pioneer Boaxiw«e as follows: Dr. Rhodelia L. Gafcriel (Chamnan), Dr. Luzvinrnoda S. Guzman (1st Member) andDr. Lily Rosqoeta-Rosales (2nd Member) Consequently, the Implementing Rules and Regulation(IRS) of RA 9258 was approved on September 4 & 7,2007 aadfi^lytooke&ctonSeptHBfaer22,2007, under the leadership of Dr. Leonor M. Tripon-Rosero, Chairperson of Hie ProfessionalRegulation Commission;

WHEREAS, such Law provided for a "Grand&dher's Clause" through which Guidanceregistered withom examinations tmd

KA person who possesses the pertinent qualifications required for admissionin the examination for registration as guidance counselor pursuant to the provisionsof this Act may be registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant fileswith the Board within two (2) years after its creation, an application for registrationand issuance of a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card bysubmitting credentials showing that the applicant before the effectivity of this Act

(a) Had been doctoral and roasters degree holders in Guidance and Counseling withat least three (3) years of teaching Guidance and Counseling courses and/or full-timecounseling practice for the same period;

(b) Mad passed at least eighteen (18) units of Master's level courses in Guidance andCounseling such as Counseling Techmques/Theories, Organization or Administrationof Guidance Services, Test and Measurements, Group Process/Counseling and CareerGuidance/Counseling; and have at least seven (?) years of experience in counselingwork; and

(c) Has completed academic requirements for a master's degree in guidance andcounseling and hawe five (5) years experience as fall-time guidance counselors.71

WHERRAS, in accordance with 4he impkmentirtg Rules, and Regulations of RA 9258, theevaluation of the applicants for the GrandrMter's Clause was hiunediatdy nntiated, whereby, the datefor the deadline of filmgofappHcation for tte

WHEREAS, through the implementation of RA 9258, it is envisioned that the quality of theGuidance and Counseling Profession in the Philippines shall be at par with the standards of theguidance and counseling professions in other countries (Le. Hong Kong and District of Columbiarequire their guidance counselors to have a Master's Degree in counseling or counsel ing-related field)by requiring a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling from an institution hi the Philippines orabroad recognized by CHED and a license from passingthe board examination;

WHEREAS, the Commission OB Higper Education (CHEDX issued Memorandum Order No.21, Series of 2006, which prescribed a ratio of (1) Guidance Counselor per 1,000 students. Takinginto consideration the number of students attending University Courses all over the Philippfioes, thereexists a need for 22,214 Guidance Counselors to £31 the i<fcal ratio, as requir^ the Comrnission onHigher Education (CHED);

WHEREAS^ at present there are only two thousand seven hundred nineteen (2,719) guidancecounselors in the country licensed or registered by the Professional Regulation Commission, onethousand six hundred ninety-two (1,692) of whom are qualified under the grandfather's clause, and1 .027 guidance counselors who passed the Itceasure examination from 2008 to 20 14;

WHEREAS, the total number of Baste Education Students is 23.9 million asof S.Y2014with 21 million enrolled in public schools and 2.9 million enrolled in private schools;

WHEREAS, far school year 2011-2012 the total number of Higher Education Students is 3milHon with 1.75 miUkm enrolled in private Mg^H£bKao1on^Ins6tmio&s(HHIs) and I^miUmenrolled mpubftc Higrier Education teslitu^

WHEREAS* if the mimouan pte&dibed ratio of one (1) Guidance Counselor is to 500students (1-500) in the Basic Education sector and one (1) Guidance Counselor is to 1000 in HigherEducation (1:1000) wfll be complied with, the total nambw of Guklance Counselors needed in BasicEducation shall be 47,800 and hi Higher Education it shall be 3000; hence, the total number ofGuidance Counselors needed m Basic and H^h^EducatKHiui both pubik; and piivate is 50,800;

WHEREAS, the total number of educational institutions hi the country is around 50,000puMicaiKl private efcmearta^Institutions (HEIs).

If one (1) Guidance Counselor for each of these educational institutions shall be compliedwith, the mmhBum cumber of GuktaceCoun^^number of 2,719 Guidance Counselor only.

Hence, the present number of 2,719 Guidance Counselors is dismally inadequate to meet therequired number as mandated by Law;

WHEREAS, major Guidance and Counseling groups and the Guidance and CounselingAssociation (GCA) have stated that such actual number of Registered Guidance Counselors cannotsufficiently cater to the needs of all students from our public and private schools, excluding otherinstitutions, industries, corainunities* lehahiiiteikm c»^a guidance counselor. They further lamented that the mil implementation of RA 9258 will only resultto furtha-depletion of this number;

WHEREAS* the set cut-off date of Maix&2009fwtheGrandfelfa^hundreds of school counselors from practicing their profession, including those who had beenworking for 10, 20 or even 30 years because they have yet to complete the required 18 units of theGuidance and Counseling courses as required by Law;

WHEREAS* it is the general view that ft is the effect of RA 9258 mat tenured guidancecounselors who were not able to conform to the set standards as specified in Section 14 of the Lawshall be removed fhwo their poshlen of employment;

WHEREAS, to cope with me changing needs and demands of learning, existing bachelor'sdegree courses as well as masteral courses of some Higher Educational Institutions hi Guidance andCounseling have evolved into more extensive courses and grven appropriate course tftSes. Thesenewcourses are not being recognized in the same level as existing Guidance and Counseling coursesalthough they are more comprehensive and embody essential content and subject matter needed inexercising the Guidance and Counseling profession;

WHEREAS, under section 12.C of RA 9258, Guidance and Counseling is the only professionrequiring Master's Degree m Guidance and Counseling before the Licensure Examination can betaken; thus making it discouraging to many-students who want to become professional GuidanceCounselors;

WHEREAS, certain advocates or groups imve raised the csoe ofor admission to the emanation of Guidance Counsotes st d in RA 9258, ^edfically on tbe"Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling" requirement to "Masters Degree in Guidance andCounseling or its equivalent" since it disenfranchises many academically qualified counselors whomay have taken a Master's coarse In Counsdmg and the requin^ a

WHEREAS^ as a result of numerous issues, concerns, and ififfering views and opinions thathave been raised as a result of die implementation of RA 925^ there existe a need to harmonize suchissues and concerns in order that an efficient implementation of the taw shall be achkn^

NOW, fflEK£roj^JKirK£S&^^Committee on Civil Servke and Professioaai Regulation shall inquire into the issues, ctmcenis andcontroversies on Republic Act No. 9285, and to conduct hearings ftereon, in oidertiiataineoteory orremedial legislation may be Initiated by Congress, if detemuned to be necessary or applkable.

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DEPARTMENT V OF EDUCATION

Region fCity if San Fernando. La Union 2500

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DR. FLORENTINO C. DOBLEProfessional Regulation CommissionP. Paredes, Cor., Morayta St..Sampaloc, Manila

Attn: Luzviminda S*ChairmanBoard of Guidance and Counseling

S I R :

Greetings!

Reference is made to the enactment of Republic Act No- 9258, orthe Guidance and Counseling Act of 2OO4, Section 27 (a) of said Actprovides that no person shall engage in the practice of guidance andcounseling without a valid Certificate of Registration and the validProfessional Identification Card or a special permit. While it is true thatRA 9258 mandates the professionalization of the guidance counselingservices in the country, the same law is about to displace GuidanceCoordinators in the entire DepEd Region I and other government agencieswhose appointments are temporary in nature.

As a general rule, prior to the fruition of RA 9258, temporary statusof appointment may be given to an appointee who does not have therequired eligibility if he/she meets all the other qualifications for theposition and a fully qualified eligible is not actually available.

Protected properly has been deemed to include vested rights suchas one's employment, the right to earn a living, the right to work or anexercise and/or practice of a profession or calling. In a plethora ofjurisprudence it has been asserted that state worker's security of tenuremust be protected which in a sense is analogous to property. Thus, theprecise object of more intensive and extensive government regulation is tomake its beneficent purpose equitably available to all, in fact, theprotection of a livelihood is the primary object of the sopial compact and

that the absence of such protection could well lead to anarchy andtyranny. Shylock was right when he said: "You take my life, when you dotake the means whereby I Hue*. Moreover, experience does teach a veryclear lesson that one's employment is an instrument for the preservationand enhancement of personal dignity.

For the reasons adverted to above, undersigned comes to the honorof your office to seek succor for the suspension of Section 27(a) of theGuidance and Counseling Act of 2O04 (RA 9258) until such time thatincumbents whose appointments are temporary will become eligibleand/or to issue special permit to registered psychometrician/psychologistto perform the duties and responsibilities of guidance coordinators.

Very truly yours,

ALMA RUBY IX TORIORegional Director

DEPARTMENT » OF EDUCATION

Region 1La Union Schools Division Office

San Fernando Cit

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June 23,2016

LUZVIMINDA S. GUZMAN, Ed.D, RGCChairperson, Professional Regulatory BoardGuidance and CounselingPrefessional Regulatory Commission

Madam:

Greetings!

Undersigned finds it necessary to seek for your assistance regarding our need to hireguidance counselors for our secondary schools throughout the province. There are guidancecounselor positions that remained unfilled due to lack of licensed guidance counselors. Wewere able to hire Guidance Counselors on temporary status since 2008 but unfortunatelywere not able to renew appointment this year 2016 based oft CSC Decision No. 150541 datedJuly 21, 2015.

As a result thereof, secondary schools with more than 500 learners are already beingserved by teachers designated as Guidance Counselor. It is for the best interest of ourlearners if guidance and counseling services are being provided by someone who iseducationally prepared for the job and who is already experienced guidance counselor formore than eight (8) years.

it is believed that our temporary guidance counselors, whose appointments will notbe renewed this year, are the most qualified and competent guidance counselors to work forour secondary school learners. They are all taking up Master of Arts in Guidance andCounseling and almost about to take their licensure exam for guidance counselors.

It is for the above reasons that 1, as the Head of Agency, seek for your intercession inmaking it possible the issuance of a special permit for our non-licensed guidance counselorsto continuously serve our learners until a licensed guidance counselor in the province isavailable.

Attached hereto is the Status of Guidance Counselor Unfilled Positions and Positionswith Incumbents Appointed as Temporary.

Hoping you could assist us on this matter. Thank you and more power.

Very truly yours,

:BANZON,CBSOVSchools Division Superintendent

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October 12,2016, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.

Time Activity Venue OPR8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.I:OOp.m.-~2:00 p.m.

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OPENING PROGRAM

InvocationMr. Jeremir DoloresResident Pastor, VCF, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa

Mass Singing of National Anthem

Welcome RemarksMr. Ricardo delos SantosPresident, AGAPE

Statement of PurposeProf Thelma P Tacad, RSW, MAGFounder-President, True North Training Services

Introduction of ParticipantsMs Janet Ba Idem or

Introduction of the Guest of Honorand Speaker

Thelma P Tacad, RSW, MAGChairman Emeritus., AGAPE

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

HON. VILMA SANTOS-RECTOCongresswoman, 6th District BatangasHouse of the Representatives

Awarding of Token to the GOHSProf. Thelma P Tacad, RSW, MAGMr. Ricardo delos Santos

Posterity with the GOHS

Coffee Break

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July 20, 2016

TO: ALL CONCERNED HON. REGIONAL DIRECTORSDepartment of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS)

SUBJECT: UPCOMING NATIONAL SUMMIT ON GUIDANCE ANDCOUNSELING ACT OF 2004

Dear Sir/Madam:

This is to respectfully inform your good office that in partnership with the majorgovernment offices and private agencies, the subject is presently being conceptualizedand organized to be conducted on December 2016 to urgently address the gargantuanproblems espoused by the birth of the Guidance and Counseling Law of 2004 which wereclearly stipulated in the letter addressed to your respective offices re "Seminar-Workshopon Guidance and Counseling Law of 2004 for Non-Guidance Professionals andAdvocates from the Public and Private Agencies with Guidance and Counseling Plantillaand Office Designation to be conducted on October 12-14, 2016, CCT, Tagaytay City".

One of the major agenda during the upcoming Summit shall be the outright presentationand submission of the proposed "Magna Carta for the Non-Guidance Professionalswith Guidance and Counseling Plantilla and Designation" to the invited Guest ofHonor from the House of Senate.

Finally, the success of the subject shall rely on the support of your good office on mutualinterest and concern to uphold the professional ethics of guidance and counseling.

Thank you. SHALOM!

Very respectfully your,

THELMA PESAOO TACAD, RSW, MAGPresident, True North Training ServicesChairman Emeritus, Association of Guidance and Counseling Advocates, Practitionersand Educators (AGAPE)