MAGIS Rehabilitation Clinic

11/04/2026

🥰🥰April is Autism Acceptance month!

09/04/2026

Send us a message for more details📲

08/04/2026

01/04/2026

Happy birthday, T. YSA!🧁🎈

❤️MAGIS Family

30/03/2026

Please take note of our Holy Week schedule😇

29/03/2026

To the heart of MAGIS—our team, thank you for making our Annual Meeting truly meaningful and fruitful ❤️

Looking forward to growing, learning, and celebrating more wins together✨

25/03/2026

23/03/2026

To our parents and guardians, please stay informed🙂

“ABA certification is respected but not legally recognized in the Philippines. It can enhance credibility, but it cannot replace PRC licensure for clinical practice.”

Is ABA Certification legal and recognized in the Philippines?

Currently, ABA certification (such as BCBA, BCaBA, or RBT) is not legally recognized in the Philippines as a professional license. These credentials are international and respected in practice, but they do not carry legal authority under Philippine law.

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Legal Status in the Philippines

• Republic Act No. 10029 (Philippine Psychology Act of 2009): Only PRC-licensed psychologists and psychometricians are legally authorized to practice psychology. ABA therapy falls under psychological practice when delivered as clinical intervention.
• ABA Certification: International ABA credentials are considered additional qualifications but have no independent legal standing. They cannot substitute for PRC licensure.
• Education Context: Teachers and special educators may apply ABA principles in classrooms, but this is regulated under DepEd/CHED, not ABA certification.

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Recognition in Practice

• Clinics and Schools: Many private centers advertise ABA services with BCBA-certified staff. While families value these credentials, legally the clinic must also employ PRC-licensed psychologists if ABA is framed as therapy.
• Professional Value: ABA certification signals specialized training and international standards, but it is treated as voluntary professional development, not a license.
• Government Programs: ABA is not yet formally integrated into DOH or DepEd regulations, so certification is recognized informally, not legally.

✅ Bottom line: ABA certification is respected but not legally recognized in the Philippines. It can enhance credibility, but it cannot replace PRC licensure for clinical practice.

21/03/2026

16/03/2026

Another milestone for MAGIS team!✨

Congratulations to T. Jared, our Speech-Language Pathology Department Head, for successfully completing his PROMPT Level 1 training. This specialized training further strengthens our ability to support children with speech motor difficulties through targeted, evidence-based techniques.

Thank you, T. Jared, for continuously investing in your growth and for leading our SLP team with excellence and heart. Your dedication to the children and families we serve continues to inspire us🤍🌟