By Lou Antonio F. de Guzman Jr.
Excellence in Service: Dagupan City Clinches CSC PRIME-HRM Bronze Award
​Dagupan City formally received the prestigious PRIME-HRM Bronze Award from the Civil
Service Commission (CSC) during a celebratory ceremony held on January 19, 2026, at the
Dagupan City Plaza. This recognition honors the local government’s excellence in managing its core Human Resource Management systems, specifically in areas ranging from recruitment to employee rewards and recognition. The award serves as a testament to the city’s commitment to meritocracy and effective personnel management in its daily operations. ​
Beyond the trophy, the city leadership emphasized that the award is a tribute to the hard work and daily sacrifices of the city’s public servants. The honor is intended to inspire the entire team to continuously improve and provide the high-quality service that every Dagupeño deserves. By celebrating this milestone, Dagupan City reinforces its mission to build a more efficient and better-versioned workforce for the community.
​Dagupan City formally received the prestigious PRIME-HRM Bronze Award from the Civil
Service Commission (CSC) during a celebratory ceremony held on January 19, 2026, at the
Dagupan City Plaza. This recognition honors the local government’s excellence in managing its
core Human Resource Management systems, specifically in areas ranging from recruitment to
employee rewards and recognition. The award serves as a testament to the city’s commitment to meritocracy and effective personnel management in its daily operations. ​
Beyond the trophy, the city leadership emphasized that the award is a tribute to the hard work and daily sacrifices of the city’s public servants. The honor is intended to inspire the entire team to continuously improve and provide the high-quality service that every Dagupeño deserves. By celebrating this milestone, Dagupan City reinforces its mission to build a more efficient and better-versioned workforce for the community.
​Bridging Gaps: LGU and DFPTA Unite for PTA Summit 2026
In a powerful display of unity for the future of education, Vice Mayor Bryan Kua joined forces with the Dagupan Federation of Parents and Teachers Association (DFPTA) for the PTA Summit 2026 held on January 20 at the Jimmy L. Fernandez Center. The event served as a vital forum
for parents and teachers to exchange strategies on modern challenges, such as online learning
and fostering a culture of reading at home, to better understand the "learners of today". ​
Highlighting the city’s commitment to progress, the Vice Mayor pledged the local government’s full support in improving school facilities and providing essential learning equipment. He emphasized that the partnership between the LGU and the DFPTA is the cornerstone of a better learning environment, vowing that the city remains a dedicated ally in every educational program and initiative.