Pasig City — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public Management (GSPM), conducted the Program Integration for the Master of Public Management, Major in Development and Security (MPM-DevSec) Batch 2 on October 23, 2026. Themed “Beyond Defense: Civilian Governance and Inter-Agency Action in National Security,” the activity featured the amalgamation of key insights on development and security.
In her welcome remarks, DAP-GSPM Senior Vice President and Dean Lizan E. Perante-Calina, DPA, underscored the importance of the activity, reminding the learners that true development and security go far beyond protecting borders, as it also requires the strengthening of institutions and proactive leadership in building a better and thriving nation.
Atty. Frederick G. Dedace, PhD, then delivered a special lecture on “Beyond Defense: Civilian Governance and Inter-Agency Action on National Security,” where he discussed the importance of civilian governance and inter-agency coordination in addressing evolving national security challenges, allowing the learners to deepen their appreciation of the institutional and collaborative dimensions of security, governance, and development. The lecture was followed by a tabletop exercise where the insights are put into practice.
The activity culminated with a message from GSPM Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and CPM Director, Dr. Alyn Joy D. Baltazar, who highlighted the importance of connecting theoretical foundations with the realities of public sector leadership, policy development, and program implementation.
MPM-DevSec Batch 2 is composed of 24 students representing various government agencies and the private sector. The participants are expected to complete the program and graduate in January 2027.