From Passion to Profession of Mary Ann Bongalon, CHRP®

Mary Ann Bongalon, CHRP®, is a seasoned human resource professional whose career reflects steady growth, adaptability, and a genuine passion for people and organizational development. She began her HR journey as an HR Coordinator in a manpower agency, where her dedication and competence led to a promotion to HR Supervisor upon regularization. Certification First Encounter … Read more

From Passion to Profession of Ma. Elisa Maristanez-Labalan, CHRP®

Ma. Elisa Maristanez-Labalan, CHRP®, is a human resource professional whose career began with a strong foundation in psychology, providing her with a deep understanding of human behavior that she has effectively translated into HR practice. She started her journey as an HR and Admin Assistant in the manufacturing industry, where she discovered her passion for … Read more

From Passion to Profession of John Julius E. de la Flor, CHRP®

John Julius E. de la Flor, CHRP®, is a versatile human resource professional whose career reflects a strong commitment to talent development and organizational effectiveness. In his role as Corporate HR Manager, he oversees the strategic and operational aspects of human resource management, ensuring that people practices align with organizational goals. Certification First Encounter with … Read more

From Passion to Profession of Roniel Y. Guzon, CHRP®

Roniel Y. Guzon, CHRP®, is a human resource professional whose journey into the field began unexpectedly in 2019, when he started as an HR administrative assistant at a real estate company primarily to gain experience and understand organizational operations. As he became immersed in daily HR functions—supporting recruitment and onboarding, managing performance processes, compensation and … Read more

From Passion to Profession of Jaime S. Agub Jr., CHRP®

Jaime S. Agub Jr., CHRP®, is a dedicated human resource professional whose journey into the field began in 2017, driven by a strong interest in working with people and supporting organizational growth. Guided early on by his HR Director’s mentorship, he built a solid foundation across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration—shaping him into … Read more

From Passion to Profession of Dr. Jayvie O. Guballo, CHRP®

Dr. Jayvie O. Guballo, CHRP®, is a distinguished academic leader and human resource professional whose career bridges the corporate world and higher education. Before entering academia, he spent nearly eight years as a corporate recruitment manager across diverse industries, including hospitality, oil and gas, engineering, and finance—experience that provides him with a practical, industry-grounded perspective … Read more

From Passion to Profession of Joash A. De La Cruz, CHRP®

Joash A. De La Cruz, CHRP®, is a seasoned human resource leader with over seven years of senior-level experience driving enterprise-wide people strategies across compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, and leadership development. Currently serving as HR Services Director at Catanduanes Doctors Hospital, Inc., he has been instrumental in formulating and implementing key organizational … Read more

From Passion to Profession of Valerie B. Espinoza, CHRP®

Valerie B. Espinoza holds the esteemed Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP®) credential, a globally recognized designation awarded by the International Federation of Professional Managers (IFPM) that signifies her specialized expertise in the principles and practices of human resource management. This certification demonstrates her profound capability in managing core HR functions including strategic workforce planning, employee … Read more

From Passion to Profession of Reena Sangita Retanamanee, CHRP®

Reena Sangita Retanamanee holds the Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP®) credential, a designation that signifies her specialized expertise in the principles and practices of human resource management. This certification demonstrates her capability in managing core HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. Discovering CHRP Certification “My introduction to the Certified Human … Read more