DAP, APO champion citizen-centered digital governance through learning session on AI Adoption

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the focal organization for the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, in collaboration with the APO Secretariat, conducted a two-day hybrid learning session titled “Citizen-Centered AI Adoption in the Public Sector: From Strategy to System Blueprints for Smarter Public Services” on May 14-15, 2025. The continue reading : DAP, APO champion citizen-centered digital governance through learning session on AI Adoption

Public-Sector Organizations showcase Innovation Projects at 2025 KESS  

Pasig City, Philippines—Some 19 public-sector organizations presented their productivity improvement initiatives and innovation projects in the 2025 Knowledge and Experience Sharing Session (KESS) as part of the Community of Practice on Public-Sector Productivity on August 22, 2025 at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). The event, organized by the DAP’s  Center of Excellence on continue reading : Public-Sector Organizations showcase Innovation Projects at 2025 KESS  

The Nueva Vizcaya State University has taken on the paper-less challenge!

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 Nueva Vizcaya State University has taken on the paper-less challenge!

The Philippine Statistics Authority has taken on the Paper-less challenge!

   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 continue reading : The Philippine Statistics Authority has taken on the Paper-less challenge!

Registration for the Certificate Course on Public Finance and Budgeting Batch 5 (CC-PFB Batch 5) has been extended until September 10, 2025

The DAP – Graduate School of Public and Development Management invites you to be part of the CC-PFB Batch 5. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the fundamental principles and logic of government fiscal activities and government budgets.  Strengthen your expertise, expand your network, and contribute to a more effective public financial management.  Secure your continue reading : Registration for the Certificate Course on Public Finance and Budgeting Batch 5 (CC-PFB Batch 5) has been extended until September 10, 2025

Invitation to the Certificate Course on Hospital Quality Improvement: Patient Safety

Join us in building a safer future for healthcare! The DAP – Graduate School of Public and Development Management (DAP-GSPDM) is pleased to announce the opening of enrollment for the first batch of its Certificate Course on Hospital Quality Improvement: Patient Safety.  The course is designed to equip its participants with essential knowledge and skills continue reading : Invitation to the Certificate Course on Hospital Quality Improvement: Patient Safety

Last call for entries to the 2025 Productivity Challenge: Paper-less

Only 3 days left! Submit your entry to the 2025 Productivity Challenge: Paper-less – 1 Million Sheets of Paper Saved! This is your last chance to highlight your organization’s paper-saving innovations and be part of building a more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready public sector.  BE RECOGNIZED! Get a chance to win certificates, plaques, and gift continue reading : Last call for entries to the 2025 Productivity Challenge: Paper-less

Invitation to join NextGenPH: Youth Reimagining Public Service

Calling all SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE students!  Join NextGenPH: Youth Reimagining Public Service and become the next wave of change makers! Pitch your best innovative idea for a chance to win plaques, medals, gift certificates, and be recognized nationwide!  Scan the QR code or visit  https://bit.ly/nextgenph to join and check out the full mechanics. Let’s shape continue reading : Invitation to join NextGenPH: Youth Reimagining Public Service

CBILLS scholars explore systems thinking in DAP course

Class photo with Resource Person Czarina Teresa B. Teves (far left)  Tagaytay City, Philippines — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Center for Governance, trained scholars of the Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program-Senior Leaders Track with the course “Systems Thinking: Building a Resilient Philippine Congress” at the continue reading : CBILLS scholars explore systems thinking in DAP course

DAP, CESB to collaborate to strengthen Philippine Career Executive Service

Pasig City, Philippines – Officials of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB), led by Chairperson Urduja Alvarado and Executive Director Maria Marcy Ballesteros, paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Acting President and CEO of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) on 19 August 2025 at the DAP building. The meeting provided an continue reading : DAP, CESB to collaborate to strengthen Philippine Career Executive Service