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13/06/2026

MURPHY'S LAW

Many managers assume that if a plan looks good on paper, everything will proceed smoothly. Reality often has other ideas. Projects encounter delays. Equipment breaks down. Key personnel become unavailable. Critical information arrives late. Unexpected problems emerge at the worst possible time.

The symptoms are familiar:
1. The one document you need is missing.
2. The key employee is absent during a crisis.
3. The system crashes on the busiest day.
4. Small overlooked issues become major problems.
5. Risks that nobody prepared for suddenly become reality.

This phenomenon is popularly known as 'Murphy's Law:
"Anything that can go wrong will go wrong." The lesson is not to become pessimistic. The lesson is to prepare.

Effective managers do not merely create plans. They anticipate risks, build contingencies, develop alternatives, and prepare for the unexpected. They understand that success is not achieved by hoping that nothing goes wrong, but by being ready when something does.

11/06/2026

THE ABILENE PARADOX

Imagine a management team discussing a costly new project. The finance officer thinks it is too expensive. The operations manager believes the timing is wrong. The HR officer worries that employees are already overloaded. Yet nobody speaks up.

Each person assumes that everyone else supports the project and does not want to be the lone dissenter. The project is approved.

Months later, the project fails. During the review, everyone discovers the same thing:
1. Nobody really supported the project.
2. Nobody expressed their concerns.
3. Everyone assumed others wanted it.

The Abilene Paradox teaches us that many bad decisions are not caused by conflict. They are caused by the absence of honest communication.

Watch for these warning signs:
1. Important decisions receive instant agreement.
2. Team members remain silent despite reservations.
3. Complaints emerge only after the meeting.
4. People hesitate to challenge the majority.
5. Decisions move forward despite private doubts.

Good leaders do not simply seek agreement. They encourage honest discussion and make it safe for people to disagree.

10/06/2026

THE DEAD HORSE THEORY

"If you discover you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount." Sounds funny, but many organizations do the exact opposite.

Imagine a government office spending millions on an information system that has repeatedly failed for years. Employees avoid using it. Reports are inaccurate. Maintenance costs keep rising. Everyone knows it is not working.

Instead of replacing it, management:
• Creates a task force to study the problem.
• Sends people to seminars on system improvement.
• Revises procedures and reporting requirements.
• Hires consultants to evaluate the system.
• Compares their situation with other agencies having similar problems.
• Announces that the system is improving.
The system remains a failure. Why? Because admitting the horse is dead is often harder than continuing to ride it.

The Dead Horse Theory reminds us that many organizations waste enormous time, money, and energy trying to revive projects, policies, programs, or practices that should have been abandoned long ago. Sometimes the most courageous decision is not to ride harder. It is to dismount.

05/06/2026

#𝑷𝑺𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 2026-12: The Procurement Service-DBM (PS-DBM) issues this REMINDER to inform the Procuring Entities (PEs) belonging to the third batch of decommissioning that the last day of posting procurement opportunities in PhilGEPS 1.5 is only until June 30, 2026.

Following the Extension of the Deadline for the Decommissioning of the PhilGEPS 1.5 for the Third Batch of PEs dated March 2, 2026, mentioning an initial deadline of April 30, 2026, and an extension of June 30, 2026. This extension period is given to ensure sufficient time for completing the remaining service transition activities and resolving underlying technical issues towards an efficient migration to the Modernized PhilGEPS.

All PEs are strongly advised to complete all the necessary preparations and are reminded to RESET THEIR PASSWORDS AND VALIDATE USER ACCESS to avoid disruptions in their procurement activities.

Similarly, the original timeline remains unchanged with no approved extension for PEs in the first and second batches with scheduled cut-off dates of October 31, 2025 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

The transition to the full use of the Modernized PhilGEPS is pursuant to GPPB Resolution No. 09-2025, entitled “Approving the Recommendation of the PS-DBM for the Decommissioning of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) 1.5 and the Use of the Modernized PhilGEPS Based on Prescribed Timelines.”

All concerned PEs are hereby enjoined to strictly comply and ensure a timely and orderly transition to the Modernized PhilGEPS.

For guidance and strict compliance

𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗:
#𝑷𝑺𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 2026-09: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CqE4g5udh/
GPPB Resolution No. 09-2025:
https://www.gppb.gov.ph/.../GPPB_Resolution_No._09-2025.pdf
2025-007:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C62T7R2sF/
2026-004:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Do3vqNSB2/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Notice of reminder:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AjCua276E/

01/06/2026

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. ✅

The 7Rs of Procurement serve as a simple guide for Procuring Entities in ensuring that government procurement is responsive, efficient, and aligned with public service delivery.

By observing the Right Product, Right Quantity, Right Time, Right Place, Right Price, Right Quality, and Right Source, we help promote procurement that delivers the best value for the Filipino people.

Dahil sa maayos at matalinong procurement, mas napapabilis ang serbisyo, mas napapangalagaan ang pondo ng bayan, at mas naihahatid ang pangangailangan ng mamamayan.

01/06/2026

CHED SIKAP IS NOW OPEN!📣

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has officially opened applications for the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors' Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP) 2026.

The program offers scholarship opportunities to qualified teaching and non-teaching personnel of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), as well as employees of government agencies and private institutions who wish to pursue advanced studies.

For this application cycle, CHED is accepting applications under two categories:
1. SIKAP — for plantilla or regular HEI employees
2. SIKAP-N — for non-plantilla or contractual personnel

Qualified scholars may receive financial benefits such as tuition and other school fees, stipend, and research support throughout the duration of their approved degree program.

The application period for Batch 1 runs from May 31 to June 22, 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete their application through the CHED SIKAP Portal and submit all required documents before the deadline.

The application link is available in the comment section of this post.

23/04/2026

14/03/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐎. 𝟏𝟏𝟖𝟗, 𝐬. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Declaring Friday, 20 March 2026, a Regular Holiday Throughout the Country in Observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadhan)

Visit the Official Gazette website: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/s4HFv5

13/03/2026

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES!
In line with DepEd Memorandum No. 018, s. 2026, the SDO Dipolog City reiterates the strict implementation of measures targeting a 10–20% reduction in electricity and fuel consumption.
All offices are reminded to:
⚡ Minimize energy use
⛽ Limit fuel consumption
🕕 Avoid overtime beyond 6:00 PM
🚫 Discourage weekend/holiday work
📩 Seek SDS approval (with Division Chief endorsement) for unavoidable overtime
Let us practice responsible energy use and support the agency’s conservation goals.

13/02/2026

📣JUST IN: DepEd issues Guidelines on the Grant of Wellness Leave

The Department of Education (DepEd) has released the DepEd Order No. 002, s. 2026 – Guidelines on the Grant of Wellness Leave for the Department of Education Personnel.

All eligible DepEd employees, including teachers and directly engaged Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) personnel, can avail themselves of the Wellness Leave (WL) for mental health care, physical activities, or a general break for a maximum of five (5) days, pursuant to Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 01, s. 2026.

🌱 Ultimately, this policy acknowledges the critical role of mental health and well-being, providing DepEd personnel with the necessary flexibility to prioritize self-care without exhausting their existing leave credits.

📒Read the full issuance here:https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/DO_s2026_002r.pdf