08/09/2026
Usapang HR and Learning & Development with Prof. Vico Sotto. 😆
“It’s all about people.”
During our Mzone Academy session last weekend, Vico was asked what he prioritized when he became mayor.
His answer was simple: “I started with people, with HR. Wala akong tinanggal, kahit isa.”
In 2019, only around 8% of Pasig City Hall employees were regular. Today, more than 70% are regular employees.
Bihirang-bihira ang ganitong massive regularization, at kung ginagawa man, kadalasan ay kapag malapit na ang eleksyon.
But this is more than an employment statistic. It improves the morale and productivity of our civil servants while helping build a healthier culture of public service.
Hindi dapat nakasalalay sa isang politiko o lider ang trabaho at kabuhayan ng isang tao.
It reminded me that whether in government or the corporate world, sustainable growth begins when we value and develop our people, and make fair decisions for them.
Systems should not be built around personalities. They must be rooted in merit, performance, fairness, and ethical standards.
This is why the work of HR and L&D professionals matters. We don’t simply manage people or conduct training.
We shape cultures, strengthen institutions, and change lives.