Explore how the Development Academy of the Philippines – Productivity and Development Center (DAP-PDC) continues to drive innovation, quality, and impact in public service! From transformative programs under the Government Quality Management Program(GQMP) and the Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), to international collaborations, sectoral dialogues, and a record-breaking 95% citizen satisfaction rate—2024 was a year continue reading : Now Available: 2024 PDC Annual Report
Discover fresh insights on public sector productivity! The Development Academy of the Philippines – Productivity and Development Center presents the 13th edition of the Productivity in Focus Newsletter, featuring the highlights of the first quarter of 2025. Explore noteworthy initiatives, success stories, and knowledge-sharing activities that continue to drive innovation and efficiency in government. Access continue reading : Productivity in Focus Vol. 13
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) have officially partnered to elevate the university’s quality systems to international standards tailored for educational institutions. Through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed in a virtual ceremony, DAP will provide technical assistance to MMSU for its transition from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 21001:2018 continue reading : DAP, MMSU Seal Partnership to Advance International Education Standards through ISO 21001
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the Innovation Bootcamp—an intensive course that empowers innovation teams with agile tools and frameworks for addressing public sector challenges. Reserve your slot now: https://bit.ly/DAP_InnoLab2025 See posters for details!
The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, successfully concluded the final installment of the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP) Q-Talks Seminar Series, titled “Minimizing the Cost of Quality in the Public Sector,” on June 24, 2025 at the DAP Building in Pasig City. The session highlighted the often-unseen costs of continue reading : Cultivating Quality: A GQMP Q-Talks Seminar Series
The Philippines actively participated in the 67th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body held from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The country was represented by DAP Officer-in-Charge Magdalena L. Mendoza, in her capacity as APO Alternate Director for the Philippines, along with PDC Acting Vice President Arnel D. Abanto continue reading : DAP represents Philippines in the 67th Session of the APO Governing Body
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center – Productivity and Quality Training Office (PDC-PQTO), invites you to the Training Course on Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Formulation (Batch 1) on June 17 to 19, 2025! Learn how to identify root causes of nonconformities, formulate effective corrective actions, and verify their continue reading : Strengthen Your Problem-Solving Skills with Root Cause Analysis!
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in its capacity as the National Productivity Organization (NPO) of the Philippines, has officially been accredited by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) as a Certification Body (CB) for Productivity Specialists for the period 2025 to 2029. This milestone was formally recognized during the 67th Session of the APO continue reading : DAP Secures Accreditation as National Certification Body for Productivity Specialists
CALLING ALL AI INNOVATORS! The Development Academy of the Philippines – Productivity and Development Center is excited to announce the Productivity Toolkit for AI Developers: Turning AI Vision into Reality. This 5-day training is designed to equip participants with essential tools and concepts in project management, design thinking, problem solving, data analytics, Agile/Scrum, and AI ethics. continue reading : Invitation to join the Productivity Toolkit for AI Developers: Turning AI Vision into Reality
DAP, Pasig City | 29 April 2025 — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center (PDC), and Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel, Inc. (CDSGA) officially sealed their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the ISO 21001:2018-Certified Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS). Held at the DAP continue reading : DAP, CDSGA Forge Partnership to Strengthen Educational Management Systems through ISO 21001:2018
