Some 32 local government executives from across four provinces, eight cities, and 18 municipalities, presented their innovation proposals during the culminating activity of Course 5 under the Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) Batch 17 “Busilak.” The LGEMC is implemented by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance – continue reading : LGEMC Batch 17 “Busilak” scholars explore solutions for local governance problems
Calling all local legislative champions! The Development Academy of the Philippines – Center for Governance is accepting interested Sanggunian members and legislative staff to the Course on Effective Local Legislation on August 26-29, 2025, which will be held at the DAP Building, Pasig City. The course fee is PhP 18,000.00 per participant, inclusive of meals, materials, and certificate. Secure your continue reading : Invitation to the Course on Effective Local Legislation
A lively performance of MMC 35 Padayon’s original song and dance brought the night to a joyful close Tagaytay City, Philippines—After six months of intensive training under the Public Management Development Program (PMDP), the Middle Managers Class (MMC) Batch 35, fondly known as “Padayon”, marked the conclusion of their residential journey with a vibrant Hawaiian-themed continue reading : MMC Batch 35 Wraps Up PMDP Residential Journey with Hawaiian-Themed Closing Program
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management, formally concluded the third batch of the Certificate Course on National and International Security (CCNIS) in a virtual closing ceremony held via Zoom on July 25, 2025. The course equipped 35 dynamic professionals of diverse backgrounds and expertise from various continue reading : CCNIS Equips Graduates to Address National and Global Security Challenges
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 PhP continue reading : The City Government of Sto. Tomas, Batangas has taken on the Paper-less Challenge!
The Government Quality Management Program, through the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), is now accepting applications for beneficiary agencies under the technical assistance in leveling up Quality Management System (QMS). For 2025, Beneficiary Agencies shall select one of the two technical assistance programs offered by the GQMP: Aligning ISO 9001:2015-Certified QMS to ISO 9001:2015/AMD continue reading : Call for Expression of Interest for the 2025 Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Beneficiary Agencies
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the 2025 Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program, held a course on Turning Data to Insights: Understanding Research Tools and Techniques for Policy Development (RTTPD) from May 19 to May 23, 2025 at the First Pacific Leadership Academy in Antipolo City. Scholars from continue reading : DAP holds policy research training for legislative staff through 2025 CBILLS program
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 PhP continue reading : The Subic May Metropolitan Authority has taken on the Paper-less Challenge!
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (GSPDM), formally welcomed the ninth batch of healthcare professionals under the Certificate Course on Hospital Quality Improvement (CC HQI) during a virtual opening ceremony held via Zoom on July 4, 2025. The CC HQI is a key initiative designed continue reading : DAP welcomes ninth batch of healthcare professionals to Hospital Quality Improvement Course
Registration is Extended! Enhance your auditing skills with ISO 19011:2018! The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center – Productivity and Quality Training Office, invites you to the Training Course on ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems (Batch 3)! Master the key competencies in planning, conducting, and monitoring internal continue reading : Invitation to the Training Course on ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems (Batch 3)
