About
The Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines
The PRC-accredited integrated professional organization for criminologists in the Philippines, serving the profession since 1990.
History & Accreditation
Over three decades of service to the profession
- Full Name
- Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines, Inc.
- PRC Accreditation
- March 25, 1990
- Accrediting Body
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
- Designation
- Integrated professional organization for criminologists in the Philippines
Since 1990, PCAP has been the recognized voice of professional criminologists in the Philippines. As the PRC-accredited integrated organization, it upholds professional standards, advocates for practitioners' welfare, and bridges the profession with government regulators. Through regional chapters across the country, PCAP is the primary platform for credential management, professional development, and collective advocacy.
Purpose
Vision & Mission
Vision
Full potential of Filipino Criminologists under legally defined opportunities, anchored on the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF), Foreign Reciprocity principles, the Mutual Recognition Professional Qualifications Framework (MRPQF), and other relevant policy.
Mission
To serve as the unified national body of professional criminologists, advancing the profession through credential management, continuing professional development, advocacy for practitioners' welfare, and collaboration across regional chapters.
The Platform
What is My PCAP?
The digital transformation of how PCAP serves its members.
National Digital Registry & Smart ID Platform
Replacing paper processes with one digital system
Member Registration
Fully digital onboarding, from document upload to multi-level approval, tracked in real time.
Document Approval Workflows
Regional and national review, transparent at every stage.
Smart ID Generation
Digital and physical IDs with QR verification, coded per region and year.
Certificate Management
Online COGS requests, processing, and digital delivery.
Nationwide rollout following NCR pilot
Structure
Organizational Structure
Multi-level, bringing professional services to criminologists nationwide.
National Board
Executive Committee
Leads PCAP and oversees national operations.
Regional Chapters
Organized nationwide
Regional officers manage local membership, events, and coordination.
Professional Members
Licensed Criminologists
PRC-licensed criminologists with active membership and a national network.
Local Units
Provincial & City Chapters
Provincial and city units that bring PCAP services closer to members.
Activities
What PCAP does
From national conventions to credential management, PCAP supports the profession at every level.
National Summits & Conventions
Nationwide gatherings for knowledge sharing, policy discussions, and professional networking.
ACS Partnerships
Collaboration with the Asian Criminological Society to advance Philippine criminology.
Credential Management
Checks and confirms member credentials.
COGS Processing
Issuance of the Certificate of Good Standing, required for PRC license renewal and professional verification.
CPD Coordination
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs that keep members up to date.
Research & Publications
Journal submissions, peer review, and research collaboration.
Join My PCAP
Be part of PCAP's digital transformation. Register today and access your credentials anytime, anywhere.