Dr. Jovertlee C. Pudan, EnP

Sumalangit nawa ang iyong kaluluwa, mahal kong Propesor sa Ugnayan sa Paggawa at Industriya. Dala-dala namin ang mga turo ninyo sa araw-araw.

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐤𝐚, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐠: 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐂. 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐲
𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑟, 𝑀𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝐻𝑅 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑎𝑛𝑡-𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟
September 19, 1963 - May 2, 2026

Nitong Ika-2 ng Mayo 2026, tahimik nang namaalam si Dr. Virgel C. Binghay o Dr. D**g, ngunit mananatiling buhay ang kanyang alaala sa puso at diwa ng UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations (UP SOLAIR), at ng maraming mag-aaral at propesyunal na kanyang tinuruan at hinubog.

As a Full Professor, Quality Assurance Officer, and Director of the Center for Industry Productivity and Competitiveness (CIPC) of UP SOLAIR, Dr. Binghay dedicated his life to advancing the fields of human resource management, labor relations, and workers’ development in the Philippines. Kaya naman nito lang nakaraang taon, kinilala siya bilang isa sa mga “Pillars of HR” ng Philippines HR and Leadership Summit 2025.

Dr. D**g also served for many years as the Director and lead resource speaker of the Certificate Course in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management (IRHR) of UP SOLAIR. Bilang propesor ng mga kurso sa HR at organization development, hindi lamang teorya ang kanyang itinuturo kundi aktwal na paglilingkod at pakikipag-ugnayan sa komunidad. Sa kanyang mga klase, hinihikayat niya ang mga estudyante na magsagawa ng mga proyektong may tunay na ambag sa lipunan: gaya ng mga symposium, job fair, trainings, at seminars na libre at bukas sa publiko.

Noong nakaraang taon, pinasinayaan ang Learning Session Series ng CIPC, monthly free training-workshop para sa HR practitioners at leaders mula sa iba’t ibang sektor, na nakatuon sa mentoring, coaching, at learning needs analysis. Sa pamamagitan ng mga programang ito, lalo niyang pinagtibay ang kanyang adhikain na gawing mas makatao, mas ingklusibo, at mas makabuluhan ang paghubog ng mga lider at manggagawa.

For decades, he taught with both rigor and compassion. Sa kanyang mga aral at palihan, paulit-ulit niyang ipinapaalala na ang manggagawa ay hindi lamang bahagi ng sistema kundi lakas at sentro ng matatag na lipunan. He believed that organizations thrive when people are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

Malaki ang kanyang naging ambag sa pagpapalalim ng diskurso hinggil sa transformative HR, performance management, total rewards systems, workplace mentoring and coaching, organizational development, at future of work. His work helped shape not only HR practices but also the values that should guide leadership and management.

Ngunit higit sa kanyang mga titulo at tagumpay, mas nagmarka sa alaala ng marami ang kanyang pagiging approachable, witty, at tunay na mentor. To his students, he was more than a professor. Siya ay naging “Dr. B”: may pagkaistrikto ngunit maalalahanin; minsan ay masungit pero laging handang makinig at magbigay-payo. Marami sa kanyang mga tinuruan ang naging HR leaders, labor advocates, researchers, at public servants, mga taong dala-dala hanggang ngayon ang kanyang mga aral tungkol sa leadership, malasakit, at dignidad sa paggawa.

In his passing, the nation loses a respected HR expert and labor educator. Ngunit ang kanyang legasiya ay patuloy na mabubuhay sa bawat organisasyong naging mas makatao dahil sa kanyang impluwensiya, sa bawat manggagawang nabigyang-boses ng kanyang adbokasiya, at sa bawat mag-aaral na natutong mamuno nang may dangal at malasakit.

Labis na nagluluksa ang UP SOLAIR sa paglisan ng isa sa mga mohon ng Paaralan, at taos-pusong nakikiramay sa naiwang anak at pamilya ni Dr. Binghay.

As Dr. D**g's remains are in the process of being repatriated from London, details regarding the wake, memorial services, and other arrangements, including the date and location, will be announced at a later time. We respectfully ask for continued prayers, understanding, and privacy for the family as they grieve during this difficult period of mourning.

Thank you, Dr. D**g, for a life devoted to service, scholarship, and nation-building.

𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑠𝑎 𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑖, 𝐷𝑟. 𝑉𝑖𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑙 𝐶. 𝐵𝑖𝑛𝑔ℎ𝑎𝑦.

Happy Mother’s Day po sainyo!

Today, we honor not only our biological mothers but also the acting mothers—the aunts, grandmothers, mentors, and mother-figures who stepped in and stepped up. Whether you are a mom by birth, by heart, or by choice, your influence is a powerful force that shapes the future.

Thank you for your endless patience, your quiet sacrifices, and the steady warmth you provide. To every woman filling this vital role: you are seen, you are appreciated, and you are loved.

Happy Mother's Day!

From: Planning Institute & Leadership Academy - PILA by Dr. JovertLee C. Pudan

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2026 Philippine Labor Day 🇵🇭

Today, we honor the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice of every Filipino worker who continues to contribute to the growth, progress, and development of our nation.

From our teachers, healthcare workers, engineers, government employees, business professionals, service workers, skilled laborers, entrepreneurs, and all hardworking Filipinos here and abroad, your perseverance and commitment remain the foundation of a stronger Philippines.

May this Labor Day remind us of the dignity of work, the value of service, and the importance of creating opportunities that uplift every Filipino family and community.

From PCU Dr. Pudan Extension, we salute all Filipino workers for their courage, patience, and tireless efforts.

Mabuhay ang Manggagawang Pilipino!

Happy Philippine Labor Day 2026! 🇵🇭