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HR Heads Gathered for National Convention
19 December 2008

HR Philippines hosted the 2nd Human Resources (HR) National Convention held at the Brokenshire College Resort and Convention Center in Madapo Hills, Davao City last November 20 to 21, 2008.

With the theme “Developing a Culture of Responsive Human Resources for a World Class Philippines”, the Convention aims to enhance its participants' knowledge on emerging trends and prioritize issues of immediate concern on Human Resources.

Mr. Doodz Policarpio, President of Prudential Life and Dale Carnegie Institute gave the Keynote Address about Employee Engagement.

During the event, guest speakers tackled new developments on HR strategies, quality management system framework, presentation skills, career exploration and planning, and social entrepreneurship. Notable guest speakers include Mr. Rey Misoles, CEO and Managing Director of Maximum Performance (MaP) Consulting Group; Mr. Richard Ursua of the Development Academy of the Philippines; and Mr. Harvey Keh, Director of the Youth Leadership & Social Entrepreneur in Ateneo De Manila University – School of Government.

The 2nd HR National Convention is in cooperation with Productivity Improvement Circle Association of Southern Mindanao (PICASOM) (PICASOM), an association of Quality and Productivity Practitioners in Southern Mindanao.