PMDP DISCUSSES PLANS AND MILESTONES, TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LGU UNDER DEVELOPMENT

In the 2nd NGCESDP Inter-agency Steering Committee meeting for the year 2020, the Programā€™s plans were revisited in order to probe less conventional modalities. Live updates on the current programming of PMDP under present conditions were discussed as well as the status of a proposal for a new program offering for local government units. Based on precedence, the meeting was conducted virtually last June 5th via Google Meet.

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ADMISSION STAYS OPEN, PMDP GOES ONLINE

While the next batch of scholars ready to receive their training, other services of PMDP remain uncertain. Aspirants await advice on how recruitment will proceed with the current restrictions in place. This transition brought about by the current global public health situation has placed questions of PMDPā€™s admissions process at the forefront of the discussion. Fortunately, with the help of modern advancements in technology that have since become readily available, several online platforms have become usable as media to continue the vital services of DAPā€™s flagship program.

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PMDP SHIFTS TO DISTANCE LEARNING

With the first confirmed case of the virus in the country reported on January 30, 2020, the Philippines began a major transition in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the rapidly increasing number of cases and the onset of community transmission, the administration placed the whole island of Luzon under Enhanced Community Quarantine to flatten the curve. Originally set to last until April 12, the ECQ was extended until April 30 while selected high-risk cities and provinces, May 15.

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PMDP SCHOLARS, ALUMNI AMASSED RELIEF FOR DAPCC STAFF

January 12, 2020ā ā€”Taal Volcano in the province of Batangas erupted after showing signs of activity for days. The eruption covered all surrounding areas in copious amounts of ash and the imminent threat of another eruption prompted mass evacuations. Ash rained down the provinces and cities of CALABARZON, Metro Manila and some parts of Central Luzon and Ilocos Region.

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Uhay Sensing Journey Begins

23 February 2020 ā€“ The 48 scholars of MMC 22 ā€“ Uhay arrived in the small town of Minalin in the province of Pampanga to begin their 11-day immersion with their assigned families to develop their consciousness toward the realities that surround Filipino life in rural areas.

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CSC Chair Bala keynotes the third Phronetic Leadership Class of PMDP

Chairman Alicia dela Rosa-Bala of the Civil Service Commission opened the third batch of the Phronetic Leadership Class (PLC) by challenging the scholars to translate Phronetic Leadership to public service excellence during a keynote message last Monday, February 27. The class is composed of twenty undersecretaries, assistant secretaries and senior directors representing thirteen national line agencies including the CCC, DA, DBM, DepEd, DOF, DICT, DOJ, DND, DPWH, DSWD, DENR, DILG, and NEDA. The participating agencies also comprise the governmentā€™s Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction cluster.

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DAP-PMDP reaches 1000 scholars milestone

Public Management Development Program-Middle Managers Class Batch 21 President Joseph Richard S. Garay (right) leads his class in welcoming the members of MMC Batch 22 represented by Reynalyn Padsoyan (left) at the opening ceremony for new set of scholars last September 30 at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. The Development Academy of the

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DAP Fireside Chat 2019 features FOI program

Atty. Tristan De Guzman (seated on stage, left), chief of policy, planning, and support division of the Presidential Communications Operations Officeā€™ Freedom of Information Program speaks before Public Management Development Program scholars during the Fireside Chat 2019 last September 14 at the DAP Conference Center in Tagaytay City. The Development Academy of the Philippines

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PMDPAC OFFICERS CONVENE FOR ALUMNI ACTIVITIES

The Public Management Development Program Alumni Officers gathered on August 7, 2019 for the 3rd Alumni Officers Meeting. The meeting was led by the PMDP Alumni Club (PMDPAC) Internal Vice President Mr. Gerard Boz Tungol along with PMDP Managing Director Nanette Caparros and Program Manager Reina Carmelita Young. Other PMDPAC officers also attended the meeting including External Vice President Mr. Noah Hernandez, Treasurer Atty. Jayvee Villagracia, Auditor Ms. Antonia Lynnely Bautista, Incorporator PMAJ Anthony Landig, and Board Members Dr. Helen Tobias, Atty. Jonathan Presquito and Ms. Fe Dela Cruz.

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DAP opens leadership training for top government executives

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Public Management Development Program (PMDP) opened its second run of the Phronetic Leadership Training with a five-day residential session which commenced last August 1 at the Savoy Hotel in Pasay City for some 19 undersecretaries and assistant secretaries from the human capital development and infrastructure sectors

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