Rescheduling of PMLE 2026
Hi'ed!
I find it concerning and honestly disappointing to see some of the discussions in a facebook group related to psychology.
I understand naman na the postponement was made because of the weather, flooding, and safety concerns. Safety should always come first. However, hindi ko maintindihan why people who are worried about their non-refundable accommodations, plane or bus tickets, transportation, and other expenses are being mocked or called “privileged.”
Why does empathy have to be one-sided?
We can understand why the exam was postponed while also acknowledging the financial, emotional, and logistical burden na dala nito. Maraming examinees ang nag-travel from the provinces and gumastos weeks in advance. Their frustration does not mean na mas importante sa kanila ang examination kaysa sa safety ng mga tao.
As psychology students, shouldn’t we understand this better? We study empathy, ethics, individual differences, and how circumstances affect people’s thoughts and emotions. Yet some are quick to invalidate someone else’s struggle simply because iba ang situation nila.
We can advocate for safety without mocking someone’s financial concerns. We can support the postponement without dismissing its consequences.
Empathy should not be selective, and ethics should not only apply when it is convenient. If we are studying psychology, we should know better than to make empathy a privilege that only certain people deserve.