5.0 Ethics & Laws

Principle I: Respect for the dignity of persons and peoples

Principle that recognizes the inherent worth of all human beings, regardless of perceived or real differences in social status, ethnic origin, gender capacities, or other such as characteristics

Principle I: Respect for the dignity of persons and peoples

Principle that includes respect for diversity, customs and beliefs, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, fairness and justice, and respect for the environment

Principle II: Competent caring for the well-being of persons and people

Principle that involves working for their benefit of and doing no harm

Principle II: Competent caring for the well-being of persons and people

Principle that involves maximizing benefits, minimizing potential harm, and offsetting or correcting harm

Principle II: Competent caring for the well-being of persons and people

Principle that involves self-knowledge of how one’s values, experiences, culture, and social context might influence one’s actions and interpretation

Principle II: Competent caring for the well-being of persons and people

Principle that involves delivery of psychological services if needed

Principle III: Integrity

Principle that involves the advancement of scientific knowledge and to the maintenance of public confidence in the discipline of psychology

Principle III: Integrity

Principle based on honesty, and on truthful, open and accurate communication

Principle III: Integrity

Principle that involves the need to protect the safety or confidentiality of persons and peoples, and the need to respect cultural expectations

Principle III: Integrity: Principle that involves monitoring and management to ensure that self-interest does not interfere with acting in the best interests of persons and peoples

Principle IV: Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society

Principle that involves contributing to the knowledge about human behavior and to persons’ understanding of themselves and others

Principle IV: Professional and Scientific Responsibilities to Society

Principle that involves using knowledge to improve the condition of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society

RA 10029 (The Philippine Psychology Act of 2009)

Law that states only licensed and registered psychologists and psychometricians are legally allowed to practice their profession

RA 9258

Guidance and Counseling Act of 2004

RA 9262

Violence Against Women and Children

RA 7610

Law for Child Abuse

RA 7877

Law for Philippine Anti-Sexual Harassment

RA 9165

Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002

RA 11469

Bayanihan to Heal as One Act

RA 7277

Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ➔ RA 11210 Expanded Maternity Leave

RA 11650

Inclusive Education Law

RA 10173

Data Privacy Act

RA 12080

Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act

HB 4982

SOGIE Bill

HB 9611

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 10029, Otherwise Known as the “Philippine Psychology Act of 2009” and for Other Purposes

RA 11036

Philippine Mental Health Act