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 onsite sessions guided the scholars through a deeper analysis of pressing challenges in their respective local government units (LGUs), enabling them to identify opportunities and develop responsive, citizen centered solutions. Through a series of workshops, consultations, and sessions, the scholars translated these local challenges into Innovation Project Concepts (IPCs) designed to address the needs and priorities of their communities.
Adding an alumni perspective to the learning journey, Mr. Muksin III H. Ibrahim, Local Youth Development Officer of Brooke’s Point, Palawan and LGEMC Batch 17 – Busilak alumnus, and Mr. Carlo Magno V. Tadique, Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan of Tagkawayan, Quezon and LGEMC Batch 18 – Hirang alumnus, shared their experiences and progress in developing and implementing their respective Innovation Project Concepts.
The alumni sharing provided Batch 20 scholars with practical insights on the packaging of Innovation Project Concepts, preparation for the Revalida, project implementation, and the adoption of project management tools in the workplace. More importantly, they shared how trusting the process and embracing the LGEMC learning journey helped them move their ideas from concept to action within their respective LGUs.
With their IPCs strengthened through technical feedback, strategic design, and the experiences shared by LGEMC alumni, the Batch 20 learners are now one step closer to turning local challenges into innovative solutions and contributing to more responsive and transformative public service in their communities.
For more information on the PMDP-LGEMC Program, visit: https://pmdp.dap.edu.ph/local-government-executives-and-managers-class-lgemc/