The Development Academy of the Philippines, through the Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), conducted the Program Integration and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Lecture-Workshop for the Master in Public Management (MPM) Batch 5 on July 3–4, 2025, at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City.
The event brought together the 15 MPM co-learners for a series of academic enrichment activities, including lectures and engage in workshops designed to support their preparation for the upcoming Comprehensive Exam.
DAP-GSPDM Dean, Dr. Lizan E. Perante-Calina set the tone for the event by congratulating the co-learners on their progress. She encouraged them to embrace their roles as phronetic leaders with clarity, courage and purpose.
The highlight of the integration was a lecture workshop on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) facilitated by Lui Joshua Cuadra, who also led an engaging discussion with the co-learners on real-world policy challenges and solutions.
This meaningful gathering underscores DAP-GSPDM’s commitment to shaping forward-thinking, development-oriented leaders in public service.