Human resources (HR) department is responsible for managing the pool of employees in an organization allowing it operate effectively. HR managers are expected to possess the right talents, skills and mindset to address the challenges face by this department in the management and harnessing of an organization’s human assets.
The common challenges faced by HR include seeking skilled and competent employees, adapting to technological innovations, securing the organization’s confidential data, and responding and adapting to the changing demographic profiles of the employees.
To address these challenges, it is necessary that HR managers are guided by experts in the HR environment. In the Philippines, the People Management Association of the Philippines or PMAP, is an organization comprised of various company executives who are dedicated to the task of harnessing and developing the workforce through their management expertise into an important tool for business longevity and viability.
Now on its 60th year, the PMAP has to find another set of leaders to continue its advocacy and goal. One of the parties that desire to lead the association in the coming years is the Team Action and Performance composed of Leo Gellor for President, Ellen Fullido for Secretary and Paz Malubay for Treasurer. Marvin Adolfo, PhD., Dina Loomis, Vilma Valera, Mimie Reyes, Carmie de Leon, and Lyn Lupac on the other hand, are candidates who will compose the Board of Trustees.
Team Action and Performance envisions to make the PMAP an organization that remains relevant to the needs of its member companies by helping in achieving a well-trained workforce that is responsive to the changing needs of the business environment.
To know more about the people behind Team Action and Performance, we sat down with them to get to know what their plans are.
LEO GELLOR FOR PRESIDENT
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
I basically grew the JPMAP organization from a “sleeping” organization to one of the most active student organizations all over the Philippines. Many JPMAP alumni are now employed by our member-companies. I authored a resolution allowing faculty members to join PMAP as Advocates under the Individual Membership type, by only paying half of the annual Individual Membership dues yet enjoying the full benefits of a member. I co-championed the proposed HR Bill that allows the certification of new HR graduates through a board examination. I also opposed many proposals that run counter to our mandate of ensuring the funds of the organization are used for the benefit of our members. I ensured that the funds are well-protected. I made sure the 53rd Annual Conference will be successful and profitable, and we achieved that.
Moreover, I acquired multiple positions for this association in the past such as Chairperson of JPMAP (2006-2009), elected Top 2 Trustee (2010-2011), chairperson of JPMAP (2012), elected Trustee for JPMAP (2013-2014), elected Trustee for Membership Committee (2014; concurrent capacity), elected Treasurer and Trustee for JPMAP (2015) and elected Vice President (2016).
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
I see that there should be an improvement in servicing our members; services that are value-adding yet are not financially burdensome.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
I will propose measures and programs to ensure these are actualize.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
The task of a President is gargantuan. The organization is growing and majority of our members belong to the SMEs. These are the companies that have scarce resources but need help and assistance. They also helped a lot in our economy be employing people to help arrest unemployment issue. As one who belongs to these enterprises, I can fully relate well with their issues and concerns.
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
My continuous quality service to PMAP for more than 10 years makes me the most qualified because I know the ins and outs of the organization, the dynamics of working with different stakeholders, all of which are volunteers, the story behind every issues and concerns. I am a person who is grounded and expect me to be working with my team. I have high people skill so it is not a problem working across all levels in the organization.
Additionally, in the past years, PMAP recognized me as I was awarded People Program of the Year – IFFSI/Shakey’s (2009), Committee of the Year – JPMAP (2010; 2014), and received a Presidential Awardee (2013; 2015). My leadership is also practiced since I am and I was a leader in other organizations—President of Gellor Business Management, Inc., HR Director in Broadchem Philippines Biopharma Corporation, HR Director in TBWA\Santiago Mangada Puno Advertising, Inc., Former AVP for Employee Relations & Communications (TV5) and Former HR & Admin Manager for IFFSI (Shakey’s).
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
I will work on the three (3) most important programs. These are—(1) Innovation—It cannot be downplayed as having played an important role in membership servicing. I will propose a resolution allowing members to fully enjoy the benefits at their fingertips by introducing more e-services. We will coalesce with partners to allow our members to participate in the monthly GMMs, learning events, AC sessions, etc. at the comfort of their respective offices—(2) Inclusivity—We will strengthen our partnership and coalition with other professional organization so that PMAP will have a share in the total personal and career development of a person. Partnering with other organization will also give us greater role in nation building—(3) Engagement—We will think of creative ways in doing our events and activities to ensure greater and active participation of our members. These activities must result to a win-win benefits to all. These activities should be able to answer this question: “What is in it for me/my company?”
ELLEN FULLIDO FOR SECRETARY
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
I was awarded as Committee of the Year – GMM Committee; Media & Communications Committee – 2008-2016; Three-time Committee of the Year; Recipient of Special Award, PMAP Makatao Awards for Media Excellence; Recipient for Presidential Award. Apart from the awards, the Media & Communications Committee has spearheaded the promotion of projects and advocacies of PMAP through information campaigns in print, radio, TV and the social media, particularly PMAP Leadership Competencies and Media Forum re Worsening Traffic Condition in Metro Manila and key cities all over the country.
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
Yes, I see a lot of improvement/development in the following areas in the association: Declining membership to PMAP – there is a need to entice more individuals or corporations to join the organization; Ageing Leadership – there is a need to tap new leaders among the members, especially the millennials; and, Effective and efficient collection method of membership dues and other fees.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
Since I’m connected with a media organization, helping PMAP in attracting more members and encouraging the millennials to play an active role in the various endeavors of the association, I will push for more rigorous campaigns and promotions using the traditional media (radio, TV, print), as well as the new media. As regards collection of dues and fees, I will continue to recommend and device new methods and systems to improve collection.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
After having served two years as PMAP Board of Trustee, I decided to run as Board Secretary to help Excom in its continuing effort to improve the services PMAP extends to its members. Aside from this, I would like to be able to see into fruition some of the resolutions made by the current Board particularly the setting-up and construction of an educational institution dedicated to the advancement of the HR profession.
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
I think that aside from my more than 20 years as an HR Professional, my 16 years of dedicated service and commitment to PMAP makes me the most qualified candidate for the position.
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
Get to know first the people I will be working with, both the Board and the PMAP Professional Staff. Familiarize myself with the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Trustee. Determine if there are areas for improvement in the current system particularly the on-goings of Board meetings and documentation. Come up with recommendations to simply and make the system more efficient and effective.
PAZ MALUBAY, CPA FOR TREASURER
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
I believe I have contributed for the financial stability of the Association. The year before I joined the Board, the Association had a negative result which in my first year as a trustee the proposed budget was also negative. With my experience, I was able to explain to the Board that we should not budget for a negative net income but should budget for a positive one. And that year the association did not only meet the budgeted net income but even exceeded it.
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
There are still improvements and developments that must be done. As a treasurer, I see that we need to improve on our reporting of our financial status. Process improvement is also needed and there must be a compliance review to make sure that everything the association is doing is compliant with rules and regulations.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
I can contribute in achieving the development if I will be allowed another year as a treasurer. I will have more time to introduce and implement changes beneficial to the association.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
As a CPA I have more than 20 years of experience in this capacity.
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
I may not be the most qualified but I am willing to really add value to the association and I have the right network to implement the improvement I will be proposing.
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
I will still stand firm on the decisions that I believe will be for the good of the association. I will exert all effort so that the funds of the association will be properly spent and our end result will be net income.
MARVIN ADOLFO, PHD FOR TRUSTEE
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
I was a Contributor to the People Manager, October, November, December 2015 & January 2016 issues; Trustee for Membership Engagement & Industry Groups; Trustee for Industry Groups and Membership Engagement; Vice Chairman, PMAP-Leadership Development Committee; Committee Member, PMAP Annual Conference in Baguio, Cebu & Manila; HR Summit, Steering Committee Member, PMAP Luzon Chapters; Membership Recruitment and Retention; Corporate Social Responsibility; and, Contributor to the People Journal Vol. 2. No.1
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
When I joined the Leadership Development Committee, the major improvements I saw was the reactivation of the Leadership pipeline and in the Succession Program of the Association, It made me aware that become active in the association really meant a lot. I saw many graduates of the PMAP Leadership Development Committee become more committed to serve the association, an example I can testify is the current Treasurer of the association, Paz Malubay, she first became active in the Leadership Development committee as member then later its Trustee and now she is the incumbent Treasure. I saw how she observe the discipline in managing the PMAP Resources.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
Selfless service, volunteerism, integrity, loyalty, commitment, accountability and transparency are values leaders must possess. Being more resolute, more reflective and prudent in making decisions. The need to protect the cause of the association is non-negotiable.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
I believe I can further strengthen the general membership thru PMAP engagement programs; Increase awareness of the PMAP’s presence in various industry sector, strengthen the industry groups; Strengthen the link of PMAP with the people managers and HR practitioners of the SME; Realign the leadership development program to sustain the organizations leadership pipeline for PMAP; and establish of the internship program for JPMAP and other disciplines thru Industry-academe linkages.
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
I have the qualification and network that would cement partnership with PMAP’s advocacies. I believe in Action and Performance Team: Service above Self.
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
Further Strengthen the General Membership thru PMAP engagement programs; Increase awareness of the PMAP’s presence in various industry sector, strengthen the industry groups; Strengthen the link of PMAP with the people managers and HR practitioners of the SME; And realign the Leadership development program to sustain the organizations leadership pipeline for PMAP.
DINA LOOMIS FOR TRUSTEE
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
I am a contributing writer for the PMAP monthly magazine, the “People Manager” for over six years
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
PMAP can actively participate in the Asia Pacific Federation of Human Resource
Management and establish strong connections among the member countries.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
Starting this year, I attended the APFHRM Meeting in Bangkok, and plan to attend future meetings and conferences as Trustee-In-Charge of the International Relations
Committee.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
I was elected Trustee in 2015, and was assigned as Trustee-In-Charge of the International Relations Committee by our 2015 PMAP Pres. Obet Policarpio. I was also reelected Trustee this year and continue to serve as Trustee-In-Charge of the International Relations Committee;
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
I work well with the Executive Committee and the members of the Board of Trustees, and I am a strong supporter of PMAP’s vision, mission, and values.
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
I plan to pursue PMAP’s active participation in the APFHRM, and bring honor and recognition to PMAP thru our active involvement in its meetings and conferences.
VILMA VALERA FOR TRUSTEE
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
I consider my 40 years active and productive membership in PMAP as my greatest accomplishment for PMAP. I became a member since July 1976 when I was a Personnel Manager in a big automotive firm. I had 20 years experience as HR practitioner in various companies and as well as various international and local manpower recruitment agencies. At present I work as Account Manager for Medicard Phil. Inc. for the last 18 yrs.
In 1980, I was elected PMAP Board Secretary, Trustee in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2015 and 2016. All these years I engaged myself in the Community Relations Committee and the Fellowship, Engagement and Wellness Committee as Trustee in charge. My CSR committee has been consistently Committee of the Year Awardee for several years. In 2015, I received a Presidential Special Citation for the FEWCom. My legacy in PMAP is the Career Orientation Seminar under the CSR which ran for 6 straight years for college graduating students preparing to land a job conducted in different universities in Luzon and Metro Manila.
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
I would like PMAP to improve on the dwindling membership. A retention plan must be adopted to motivate new members to participate in PMAP committees and activities as well as PMAP to improve its services and training programs for the members.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
With my experience in CSR and FEWcom committees, I will introduce the medical/dental outreach projects for PMAP to tie up with our Medicard Foundation where I am a very active member. I will continue l the Palarong Pilipino, Fun Run, Wellness activities and programs, the Advent and Easter recollection projects.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
Although it will be my 7th term in the Board if I win, I decided to run again as Trustee to serve as an inspiration to the young and new members to develop their passion in serving PMAP and not only be interested in the learnings gained from PMAP. Also because of a present concern of the Board to safeguard its fund because of an impending concern about the PMAP Foundation, we have to have a majority in the quorum in the Incoming Board because of this concern with the PMAP Foundation.
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
I think my 40 years of voluntary service with PMAP would speak for my loyalty, integrity and performance throughout the years. I am the tried and tested seasoned PMAP-er.
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
I hope I can still be assigned with the FEWCOM if elected to continue all the projects I have started the last 2 yrs as Trustee of the Fewcom. I will continue working harmoniously with the Exec. Director and professional staff especially to participate in all then Board discussions of important issues and to be present in all GMMs, Board Meetings and activities of PMAP.
CARMIE DE LEON FOR TRUSTEE
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
The national Wellness day celebration that encouraged many HRs to bring life into workplace. The affiliation and strong alliance with global wellness day celebration, co- promotion with the management association of the Philippines are just some of the
Initiatives. On a regular basis, we have health bulletin and my article on special feature in the People Manager Magazine.
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
We should be able to define the gaps and reinvent the manner of communication to improve employee engagement and this requires very innovative and creative approach.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
Being in sales and marketing, working very closely with HRs, I’m sure my skills and competence will help build up and bring ideas into reality.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
I never planned for this because ever since, I’ve been active without any position. Until many friend urged me to run and take charge of bigger roles to make sure the vision is fulfilled. I enjoyed the company of the people to the point that even with my busy schedules, I was compelled to say yes and be part of the APT TEAM.
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
It’s my passion, energy and creativity. I thrive in fun and team work. Aside from that, I have these experiences that exhibit how qualified I am to be a leader. I am a VP for Sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical; A member of Health Committee of Management Association of the Philippines; Sub-chair for Wellness, Fellowship, Engagement and Wellness Committee of PMAP; A Global Filipino Excellence Award Finalist in Asia CEO Asia Awards 2016; and certified coach for Workplace Wellness, Wellness council of America.
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
Forge Alliance with core groups such DOH, MAP, World Health Organization; Intensify health promotions via interactive programs to prevent self-inflicted diseases; and, Launch campaigns that will promote employee engagement and productivity.
LYN LUPAC FOR TRUSTEE
What have been your accomplishments as a PMAP member?
I have been with the PMAP Fellowship, Engagement and Wellness Committee for three years. I am the current PMAP FEWComm Chairperson. During the 3 years, the FEWComm has transcended from simply taking charge of Integrations and events to being a catalyst of change towards Employee Health and Wellbeing Programs. We have expanded from corporate wellness day to National Wellness Week, opening and promoting PMAP Wellness to the Public. We have integrated Engagement and Collaboration activities from simple Integration Parties to Fun Runs and Mini-Olympics hitting both Engagement and Health objectives. We have expanded from physical wellness to Spiritual Wellness with our Kalinga sa Tagapangalaga Interdenominational Retreats. We have gone beyond internal events to external charity events like Christmas Outreach to the Less Privileged.
Are there any developments and/or improvements you see for the association? What are these?
PMAP can implement Information Systems that will allow it to move further on and faster using Data Analytics. More time and effort can be channeled to innovation and renovation by taking away tedious manual processes.
PMAP Training and Development can expand to include Corporate Health Strategy and Employee Wellbeing.
How can you contribute to achieving such developments?
I am an End to End Enterprise Resource Plannine Expert. I have implemented Information Systems and supported Information Technology across 21 countries in the Nestle world covering Manufacturing, Financial, Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales and HUMAN Resources Systems and Technology.
As a Certified Public Accountant, I teach the End to End of running businesses and creating value for Stakeholders beyond preparation and understanding of Financial Statements.
As I have made Nestle Philippines, Inc. a beacon for Business Excellence and Corporate Health and Wellbeing across the 100+ countries of the Nestle world, so I intend to do the same for PMAP as a Board of Trustee.
What made you decide to run for that particular position?
This is a calling to go beyond the gates of Nestle to take care of the members of a bigger professional family of Human Resources practitioners. I summarize it in one clause: Kalinga sa Tagapangalaga (Nurturing People who take care of People.)
What do you think makes you the most qualified candidate for the position?
I am multi-skilled. I am an expert in a lot of deltas that the PMAP has. I love working with people. I have come to love PMAP and hope to be able to serve it in an expanded capacity. My experiences also make me qualified as I am a Certified Public Accountant (SGV and Co.); I implemented and supported Financial, Procurement and Fixed Asset Systems across twenty-one countries in Nestle Zone Asia-Oceania-Africa from 1996 to1998; Certified Call Center Manager from 1998 to 2000; I headed the Lead Market Team for Zone AOA going around the Zone helping markets implement business solutions from 2000 to 2001; I was Data Management Manager for Philippines covering 7 Factories, 3 DCs and 2 Admin Offices from 2001 to 2005; I became Information Systems Training and Business Excellence Communications Manager. I am managing, up to the present, 300+ Information Systems Trainors and Systems Support across Nestle from 2005 to 2009; and I transferred to HR to lead the Human Resources Information Systems Department in 2009-2011.
Can you share with us your plan of actions once you’re elected as one of the PMAP officers?
Plans of Action include Health and Wellbeing and Crisis Management in PMAP Programs and Training Syllabus; Strengthen Integration and Collaboration amongst PMAP Committees and Chapters; PMAP Automation and Data Analytics; And, strengthen engagement of all Members regardless of business enterprise boundaries
