The study aimed to propose a localized model of emotional intelligence (EI) in the Philippine public sector workplace. Using quantitative cross-sectional design, an online survey was conducted consisting of the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale (WLEIS) and a listing of Filipino values and traits sourced from literature. Respondents (N = 274) were from National Government Agencies (NGAs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Local Government Units (LGUs), Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), and Constitutional Commissions in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). An exploratory factor analysis yielded three factors, Madamdaming Loob (MLb; Emotional Identity), Madamdaming Pamamaraan (MPr; Emotional Facilitation), and Madamdaming Pakikiangkop (MPa; Emotional Adaptability), with a multiple regression analysis on the underlying constructs indicating each significantly predicting at least one WLEIS factor. MLb and MPr resemble the internal-external mechanisms purported in the Kapwa Theory with MPa serving as an intermediary. The proposed model is recommended for the development of a local EI measure and for adoption in government agencies seeking the customization of their HR systems in compliance with the Philippine Civil Service Commission's PRIME-HRM (PRogram to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management) maturity level indicators .

Authors:
Lance Angelo Layugan, Benguet State University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Mr. Lance Angelo B. Layugan is a Human Resource Management and Development practitioner at Benguet State University as well as an Adjunct Faculty in the institution's Psychology Department. On the side, he aids in community mental health initiatives.

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