On October 24, a Certification Board was held at Ellinwood Malate Church in Manila. It was hosted by the Malate Chapter and Jethro Guidance Center. The board was chaired by Diplomate Dr. Calixto Sodoy, with other boardmembers Diplomate Dr. Simplicio Dang-Awan Jr. (non-voting), Diplomate Dr. Paul Tabon, and SIT Dr. Merlita Montecastro.

Three were approved as certified Pastoral Counseling and Clinical Chaplain. They are:

Dr. Larry Paul Gusto

Rev. Ephraim Guerrero

Dr. Elvin Salarda

Congratulations to all three. They will be serving as Supervisors-in-Training under Dr. Sim.