The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center (PDC), continues to provide technical assistance to the Provincial Government of Sorsogon despite the Enhanced community Quarantine (ECQ) due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. A series of virtual technical guidance sessions on the enhancement of operational controls were provided to the 15 continue reading : DAP provided Online Technical Guidance Sessions to the Province of Sorsogon under the New Normal Conditions

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center (PDC), successfully conducted the “Online Learning Session on Information Security Management System (ISMS)” and the “Online Learning Session on Business Process Streamlining (BPS)” on 26 May 2020 and June 2, 2020 , respectively, as part of its free webinar series for the continue reading : DAP Conducts Webinar Series on Productivity-Related Topics for the Public Sector

The fast-paced world requires countries to adapt to emerging challenges, moreso now with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the current limitations, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) continued equipping its staff with the knowledge, tools, and skills needed to assist the public sector. One of these activities is the Training on Facilitating Innovative and Creative continue reading : Bootcamp prepares DAP staff to facilitate innovation workshops for the public sector

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center (PDC), was still business as usual amidst the communication and logistical challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.   It started the project on the “Expansion of the ISO 9001:2015-Certified Quality Management System of the Parole and Probation Administration,” utilizing various online platforms.  continue reading : PRESS RELEASE: DAP delivers online Technical Assistance for the PPA QMS Expansion Project

In the passing of Former Senator Heherson “Sonny” T. Alvarez, our country has lost another passionate statesman. Sonny Alvarez served the country as Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) prior to seeking an elective position in government. He served as a lawmaker both for the Lower and the Upper Houses of Congress. He continue reading : In Memoriam: Former Senator Heherson “Sonny” T. Alvarez

Based on the announcement by the IATF, the following areas are placed under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) until May 31, 2020: Metro Manila Laguna Cebu City Areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) until May 31, 2020: Region II Central Luzon Calabarzon (except Laguna) CAR Central Visayas (except Cebu City) Zamboanga Peninsula Region Davao Region continue reading : IATF Quarantine Guidelines until May 31, 2020

We deeply mourn the passing of Carmencita T. Abella, former President of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), on 23 March 2020 due to cardiac arrest. An exceptionally intelligent woman, Carn was among DAP’s pioneers. She first joined the Training Department of the Academy and took on a central role in designing the prestigious continue reading : In Memoriam: Carmecita T. Abella

On this day, we honor all Filipino workers who tirelessly labor and toil for their families, their communities, and the nation. In a very special way, we give honor to our brave front line workers in the health, services, and security sector who show up every day to help heal our nation and to keep continue reading : Labor Day 2020: In Honor of Filipino Frontliners