Prof. Armando E. Abejuela, CHRP® is a distinguished leader whose career blends military discipline, academic stewardship, and strategic human resource management. A Certified Human Resource Professional, he has served as Human Resource Manager for a major security agency and held HR development and administrative posts across government and defense sectors—roles that demanded robust personnel systems, compliance, and human capital development in highly structured environments.
In parallel, he is a graduate school professor and program chair in Public Administration, where he equips future leaders in business and public institutions with practical, standards-based HR thinking. This fusion of high-level strategy and deep operational experience positions him to drive organizational excellence while fostering a culture of discipline, accountability, and growth.
Certification (CHRP®)
How did you discover CHRP® Philippines?
I found CHRP® while searching online for an internationally recognized professional membership to fulfill graduate school requirements as Program Chair in Public Administration (master’s and doctoral programs). The CHRP® training aligned perfectly with that need.
Why pursue CHRP®?
The credential supports both facets of my work: as an HR manager and as a graduate school professor. It formalizes my practice and strengthens the academic rigor I bring to the classroom.
How has CHRP® changed your HR career?
It boosted my confidence and elevated my practice—especially in documentation and process discipline across all HR activities. After certification, I also received invitations from other private security agencies and firms to join their organizations.
In what specific ways has CHRP® helped in your role?
It sharpened my leadership and people management, reinforced comprehensive documentation in every HR engagement, and deepened my compassion and coaching approach with subordinate personnel.
Did it affect your strategic work or daily operations?
Yes—meaningfully. CHRP® improved both strategic HR (workforce planning, policy, culture, change management) and daily operations (recruitment, documentation, compliance, case handling).
How do you apply CHRP® principles on the job?
By aligning HR with organizational goals, enforcing ethical and compliant policies, strengthening recruitment and selection, stewarding culture and change, and raising workforce performance through standards and accountability.
Would you recommend CHRP®? Why?
Absolutely. CHRP® builds confidence, improves performance, and enhances competence. It’s a practical credential that equips HR practitioners to lead with rigor, ethics, and measurable impact.