Your Quality Management System is in place. But how well is it actually working? A certification proves your QMS exists. Real excellence requires proof that it improves the lives of the citizens you serve. With QMS now established across government, the next step is to examine how well these systems perform in practice. The GQMA continue reading : Your Quality Management System is in place. But how well is it actually working?

How effectively do existing regulations work on the ground? What challenges do stakeholders encounter, and what improvements can be made? The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), invites stakeholders from the public and private sectors to share their experiences, challenges, and recommendations at the 2026 Regulatory Review Public continue reading : DAP seeks stakeholder input on regulatory reforms affecting businesses and key industries

𝐁𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝. 𝐁𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐁𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐏𝐎 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Take the next step toward becoming an APO Certified Productivity Specialist (CPS)! Join the upcoming CPS Preparatory Course to strengthen your knowledge, enhance your skills, and prepare for the CPS certification assessment. CPS Preparatory Course Modality: Online via Zoom Course Dates: 28–30 October 2026 continue reading : CPS Preparatory Course

In Productivity in Focus Volume 18, Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara shares his perspective on turning education reform into better learning. The issue also features an ISO 21001 readiness checklist and stories on productivity certification, digital resilience, productivity specialists, and well-grounded maritime training infrastructure. Read the full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/PDC-PIFvolume18 Starting next edition, we’re introducing Voices in Focus—a space continue reading : What does it take to build a more productive Philippines? Join the conversation.

MANDALUYONG CITY — Twenty-nine internal auditors from six government agencies successfully completed the Training Course on Conducting Effective Internal Quality Management System (QMS) Audit (CEIQA) held on September 21-24, 2026, at Novotel Suites Manila Acqua. Organized by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) through the Government Quality Management Program (GQMP), the four-day program aimed continue reading : DAP Strengthens Government Quality Management Across 6 Public Agencies

With the country facing an estimated classroom gap of about 165,000 nationwide, building more schools is an urgent priority. But beyond constructing more classrooms, an equally important question is: How can every peso invested deliver the best possible value for Filipino learners? This was the focus of the Training Course on Costing and Value Engineering continue reading : DepEd, DAP advance better, more cost-effective school infrastructure

Take a look at the Productivity and Development Center’s key milestones, accomplishments, and impact throughout 2025. Explore the 2025 PDC Annual Report and discover how we continue to advance institutions, empower people, and drive inclusive development. Download the full report: https://bit.ly/2025_PDC_AnnualReportView the flipbook: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/3e6b74f5ac.html#page/16 #PDCAnnualReport2025 #ProductivityAndDevelopmentCenter

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), is inviting business leaders, civil society organizations, members of the academe, government regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders to the 2026 Regulatory Review Launch on 26 August 2026, from 1:30 to 5:00 PM via Zoom. This year’s Regulatory Review will focus on five priority sectors: Business Sector continue reading : DAP to Launch 2026 Regulatory Review for Five Priority Sectors

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its Modernizing Government Regulations Program (MGRP), strengthened the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to craft evidence-based and responsive regulations through the 28th Advanced Course on Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), conducted from 15–19 June 2026 in Tagaytay City, with its concluding session held virtually on 23 June continue reading : DAP equips LGUs with Advanced Regulatory Analysis Skills through the 28th Advanced Course on Regulatory Impact Assessment

Explore the latest issue of the Productivity in Focus newsletter featuring: Let us continue to build resilient individuals, communities, and institutions for a productive Philippines! Access the full copy through this link: https://bit.ly/PDC-PIF_volume17 Your voice matters! Share your feedback and suggestions here: https://bit.ly/PIFFeedback