October 22, 2025 — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) are exploring the development of a pioneering academic program that aims to strengthen the country’s leadership and technical capacity in energy governance, regulation, and finance. In a recent exploratory meeting, the DAP delegation met with continue reading : DAP, UPLB Explore Specialized Program to Advance Energy Governance in the Philippines
From scholars to changemakers — SEC 14 – Buklod-Tala celebrates the culmination of their PMDP residential journey with DAP Acting President and CEO Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian and the CCD officials, marking the first of many milestones toward transformative public service. The Development Academy of the Philippines – Public Management Development Program (DAP-PMDP) celebrated the continue reading : SEC 14 – Buklod-Tala: A Journey of Radiance and Purpose
Tagaytay City, Philippines – The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Center for Governance (CFG) has launched the Capability Building Activities on Smart and Sustainable Approaches for the Province of Antique, starting with a four-day workshop titled “Course on Advancing the Agri-Landscape through Inclusive and Modern Approaches” Held from September 30 to October 3, continue reading : DAP equips Antique LGUs with smart and sustainable agricultural approaches
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) was honored by the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for its collaborative efforts in leadership development and institutional capacity building that have enriched the educational mission of AETC. The recognition was conferred during AETC’s 73rd Anniversary Celebration held on October continue reading : DAP receives recognition from Philippine Air Force for leadership development and institutional capacity building
A fresh wave of insights unfolded as the Senior Executives Class (SEC) Batch 14 under the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) successfully concluded its Foreign Study Mission (FSM) on International Governance and Policy Innovations held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 29 September to 3 October 2025. This year’s continue reading : Thailand 4.0 in Focus: SEC 14 Learns from Thailand’s Governance and Policy Innovations
26 September 2025 – The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM), officially opened the second batch of the Master of Public Management, Major in Development (MPM-DevSec) program, welcoming 28 professionals from diverse fields. Their varied backgrounds reflect the program’s mission to foster a holistic continue reading : Empowering Tomorrow: DAP Unveils Second Batch of MPM-DevSec
Pasig City, 27 September 2025—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM), has successfully concluded the pilot run of the Certificate Course on Maritime Security (CCMS), with 30 co-learners from both the public and private sectors completing the five-week program. The course coincided with the celebration continue reading : Securing the Seas: DAP concludes pilot batch of the Certificate Course on Maritime Security
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management successfully conducted its Research on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Futures Thinking Regional Caravan, held on September 13, 2025 at the Mindanao State University – General Santos (MSU-GenSan). This initiative aimed to foster sustainable growth and development. This event was continue reading : DAP-GSPDM shares research studies and knowledge products at MSU-GenSan & General Santos LGUs
Emerging Leaders during their final course presentation, joined by panelists Dr. Josefina Almeda and Mardy Gonzales Tagaytay City, Philippines—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program, held a week-long training for the 2025 Emerging Leaders Track from the Philippine Congress at the DAP Conference continue reading : DAP trains CBILLS Emerging Leaders on legislative operations and policy research
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), hosted the latest session of its Dekalogo: The Green Mandate series of sustainability governance lectures last September 11, 2025. With the theme building a circular economy through sustainable production and consumption, the session, moderated by DAP-GSPDM Research Fellow Dr. continue reading : DAP-GSPDM pushes for sustainable living in latest session of Dekalogo: The Green Mandate