In a strategic move to align with civil service regulations and elevate its human resource management, Biliran Province State University (BiPSU) conducted a dynamic Training Workshop on Competency-Based Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (CBHRSP) with Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (ORA-OHRA) on June 25-26 at the Hyflex Audio-Visual Center.

The workshop brought together key university officials from Naval and Biliran campuses, including University President Prof. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr., Vice President for Administration and Finance Engr. Vivencio A. Pelesco, Chief Administrative Officer for Administration Dr. Concepcion M. Gayrama, Supervising Administrative Officer for Administration Dr. Reggie N. Nierra, HRMO III Ms. Arrah Mae B. Tambis and several unit heads, the two-day seminar aims to enhance the workforce’s understanding of the integration between competency-based practices and regulatory frameworks in recruitment and HR management.

Framing the sessions is Dir. Michael M. Dela Cruz, Director of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Biliran Field Office, with discussions on aligning human resource practices with national standards.

A workplace like a garden, BiPSU is not just making sure the plants survive, but is helping them thrive. It ensures not just sustenance but the flourishing of its workforce, rooting development in compliance and innovation.

Prof. Cañezo emphasized the urgency and relevance of strengthening the university’s human resource systems. “This training workshop comes at a time when BiPSU is facing both opportunity and responsibility,” he delivered in a message. “Our enrollment is rising, our research output is growing, our public image is stronger than ever, but with growth comes greater scrutiny.”

At the outset, participants were introduced to CBHRSP and the Omnibus Rules on Appointments, imparting insights into competency-based approaches and their advantages for effective recruitment and selection.

Moreover, a panel discussion on best practices and compliance strategies were conducted, offering practical insights into the implementation of competency-based HR systems within the higher education sector.

To guide the university’s HR transformation, President Cañezo invoked the START framework—Situation, Task, Action, Result, Transfer—as a roadmap for improving recruitment systems.

“Every appointment we make now has long-term effects on instruction, research, extension, and even institutional reputation,” he added.

During the second day, participants gained insights on structuring competency-based interviews in line with regulatory requirements, using aligned tools and techniques in assessing candidates, which they have applied in a group exercise on developing job descriptions and selection criteria. 

The session also allowed participants to raise real-world concerns and challenges related to HR compliance.

Dir. Dela Cruz provided participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical tools to enhance BiPSU’s recruitment and selection processes. 

BiPSU’s proactive approach to human resource management has earned it notable accolades, including the Civil Service Commission’s PRIME-HRM Maturity Level II award in all four core HR systems. This recognition underscores the university’s dedication to creating an enabling environment where faculty and staff can thrive.

Through initiatives like this, BiPSU continues to cultivate a professional, dynamic, and regulation-aligned human resource culture, reinforcing its identity as a beacon of growth for learners and leaders alike.

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[This article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal No. 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.]