21 March 2025, Quezon City, Philippines – Some 125 student officers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and allied countries — Republic of Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and India — successfully completed two programs: the Master in Public Management, major in Development and Security (MPM-DevSec) Batch 23 of the Development Academy of the Philippines continue reading : 125 student-officers from AFP and allied countries complete master’s degree, command and general staff course
Unlock the answers to your frequently asked questions about the Master in Public Management Major in Regional and Local Governance and Development (MPM-RLGD) program—just one scan away! Scan the QR code to explore how this program equips public officials and leaders with the knowledge and skills to: Navigate the complexities of regional and local governance Develop continue reading : Shape the Future of Your Local and Regional Communities!
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in collaboration with the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), hosted the Centers of Excellence (COE) Forum from April 9 to 11, 2025, in Parañaque City. Centered on the theme “Strengthening Platforms for Enhancing Productivity,” the three-day forum brought together COE leaders, policymakers, and international experts to exchange insights, share continue reading : DAP, APO Host COE Forum to Strengthen Regional Productivity Platforms
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES EXTENDED! Got a vision for a smarter, more innovative, and productive government? Let your creativity spark change! Join ILLUSTRATE: A Digital Poster-Making Contest and turn your ideas on government efficiency, innovation, and productivity into stunning visual stories that inspire action. Read the mechanics by visiting this link: https://productivitychallenge.dap.edu.ph/illustrate/ Theme: Public continue reading : Deadline extension of submissions for ILLUSTRATE: A Digital Poster-Making Contest
The Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) kicked off its inaugural Public Management Global Lecture Series on February 15, 2025, via Zoom, reinforcing its commitment to delivering globally competitive education through its Master in Public Management (MPM) program. Prof. Masao Kikuchi of Meiji University, Tokyo, led the continue reading : DAP-GSPDM launches Public Management Global Lecture Series, bridging Philippine and Japanese governance insights
Amid cherry blossom season in Tokyo, Japan, 20 senior officials of the government completed their Observational Study Visit from April 7 to 9, 2025 under the Wise (Phronetic) Leadership Class of the Public Management Development Program. Batch 7 LakbAI gained invaluable insights on waste minimization, circular economy and digitalization from various agency and company visits. continue reading : Blossoms, insights, and leadership in full bloom in Tokyo
Join the Development Academy of the Philippines – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) for another thought-provoking session in our flagship series, Local Governance Today and Beyond: A High-Level Policy Discussion themed “Exploring the Amalgamations of Barangays.” Date: April 28, 2025 Time: 1:00PM to 4:00 PM Venue: O.D. Corpuz Hall 1, DAP Building, continue reading : It’s time to take a deeper look into your barangay!
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance – Local Governance and Development Office (CFG-LGDO), invites local chief executives, key functionaries, and technical staff from various local government units (LGUs) to participate in its second quarter capability building interventions for 2025. These learning opportunities (webinars and short courses), will cover key continue reading : Join DAP’s Capability Building Interventions this Q2 2025!
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in partnership with the National Youth Commission (NYC), successfully conducted the Course on Managing Local Projects for the Youth Sector on March 11 to 13, 2025, at the L.S. Virata Hall, DAP Building, Pasig City. Organized by DAP’s Center for Governance – Local Governance Development Office (CFG-LGDO), the continue reading : DAP empowers youth leaders through project management course for SK and LYDOs
Ready to make a lasting impact? Join us for the Social and Behavioral Change Webinar on April 11, 2025, 1:00PM – 5:00PM via Zoom! Witness an insightful kickoff webinar that sets the stage for a series of transformative training sessions on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Sustainable Tourism, and Waste Management, featuring Mr. Raul continue reading : Invitation to join the Social and Behavioral Change Webinar