The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), as the focal organization of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Center of Excellence on Public-Sector Productivity, successfully concluded the Upskilling Phase of the 2025 Development of Public-Sector Productivity Specialists Foundation Course (DPSPSFC) on March 28, 2025.
Held from March 24 to 28, the upskilling phase brought together public sector productivity champions from 11 national government agencies, attached agencies, state universities and colleges, and one local government unit. This intensive training is part of a multi-phase program that builds the capability of public sector professionals to design and implement productivity improvement initiatives in their respective institutions.
The DPSPS Foundation Course is one of DAP’s key interventions in support of the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028, aiming to enhance public sector performance.
A highlight of the week was the site visit and case presentation at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where participants learned about the SEC’s productivity initiatives—including Digital-All: IT’s Grin and Green, the Unified Company Database, and Sustaina-All: EMIL. The visit provided concrete insights on how digitalization and sustainability are being integrated into public sector operations.
To cap off the training, participants presented their Productivity Improvement Plans (PIPs) before their peers and course coaches—receiving feedback and direction as they move into the next phase, where they will pitch and pilot their initiatives within their agencies.
As the course progresses, participants are expected to apply their learning to help build a more agile, responsive, and innovative public sector.
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