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
17 June 2025—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for Governance–Local Governance and Development Office (CFG-LGDO), officially welcomed the 17th batch of the Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) in a meaningful launch ceremony held at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. Composed of 34 dedicated scholars from 18 municipalities, continue reading : DAP Welcomes LGEMC Batch 17: Busilak—A New Wave of Transformative Local Leaders
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!
Aklan, Philippines — Dr. Lizan E. Perante-Calina, Dean of the Development Academy of the Philippines’ Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) led the Academy’s engagement at the Philippine Councilors League End-Term Assembly on 3 and 6 June 2025 at the Mabuhay Convention Center in Boracay, Aklan, empowering local leaders nationwide with strategic foresight continue reading : DAP-GSPDM Champions Futures Thinking at Philippine Councilors League Assembly
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), conducted a two-day workshop on Quality Assurance towards Internalization on May 28 to 29, 2025, at the Wynwood Hotel in Pasig City. The workshop was attended by DAP-GSPDM program managers, learning managers, and administrative officers and featured experts in continue reading : DAP-GSPDM holds quality assurance workshop towards Internalization
Transform how your agency delivers public service! The Training Course on Public Service Value Chain (PSVC) is designed to equip public sector organizations with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to analyze, redesign, and optimize their service delivery through a structured value chain approach. The PSVC Upskilling Phase will be on 28 July – 01 August continue reading : Accepting Nominations for the Training Course on PSVC
WE ARE ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS! Champion productivity and innovation in your organization! The Development of Public-sector Productivity Specialists training course explores public-sector productivity, addresses key challenges, and highlights the urgency of performance improvement. It also equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to become public-sector productivity specialists. Submit your nominations by July 9, 2025. How continue reading : Accepting nominations for the DPSPS Training Course
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 University of the Philippines – Baguio has taken on the challenge!
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM), in partnership with the Philippine Air Force Officer School (PAFOS), held the awarding ceremony for the eight batch of the Executive Course in Public Management (ECPM), on June 9, 2025, at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. A continue reading : DAP, PAFOS honor 66 graduates of Executive Course in Public Management
The DAP-Graduate School of Public and Development Management is excited to share another issue of its new monthly publication, Aguhon: Public Management Today. This edition focuses on “Collaborative Governance and Multi-Sector Partnerships.” It is a must-read for futurists, students, public managers, policymakers, and local government leaders who want to drive positive change. Start your path-making continue reading : Let’s light the path toward better public service!
