DAP President and CEO, Dr. Majah-Leah Ravago (8th from left), and Center for CES Development Vice President Nanette Caparros (right side of Dr. Ravago) pose with PLC Batch 6 graduates holding their certificates, marking a successful journey in the leadership development program.
Pasig City, Philippines – Celebrating Excellence: The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for CES Development (CCD), officially closed the sixth batch of the Phronetic Leadership Class (PLC) of its Public Management Development Program (PMDP) on June 27, 2024, ushering in a new set of distinguished alumni.
DAP President and CEO, Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago, initiated the closing ceremony by underscoring the role of PLC in strengthening the capabilities of government bureaucracy. She highlighted the necessity of cultivating leaders capable of developing practical solutions to challenges within their respective agencies.
DAP President and CEO, Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago, underscores the program’s impact in strengthening government bureaucracy in welcome remarks at the PLC Batch 6 Closing Ceremony.
Dr. Ravago acknowledged the scholars’ dedication and commitment to the training, significantly enhancing their capacities and knowledge in serving public sector organizations. “I express my gratitude to all of you for responding to the call and becoming integral parts of this noble endeavor of the PMDP… As you join the esteemed pool of PLC alumni, I look forward to the difference you will create with your newly acquired skills in your respective agencies,” said Ravago.
PLC Batch 6 Class President Aniceto “John” Bertiz III presented the batch’s co-creation project titled “Tatag at Tapat sa Digital na Panahon, Vision for the Philippine Construction Industry: Leveraging Phronetic Leadership for a Knowledge and Innovation-Driven Construction Industry.” This project aims to leverage phronetic leadership to foster a knowledge and innovation-driven construction industry, maximizing its potential amid digital transformation and recognizing its vital role in the Philippines’ economic growth and development.
PLC Batch 6 President Aniceto Bertiz III presents the batch’s co-creation project: “Tatag at Tapat sa Digital na Panahon, Vision for the Philippine Construction Industry: Leveraging Phronetic Leadership for a Knowledge and Innovation-Driven Construction Industry.”
The batch report, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority Survey of Information and Communication Technology, concluded that while almost all construction companies own computers, their use and application for business operations remain low. Using the Knowledge and Innovation-driven Framework, the batch seeks to revitalize the construction industry and transform production sectors to generate more quality jobs and competitive products.
Another co-creation initiative titled “Improving the Drainage Construction and Maintenance Industry in Davao City through Information Technology.” was also showcased. This project aims to ensure the city’s drainage network system is well-maintained, providing a safe and healthy environment for its residents. The batch identified that the current manual inventory system for the underground drainage network lacks detailed and accurate information, hindering effective analysis and management of the system, leading to increased costs. The batch proposed a comprehensive approach focusing on three key areas: policy support, organizational capacity, and information technology, using the Socialization, Externalization, Combination, and Internalization (SECI) Framework to address the issue and improve the drainage system in Davao City. This approach aims to create a robust, data-driven system for better management and maintenance of the drainage infrastructure.
PLC 6 scholar and NEDA MIMAROPA Regional Director Agustin C. Mendoza presents “Improving the Drainage Construction and Maintenance Industry in Davao City through Information Technology” co-creation initiative.
Dr. Maria Lourdes G. Rebullida, a professorial lecturer from the University of the Philippines (UP) Department of Political Science and Graduate Program, offered her insights on the project. She emphasized the need for the batch to clarify their project’s vision and set clear, intentional goals. Dr. Rebullida also commended the group for addressing a critical issue in Davao, emphasizing that this initiative could benefit not only Davao but other cities too.
Dr. Ravago lauded the batch’s project as well, reiterating Dr. Rebullida’s suggestion to refine and clarify the paper to fully realize its potential to create positive impacts in communities.
Scholars received Certificates of Completion from the National Government’s Career Executive Service Development Program.
To conclude the ceremony, PLC Batch 6 Class President Bertiz expressed his gratitude to the PMDP for serving as a safe space for the free exchange of ideas and building a culture of respect and continuous improvement. “Congratulations to all of us, PLC Batch 6, for a job well done. As I said, truly God is good. He brought us together to come up with a noble project that will definitely create a positive impact not only on the construction industry, but also on the lives of the Filipino people,” he added.