The Peer Counselor Organization (PCO) of ZAEC was initially conceived in 1987 and finally organized in 1992 by Dr. Marilyn A. De Asis. The PCO is a baby project of the SPS Director. This was the effect of one male student in Education 6 accidentally helped a co-boarder who was emotionally burdened . SInce the problem was too difficult for him, this particular student thought of referring the case to the director. In return, the director gave alternatives and options, which the student shared it to the co-boarder. With this simple referral, that boarder was relieved with his emotional distress and personally came to the office to give thanks to the director. With this background, the PCO came to exist, with this Mission and Vision "CLIENT WELLNESS IS OUR SERVICE."

  To achieve this mission and vision, we have the following tasks and functions:

  1. To do as legwork in the college where he/she is currently enrolled.
  2. To assist the professional guidance counselors in all the activities sponsored by the GTC.
  3. To recruit Peer Counselor Aspirants in the college where he/she is serving.
  4. To facilitate the trainings of the Peer Counselor Aspirants during the Phase I-IV Trainings.
  5. To counselo friends/classmates who entrust their concerns to them.
  6. To document the number of cases assisted every month for accurate monitoring and submit to the professional guidance counselor.
  7. To bring/refer clients/classmates to the professional guidance counselors in case where the client needs professional counseling services.
  8. To attend and participate actively on meetings scheduled by the officers of the PCO.
  9. To serve at least one hour daily at the guidance clinic.
 10.To assist the professional guidance counselor in the preparation of Statistical report monthly.

  In order for ZAEC students to become an effective peer counselor in the department, aspirants need to undergo experiential trainings in the following Phases:

  Phase I
        Sharing the basic steps in Peer Counseling and Counseling Techniques.
  Phase II
        Enhancement of Communication and Listening Skills.
  Phase III
        In-depth Counseling Skills.
  Phase IV
        Self-Management and Personal Transformation.