The
borderless future is today. With it comes a torrent of opportunities and
parallel challenges that usher in a more complex and ambiguous world. Some turn
to speed as the best response. Others bet on flexibility, and in this
introspection find the enormous potential of a network with people at its
center.
Come
2015, that network of potential will realize itself as the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) actualizes its vision of an integrated bloc to
navigate the intricacies of a globalized world. ASEAN 2015 – the integration of
Southeast Asia into one defense, cultural and economic community – signals our
collective response to leverage on shared strengths.
For years, the Philippines has been dubbed as
the next tiger economy in the region. With the impending broad-based
integration amongst member countries, how ready are with to run along with the
more established states?
With the aim of helping in strengthening our country’s competitiveness and sustain our growth momentum, the People Management
Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the premier organization of people
managers and HR professionals in the Philippines, has launched its 51st
Annual Conference during the 593rd PMAP General Membership Meeting
at Hotel Intercon, Makati City last February 26. This year’s theme is “Running
with Tigers: Shared Identity, Common Destiny.”
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The PMAP
Annual Conference Directorate (L-R): Senior Adviser and PMAP Past President
Barbie Atienza, DPM; Fellowship Sub-Chair Gwen C. Albarraccin; PR and Publicity
Sub-Chair Bernardette M. Cunanan; Sub-Chair for Invitation and Protocol Emma
Valeros-Cruz; Sub-Chair for Concurrent Sessions Gilbert T. Camasura, AFPM;
Conference Chair and PMAP Vice President Luz Co-Laguitao, FPM; PMAP President
Atty. Josephus B. Jiminez, FPM; Programs Deputy Chair and PMAP Past President
Bong C. Austrero; Ways and Means Director and Past President Lina A. Aseneta,
FPM; Ways and Means Sub-Chair and PMAP Secretary Maria Lourdes L. Fernando,
FPM; PR and Publicity Director Jesse Francis N. Rebustillo; and Awards Director
and PMAP Treasurer Teresita E. Dela Cruz, AFPM.
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The
2014 Annual Conference, which will be held at Waterfront Hotel – Lahug in Cebu
from 17 to 19 September 2014, zeroes in on this journey as we reach out to our
neighboring countries and chart the best business and People Management
approaches to strengthen our competitiveness and sustain our growth momentum.
We take our place in the league of ASEAN’s economic tigers as we run a race
that fosters a shared identity and realize a common destiny. And at the heart
of this integration is our belief in ASEAN’s caring and sharing community that
values its people and aspires for equitable growth.
During the PMAP GMM, distinguished speakers
presented timely topics that serve as drum rolls for bigger things to come at
the conference in September. Convergys Corporation Managing Director for Asia
and EMEA Marife B. Zamora talked about “Philippines Best HR Practices: What
Makes Philippines Stand Out amongst the Other ASEAN Countries.” UP School
School of Labor and Industrial Relations Dean Dr. Jonathan P. Sale meanwhile
shared “Comparative Analysis of Labor Laws Across Ten ASEAN Nations: From
Hiring to Retiring.”
Faced
with these regional and global imperatives, PMAP commits a three-day learning
event animated by relevance, novelty and balance which will touch on Strategic
HR vs. Operational and Functional HR; Trends vs. Core HR Competencies; Best
Practices vs. New Ideas and HR Innovation; Issues and Challenges vs. Skills; Global
Mindset vs. Local Pre-occupation; and other relevant topic.
As we brace ourselves for ASEAN 2015, we reaffirm our stand
as People Managers and recognize that we are indeed
”Running with Tigers” toward a Common
Identity and a Shared Destiny.
For any inquiries about the 51st PMAP Annual
Conference, please contact PMAP at tel. no. 726-1532 or email pmap@pmap.org.ph.
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