Tagaytay City, Philippines—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the focal and implementing organization of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity (COE-PSP), successfully conducted the pilot run of the Unlocking Practical AI for Improved Public Service Delivery training program on June 16- 20, 2025, at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. Designed continue reading : DAP Pilots AI Training Program to Boost Public Service Delivery

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM), officially welcomed the third batch of the Certificate Course in National and International Security (CCNIS) during a virtual opening ceremony on 24 June 2025. The class is composed of 36 co-learners from both the public and private sectors, continue reading : DAP Launches Third Batch of Certificate Course to Strengthen Expertise in National and International Security

  Pasay City, Philippines—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM), conducted the Program Integration of the Certificate in Public Management (CPM) in partnership with the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Batch 1, on June 18, 2025 at the FSI Headquarters. The Program Integration served as a continue reading : DAP, FSI conducted first CPM Program Integration

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The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) celebrated its 52nd Founding Anniversary on June 23, 2025, at the DAP Building in Pasig City, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to public service excellence under the theme “DAPat Magaling: Driving Change, Shaping the Future.” This year’s celebration underscored the DAP’s enduring role in strengthening public sector capacity, fostering innovation, and continue reading : DAP Marks 52 Years of Driving Change and Shaping the Future

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) have officially partnered to elevate the university’s quality systems to international standards tailored for educational institutions. Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed in a virtual ceremony, DAP will provide technical assistance to MMSU for its transition from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO continue reading : DAP, MMSU Seal Partnership to Advance International Education Standards through ISO 21001

As the Asian Productivity Organization’s (APO) Center of Excellence for Public-Sector Productivity, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) equips government agencies with productivity tools and techniques to enhance their efficiency and service delivery.  One of these tools, Value Analysis, enables public-sector organizations to deliver high-impact projects that maximize value without compromising quality. From cost continue reading : DAP: Empowering Public-Sector Organizations with Innovative Tools for Enhanced Productivity

Quezon City, Philippines—On 26 June 2025, Senior Vice President Magdalena Mendoza, Officer-In-Charge of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) presented the Academy’s institutional charter, mandates, and key programs during a press conference organized by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), held at the PIA Auditorium. Joining SVP Mendoza were Dean of the DAP Graduate School continue reading : DAP Highlights Mandates, Flagship Programs at PIA Press Conference

  The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, successfully concluded the final installment of the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Q-Talks Seminar Series, titled “Minimizing the Cost of Quality in the Public Sector,” on June 24, 2025 at the DAP Building in Pasig City. The session highlighted the often-unseen costs continue reading : Cultivating Quality: A GQMP Q-Talks Seminar Series