A PROFESSOR from the University of Santo Tomas was appointed as the representative of the academe in the Continuing Professional Development Council of the Professional Regulation Commission.

Dr. Maria Claudette Agnes took her oath of office last April 12, 2023. She was re-appointed to a three-year term.

Agnes heads the psychology program of the UST Graduate School and is the assistant dean of the College of Science

Agnes led the BS Psychology program of UST that received its first international certification from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Quality Assurance in 2017.

She helped develop the BS Psychology program following the full implementation of the K to 12 curriculum in the country.

She also served as chair of the Technical Committee for Psychology of the Commission on Higher Education.