This document discusses the history of human resources management in the Philippines and competitive challenges influencing HRM practices. It covers the development of HRM through different periods of Philippine history from pre-Spanish to modern times. Three main competitive challenges are outlined - sustainability, globalization, and advancing technology. The document then describes how HRM practices can help companies meet these challenges in four key dimensions: managing the HR environment, acquiring and developing talent, assessing and developing employees, and compensation. Case studies are provided as examples.