The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the Innovation Masterclass—a foundational course designed to build your innovation mindset, competencies, and strategies to drive meaningful transformation in your organization. Reserve your slot now: https://bit.ly/DAP_InnoLab2025 See posters for details!
DAP-GSPDM showcases futures thinking and research at 2025 PAEPI International Extension Congress
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), participated in the 2025 Philippine Association of Extension Program Implementors (PAEPI) International Extension Congress, held from June 10 to 13, 2025, in Del Carmen, Siargao. Gathering implementors and practitioners from over 100 state universities and colleges (SUCs) and higher continue reading : DAP-GSPDM showcases futures thinking and research at 2025 PAEPI International Extension Congress
DAP represents Philippines in the 67th Session of the APO Governing Body
The Philippines actively participated in the 67th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body held from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The country was represented by DAP Officer-in-Charge Magdalena L. Mendoza, in her capacity as APO Alternate Director for the Philippines, along with PDC Acting Vice President Arnel D. Abanto continue reading : DAP represents Philippines in the 67th Session of the APO Governing Body
The Local Government Unit of Candelaria, Quezon has taken on the paper-less challenge!
Do you have existing paper-less initiatives in your office? Join the Productivity Challenge: 2025 Paper-less – 1 Million Sheets of Paper Saved and showcase your commitment to sustainability and innovation! Be part of the movement toward a more efficient and eco-friendly public sector—and GET RECOGNIZED with certificates, plaques, and gift cards worth up to ?30,000 continue reading : The Local Government Unit of Candelaria, Quezon has taken on the paper-less challenge!
Shape the Future of Local Governance!
Join the Development Academy of the Philippines, through the Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), for another thought-provoking session in its flagship series, Local Governance Today and Beyond: A High-Level Policy Discussion with the theme “Amalgamation of Barangays: Reviewing Fiscal Reforms and Rationalized Financing.” Date: June 26, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM to 3:30 continue reading : Shape the Future of Local Governance!
Congratulations to the winners of the ILLUSTRATE: A Digital Poster-Making Contest!
Congratulations to the winners of the ILLUSTRATE: A Digital Poster-Making Contest! Your creativity has sparked a vision for a smarter, more innovative, and productive government. We proudly present the winning entries that captured the theme “Public Service Reimagined: Capturing Productivity and Innovation in Government.” BEST POSTER AWARD: “Tignay” By: Mark Anthony Artis, Baua National High continue reading : Congratulations to the winners of the ILLUSTRATE: A Digital Poster-Making Contest!
33 local leaders complete LGEMC Training with Innovation Project Presentations
The LGEMC Batch 16 Sanliyab scholars with Galing Pook Foundation Mel Senen Sarmiento (first row, second from right), Zuellig Family Foundation President Austere Panadero (first row, left), DAP Officers, and Technical Staff Some 33 managers from 19 municipalities, 11 cities, and two provinces recently completed their two-and-a-half-month training under Batch 16 “Sanliyab” of the Local continue reading : 33 local leaders complete LGEMC Training with Innovation Project Presentations
DAP, APO champion citizen-centered digital governance through learning session on AI Adoption
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the focal organization for the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, in collaboration with the APO Secretariat, conducted a two-day hybrid learning session titled “Citizen-Centered AI Adoption in the Public Sector: From Strategy to System Blueprints for Smarter Public Services” on May 14-15, 2025. The continue reading : DAP, APO champion citizen-centered digital governance through learning session on AI Adoption
DAP highlights importance of civic engagement in latest Dekalogo Lecture Series
In recognition of the upcoming 2025 midterm elections in the Philippines, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), held the latest installment of its Dekalogo Governance Lecture Series titled “Democracy in Action: Open Government and Citizen Participation” on May 5, 2025 at the DAP Building in Pasig City. continue reading : DAP highlights importance of civic engagement in latest Dekalogo Lecture Series
DAP Empowers Public Servants with Citizen-Centered Service Design Skills
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the focal organization of the Asian Productivity Organization Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, successfully concluded the upskilling workshop of the “Designing Citizen-Centered Public Service” held from May 5 to 9, 2025, at the DAP Building in Pasig City. The five-day capacity-building program brought together 48 public continue reading : DAP Empowers Public Servants with Citizen-Centered Service Design Skills