Partido State University (ParSU) continues to advance institutional excellence and people-centered governance through a two-day Competency-Based Training on the Implementation of the Competency-Based Human Resource Management System (CBHRMS) conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on May 13–14, 2026, at the ParSU RDETraining Hall.

Titled “Gearing Towards a Competency-Based HR in the Civil Service: An Introduction to Competency Modelling and Profiling,” the activity gathered key officials, human resource practitioners, and personnel in a focused learning engagement aimed at strengthening competencies, aligning HR systems, and institutionalizing merit-based practices across university offices.

ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo emphasized in his speech that as ParSU continues to grow, it also carries greater responsibility to deliver better services to students, communities, and personnel. He encouraged participants to actively engage in the process, emphasizing that the success of competency-based HR depends on the collective commitment of the entire university community. He ended by saying that “Competency-based HR will only succeed through our collective willingness to understand it, support it, and live it in our daily work.”

Serving as resource speakers were CSC Human Resource Specialists II Ms. Mabelle A. Marco and Ms. Jazzleene L. Operio, who provided discussions on competency modelling, profiling, and the integration of competency standards into HR processes and practices.

The initiative builds on the competency frameworks issued by the CSC in 2012 and 2015 under the Programme to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM). By operationalizing these frameworks, ParSU ensures that its human resource systems remain responsive to evolving institutional needs while upholding standards of transparency, meritocracy, and organizational effectiveness.

The activity also follows the University’s successful PRIME-HRM evaluation and assessment conducted on February 4–5, 2026, further positioning ParSU toward the attainment of PRIME-HRM Maturity Level 3, where HR systems are fully integrated, competency-based, and strategically aligned with institutional goals.

Through the training, ParSU reinforced its commitment to building a more strategic, performance-driven, and evidence-based human resource framework that supports both organizational growth and workforce development. Participants were equipped with foundational knowledge and practical tools essential in implementing competency-based HR systems that promote accountability, efficiency, and professional excellence in public service.

More than a compliance initiative, the CBHRMS training reflects ParSU’s proactive approach to talent development and organizational transformation. By investing in continuous capacity-building, the University empowers its workforce to deliver more efficient, responsive, and quality public service to stakeholders and communities.

Partido State University (ParSU), through its Human Resource Management Unit (HRMU), reaffirmed its commitment to institutional excellence and people-centered service by conducting an Oath-Taking, Onboarding, and Orientation Seminar for newly hired and promoted teaching and non-teaching personnel on May 11–12 at the ParSU Boardroom.

ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo emphasized that the University is more than just a workplace—it is a shared home where employees grow together as a family. “This institution is no longer just where you report for work. This is our home now… Serve with honesty, work with excellence, and always act with the heart of a public servant.” He added.

The two-day activity served as an avenue to formally welcome employees into the University community while equipping them with essential knowledge on ParSU’s systems, operations, and public service responsibilities. University officials led comprehensive discussions on administrative and academic policies, research and extension frameworks, performance management, financial processes, and employment-related concerns to help participants better understand their roles in advancing the institution’s mission.

By investing in employee development and organizational alignment, the University strengthens its capacity to deliver responsive, quality, and people-centered services to its stakeholders and communities.

Partido State University reaffirmed its commitment to regional development and science-based community transformation as it joined the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Smart Sipocot on May 7, 2026, at the King Thomas Learning Academy, Malubago, Sipocot, Camarines Sur.

The activity formed part of the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Mainstreaming Workshop Towards a Smart Sipocot 2025–2035, a workshop series aimed at translating the vision of a "Smart Sipocot" into actionable strategies toward a more resilient, inclusive, and technology-enabled municipality.

The MOU establishes a framework for cooperation in support of the implementation of the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program and the Innovation, Science, and Technology for Accelerating Regional Technology-based Development Program of LGU Sipocot. Under the agreement, partner institutions commit to collaboratively develop STI-based plans, policies, projects, and technologies that strengthen local governance, improve service delivery, support livelihood and enterprise development, and promote sustainability and resilience.

As one of the academic partners, ParSU will contribute its research, development, and extension capabilities while supporting data gathering, data engineering, data analysis, and data reporting to develop a data-driven decision-support system for Smart Sipocot initiatives.

On behalf of ParSU President Dr. Arnel B. Zarcedo, OIC Vice President for Executive Operations and Institutional Development Engr. Kier P. Gasga expressed the University's support for Sipocot's continuing transition toward a smart, sustainable, and innovative community anchored on STI.

The ceremonial signing concluded the four-day workshop series, which included sessions on STI visioning, development gap analysis, formulation of STI goals and targets, and identification of STI-aligned programs, projects, and activities.

The initiative was spearheaded by the Department of Science and Technology Regional Office V and the LGU Sipocot, represented by Regional Director Dir. Rommel R. Serrano, CESO III, and Municipal Mayor Hon. Tomas A. Bocago, respectively. Along ParSU, it gathered key agencies, academic institutions, utility providers, and development partners, including Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Department of the Interior and Local Government V, Department of Environment and Natural Resources V, Department of Trade and Industry-Camarines Sur, Department of Agriculture V, Ateneo de Naga University, King Thomas Learning Academy, CASURECO I, and Sipocot Water District. 

For ParSU, the partnership further underscores the University's role as a higher education institution committed to extending its expertise beyond the campus and contributing to the development needs of communities across Camarines Sur. Through strengthened collaboration with government agencies, academic institutions, and local stakeholders, the University continues to help advance innovation as a practical tool for empowering communities and preparing localities for future demands.

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