The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), is set to present the key findings and emerging recommendations of its 2025 Regulatory Review in a virtual Public Consultation on 28 November 2025, from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM, via Zoom. The consultation will highlight the results of DAP’s extensive continue reading : DAP to Hold Public Consultation for the 2025 MGRP Regulatory Review
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in collaboration with the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (Fulbright Philippines), held an information session today, 18 November 2025, at the DAP Executive Lounge to present scholarship and exchange opportunities available to DAP personnel. Fulbright Program Officers Mila Tan and Joanne Fajardo briefed DAP officers and staff on various grants, continue reading : DAP partners with Fulbright Philippines to expand learning opportunities for officers and staff
Quezon City, Philippines – The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the Asian Productivity Organization’s Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, concluded Powering Productivity 2025 on 11 November 2025, celebrating transformative wins under this year’s theme: “Paper-less.” Launched to encourage agencies to revisit outdated, paper-heavy systems, the 2025 Productivity Challenge called on public-sector institutions continue reading : DAP’s 2025 Productivity Challenge delivers 759K reams of paper, delivering PhP 162M in gains for Government
Quezon City, Philippines – The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for Governance (CFG), strengthened the data capabilities of local government units (LGUs) through the 2025 run of Adaptive Governance and Innovation for Local Executives (AGILE) program’s Course on Data-Driven Decision-Making for LGUs, held on 5-7 November 2025 at The B Hotel. continue reading : DAP’s AGILE program empowers 19 LGUs through data-driven decision-making course
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), through its Government Quality Management Program (GQMP), joins the global community in celebrating the 2025 World Quality Week (WQW) 2025 on November 10-14, 2025. With the theme “Quality: Think Differently,” this year’s celebration encourages organizations to challenge traditional quality management approaches and embrace innovative, resilient, and systems-based perspectives. continue reading : DAP, through GQMP, joins global celebration of 2025 World Quality Week
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