Organized in 1974, the Integrated Chemists of the Philippines
(ICP) is the official organization of chemists in matters related
to the professional practice of chemistry, legal aspects, chemistry
laboratory accreditation, board examinations, the Commission
on Higher Education (CHED), and Continuing Professional Education
(CPE).
The ICP is the Accredited Professional Organization (APO) of
licensed chemists recognized by the Professional Regulation
Commission. All chemists who pass the chemistry licensure examinations
qualify for full membership in the ICP. The ICP also accepts
non-board qualified chemists as associate members. Both full
and associate members may participate in all ICP activities.
However, only full members have the right to vote and hold an
elected ICP position.
The ICP is a nation-wide society with the following chapters:
National (National Capital Region), Cebu, Panay, Negros, and
Regions X/XII.
The ICP is a founding member of the Philippine Federation of
Chemical Societies (PFCS), together with the Kapisanang Kimika
sa Pilipinas (KKP), the Organic Chemistry Teachers Association
(OCTA), the Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers (PACT),
and the Philippine Association of Chemistry Students (PACS).
The ICP is also a founding member of the Federation of Asian
Chemical Societies, and is the country representative to the
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
- To protect and promote the interests of the chemistry profession
in the Philippines.
- To elevate the standards of the chemistry profession in
the Philippines.
- To foster and encourage the growth and application of the
chemical sciences.
- To provide continuing professional education for the Chemistry
profession.
