Statement of the PRB-Psychology on Requests for Refund to unused Oath Taking tickets last Dec. 9 due to Flight Cancellations. It is very sad that the PAP has to face a barrage of complaints and demands for refund re oath taking tickets and schedule in the face of Typhoon Ruby. Please note that the schedule was set a month ago; and that the path of the typhoon, even within the day, was rather unpredictable and did not threaten Manila as initially forecasted. Some of you wanted us to move the schedule but we could not because of the many others who already flew in to Manila for the event. The Board of Accountancy also had their oath taking that day at the PICC and they proceeded as planned. At any rate, the joint oath taking ceremonies went well as scheduled with more than 2,300 inductees and guests. We certainly understand that some of you could not make it and would like a refund of the ticket you purchased for the event from the PAP. But please realize that the Psychological Association of the Philippines cannot act on your request because they only facilitated the ticket sales for the Board of Psychology who does not have the means to do so. The PRB nonetheless could not and cannot commit itself to a refund simply because the money you paid for the ticket was already committed to PICC and other related service-providers. The proceeds of ticket sales went directly to the food and venue rental, pins, medals, souvenir programs and other related expenses which had to be paid for before the event. For those of you who failed to come to the joint oath taking ceremonies at the PICC, please be informed that you still have to take your Oath of the Profession. This is a must if you want to be fully registered and licensed to practice… so the Board of Psychology decided under the circumstance to hold special oath taking ceremonies, either in Manila or in the region, for all those who could not make it last Dec 9 and in all past oath taking ceremonies. We encourage you now to make an official request in coordination with your respective PRC regional office, and for those from the NCR, with the PRB at the Central Office for the required oath taking ceremony so this can be scheduled accordingly. If there are more than 50 inductees, a member of the Board may make herself available to administer the oath with the approval of the Commission. Those who already paid for their oath taking ticket should coordinate with the PRB if payment is to be waived under the new oath taking schedule, provided you submit proof of ticket purchase and proof of flight cancellation for consideration. Please understand however that this should not be considered a precedent to future similar events and circumstances. Should you have any further questions, please contact the PRB or the PRB secretary. General Inquiries (632) 3100026 Central Office P. Paredes St. cor. Morayta St. Sampaloc, Manila Tel. (632) 3100026 Telefax (632) 7354476
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 08:47:03 +0000
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