History

Anything is possible in our lives if we strive hard to take actionable steps towards the realization of our goals.

As early as 2015, before my retirement from the Department of Education, particularly Pangalangan National High School, San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Region I, as a Guidance Counselor and Special Education (SPED) Coordinator, the following questions came to my mind, to wit:

First, what will I do after retirement as I am still capable to continue to serve my community?

Second, as a Registered Guidance Counselor, Professional Teacher, and Bookkeeping NC III holder, what business is best for me to establish?

Third, am I qualified to put up a counseling office con psychological assessment?

I consulted my post-graduate professors, expert mentors, and friends and with their strong persuasion, I was inspired to pursue a counseling and psychological assessment clinic. My clinic is named RTV Counseling, Psychological Assessment and Technical Consultancy with office located in front of my residence in Casbog, Magtaking, San Carlos City, Pangasinan. RTV is an acronym of my full name Rosalina Tamondong De Vera. It aims to develop an integrated approach to help an individual to utilize his or her personal, intellectual, mental, social abilities and interest to the fullest to the present and in the future.

The following persons paved the way to the realization of my goal:

Dr. Josefina C. Donato, Professor, PSU Urdaneta Campus and Philippine Guidance Counselor Association (PGCA) Pangasinan Chapter President,

Dr. Ricardo S. Guanzon, Professor and Philippine Guidance Counselor Association (PGCA) Pangasinan Chapter Vice-President,

Dr. Reynaldo T. Gelido, Professor PSU Urdaneta Campus and my Thesis Adviser,

Dr. Editha R. Pridas, Chief, Implementation Curriculum Department of Education, San Carlos City Division,

Mrs. Elomenia Saplan, Principal, Pangalangan National High School,

Mrs. Brigida Aquino, Head Teacher, Pangalangan National High School,

Mrs. Agnes Alcantara, Mrs. Marietta Dela Vega, Mrs. Stenili Samson, Master Teachers at Pangalangan National High School,

Mrs. Charito DG Quinto, Mrs. Josephine DV Casillan, Mr. Warlito Dela Cruz, Head Teachers,

Dr. Denver Bianan, partner in Test Interpretation,

Ms. Laddy Lopez, Information Technology consultant

Mrs. Erlinda M. Parizal, Registrar, Palaris Colleges, San Carlos City, Pangasinan,

Ret. Col. Leonardo A. Tamondong (my brother), PNP Chief

My beloved family, Daddy Romy, Richard, Rhayan, and Ruffa and my grand children. September 8, 2015 mark a milestone of my life when my mentors, colleagues, friends, relatives, and well-wishers gathered to take part in the blessings and inauguration of my newly refurbished clinic led by Rev. Father R. Layog, Tandoc Parish Church, San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

Feeling of thanks and blessedness fill my heart as my clinic continue to thrive with my clients coming not only from San Carlos City and nearby towns but also provinces in Region I. Their continuous trust in the services of RTV Counseling, Psychological Assessment and Technical Consultancy motivates me to stay committed to my vision and mission.