In a landmark move toward administrative transparency and efficiency, the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Records Management Office, officially participated in the 10th Synchronized Disposal of Valueless Records held on May 5, 2026, at the Pangasinan Training and Development Center II.
This event represents a significant breakthrough for the institution as it marks PSU’s first official participation in coordination with the Provincial Archives and Records Center (PARC), the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP), and the Commission on Audit (COA). The activity directly supports the university’s strict compliance with Republic Act No. 9470, also known as the National Archives of the Philippines Act of 2007, and serves to strengthen institutional accountability and proper records management.
The systematic disposal process involved approximately 12 sacks of documents that were housed in the RMO Storage Room and had long exceeded their mandated retention periods. These records included routine correspondence, office orders, and employment files dating back to the university’s early decades, all of which were certified as valueless and no longer linked to any pending administrative or judicial cases. To ensure the highest standards of transparency and integrity, the activity was witnessed by PSU State Auditor Mr. Abraham F. Junio from the Commission on Audit, NAP representative Ms. Vanessa Lim, and URMO Director Dr. Julius Cesar O. Mamaril.
This historic initiative was made possible through the unwavering support and visionary leadership of University President Dr. Elbert M. Galas. Under his administration, PSU continues to prioritize compliance with national archival standards and the optimization of university resources. By championing the first-ever RDS, Dr. Galas has empowered the University Records Management Office, to promote better utilization of storage space and institutionalize a culture of professional records governance across all campuses.
As PSU continues to evolve, this activity serves as a benchmark for other university units. The success of this first disposition activity coordinated closely with the Provincial Archives and Records Center (PARC) of the Provincial Government of Pangasinan, sets a high standard for how the university handles its documentary heritage and administrative life cycle.
