ARMM cabinet selection in progress, RG to announce list tomorrow

Candidates for ASec and Director posts taking their tests at the ORG Conference Room.
(Photo courtesy of Myrna Jo Henry, ARMM RCG)

June 30, 2013, Cotabato City - Candidates to top government positions in the ARMM are converged at the Office of the Regional Governor (ORG) to undertake a unique selection process. Candidates for secretary, assistant secretary, director, consultant and senior technical specialist posts are going through five (5) tests, workshop to develop a strategic plan and a panel interview.

The five tests include the Thurstone Test of Mental Alertness, Flanagan Industrial Tests on Planning and, Judgment and Comprehension, and Gordon Personal Profile and Personality Profile.

The workshop is individual development of a strategic plan to determine deep appreciation of the agency's situation. The output includes expressing the agency's charter statement; identification of key reform areas, outcome and performance indicators; and an action plan based on the applicant's personal appreciation.

The panelists for the interview include the Regional Governor, Regional Vice Governor, Professors from the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and CSO representative. 

From the shortlist of qualified candidates of this process, the Regional Governor will select and announce the composition of his new cabinet. Tentative schedule is tomorrow morning during the flag ceremony at the ORG Complex.