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
Are you ready to address the emerging challenges and seize the opportunities in today’s local governance landscape? Join the DAP Graduate School of Public and Development Management in exploring the Local Government Code and how it shaped leadership and public service delivery since its enactment in 1991. Develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies to continue reading : Registration for the Certificate Course on Local Governance (CC-LG) is now extended!
16 September 2025—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for Governance, officially welcomed the 18th batch of the Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) in a symbolic ceremony at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening leadership and governance at the local level. The newest batch, continue reading : DAP welcomes 18th batch of LGEMC scholars
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), will serve as one of the session organizers at the International Conference on Energy and Environmental Economics (ENERCON) 2025, hosted by the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) College of Economics and Management. Date: 26 September 2025 continue reading : DAP to co-organize session at ENERCON 2025 on Energy Transition and Sustainability
Boost your organization’s climate action through quality management! The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the Training Course on ISO 9001:2015/AMD 1:2024 Quality Management Systems – Amendment 1: Climate Change Considerations. Date: 29 September – 1 October 2025 Venue: DAP Building, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Fee: PHP 13,860 per continue reading : Invitation to Training Course on ISO 9001:2015: Climate Change Considerations Batch 3