DAP Marks 52 Years of Driving Change and Shaping the Future

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) celebrated its 52nd Founding Anniversary on June 23, 2025, at the DAP Building in Pasig City, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to public service excellence under the theme “DAPat Magaling: Driving Change, Shaping the Future.” This year’s celebration underscored the DAP’s enduring role in strengthening public sector capacity, fostering innovation, and continue reading : DAP Marks 52 Years of Driving Change and Shaping the Future

DAP: Empowering Public-Sector Organizations with Innovative Tools for Enhanced Productivity

As the focal organization of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) empowers public-sector organizations with productivity tools, principles, and proven techniques to boost efficiency and elevate service delivery.  One such tool is the Solution Prioritization Matrix, rooted in Total Quality Management (TQM). This continue reading : DAP: Empowering Public-Sector Organizations with Innovative Tools for Enhanced Productivity

DAP, MMSU Seal Partnership to Advance International Education Standards through ISO 21001

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) have officially partnered to elevate the university’s quality systems to international standards tailored for educational institutions. Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed in a virtual ceremony, DAP will provide technical assistance to MMSU for its transition from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO continue reading : DAP, MMSU Seal Partnership to Advance International Education Standards through ISO 21001

DAP: Empowering Public-Sector Organizations with Innovative Tools for Enhanced Productivity

As the Asian Productivity Organization’s (APO) Center of Excellence for Public-Sector Productivity, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) equips government agencies with productivity tools and techniques to enhance their efficiency and service delivery.  One of these tools, Value Analysis, enables public-sector organizations to deliver high-impact projects that maximize value without compromising quality. From cost continue reading : DAP: Empowering Public-Sector Organizations with Innovative Tools for Enhanced Productivity

Invitation to the Innovation Bootcamp

The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the Innovation Bootcamp—an intensive course that empowers innovation teams with agile tools and frameworks for addressing public sector challenges. Reserve your slot now: https://bit.ly/DAP_InnoLab2025 See posters for details!

DAP Highlights Mandates, Flagship Programs at PIA Press Conference

Quezon City, Philippines—On 26 June 2025, Senior Vice President Magdalena Mendoza, Officer-In-Charge of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) presented the Academy’s institutional charter, mandates, and key programs during a press conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), held at the PIA Auditorium. Joining SVP Mendoza were Dean of the DAP Graduate School continue reading : DAP Highlights Mandates, Flagship Programs at PIA Press Conference

Cultivating Quality: A GQMP Q-Talks Seminar Series

  The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, successfully concluded the final installment of the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Q-Talks Seminar Series, titled “Minimizing the Cost of Quality in the Public Sector,” on June 24, 2025 at the DAP Building in Pasig City. The session highlighted the often-unseen costs continue reading : Cultivating Quality: A GQMP Q-Talks Seminar Series

Invitation to the Innovation Masterclass

The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the Innovation Masterclass—a foundational course designed to build your innovation mindset, competencies, and strategies to drive meaningful transformation in your organization. Reserve your slot now: https://bit.ly/DAP_InnoLab2025 See posters for details!

DAP-GSPDM showcases futures thinking and research at 2025 PAEPI International Extension Congress  

 The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), participated in the 2025 Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementors (PAEPI) International Extension Congress, held from June 10 to 13, 2025, in Del Carmen, Siargao.  Gathering implementors and practitioners from over 100 state universities and colleges (SUCs) and higher continue reading : DAP-GSPDM showcases futures thinking and research at 2025 PAEPI International Extension Congress  

Strengthening Legislative Oversight Capacity to Support Effective Policy Implementation

 The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program, successfully conducted the Legislative Training Course on Effective Policy Implementation for Middle Managers track from 16 to 20 June 2025, at Wynwood Hotel, Pasig City.  The five-day residential course focused on the practical tools and strategies in continue reading : Strengthening Legislative Oversight Capacity to Support Effective Policy Implementation