The corresponding indicators to be achieved and monitored for each task were the: (a) average percentage reduction in process duration; (b) percentage increase of identified partners with whom CHR has formal data exchange mechanisms; (c) percentage increase of research and development (R and D) systems; (d) processes planned are developed as scheduled; and (e) percentage decrease in execution time of IT-enabled processes. The CHR underwent the PRIME HRM training and assessment to improve its processes and implementing mechanisms. “The Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) integrates and enhances the Personnel Management Assessment and Assistance Program (PMAAP) and the CSC Agency Accreditation Program (CSCAAP). The said program is a mechanism that empowers government agencies by developing their human resource management competencies, systems, and practices toward HR excellence. PRIME-HRM entails greater engagement not just of the human resource management officer (HRMO) but also of the officials and the rank-and-file employees of the agency.” In 2022, preparatory activities to comply with the requirements of PRIME HRM accreditation were planned and organized. Training sessions under this government program would proceed until all stages of the assessment are undertaken and customized assistance as needed, obtained. So far achieved are the following: (a) status of activities towards Maturity Level 2 has been reached; (b) completed the review of the evidence requirements in recruitment and PRAISE; (c) compliance with the first ever nomination process beginning with developing evaluation tools; and (d) implementation of the PRAISE System, with the year 2022 as the first year of implementation. • Health, Safety, Security & Wellness Programs With the issuance of the CSC-DOH-DOLE Joint Memorandum of Agreement Circular No. 1 in 2020, workers in the public sector are being entitled to benefit from mandatory health and safety entitlements. The joint memorandum “aims to institutionalize occupational safety and health (OSH) in government workplaces to protect government workers from the dangers of injury, sickness, or death, and to prevent loss or damage of properties through the adoption of safe and healthy working conditions.” Under the scope and objectives, the memorandum further states that: “This Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Public Sector is aimed at protecting all government employees from the dangers of injury, sickness or death in the workplace through the adoption of safe and healthy working conditions to ensure the preservation of human lives and resources and prevent loss/damage of properties.” The memorandum cited in particular that the guidelines seek to: “(a) institutionalize occupational health and safety in the public sector and government workplaces; (b) identify and delineate roles and responsibilities of lead agencies, heads of agencies and safety and health committees, within the scope of the Joint Memorandum Circular; and (c) establish safety and health committees within government agencies.” Responding to the memorandum, the CHR conducted seminars and assigned a disaster/emergency response team to ensure disaster/emergency preparedness; created and activated an occupational safety committee; provided vaccination/booster shots for CHR employees; built gym facilities & wellness equipment, and embarked on mental health and wellness program of activities. • Quality Management System As part of its dedication to support and adopt quality standards in all the facets of its services, the CHR has been undergoing training on international standard for quality management under the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It has adopted a Quality Management System (QMS) Progress mapping and tracking for the said purpose. Its QMS mirrors the quality policy adhered to by the CHR, which states: “the Commission on Human Rights commits to provide prompt, accessible, responsive, and excellent public services in accordance with our Constitutional mandates and universal human rights standards, and continually improve our 34