Our History

An Overview of

Our History

Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) is a network of human resource development (HRD) practitioners and workplace learning and performance (WLP) professionals in the Philippines providing training and communication expertise and solutions to clients in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

An Overview of

Our History

Philippine Society for Talent Development (PSTD) is a network of human resource development (HRD) practitioners and talent development professionals in the

Philippines providing training and communication expertise and solutions to clients in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Pillars of Society

PSTD’s enduring anchor of our community, selfless in providing their paragon, time and talent to make an impact in our society. They are the admirable models of commitment to our confederacy.

Organized in 1965 (in existence for over 51 years).

1964 – 1965
Cesar A. Hernandez

1965 – 1966
Generoso F. Gil

1966 – 1967
Bienvenido L. Saplala

1967 – 1968
Bienvenido E. Figueroa

1968 – 1969
Joseph T. Pietrus

1969 – 1972
Antonio B.K. Joaquin

1972 – 1975
Paterno V. Viloria

1977 – 1979
Rodrigo C. Naguiat

1979 – 1980
Ramon F.R. Medina

1980 – 1982
Victor L. Magdaraog

1983 – 1984
Eduardo C. Zialcita

1984 – 1985
Miguel B. Alandy

1986
Gerardo A. Plana

1987
Jose V. Abadesco

1988
Socorro Y. Tuvilla-Suarez

1989
Romeo S. Fresnedi, Jr.

1990
Mario A. del Castillo

1991
Tomas T. de Leon, Jr.

1993
Lirio Mapa

1994
Norman Goss

1995 – 1996
Mojie Ramos – Aquino

1997 – 2000
Thessalonica B. Mapua

2000 – 2002
Evelyn P. Lozada

2003 & 2005
Arthur Luis P. Florentin

2004
Benjamin R. San Jose

2006
Serely D. Alcaraz

2007
Carlos K. Aguilar, Jr.

2008
Joselito G. Nera

2009
Ofelia Montallana-Orcales

2010
Jesse Francis N. Rebustillo

2011
Milalin S. Javellana

2012
Caroline V. Tiamson

2013
Rita D. Bantigue

2014
Adrian J. Robles

2015
Elvie Rodora M. Tarrobal

2016
Ian Chester V. Colorina

2017-2018
Nancy R. Gotidoc

2019
Fe Marie R. Cabantac

2020
John Reily D. Baluyot

2021
Juan M. Roy

2022
Rommel A. Ancheta

2023
Irene Marie Salinas-Isleta

Milestones

1964

Formed by a group of 19 Filipino trainers who saw the importance of developing the evolving field of manpower training.

1965

Registered the society under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

1973

Spearheaded National Manpower Training & Development Week (Presidential Proclamation 1142).

Became a charter member of the International Federation of Training & Development Organizations (IFTDO).

1974

Promulgated a Code of Ethics for Trainers and Standards for Trainers;

Organized the Asian Regional Training and Development Organization (ARTDO), a network of T & D organizations in Asia and the Pacific.

1979

Promulgated a Code of Ethics for Trainers and Standards for Trainers

Organized the 8th International Conference with ARTDO & IFTDO

1989

Organized the Negros Occidental Chapter

1997

Established tie-up with De La Salle University College of St. Benilde – SPACE for all their trainer development programs.

2005

Held the 38th ARTDO International HRD and Leadership Conference in Manila; set-up Davao Chapter.

2007

Updated Code of Ethics for the Filipino Trainer.

2010

Created competency framework for the Filipino WLP practitioner;

Set-up Northern Mindanao chapter.

2011

First Gawad Maestro Awards;

First National Convention in Davao.

2012

Partnered with PAHRODF for the HR Summit;

Hosted the ARTDO International Convention in Cebu; launched new website.

2013 - 2014

Launched WLP Certification

2015

50 th Anniversary celebration which culminated in biggest tripartite learning event organized by PSTD, PAHRODF and the Civil Service Commission

2016

Represents the country in various international for a (ARTDO, IFTDO & ASTD)
Awards notable organizations and practitioners in the L & D industry (Gawad
Maestro)
Offers many opportunities for professional development:
- Tipanan
- L & D Forum
- Education Programs
- National Convention
- Workplace Learning & Performance Certification