Thirty-two delegates from 15 Asian Productivity Organization (APO) member economies took part in an immersive series of public-sector site visits on 13 August 2025, engaging with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund), and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). The visits continue reading : APO DPSPS participants deepen insights through public-sector site visits
Pasig City, Philippines, 15 August 2025—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Public Management Development Program – Local Government Executives and Managers Class, has concluded the second batch of the Course on Artificial Intelligence for Local Government Units (LGUs), underscoring the critical role of strategic leadership in driving digital transformation within LGUs. Over continue reading : DAP concludes second batch of AI Course for LGU leaders, emphasizes leadership as key to digital transformation
Lead with vision. Shape national policy. The DAP–Public Management Development Program (PMDP) now invites nominations for the 15th batch of the Senior Executives Class (SEC), starting February 9, 2026. The SEC is for incumbent directors and senior officials ready to elevate their leadership impact. In 55 intensive days of in-person sessions spread over ten months, continue reading : Call for nominations for the 15th batch of the Senior Executives Class
Step up to the next level of leadership! The DAP–Public Management Development Program (PMDP) is now calling for nominations for the 37th batch of the Middle Managers Class (MMC), opening January 8, 2026. Designed for Division Chiefs, OICs, and exceptional specialists ready to take on directorship roles, the MMC offers six months of rigorous residential continue reading : Call for nominations for the 37th batch of the Middle Managers Class
Be the light, be the north star. The DAP-Graduate School of Public and Development Management is pleased to share the inaugural issue of its new monthly publication, Aguhon: Public Management Today. Themed, “Public Sector Innovation and Technology,” this issue is designed for all futurists, students, public managers, policymakers, and local government leaders eager to make continue reading : DAP-GSPDM presents inaugural issue of Aguhon: Public Management today
Do you have existing paper-less initiatives in your office? Join the Productivity Challenge: 2025 Paper-less – 1 Million Sheets of Paper Saved and showcase your commitment to sustainability and innovation! Be part of the movement toward a more efficient and eco-friendly public sector—and GET RECOGNIZED with certificates, plaques, and gift cards worth up to PHP continue reading : The Social Security System has taken on the paper-less challenge!
Productivity in Focus | 2025 2nd Quarter Newsletter is here! From strengthening educational excellence to advancing public sector quality and tackling regulatory challenges, this quarter’s stories showcase the Development Academy of the Philippines – Productivity and Development Center’s (DAP-PDC) mission to drive innovation, productivity, and citizen-centered service. Let us continue to lead with purpose, innovate continue reading : The Productivity in Focus Newsletter Vol. 14 is here!
Pasig City, Philippines, 13 August 2025—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance – Local Governance and Development Office (CFG-LGDO), in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, has officially opened the second batch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) course for Local Government Units (LGUs) course. The three-day program is designed to strengthen continue reading : Future-Ready Governance: DAP launches second batch of AI Course for LGUs
In support of smarter, citizen-centric governance, the Development Academy of the Philippines – Productivity and Development Center (DAP-PDC), through its Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), is launching the Capability Development Program on Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for Local Government Units (LGUs). This initiative supports the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028 and the Ease of Doing continue reading : DAP Launches RIA Capability Development Program for LGUs
Photo courtesy of the Bataan Provincial Information Office The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance-Local Governance and Development Office (CFG-LGDO), wrapped up the second run of the Course on Data-Driven Decision-Making for LGUs under the Adaptive Governance and Innovation for Local Executives (AGILE) program on August 5 -7, 2025. Some continue reading : DAP concludes second Course on Data-Driven Decision-Making in Balanga City