Polytechnic University of the Philippines

PUP honored as one of top entries in ARTA's National Video Contest

Sonny M. Versoza, News, Communication Management Office

PUP honored as one of top entries in ARTA’s National Video Contest

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) has gained another national recognition as its official video entry was named one of the top submissions in the “Lights Camera Action! ARTA Story/Reels Contest”, a nationwide competition spearheaded by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).

The contest, held in celebration of Ease of Doing Business Month, carried the theme ‘From Red Tape to Red Carpet: Better Business Movement in a Bagong Pilipinas.’ It aimed to showcase innovative efforts to streamline services and enhance efficiency, in line with the government’s commitment to good governance and service excellence.

Representing the University during the awarding ceremony held on June 18, 2025 were Prof. Tomas O. Testor, Vice President for Student Affairs and Services and Chairperson of the PUP Committee on Anti-Red Tape, along with members of the Communication Management Office (CMO), which spearheaded the conceptualization and execution of the winning video.

“The video aimed to emphasize the improved public service delivery of the University and its commitment to good governance and ease of doing business,” CMO Officer-in-Charge Emy Ruth D. Gianan said. “Through the video, we saw the enhancements made by PUP to become one of the leading universities in Asia. PUP has exerted efforts to make transactions faster and more efficient for the stakeholders.”

The video featured testimonials from various university clients, highlighting their experiences with PUP’s enhanced and streamlined services. The narrative emphasized the University’s efforts to cut bureaucratic red tape and promote transparent and responsive service delivery.

“This award is a good opportunity to promote PUP on the national stage,” Gianan added. “We are also taking note of the comments and feedback from the public to further improve our services.”

The recognition affirms PUP’s strong commitment to continuous improvement in governance and public service, in line with the principles of the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act.