Diliman, Quezon City—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance, hosted the second installment of the 2025 Thursday Talks Series, featuring a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities surrounding maritime governance, national security, and economic potential in the West Philippine Sea.  The session, titled “Securing the Seas: Safeguarding Strategic Interests continue reading : DAP examines PH maritime security in CBILLS Thursday Talks

 The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) has once again proven its commitment to excellence after successfully maintaining its ISO 9001:2015 Certification with zero nonconformities during the second surveillance audit conducted by TÜV Nord. The audit covered DAP’s project management system for the delivery of research, training, education, technical assistance, and conference facility management across its sites in Pasig, Tagaytay, and Davao. The continue reading : DAP Maintains ISO 9001:2015 Certification with Zero Nonconformities

Some 39 local government executives representing three provinces, 12 cities, and 25 municipalities presented their innovation project proposals during the culminating activity of Course 5 under the Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). Implemented through the Center for Governance, the LGEMC aims to equip local leaders continue reading : LGEMC Batch “Hirang” Scholars Present Innovation Project Proposals for Better Public Service

  Earlier today, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) joined government agencies and organizations nationwide in the 4th Quarter 2025 Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), led by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) through the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). At exactly 9:00 a.m., 213 DAP personnel participated in the evacuation drill continue reading : DAP strengthens earthquake preparedness in 4th quarter nationwide simultaneous earthquake drill

Pasig City, Philippines—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for Governance (CFG), successfully held  the “Course on Local Initiatives for Key Nutrition Outcomes and Strategies” on October 21-24, 2025, under the Capability Building Program for the Province of Antique.  The four-day course gathered 24 local leaders and key functionaries from provincial and continue reading : DAP Empowers Antique LGUs to Strengthen Nutrition Governance

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Human Resource Management Development Department (HRMDD), successfully held a Health, Wellness, and Well-being Fair from October 27 to 29, 2025. The three-day event underscored the importance of a comprehensive and integrative approach to health and well-being. Designed to promote holistic health for DAP personnel, the event continue reading : DAP holds health, wellness, and well-being fair

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) joined the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) 2025 debriefing, organized by the Presidential Office for Maritime Concerns, held on October 28 at the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Building in Makati City. Led by Secretary Andres C. Centino, Presidential Assistant for Maritime Concerns, the debriefing continue reading : DAP Highlights Maritime Governance Initiatives at MANA Mo 2025 Debriefing

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), will conduct the 2025 MGRP Regulatory Review Launch on Thursday, 30 October 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. To join, register here: https://bit.ly/2025RRLaunch The event will formally introduce the regulatory review activities for 2025, which aim to identify, continue reading : DAP to Launch 2025 MGRP Regulatory Review to Advance Reforms in Key Business and Citizen Sectors