FEATURED FACULTY: Dr. Fernando T. Aldaba

Dr. Fernando T. Aldaba has played a pivotal role as the faculty-in-charge of the Economic Applications in the Public Sector module for multiple cohorts of the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) Middle Managers Class. In this role, he imparts his extensive expertise and insights, molding the next generation of public sector leaders. A seasoned academic,… Read more »

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FEATURED ALUMNI: Regional Director Arlene M. Divino

When asked about one of the major hurdles in her career, Regional Director (RD) Arlene M. Divino of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Region III – Central Luzon, playfully remarked, “Being part of the PSA grants you immunity from the virus.”  A distinguished alumna of the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) Middle Managers Class… Read more »

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EMPOWERING FUTURE LEADERS: DAP-PMDP WELCOMES MIDDLE MANAGERS CLASS BATCH 34

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Public Management Development Program (PMDP), welcomed 40 new scholars to form the Middle Managers Class (MMC) Batch 34 on 11 July 2024. The opening ceremony took place at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City, setting the stage for a transformative journey in public management. In… Read more »

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DAP AND GRIPS FACILITATE DIALOGUES WITH JAPAN’S PHRONETIC LEADERS IN AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY MISSION IN TOKYO

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in partnership with Japan’s National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), co-facilitated an Observational Study Mission for Batch 6 of DAP’s Phronetic Leadership Class (PLC) in Tokyo, Japan on May 27-29, 2024.  The mission included 14 high-ranking officials, among them two undersecretaries:  Atty. Joahna Paula Q. Domingo from the Office of the President of the Philippines, who headed… Read more »

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47 PIONEERING SCHOLARS JOIN THE RANKS OF THE MIDDLE MANAGERS CLASS

The Center for CES Development (CCD) joyously welcomed esteemed new scholars, constituting the 33rd batch of the Middle Managers Class (MMC), on January 11, 2024, at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. The MMC Batch 33 comprises 47 middle managers hailing from 32 government agencies nationwide, spanning from the Northern Province of Isabela to… Read more »

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Exploring the Pathways to the National Innovation Agenda Featuring Mr. Florante D. Galura Jr. at CCD’s Breakfast Chat

The Center for CES Development (CCD) hosted an enlightening Breakfast Chat featuring Mr. Florante D. Galura Jr., the Officer-In-Charge of the Innovation Staff and the Chief of the Innovation Fund Management Division of the National Economic and Development Authority. This engaging event took place on the 23rd of March 2024 at the DAP Conference Center… Read more »

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DAP CHAMPIONS HUMAN-CENTRIC DIGITALIZATION AT THE PMDP LEADCON 2024

The Center for CES Development (CCD) hosted the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) Leadership Conference 2024 on February 1 and 2, drawing 380 alumni at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. The two-day event was characterized by fellowship and knowledge-building activities, centered around digitalization and human-centric approaches to  enhance public service. Day one commenced… Read more »

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MMC 32 – Hinagiban Sensing Journey

One of the highlights of the Middle Managers Class program under the PMDP is the Sensing Journey, an 11-day immersion in a fourth to fifth class municipality in the Philippines.  For MMC Batch 32 – Hinagabiban, all 45 scholars journeyed to the municipality of Pura, Tarlac to immerse themselves in the everyday life of Puranians.… Read more »

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SEC 12 – Sikhay Caps Off PMDP Journey with a Warm and Spectacular ‘White Christmas’ Finale

SEC 12 – Sikhay Class, Senior Vice President for Programs Magdalena L. Mendoza, CCD Vice President Nanette C. Caparros, Program Director Sheryl D. Reyes, Supervising Fellow Reynalyn Padsoyan, SEC 12 Class Director Ma. Noralisa C. Bite, and SEC 12 LMTs. The Center for CES Development (CCD) celebrated the culmination of Senior Executives Class Batch 12… Read more »

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