MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC / Commission) successfully held the Virtual Oath-Taking Ceremony for the newly designated/appointed officials of the Career Progression and Specialization Program – Credit Accumulation and Transfer System (CPSP-CATS) Committees on Monday, 16 February 2026.

The PRC extends its warm congratulations to the newly designated/appointed CPSP-CATS Committee officials under various Professional Regulatory Boards (PRBs), whose leadership will be instrumental in further advancing the CPSP-CATS initiative. The following appointments were formally recognized:

CPSP-CATS Committee of Criminology

• Hon. Ramil G. Gabao                                     – Chairperson
• Hon. Warren M. Corpuz                                  – Vice-Chairperson
• Gerry J. Caño                                                 – Member
• Rodolfo V. Castillo, Jr.                                    – Member
• Tomas L. Cabrillas, Jr.                                   – Member                  
• Junnel D. Espedido                                         – Member

CPSP-CATS Committee of Environmental Planning

• Hon. Michael T. Ang                                       – Chairperson
• Hon. Corazon B. Cruz                                    – Vice-Chairperson
• Ana Marie R. Abante                                      – Member
• Armando N. Alli                                               – Member
• Encarnacion N. Raralio                                   – Member
• Ma. Sheilah G. Napalang                               – Member

CPSP-CATS Committee of Food Technology

• Hon. Anthony S. Sales                                   – Chairperson

CPSP-CATS Committee of Nursing

• Hon. Josefina A. Tuazon                                – Chairperson
• Hon. Marle L. Salvani                                     – Vice-Chairperson
• Gian Carlos S. Torres                                     – Member
• Iris S. So                                                         – Member
• Gabriel F. Naig                                                – Member
• Steffi Christel S. Pondevida                            – Member
• Eleonor C. Tangkeko                                      – Member

The Oath of Office was administered by Hon. Conrado T. Onglao, PRC Commissioner and Oversight for CPSP-CATS. The program commenced with the opening remarks from Hon. Cecilia Herras-Tence, Vice Program Manager of the CPSP-CATS Program Management Committee (PMC) and Officer-in-Charge of the Professional Regulatory Board of Landscape Architecture, and concluded with closing remarks from Hon. Carmelita P. Pabiton, Chairperson of the CPSP-CATS Business, Education, and Social Cluster, and Member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Guidance and Counseling.

The event was organized and facilitated by the CPSP-CATS Secretariat, under the leadership of Ms. Marie Cecille P. Fernando.

Through CPSP-CATS, the PRC continues to support the growth of Filipino professionals by providing a structured pathway for career advancement and skills enhancement. This initiative plays a vital role in ensuring they remain competitive, informed, and well-equipped in their respective fields. For more information on CPSP-CATS and other PRC initiatives, please visit the PRC official website at https://prc.gov.ph/.

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