For the first time, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Public Management Development Program (PMDP), will pilot a Middle Managers Class (MMC) Shuttle Course this year, with nominations now open for qualified government officials. The MMC Shuttle Course offers a flexible learning platform that enables participants to enroll in selected modules through… Read more »
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TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite — Amid a rapidly evolving and increasing complex governance landscape , 22 newly admitted scholars were called to develop adaptive and action-oriented leadership as they begin their journey under the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) through its Public Management and Development Program (PMDP). On Monday, 15 June 2026, the scholars from… Read more »
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PASIG CITY — What makes a government system efficient—and can those lessons be applied in the Philippines? Senior Executives Class (SEC) alumni of the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) explored this question during a webinar titled “From Asian Practice to Philippine Reform: Insights from PMDP Foreign Study Mission” on Thursday, 14 May 2026, organized by… Read more »
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TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, 25 April 2026 — Public servants should prioritize delivering results over seeking recognition and must embody leadership grounded in focus, consistency, and persistence, according to Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Acting President and CEO Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian during a leadership conversation with senior public sector executives. Speaking at the DAP-PMDP… Read more »
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Be part of the Middle Managers Class Batch 38 of the Public Management Development Program, as the deadline for nominations extends until 24 April 2026. The class will open on 15 June 2026. For further inquiries about the program and its requirements, email pmdp.admissions@dap.edu.ph.
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Aiming to strengthen collaborative leadership and advance real-world policy solutions through artificial intelligence (AI), the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) welcomed the 8th batch of the Wise (Phronetic) Leaders Class (WLC) at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Conference Center in Tagaytay City on Monday, 23 March 2026. Composed of 13 scholars from various… Read more »
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TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, 21 March 2026 — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Public Management Development Program (PMDP), conducted a Breakfast Chat with Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan. Set in the cozy ambience, the Middle Managers Class Batch 37 scholars had an in-depth conversation focused on Philippine… Read more »
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TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, 9 February 2026 — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Public Management Development Program (PMDP), formally welcomed the 15th Batch of the Senior Executives Class (SEC) during its Opening Ceremony at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. Beyond marking the start of a new academic cycle, the ceremony… Read more »
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TAGAYTAY CITY, Cavite, January 12, 2026 — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Public Management Development Program (PMDP), officially welcomed the 37th batch of the Middle Managers Class (MMC) during their Opening Ceremony held at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. More than a ceremonial gathering, the opening marked the start… Read more »
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Pasig City, Philippines — The Senior Executives Class (SEC) Batch 13, known as “Katig,” marked the successful culmination of their Public Management Development Program (PMDP) journey with an impressive 100% success rate in their Capstone Revalida. The celebration took place on November 15, 2024, at the DAP office, featuring a vibrant Tausug-themed closing program. Ms.… Read more »
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