Human Factors and
Ergonomics Society of the Philippines
Who are We?
Learn more about the organizations's history, goals, and current leaders
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of the Philippines is an organization composed of people from the industry, academe, and government who are interested in propagating the practice of ergonomics in the Philippines.
Starting as PHILERGO
The Philippine Ergonomics Society (PHILERGO) started in 2001 through the efforts of a small group from academia and industry. Based on initial dialogues, the goals formulated included development of ergonomics standards for the Philippines, gathering baseline statistics on accidents and injuries and collecting anthropometric data. Representatives of the Department of Labour and Employment (DOLE) and Department of Health (DOH) were invited to help promote the activities of the Society.
Recognized Federated Society
After 8 years, PHILERGO became a federated society of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) and it helped organize the First Southeast Asian Network of Ergonomics Societies (SEANES2010) in 2010, which was held in Cebu City, Philippines.
Inauguration of the Organization
The formal inauguration took place in October 2003 with the theme “Uplifting quality of life through ergonomics”. The event was well attended by representatives from government, academia and industry.
Becoming HFESP
In 2012, PHILERGO was renamed Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of the Philippines (HFESP). It continued the mission of PHILERGO and represented the country in conferences and international organizations. It is a federated society of the International Ergonomics Association and a member of the Asian Council in Ergonomics and Design (ACED) and the Southeast Asian Ergonomics Society (SEANES).
Mission
To encourage education and training in the field of ergonomics and human factors and to promote cooperation among organizations with interest in ergonomics and human factors.
Vision
To be the foremost advocate and catalyst for advancing the principles of human factors and ergonomics in the Philippines, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and well-being of society.
Meet our Officer
Treasurer
Rosemary Seva, a Professor of Industrial Engineering and University Fellow, also serves as Assistant Dean for Quality Assurance at Gokongwei College of Engineering. Notable roles include Chair of PAASCU Commission on Engineering and Architecture, Vice Chair of Industrial Engineering Certification Board, and membership in CHED Technical Working Group. Internationally, she holds key positions in the International Ergonomics Association. She is the immediate past president of both the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of the Philippines and the Asian Council on Ergonomics and Design.
President
The first Filipino awarded the prestigious Fellowship 2023 by the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) in Jeju, Korea, she also received the SEANES Educator Award in 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand. Currently, she serves as President of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of the Philippines (HFESP) and co-chairs the IEA’s International Development Standing Committee.
A Full Professor and former Chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering at De La Salle University, she has led impactful roles, including Conference Chair for ACED-SEANES 2020. As Lead Editor of Convergence of Ergonomics and Design(Springer), her work bridges innovation and practice in ergonomics. Her leadership continues to shape the field regionally and globally.
Vice President
As a Faculty Member in the Industrial Engineering Department at Adamson University, Manila, Philippines, she specializes in conducting and advising research in Safety, Health, and Ergonomics. His focus includes ensuring Employee Safety and Health, particularly within the wood furniture industry.
Secretary
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