Pasig City, 30 July 2025 — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) formally welcomed Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian as its Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, during a ceremonial oath-taking held at the DAP Building in Pasig City. The event followed the Regular Meeting of the DAP Board of Trustees, chaired by Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) continue reading : DAP welcomes Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian as Acting President and CEO
The Office of the Chief Nurse, Armed Forces of the Philippines has taken on the Paper-less Challenge
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LGEMC Batch 17 “Busilak” scholars explore solutions for local governance problems
Some 32 local government executives from across four provinces, eight cities, and 18 municipalities, presented their innovation proposals during the culminating activity of Course 5 under the Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) Batch 17 “Busilak.” The LGEMC is implemented by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance – continue reading : LGEMC Batch 17 “Busilak” scholars explore solutions for local governance problems
Invitation to the Course on Effective Local Legislation
Calling all local legislative champions! The Development Academy of the Philippines – Center for Governance is accepting interested Sanggunian members and legislative staff to the Course on Effective Local Legislation on August 26-29, 2025, which will be held at the DAP Building, Pasig City. The course fee is PhP 18,000.00 per participant, inclusive of meals, materials, and certificate. Secure your continue reading : Invitation to the Course on Effective Local Legislation
MMC Batch 35 Wraps Up PMDP Residential Journey with Hawaiian-Themed Closing Program
A lively performance of MMC 35 Padayon’s original song and dance brought the night to a joyful close Tagaytay City, Philippines—After six months of intensive training under the Public Management Development Program (PMDP), the Middle Managers Class (MMC) Batch 35, fondly known as “Padayon”, marked the conclusion of their residential journey with a vibrant Hawaiian-themed continue reading : MMC Batch 35 Wraps Up PMDP Residential Journey with Hawaiian-Themed Closing Program
CCNIS Equips Graduates to Address National and Global Security Challenges
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management, formally concluded the third batch of the Certificate Course on National and International Security (CCNIS) in a virtual closing ceremony held via Zoom on July 25, 2025. The course equipped 35 dynamic professionals of diverse backgrounds and expertise from various continue reading : CCNIS Equips Graduates to Address National and Global Security Challenges
35 Congressional scholars complete training on agile and resilient leadership under DAP’s CBILLS program
Class photo of the Emerging Leaders with the Resource Persons Dir. Maria Vida Caparas (First Row, 5th from Left) and Victoria Alcoseba (First Row, 6th from Left) Antipolo City, Philippines — Some 35 scholars from the Philippine Congress completed their first Legislative Training Course (LTC) titled “Agile and Resilient Leadership: Navigating Change in the Legislature,” continue reading : 35 Congressional scholars complete training on agile and resilient leadership under DAP’s CBILLS program
The City Government of Sto. Tomas, Batangas has taken on the Paper-less Challenge!
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Call for Expression of Interest for the 2025 Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Beneficiary Agencies
The Government Quality Management Program, through the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), is now accepting applications for beneficiary agencies under the technical assistance in leveling up Quality Management System (QMS). For 2025, Beneficiary Agencies shall select one of the two technical assistance programs offered by the GQMP: Aligning ISO 9001:2015-Certified QMS to ISO 9001:2015/AMD continue reading : Call for Expression of Interest for the 2025 Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Beneficiary Agencies
DAP holds policy research training for legislative staff through 2025 CBILLS program
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the 2025 Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program, held a course on Turning Data to Insights: Understanding Research Tools and Techniques for Policy Development (RTTPD) from May 19 to May 23, 2025 at the First Pacific Leadership Academy in Antipolo City. Scholars from continue reading : DAP holds policy research training for legislative staff through 2025 CBILLS program