The University of Baguio, led by the Human Resource Management Center (HRMC), recently hosted the Retiree’s Empowerment Transition and Responsiveness Orientation, also known as RETRO. First launched before the COVID-19 pandemic, RETRO is an initiative that aims to prepare the older employees of the university for their retirement through a series of informative talks that delve into relevant topics such as maintaining their health and how to process pension plans.
For this installment of RETRO, guest speakers from the different university offices, as well as several representatives from external organizations, were invited to discuss pre-retirement planning methods. From health maintenance to career advancement, the speakers provided valuable insight into what retirees should prioritize in the near future.
Among the university speakers were Ms. Jozenieh Acab-Bangibang from the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), Ms. Anna Lorraine Sabado and Ms. Remelyn Torregosa-Boac from the Payroll Office, and Dr. Esmeralda Gatchallan from the Medical and Dental Clinic. Also present were Ms. Jenny Lyn Esprecion from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Ms. Irish Kyna Pecua from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Dr. Arlene Cadalig from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).
These activities reinforce UB’s commitment to ensuring that the members of the community have access to the resources and knowledge necessary for building a brighter future for themselves. Whether it be students, faculty, or staff, the University of Baguio continues to uphold its role in supporting the continued well-being of the members of its community.
Programs like RETRO are a part of UB’s ongoing journey to attain the UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goals No. 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). It ensures that the community has equal access to resources that will allow them to take care of their health and secure financial independence, ensuring that their hard work not only contributes to the budding economy of the country but to their bright futures as well.
