PASIG CITY – Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚 𝐦 – 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 (𝐏𝐌𝐃𝐏-𝐋𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐂), proudly congratulates 𝐋𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐂 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 4 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐌r. Raphael C. De Leon as one of the Finalists for the 2026 Galing Pook Awards.
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Rising Leaders Development Program (RLDP) BAGANI, invites the public to explore this question through DAP-Ayan ng Sining: INDIOGENIUS, an art exhibition featuring the works and creative world of National Artist Kidlat Tahimik at the DAP Conference Center (DAPCC) in Tagaytay City.
The Public Management Development Program – Local Government Executives and Managers Class (PMDP-LGEMC) Batch 20 Dasig Learners completed the onsite component of Course 5: Designing Innovative Projects for Local Development from September 21 to October 1, 2026, at the Development Academy of the Philippines Conference Center in Tagaytay City.
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for Governance (CFG), concluded its four-day Course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Local Government Units (LGUs), or AI 301 – Batch 2, on September 18, 2026, at the L.S. Virata Hall, DAP Building, Pasig City.
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For over five decades, the DAP has stood as a catalyst for innovation, productivity, and good governance—a vital partner in the country’s pursuit of sustainable and inclusive growth. Guided by our vision to be the leading knowledge organization providing innovative, effective, and responsive solutions to national development challenges, we continue to strengthen our role as an institution of ideas, learning, and transformation.
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Leocadio S. Sebastian, PhD, CESO I
Acting President and CEO
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