Recognizing the need to advance and harmonize sustainability governance principles, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM), kicked off the inaugural installment of Dekalogo: The Green Mandate on 11 August 2025 at the DAP Building in Pasig City. Themed “Bridging Policy and Practice: The Bangkok Model for Sustainability Governance,” the event brought together local and international experts to exchange insights on sustainable development practices.
Dekalogo: The Green Mandate is an international webinar series under the SDGs and Futures Thinking Program that aims to deepen the understanding of sustainability governance and foster knowledge co-creation on critical issues such as climate resilience, the circular economy, and inclusive governance.
The session featured experts from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University, a leader in sustainability initiatives. Dr. Puntita Tanwattana presented the current sustainability landscape and highlighted the role of environmental, social, and governance frameworks in empowering future generations. Deputy Director Worapol “Tong” Ratanapan introduced TOP Green, an executive sustainability program that uses innovative approaches—such as gamification—to engage stakeholders from both public and private sectors.
In his opening remarks, Acting President and CEO Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian stressed the importance of equipping leaders across all sectors with the tools and values necessary to shape a resilient, sustainable future. In her provocation, GSPDM Dean Lizan E. Perante-Calina challenged participants with three thought-provoking questions: “How can we turn sustainability from a policy aspiration into a lived reality? How can we ensure our mandates are green in impact? What will it take to develop a Philippine model for sustainability governance rooted in our values and cultures?”
Dr. Maria Lourdes G. Rebullida moderated the discussion, underscoring sustainability’s growing role as a governance lens. Serving as reactor, Dr. Ben S. Malayang III emphasized capacity building and pedagogy as cornerstones of sustainability governance, leaving participants with the challenge: “Governance for sustainability, or governance for survival?”
An engaging open forum followed, with active participation from both onsite and online audiences. The event concluded with closing remarks from Dean Perante-Calina, who expressed gratitude to the guest speakers, presented certificates of appreciation, and invited attendees to the next installment of Dekalogo: The Green Mandate in September.
For inquiries or updates on upcoming sessions, contact DAP-GSPDM via https://m.me/DAPGraduateSchool.
