The incoming officers of the Philippine Association of Speech Pathologists took their oath of office on December 4, 2021. The ceremony was presided by the 2021 PASP Electoral Board. In attendance were the current Board of Trustees and the outgoing officers. The PRB-SLP Chairperson, Hon. Mae Catherine Sadicon and PRB-SLP Member, Hon. Juan Paulo Santuele also graced the event.

During the event, Hon. Mae Catherine Sadicon gave a message highlighting the support of the association for the  PRB-SLP. PASP’s outgoing president, Ms. Suselyn Pascual, and incoming president, Ms. Tinnah Marie Balazuela, also spoke during the event. Ms. Pascual honored her co-officers. She credited their contribution for ensuring the success of the numerous projects of the association even when faced with the many challenges that were brought about by the pandemic. Ms. Balazuela gave a glimpse of what she hopes her team will achieve as they take their turn in leading the association. Prof. Fernando Alejandro Ligot, the chair of the Board of Trustees, also gave a message; welcoming the incoming officers and honoring the outgoing officers for steering the organization during the pandemic and making sure that “PASP was business as usual.” A copy of their messages can be read here.

In closing, Ms. Barbara Munar, chair of the 2021 PASP Electoral Board, expressed her appreciation of the exemplary job that the outgoing officers did for the association and its members in the midst of a very challenging period. She also wished the incoming officers the best of luck as they take over the rein in steering the association closer towards its mission and vision of effective communication and safe swallow for all Filipinos.

The event was graciously hosted by Ms. Rozelle Francesca King-Bentulan, member of the 2021 PASP Electoral Board.

The event in pictures:The attendees of the oathtaking ceremony

The Board of Trustees and the 2022-2023 PASP Officers

Row 1, L-R: Prof. Fernando Alejandro Ligot, Prof. Judy Damian, Prof. Georgina Mojica, Ms. Suselyn Pascual, Prof. Joyce Marzan; Row 2, L-R: Mr. Iric Santos, Ms. Tinnah Marie Balazuela, Ms. Ma. Carmela Go, Ms. Bea Angela Lozada, Ms. Sheryl Sibug-Wong; Row 3, L-R: Ms. Davilin Quilantang, Ms. Julie Anne Garcia-Rimando, Mr. Jay Katalbas, Dr. Ferdiliza Garcia, Ms. Maria Carisa Lacson; Row 4, L-R: Mr. Vito Garcia, Ms. Aileen Matalog

The Board of Trustees and the 2021-2022 PASP Officers

Row 1, L-R: Mr. Iric Santos, Prof. Joyce Marzan, Ms. Kara Basmayor, Ms. Suselyn Pascual; Row 2, L-R: Ms. Camille Leyba, Ms. Tinnah Marie Balazuela, Ms. Dane Raymundo, Mr. Kenny Dizon; Row 3, L-R: Mr. Karl Jamandra, Ms. Aileen Atienza, Mr. Michael Valdez, Prof. Fernado Alejandro Ligot; Row 4, L-R: Ms. Aileen Matalog, Prof. Judy Damian, Prof. Georgina Mojica, Ms. Elinor Bautista

The 2022-2023 PASP Officers

Row 1, L-R: Mr. Iric Kevin Santos (Treasurer), Ms. Tinnah Marie Balazuela (President), Ms. Ma. Carmela Go (Membership), Ms. Bea Angela Lozada (External Affairs); Row 2, L-R: Ms. Sheryl Sibug-Wong (Finance & Special Projects), Ms. Davilin Quilantang (Legislation & Public Policy), Ms. Julie Anne Christine Garcia-Rimando (Secretary), Mr. Jonah Jerome Katalbas (Convention); Row 3, L-R: Ms. Aileen Matalog (Public Relations), Dr. Ferdiliza Dandah Garcia (Professional Standards & Ethics), Mr. Vincente Mikael Garcia (Continuing Education & Research), Ms. Maria Carisa Relova-Lacson (Vice President)

The 2020-2021 PASP Officers

Row 1, L-R: Mr. Iric Santos (Treasurer), Ms. Kara Basmayor (External Affairs), Ms. Suselyn Pascual (President), Ms. Camille Leyba (Membership); Row 2, L-R: Ms. Tinnah Marie Balazuela (Professional Standards & Ethics), Ms. Dane Raymundo (Continuing Education & Research), Mr. Kenny Dizon (Convention), Mr. Karl Jamandra (Public Relations); Row 3, L-R: Ms. Aileen Matalog (Legislation & Public Policy), Ms. Aileen Atienza (Secretary), Mr. Michael Valdez (Vice President, Finance & Special Projects)

The PASP Board of Trustees and Electoral Board with the special guests of the event

Row 1, L-R: Hon. Mae Catherine Sadicon (PRB-SLP Chairperson), Hon. Juan Paulo Santuele (PRB-SLP Member), Prof. Joyce Marzan, Ms. Barbara Munar; Row 2, L-R: Prof. Fernando Alejandro Ligot, Ms. Rozelle Francesca King-Bentulan, Prof. Judy Damian, Prof. Georgina Mojica; Row 3, L-R: Ms. Eleanor Perez with baby Ria, Ms. Aileen Lantin, Ms. Elinor Bautista

The 2021 PASP Electoral Board

Row 1, L-R: Ms. Barbara Munar, Ms. Rozelle Francesca King-Bentulan, Ms. Eleanor Perez; Row 2, L-R: Ms. Aileen Lantin, Mr. Perfecto Paolo Sison III