Margie Holmes
Encyclopedia
Margarita Go-Singco Holmes, popularly known as Dr. Margie Holmes, is a popular psychologist
specializing in sex therapy
in the Philippines
.
in psychology
from the University of the Philippines
in 1973. She was one of only seven students to graduate magna cum laude among more than two thousand who graduated that year. Holmes was adjudged "Most Outstanding Graduate" for 1973 by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association.
Holmes was awarded a scholarship grant from the East West Center to study at the University of Hawaii
in Manoa
, where she received a Master of Public Health
, major in International Family Planning, with special studies in Sex Therapy and Marriage Counselling.
Holmes capped her credentials with a Doctor of Philosophy
in Clinical Psychology
from Ateneo de Manila University
.
Holmes was elected into membership of international honor societies of Phi Kappa Phi
and Pi Gamma Mu
.
Diliman. She is a frequent lecturer and resource speaker to academic, corporate and socio-civic groups throughout the country. She also served as a consultant in government and non-government organizations, notably the Population Center Foundation and the Department of Health.
Holmes has been a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
, International School, San Carlos Seminary, Ateneo de Manila University
and De La Salle University
.
Holmes is negotiating a cable show that will be broadcasted in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Guam, Saipan, Honolulu and California.
, Time
, the Far Eastern Economic Review
, Associated Press
, Agence France Press, Asiaweek
, Asia Magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
specializing in sex therapy
Sex therapy
Sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction, such as non-consummation, premature ejaculation , erectile dysfunction, low libido, unwanted sexual fetishes, sexual addiction, painful sex, or a lack of sexual confidence, assisting people who are recovering from sexual assault, problems commonly...
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
.
Education
Holmes graduated with a degree in Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
from the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
in 1973. She was one of only seven students to graduate magna cum laude among more than two thousand who graduated that year. Holmes was adjudged "Most Outstanding Graduate" for 1973 by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association.
Holmes was awarded a scholarship grant from the East West Center to study at the University of Hawaii
University of Hawaii
The University of Hawaii System, formally the University of Hawaii and popularly known as UH, is a public, co-educational college and university system that confers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees through three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment...
in Manoa
Manoa
thumb|240px|right|Vintage shot of University of Hawaii, Manoa240px|thumb|right|Vintage photo of Manoa ValleyMānoa is a valley and a residential neighborhood of Honolulu CDP of the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, United States; the community is approximately three miles east and inland from...
, where she received a Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health and the Doctor of Public Health are multi-disciplinary professional degrees awarded for studies in areas related to public health....
, major in International Family Planning, with special studies in Sex Therapy and Marriage Counselling.
Holmes capped her credentials with a Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology
Clinical psychology is an integration of science, theory and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically-based distress or dysfunction and to promote subjective well-being and personal development...
from Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
.
Holmes was elected into membership of international honor societies of Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is an honor society established 1897 to recognize and encourage superior scholarship without restriction as to area of study and to promote the "unity and democracy of education"...
and Pi Gamma Mu
Pi Gamma Mu
Pi Gamma Mu or ΠΓΜ is the oldest and preeminent honor society in the social sciences. It is also the only interdisciplinary social science honor society. It serves the various social science disciplines which seek to understand and explain human behavior and social relationships as well as their...
.
Academic career
Holmes is a professor in the Psychology Department of the University of the PhilippinesUniversity of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
Diliman. She is a frequent lecturer and resource speaker to academic, corporate and socio-civic groups throughout the country. She also served as a consultant in government and non-government organizations, notably the Population Center Foundation and the Department of Health.
Holmes has been a professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte , also known as UNC Charlotte or simply Charlotte, is a public research university located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States...
, International School, San Carlos Seminary, Ateneo de Manila University
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
and De La Salle University
De La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
.
Television hosting
Holmes created the first-ever Philippine-based show to deal with psychological issues, entitled No Nonsense with Dr. Holmes. She also hosted a segment, Magtanong Kay Dra. Holmes (Ask Dr. Holmes) which was broadcast twice weekly in Teysi ng Tahanan, a daytime talk-show primarily hosted by veteran comedienne and impersonator Tessie Tomas.Holmes is negotiating a cable show that will be broadcasted in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Guam, Saipan, Honolulu and California.
Authorship
Holmes is a regular columnist at Abante/Abante Tonite, a popular tabloid, Business Mirror and Opinyon, all in Metro Manila. She has published sixteen books which have reached "bestseller" status. For example, her book Life, Love, Lust sold twenty-one-thousand copies in its first year alone. Her books and columns have been reviewed in international periodicals, such as NewsweekNewsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
, Time
Time (magazine)
Time is an American news magazine. A European edition is published from London. Time Europe covers the Middle East, Africa and, since 2003, Latin America. An Asian edition is based in Hong Kong...
, the Far Eastern Economic Review
Far Eastern Economic Review
The Far Eastern Economic Review was an English language Asian news magazine started in 1946. It printed its final issue in December 2009. The Hong Kong-based business magazine was originally published weekly...
, Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
, Agence France Press, Asiaweek
Asiaweek
Asiaweek, the English edition, was a news magazine focusing on Asia, published weekly by Asiaweek Limited, a subsidiary of Time Inc. Based in Hong Kong, it was established in 1975, and ceased publication with its December 7, 2001 issue due to a "downturn in the advertising market," according to...
, Asia Magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Publications
- Passion, Power, Pleasure. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1991
- Magtanong Kay Dra Holmes. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1992
- Sexy Saucy Spicy. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1993
- Roles We Play in Family Life. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1993
- Magtanong Kay Dra. Holmes II. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1993
- A Different Love: Being Gay in the Philippines. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1994
- Buhay Babae. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1995
- Buhay Lalake. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1995
- Naiibang Pagibig: Ang Maging Bakla sa Pilipinas. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1996
- Buhay May Asawa. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1997
- Buhay Single. Manila: Anvil Publications, 1997
- Wild Wicked Wonderful. Manila: Anvil Publications, 2000
- Bad Bold Brazen. Manila: Anvil Publications, 2000
- Life Love Lust: Straightforward Answers to Provocative Questions. Manila: Anvil Publications, 2001
- Lalakeng Barako. Manila: Anvil Publications, 2001
- Babaeng Palaban. Manila: Anvil Publications, 2001
- Down to 1: Depression Stories. Manila: Anvil Publications, 2010