Development Academy of the Philippines

During the BAGANI Opening Ceremony and commissioning of the inaugural Fellows 2026 “Sibol Cohort” held on 13 June 2026, Ms. Shawntel Nicole Nieto, Sustainability PH Founder and Fellowship Track Consultant of the Rising Leaders Development Program, delivered a message of support that underscored the deeper purpose of leadership formation under BAGANI.

She emphasized that the program is not simply about selecting individuals based on competence alone, but about recognizing a deeper calling to public service—rooted in work ethic, heart, spirit, and a genuine desire to serve beyond oneself. BAGANI, she stressed, was created to strengthen and expand this commitment to meaningful service and action.

She likewise spoke candidly about the urgency of nation-building in the present time, calling on the fellows to recognize the realities of a society that must heal and rebuild. In her message, she highlighted the importance of leaders who do not wait for change, but actively participate in healing, rebuilding, and restoring trust—moving together from standing, to walking, and ultimately to running as a nation.

Her message reaffirmed the core vision of BAGANI: to form a generation of leaders who are not only capable, but deeply committed to service, collaboration, and transformative action for the Filipino people.

𝗗𝗔𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗩𝗚𝗣 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀' 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and the League of Vice Governors of the Philippines (LVGP) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the implementation by of the Legislative Excellence and Development (LEAD) Program this second semester of 2026.

Representing DAP were Acting President and CEO Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian, Acting Executive Vice President and the Senior Vice President for Programs Magdalena L. Mendoza, Center for Governance Vice President Imelda C. Caluen, Local Government Executives and Managers Class (LGEMC) Program Manager Michelle N. Belga, and Project Manager Melinda Patria Nena G. Tabucao-Hipol. Representing the LVGP were National President and Bataan Vice Governor Ma. Cristina M. Garcia, Chairman of the Board and Batangas Vice Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas, Vice President for Visayas and Capiz Vice Governor Jaime O. Magbanua, and Executive Director Atty. Chris Valenzuela-Salonga.

Through the LEAD Program, DAP and LVGP aim to equip Vice Governors with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to effectively perform their legislative and oversight functions, promote accountable governance, and contribute to sustainable local development in their respective provinces.

The partnership builds on the long-standing collaboration between DAP and LVGP, which began in 2017 through various capability development initiatives for provincial leaders.

#𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: All employees of DAP Conference Center actively took part in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED), led by Incident Commander and Department Manager Pag-asa L. Dogelio.

Through this exercise, DAPCC reinforces its commitment to disaster preparedness and emergency response, ensuring the safety and well-being of both employees and clients in times of unforeseen events.

By participating in disaster drills, DAPCC continues to build a culture of preparedness, equipping its workforce with the knowledge and skills needed to respond effectively during emergencies and safeguard everyone on the premises.

The Department of Science and Technology - Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) has taken up the challenge!

Is your agency implementing money-saving initiatives? Step forward and join the 2026 Productivity Challenge: Moneywise for a chance to earn certificates, plaques, and gift cards!

The challenge is open to National Government Agencies, Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, and Local Government Units, including attached regional and local offices.

The Moneywise Challenge encourages government institutions to improve processes, optimize spending, and deliver greater value through measurable cost savings and efficiency gains.

Submission deadline: 15 August 2026

Learn more and sign up: https://productivitychallenge.dap.edu.ph/pc-money-wise/

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗔𝗜-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆? 🤖📈

Join the National Capability-Building Program on Artificial Intelligence and take part in a national initiative to build a more innovative, future-ready, and AI-enabled public sector!

Led by DAP and aligned with the National AI Strategy, the program is designed to strengthen AI capabilities in government by developing AI-ready leaders, building technical expertise, and empowering the workforce for more innovative, efficient, and responsive governance.

To officially take part, government agencies may endorse their employees through a clear and structured process. Follow the steps outlined in the photos to get started!

Visit our website at aicapb.dap.edu.ph for more information about the program, including templates and full guidelines.

The Transmittal Letter and the List of Endorsed Employees must be submitted through the official endorsement submission link: http://bit.ly/Endorsement_NCAPBAI

What are you waiting for? Take the next step in building a future-ready, AI-enabled public service with us!

𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗔𝗣 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴, 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟴: Approximately 300 DAP employees took the Civil Service Professional/Sub-professional examination.

Interested and qualified applicants may submit their complete application documents through the DAP Application Form (https://tinyurl.com/dapapplicationform-pdc-aido) on or before 𝟮𝟮 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

To ensure a smooth and efficient application process, please prepare and combine the following documents into one (1) PDF file not exceeding 100 MB:

• Application Letter stating the desired position, salary grade, and office/division/section addressed to 𝗠𝘀. 𝗥𝗘𝗬𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗡 𝗧. 𝗣𝗔𝗗𝗦𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗡, Department Manager III, Human Resource Management and Development Department.
• Fully accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with Work Experience Sheet and recent passport-sized unfiltered digital picture (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2025); digitally signed or electronically signed. Forms can be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph.
• Updated CV / Resume.

Note: Applications with incomplete documents shall not be entertained.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘈𝘗 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 — 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 (𝘗𝘞𝘋𝘴), 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴/𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 (𝘐𝘊𝘊𝘴/𝘐𝘗𝘴), 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘚𝘖𝘎𝘐𝘌) — 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘈𝘗 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘴𝘦𝘹, 𝘴𝘦𝘹𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘤𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴, 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵.

The future of Philippine governance will be shaped by the leaders we nurture today.

During the launch of the BAGANI: Rising Leaders' Development Program and the commissioning of the inaugural BAGANI Fellows on 13 June 2026, DAP President and CEO Leocadio Sebastian, PhD, CESO I, underscored the vital importance of developing young Filipinos prepared to lead with integrity, compassion, and purpose in public service.

He reminded the fellows that leadership today is not simply about position or authority, but about responsibility. In this context, the role of young leaders becomes even more critical in shaping a more responsive and reform-oriented government.

He emphasized that “the future of our nation depends greatly on whether we are able to cultivate competent, compassionate, and reform-oriented leaders today,” and stressed that awareness of the country’s challenges is a call to act, to serve, and to help shape the nation’s direction.

“We cannot wait until individuals reach the highest positions before preparing them to govern effectively and ethically,” he noted, highlighting the urgency of early and intentional leadership formation.

He closed with a call for leadership anchored on Dangal, Galing, at Tatag, urging the fellows to lead with courage, competence, and integrity as they contribute to meaningful and lasting change for the Filipino people.

Through BAGANI, DAP continues to invest in building a strong pipeline of future leaders who are grounded in ethical governance, public service excellence, and nation-building.