August 14, 2025

The DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA IV-B conducted the Online Orientation of the PRIME-HRM Process on August 14, 2025, attended by all personnel from the MIMAROPA Region. The activity was graced by Director Janette S. Padua and featured Dr. Maria Teresa R. Poblador of the Civil Service Commission as the resource speaker.

This session served as an initial overview of the PRIME-HRM framework, providing participants with a general understanding of its objectives, structure, and application in the public sector. Dr. Poblador discussed the maturity levels and proficiency indicators used to assess HR systems, as well as the four core HR systems—recruitment, engagement, performance management, and rewards and recognition—that form the backbone of PRIME-HRM implementation. She also outlined the “three lenses” of assessment—systems, practices, and competencies—and how these contribute to building a strategic and sustainable approach to human resource management.

While the discussion covered the foundational concepts of PRIME-HRM, the orientation also set the stage for subsequent activities and in-depth sessions that will focus on the practical steps needed to meet higher maturity level requirements. These include self-assessment, documentation, process integration, and the development of targeted action plans.

Director Janette S. Padua expressed her full commitment to achieving the next PRIME-HRM maturity level, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, continuous improvement, and alignment with the Civil Service Commission’s standards. She affirmed that DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA IV-B will actively collaborate with CSC and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program’s next phases.

The DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA IV-B underscores its serious dedication to advancing transparent, efficient, and people-centered HR systems, fully aligned with the PRIME-HRM vision of fostering meritocracy and excellence in public service.