The Development Academy of the Philippines, in its capacity as the National Certification Body, formally conferred the designation of Certified Productivity Specialist (CPS) on nine (9) professionals during a certification ceremony held on 30 April 2026 at the DAP Building in Pasig City.  The conferment marks another milestone in DAP’s continuing efforts to develop a continue reading : DAP CB Certifies New Productivity Specialists, Strengthens National Productivity and Quality Improvement Efforts

PASIG CITY, Philippines – The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in partnership with the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP), presented the preliminary findings of the ongoing Feasibility Study for the proposed NMP Regional Training Center (RTC) in Tanza, Cavite, underscoring its potential to address critical gaps in maritime training access and capacity in the country. continue reading : DAP presents preliminary findings of feasibility study on proposed NMP RTC in Tanza, Cavite

Unlock Organizational Excellence! The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the PQA Application Development Course on 18-22 May 2026! Learn how to interpret and apply the PQA Performance Excellence Framework to strengthen organizational transformation and prepare for PQA recognition. Online via Zoom PhP 17,500.00 per participant (inclusive continue reading : PQA Application Development Course

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the Philippines’ National Productivity Organization (NPO) and an Asian Productivity Organization (APO)-accredited Certification Body (CB) for Productivity Specialists, participated in the Workshop on the Standardization of the Certified Productivity Specialists (CPS) Assessment Framework held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from 21 to 24 April 2026. The workshop convened 21 continue reading : DAP Participates in APO Workshop to Strengthen Productivity Certification Systems

Development Academy of the Philippines Certification Body (DAP CB) convened for the first Certification Council Meeting on April 15, 2026 at the DAP Building. The meeting served as an orientation on the Certified Productivity Specialist (CPS) scheme, providing clarity to the council’s responsibilities, as well as a platform to gather inputs for the DAP’s efforts continue reading : DAP Certification Body convenes to discuss CPS scheme

The Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 QMS Requirements and Documentation (Batch 1) originally scheduled on 27-30 April 2026 has been rescheduled to 26-29 May 2026 due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts involving our resource persons and facilitators. Registrations are still open. Scan the QR code or click this link to register: forms.office.com/r/x2WLCazNtd The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its continue reading : Public Course Rescheduled

Pasig City, Philippines – The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), in its capacity as an accredited Certification Body (CB) for Productivity Specialists of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), conducted a two-day training for 18 assessors and internal auditors on March 26 to 27, 2026 at the Astoria Plaza.  The initiative aimed to equip participants continue reading : DAP CB capacitates assessors, auditors on CPS certification scheme

Public Course Registration The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Productivity and Development Center, invites you to the Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 QMS Requirements and Documentation (Batch 1) on 27-30 April 2026. Gain essential skills in interpreting and implementing QMS requirements to enhance organizational productivity and compliance.  Online via Zoom PHP 14,000 per participant Scan the QR code or continue reading : Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 QMS Requirements and Documentation (Batch 1) on 27-30 April 2026.

Your work in public service matters—and your story deserves to be heard. As DAP marks its 53rd Founding Anniversary in 2026, we call on all DAP alumni to share how the values of Dangal, Galing, and Tatag shaped your leadership, strengthened your institution, and created real impact on the ground. Not grand. Not glamorous.But honest, continue reading : DAP CALL FOR SUBMISSION: DANGAL, GALING, at TATAG Stories of Public Service

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Productivity and Development Center (PDC), successfully convened 696 participants from public and private sector organizations nationwide during the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) Orientation 2026, held on 25 March 2026 via Zoom and Facebook Live. The large turnout underscores the growing commitment of institutions across the country continue reading : DAP Draws 696 Participants in PQA Orientation 2026 to Promote Organizational Excellence