DAP as APO Center of Excellence on Public Sector Productivity

📢 The latest issue of the Productivity Digest is here!

Stay informed with key developments, insights, and opportunities shaping productivity and innovation in the public sector.

In this issue, discover how the DAP equipped 10 government agencies with the tools and methodologies to design citizen-centered solutions, learn about the Department of Budget and Management's launch of the Open Budget Portal, and gain insights from our featured program, the Public Management Development Program. Also find out how you can participate in the 2026 Moneywise Challenge and explore upcoming online training courses and workshops designed to enhance productivity and innovation in the public sector.

Scan the QR code or visit the Productivity Digest to explore the latest stories and updates: https://bit.ly/4vii7mG

What counts as savings? 🤔📄​

Initiatives like paperless policies or systems like electronic document routing, digital reports, and cloud storage reduce expenses while improving efficiency and accessibility.​

Every smart shift helps free up resources that can be redirected to essential public services for Filipinos. 🇵🇭​

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Through the Productivity Challenge Moneywise, led by the DAP as the APO Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, we champion innovation, accountability, and better use of government resources -- one practical solution at a time. 📈​

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Got efficient, budget-saving practices in your office? Step up and be 💰​

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Learn more: bit.ly/PCP-Moneywise​

Need inspiration for your NextGenPH entry? 🎥✨​
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See how the 2025 NextGenPH winners and finalists transformed their big ideas into real-world impact! ​

From technology driven solutions to community initiatives, these young innovators are redefining how public service should be delivered and experienced by the public. 🇵🇭​

🔗 Visit http://bit.ly/nextgenph to learn more about the mechanics and how to join this year's NextGenPH Innovation Contest!​

👉 Watch their entries, get inspired, and submit yours! 💡🚀​

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Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services. In doing so, it supports DAP’s continuing efforts to cultivate a more responsive, data-driven, and productivity-oriented public sector.​

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, partners with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) – Migrant Workers Training Institute (MWTI) to strengthen innovation and develop citizen-centered solutions through the GovLab project. 💡🇵🇭

Through capability-building, mentoring, and design thinking initiatives, the partnership aims to empower public servants in creating innovative and people-centered services for migrant workers and the broader public sector.

If your agency is interested in partnering with DAP GovLab or availing technical assistance to strengthen innovation initiatives, you may email [email protected] or visit the DAP GovLab website.

Read more: https://bit.ly/DAPGovLabXDMW

🚨 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋: 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓!

We’ve heard your requests! To accommodate more local lawmakers, the registration for the 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is officially extended for the FINAL TIME until 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Don’t let your LGU get left behind. This intensive online course is specifically designed to equip 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 (Panlalawigan, Panlungsod, and Bayan) and their legislative staff with the skills to craft innovative policies that drive local development.

🔥 Why you cannot miss this run:
🔹 Direct Impact: Learn to draft high-impact policies that drive local economic development.
🔹 Ultimate Flexibility: 100% online via Zoom-learn and network from anywhere in the Philippines!
🔹 DAP Certified: Gain relevant training from the country’s premier government academy.

📅 Mark Your New Calendars:
✅ New Deadline: June 5, 2026 (No further extensions!)
✅ Course Dates: June 16–19, 2026
✅ Training Fee: ₱14,000.00

🛠️ Securing your slot is easy:
1. Download your nomination form instantly: 🔗 https://bit.ly/DAPLGDONominationForm
2. Have it signed by your nominating officer.
3. Submit your completed form on or before June 5, 2026!

📧 Got questions? We're ready to help! Reach out to Mr. Jigs Romero at [email protected] or call (02) 8631-0921 local 166.

Slots are strictly limited to ensure quality mentoring. Tag your fellow Sanggunian members and secure your slots today! 👇

🚨 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋: 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓!

We’ve heard your requests! To accommodate more local lawmakers, the registration for the 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is officially extended for the FINAL TIME until 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Don’t let your LGU get left behind. This intensive online course is specifically designed to equip 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 (Panlalawigan, Panlungsod, and Bayan) and their legislative staff with the skills to craft innovative policies that drive local development.

🔥 Why you cannot miss this run:

🔹 Direct Impact: Learn to draft high-impact policies that drive local economic development.
🔹 Ultimate Flexibility: 100% online via Zoom-learn and network from anywhere in the Philippines!
🔹 DAP Certified: Gain relevant training from the country’s premier government academy.

📅 Mark Your New Calendars:

✅ New Deadline: June 5, 2026 (No further extensions!)
✅ Course Dates: June 16–19, 2026
✅ Training Fee: ₱14,000.00

🛠️ Securing your slot is easy:

1. Download your nomination form instantly: 🔗 https://bit.ly/DAPLGDONominationForm
2. Have it signed by your nominating officer.
3. Submit your completed form on or before June 5, 2026!

📧 Got questions? We're ready to help! Reach out to Mr. Jigs Romero at [email protected] or call (02) 8631-0921 local 166.

Slots are strictly limited to ensure quality mentoring. Tag your fellow Sanggunian members and secure your slots today! 👇

Why Moneywise Matters?​

By improving efficiency – we can turn savings into real support for Filipinos. From fuel subsidies to healthcare and aid, smarter governance means greater impact where it’s needed most.​

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Led by the DAP, as the APO Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, the Productivity Challenge Moneywise promotes innovation, accountability, and smarter use of public resources – one smart saving at a time. 📈​

Do you have efficient, budget-saving practices and initiatives in your office? Join the challenge and choose to be 💰🇵🇭​

Learn more: bit.ly/PCP-Moneywise​

Need inspiration for your NextGenPH entry? 🎥✨​

See how the 2025 NextGenPH winners and finalists transformed their big ideas into real-world impact! ​
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From technology driven solutions to community initiatives, these young innovators are redefining how public service should be delivered and experienced by the public. 🇵🇭​

​
🔗 Visit http://bit.ly/nextgenph to learn more about the mechanics and how to join this year's NextGenPH Innovation Contest!​

​
👉 Watch their entries, get inspired, and submit yours! 💡🚀​

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Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services. In doing so, it supports DAP’s continuing efforts to cultivate a more responsive, data-driven, and productivity-oriented public sector.​

Need inspiration for your NextGenPH entry? 🎥✨​

​
See how the 2025 NextGenPH winners and finalists transformed their big ideas into real-world impact! ​

From technology driven solutions to community initiatives, these young innovators are redefining how public service should be delivered and experienced by the public. 🇵🇭​

🔗 Visit http://bit.ly/nextgenph to learn more about the mechanics and how to join this year's NextGenPH Innovation Contest!​

👉 Watch their entries, get inspired, and submit yours! 💡🚀​

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Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services. In doing so, it supports DAP’s continuing efforts to cultivate a more responsive, data-driven, and productivity-oriented public sector.​

Not sure where to start for the 2026 NextGenPH Innovation Contest?​

We’ve got you covered—check out our starter pack to guide you every step of the way.​

🔗 Visit http://bit.ly/nextgenph to learn more about the mechanics and how to join!​
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Launched in 2025, NextGenPH: Youth Innovators Reimagining Public Service is an annual open and participatory innovation contest of the DAP that expands participation in governance by inviting the youth sector to propose practical solutions to improve government services.

What if you could cut processing time in half? 🤔
What if customers or clients left your office smiling instead of complaining? 😍

It starts with design. ✏️

The Development Academy of the Philippines invites you to the Online Course on Designing Citizen-Centered Public Services (DCCPS).

This self-paced course will teach you the concepts and tools to:
- Understand what citizens really need
- Apply innovation to solve real problems in your agency
- Use citizen-centered design to improve your services

Send your nominations now - bit.ly/online-DCCPS