DAP launches first institutional Hackathon in celebration of NID 2025

In celebration of National Innovation Day (NID) 2025, the Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Center for Strategic Futures (CSF), launched its first Academy-wide Hackathon titled “DAPat Magaling: The DAP Hackathon for AI-Enabled Knowledge Management.” Anchored on the NID 2025 theme “FLIP: Forging Leaders of Innovation in the Philippines,” the Hackathon aims to strengthen DAP’s internal innovation capacity by continue reading : DAP launches first institutional Hackathon in celebration of NID 2025

DAP advances public-sector innovation with third batch of 2025 Productivity Challenge Workshop

 The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the focal organization for the Asian Productivity Organization’s Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, successfully completed the third batch of the 2025 Productivity Challenge Workshop Series.  Held on 29 April 2025 at the DAP Building in Pasig City, Batch 3 brought together 26 participants from 12 government continue reading : DAP advances public-sector innovation with third batch of 2025 Productivity Challenge Workshop

Ready to Elevate Your Leadership Game?

The Development Academy of the Philippines – Center for Governance invites Local Chief Executives (Mayors and Governors) and LGU Department Heads to the Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) Course on Strategic Management for a High-Performing Local Government, happening on June 24–27, 2025 within Metro Manila. Why Join? Equip yourself with essential skills in continue reading : Ready to Elevate Your Leadership Game?

DAP PMDP holds 2025 Managers Meeting and Thanksgiving Luncheon

The Development Academy of the Philippines – Public Management Development Program (DAP-PMDP) held the 2025 HR Managers Meeting and Thanksgiving Luncheon on April 25 at the L.S. Virata Hall, DAP Pasig. The event brought together HR Managers and Officers from National Line Agencies (NLAs) and Attached Agencies, alongside officials from the Center for CES Development, continue reading : DAP PMDP holds 2025 Managers Meeting and Thanksgiving Luncheon

Webinar Alert: Mind Your Buwis-ness: Smart Systems to Revenue Collection and Generation in LGUs

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance – Local Governance and Development Office (CFG-LGDO) invites local chief executives, key functionaries, and technical staff from various local government units (LGUs) nationwide to join the Talk Points on “Mind Your Buwis-ness: Smart Systems to Revenue Collection and Generation in LGUs,” happening on continue reading : Webinar Alert: Mind Your Buwis-ness: Smart Systems to Revenue Collection and Generation in LGUs

Invitation to join the Training Course on Citizen Experience Mapping in the Public Sector

ELEVATE YOUR ORGANIZATION’S CITIZEN EXPERIENCE! The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the Training Course on Citizen Experience Mapping in the Public Sector. Learn practical tools and concepts to enhance your organization’s service delivery for a better citizen experience! Date: 28 to 30 May 2025 Venue: DAP Building, Pasig City continue reading : Invitation to join the Training Course on Citizen Experience Mapping in the Public Sector

Happy Filipino Food Month!

The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) invites public service officials, researchers, students, and advocates in the field of food policy to the upcoming Dekalogo Governance Lecture series titled “The Sustainable Table: Supporting Stakeholder Convergence in the Interconnected Web of Food Security, Nutrition, and Food Culture continue reading : Happy Filipino Food Month!

Reform the systems. Strengthen impact. Lead with purpose.

The DAP Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) invites all health sector professionals from public or private hospitals/offices to its seventh batch of the Master in Public Management major in Health Systems and Development (MPM HSD).  Advance your leadership in health with the MPM-HSD Program and be part of the healthcare transformation. Be the change and continue reading : Reform the systems. Strengthen impact. Lead with purpose.

They say it’s not just about the destination—but the journey that shapes us.

Join us and the DAP-Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) as we mark a new milestone in advancing public management thought and practice. This April 28, 2025, witness the unveiling of a brand-new monthly publication where theory meets real-world application—charting a course for innovation, excellence, and good governance. With a compass in hand, continue reading : They say it’s not just about the destination—but the journey that shapes us.

Celebrating National Innovation Day 2025

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) proudly joins the National Innovation Council in celebrating National Innovation Day 2025 today, April 21. In accordance with Section 27 of Republic Act No. 11293 or the Philippine Innovation Act, National Innovation Day is held annually to raise public awareness, rally national support for innovation, and recognize milestones in both government and private continue reading : Celebrating National Innovation Day 2025