Call for Nominations – Designing Citizen-Centered Public Service for Local Government Units

Call for Nominations!  The Development Academy of the Philippines, as the focal organization of the APO Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, invites local government units (LGUs) to join the Designing Citizen-Centered Public Services (DCCPS) upskilling workshop on 15-19 September in Pasig City.  This intensive hybrid program equips government agencies with the skills to design continue reading : Call for Nominations – Designing Citizen-Centered Public Service for Local Government Units

35 Congressional scholars complete training on agile and resilient leadership under DAP’s CBILLS program

Class photo of the Emerging Leaders with the Resource Persons Dir. Maria Vida Caparas (First Row, 5th from Left) and Victoria Alcoseba (First Row, 6th from Left)  Antipolo City, Philippines — Some 35 scholars from the Philippine Congress completed their first Legislative Training Course (LTC) titled “Agile and Resilient Leadership: Navigating Change in the Legislature,” continue reading : 35 Congressional scholars complete training on agile and resilient leadership under DAP’s CBILLS program

DAP Launches Public Service Value Chain (PSVC) Training to Improve Public Services

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center of Excellence on Public Sector Productivity (COE-PSP), is launching a transformative five-month training course on the Public Service Value Chain (PSVC). The program begins with an intensive five-day Upskilling Workshop at the DAP Building in Pasig City from July 28 to August 1, 2025. The continue reading : DAP Launches Public Service Value Chain (PSVC) Training to Improve Public Services

DAP welcomes Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian as Acting President and CEO

Pasig City, 30 July 2025 — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) formally welcomed Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian as its Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, during a ceremonial oath-taking held at the DAP Building in Pasig City. The event followed the Regular Meeting of the DAP Board of Trustees, chaired by Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) continue reading : DAP welcomes Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian as Acting President and CEO

LGEMC Batch 17 “Busilak” scholars explore solutions for local governance problems

Some 32 local government executives from across four provinces, eight cities, and 18 municipalities, presented their innovation proposals during the culminating activity of Course 5 under the Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) Batch 17 “Busilak.”  The LGEMC is implemented by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance – continue reading : LGEMC Batch 17 “Busilak” scholars explore solutions for local governance problems

CCNIS Equips Graduates to Address National and Global Security Challenges

The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management, formally concluded the third batch of the Certificate Course on National and International Security (CCNIS) in a virtual closing ceremony held via Zoom on July 25, 2025. The course equipped 35 dynamic professionals of diverse backgrounds and expertise from various continue reading : CCNIS Equips Graduates to Address National and Global Security Challenges

DAP welcomes ninth batch of healthcare professionals to Hospital Quality Improvement Course

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM), formally welcomed the ninth batch of healthcare professionals under the Certificate Course on Hospital Quality Improvement (CC HQI) during a virtual opening ceremony held via Zoom on July 4, 2025.  The CC HQI is a key initiative designed continue reading : DAP welcomes ninth batch of healthcare professionals to Hospital Quality Improvement Course

Invitation to the Training Course on ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems (Batch 3)

Registration is Extended! Enhance your auditing skills with ISO 19011:2018! The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center – Productivity and Quality Training Office, invites you to the Training Course on ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems (Batch 3)! Master the key competencies in planning, conducting, and monitoring internal continue reading : Invitation to the Training Course on ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems (Batch 3)

Invitation to the Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 QMS Requirements and Documentation (Batch 2)

Registration is extended! The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center – Productivity and Quality Training Office, invites you to the Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 QMS Requirements and Documentation (Batch 2)! Gain essential skills in interpreting and implementing QMS requirements to enhance organizational productivity and compliance. New Dates: 5-8 continue reading : Invitation to the Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 QMS Requirements and Documentation (Batch 2)