The Productivity in Focus Newsletter Vol. 14 is here!

Productivity in Focus | 2025 2nd Quarter Newsletter is here! From strengthening educational excellence to advancing public sector quality and tackling regulatory challenges, this quarter’s stories showcase the Development Academy of the Philippines – Productivity and Development Center’s (DAP-PDC) mission to drive innovation, productivity, and citizen-centered service. Let us continue to lead with purpose, innovate continue reading : The Productivity in Focus Newsletter Vol. 14 is here!

Future-Ready Governance: DAP launches second batch of AI Course for LGUs

Pasig City, Philippines, 13 August 2025—The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance – Local Governance and Development Office (CFG-LGDO), in partnership with the Fulbright Commission, has officially opened the second batch of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) course for Local Government Units (LGUs) course.  The three-day program is designed to strengthen continue reading : Future-Ready Governance: DAP launches second batch of AI Course for LGUs

DAP Launches RIA Capability Development Program for LGUs

In support of smarter, citizen-centric governance, the Development Academy of the Philippines – Productivity and Development Center (DAP-PDC), through its Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), is launching the Capability Development Program on Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for Local Government Units (LGUs). This initiative supports the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2023–2028 and the Ease of Doing continue reading : DAP Launches RIA Capability Development Program for LGUs

DAP concludes second Course on Data-Driven Decision-Making in Balanga City

Photo courtesy of the Bataan Provincial Information Office The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through the Center for Governance-Local Governance and Development Office (CFG-LGDO), wrapped up the second run of the Course on Data-Driven Decision-Making for LGUs under the Adaptive Governance and Innovation for Local Executives (AGILE) program on August 5 -7, 2025. Some continue reading : DAP concludes second Course on Data-Driven Decision-Making in Balanga City

The Davao de Oro State College Main Campus 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 Davao de Oro State College Main Campus has taken on the paper-less challenge! 

The Department of Budget and Management Region 12 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 Department of Budget and Management Region 12 has taken on the paper-less challenge! 

CBILLS scholars learn citizen-centered tools to develop innovative solutions in the Public Sector

The scholars from the Appropriations and Finance – Managers Track during one of the sessions of the course.  Antipolo City, Philippines — Some 23 scholars from the Appropriations and Finance- Managers Track took part in a five-day course on Designing Citizen-Centered Innovative Solutions in the Public Sector, equipping them with tools and techniques to develop continue reading : CBILLS scholars learn citizen-centered tools to develop innovative solutions in the Public Sector

Last Call for Submissions: Paper-less Challenge

LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES! Don’t miss the chance to join Productivity Challenge 2025: Paper-less – 1 Million Sheets of Paper Saved and showcase your organization’s paper-saving innovations! Contribute to building a more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready public sector and BE RECOGNIZED! Get a chance to win certificates, plaques, and gift cards worth up to ?30,000 continue reading : Last Call for Submissions: Paper-less Challenge