Biliran Province State University, in partnership with the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (ISA), conducted a two-day capacity-building training on Office for Strategy Management (OSM) and Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) Management on May 21–22 at the university’s Hyflex Audio-Visual Center, as part of its preparation for the Compliance Stage of the Performance Governance System (PGS).

The training served as a continuation of the university’s reform initiatives, following its success on the PGS Initiation Stage in 2024—an achievement that earned the institution the coveted Silver Trailblazer Award which marked national recognition of BiPSU’s commitment to institutional transformation and governance excellence.

Spearheaded by the Institutional Planning Office (IPO) led by Director Engr. Jessie Mari Cerera, the activity convened 72 participants, including members of the BiPSU PGS Core Team and the ISA delegation led by Joan Española and her team: Deborah Patalinghug, Dominique Abaigar, and Aizelle Majam.

Said capacity building focused on equipping the institution’s Office for Strategy Management (OSM) and its Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC) with essential knowledge and tools on governance alignment, strategy execution, and sustainable stakeholder engagement.

Over the two-day session, topics such as the Governance Assessment Tool (GAT) for the compliance stage, process coaching, and multi-sector engagement were explored.

The first day opened with a discussion on the Performance Governance System followed by a workshop on Strategy Execution and Process Coaching, which emphasized internal alignment and performance tracking mechanisms.

Meanwhile on the second day, the focus shifted to sustaining strategies, with sessions on MSGC management and best practice sharing encouraging participants to find ways to institutionalize reforms. 

The training also aligned technical learning with the university’s goals, which covered the assessment of the university’s PGS maturity for compliance, clarified the OSM’s role in planning and operations, and highlighted the importance of involving multiple sectors through the MSGC to ensure inclusive and accountable governance.

“By investing in BiPSU’s future, this event plays a vital role in ensuring that as we progress along the PGS pathway, our personnel clearly understand their responsibilities and are well-equipped to lead and sustain meaningful reforms,” said Engr. Cerera.

Also present in the event were university key officials, including Vice President for Student and External Affairs Dr. Erwin G. Salvatierra, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Maribel N. Zipagan, Vice President for Administration and Finance Engr. Vivencio A. Pelesco, the deans, directors, and unit heads.

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[This article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.]