Open for Application: Multiple Vacant Positions (DAP sa Mindanao)
The Development Academy of the Philippines – DAP sa Mindanao (DsM) is now accepting applications for various plantilla positions.
September 18, 2026
The Development Academy of the Philippines – DAP sa Mindanao (DsM) is now accepting applications for various plantilla positions.
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for Governance (CFG), is training 22 local government officials and staff to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to address real-world administrative challenges through its Course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Local Government Units (LGUs), which opened on September 15, 2027, at the DAP Building in Pasig City.
𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒: The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Local Governance and Development Office, is now accepting nominations for the Course on Developing Local Innovative Project.
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), led by Executive Vice President Magdalena L. Mendoza alongside an 80-strong delegation of employees, actively participated in the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Lingkod Bayani Run 2026 on September 13, 2026, at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila.
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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.
Through our work in policy research, leadership development, institutional strengthening, and productivity enhancement, the DAP fosters collaboration across the public and private sectors, civil society, and international partners. Together with our mother agency, the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DepDev), we uphold our commitment to support the Philippine government in realizing AmBisyon Natin 2040—a matatag, maginhawa, at panatag na buhay para sa lahat.
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With dangal, galing, and tatag, we remain committed to serving as a trusted partner in development—empowering leaders, institutions, and communities to achieve their highest potential.
Leocadio S. Sebastian, PhD, CESO I
Acting President and CEO
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Discover rewarding career opportunities at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and contribute to our mission of strengthening governance and national development. Explore our current openings and view the specific qualifications, requirements, and application details for each position.
