DAP Policy Research Office

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪: The Development Academy of the Philippines, through the Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program, holds the course on “Effective Policy Oversight,” for the Middle Managers Track this July 13 to 17, 2026 at the DAP Conference Center (DAPCC) in Tagaytay City.

The first two days hosted experts and practitioners from the government, academe, and civil society organizations (CSOs), including Deputy Executive Director Jannalenna Olladas from the House of Representatives, Professor of Political Science, Dr. Jalton Taguibao from the University of the Philippines, Atty. Krystal Lyn Uy from the Department of Finance, and Executive Director of the Caucus of Development Non-Government Organization Networks (CODE-NGO), Atty. Doris Ramirez.

Today, July 15, the course held its sensing session where scholars were able to hear from people on the ground. Representatives from the Tagaytay Offices of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and City Health, Mr. Jose Clyde Yayong and Dr. Deus Alexis Angcaya, shared their experiences in the implementation of national laws at the local level and the challenges caused by the disparity between policy and practice.

The course seeks to deepen the scholars’ understanding of their oversight role by capacitating them with the necessary tools and providing avenues for knowledge exchange that they may be able to critically assess and address the gap between the intended outcomes of national policies and their real-world results.

The CBILLS program, in line with their commitment to propelling strategic leaders in the legislative branch, aided by continuous capacity-building interventions, recognizes the important role of congressional oversight in ensuring that policies are geared towards addressing the challenges to make life better for every Filipino.

𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 before the CBILLS Thursday Talks 3 - Co-Creating Better Cities: Participatory Urban Transport Planning With and for the Filipino Masses!

Long queues? Insufferable traffic? Countless footbridges? Jarring fare increase?! 🤯

Despite these everyday struggles, people are left with no choice but to accept the “reality” of commuting, battling each journey out with endless patience just to arrive at their destination.

With that, join us on this upcoming learning trip as we take a look at the daily realities of the Filipino commuting public and the value of listening to citizen feedback in designing better public transportation systems.

📆 16 July 2026
⏰ 1:00pm to 4:30pm
🎥 via Facebook Live. No registration needed.

For more updates on the lecture, like our official page or email [email protected].

Exciting news!

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), in collaboration with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), brings you the Leadership Development Program for future SUC Leaders!

Answer our pre-qualification questionnaire: bit.ly/LDP-PreQuali to check if you meet the minimum requirements. Got questions? Check out our FAQs to know more about the program.

For more information about this offering, visit us at ldp.dap.edu.ph. You may also reach the LDP Secretariat at [email protected] or 8631-0921 loc 183 for further queries.

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𝗜𝗖𝗬𝗠𝗜: The Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program of the Development Academy of the Philippines implemented the Course on Strategic Foresight in Public Policy for senior officers and technical staff of the Philippine Congress.

Read here: https://dap.edu.ph/advancing-future-ready-legislation-dap-conducts-legislative-training-course-on-strategic-foresight-in-public-policy-for-senior-leaders-under-the-cbills-program/

Advancing Future-Ready Legislation: DAP Conducts Legislative Training Course on Strategic Foresight in Public Policy for Senior Leaders Under the CBILLS Program - Pasig City, Philippines - The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), through its 2026 Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program, conducted the Legislative Training Course (LTC) for the Senior Leaders Track, Strategic Foresight in Public Policy, on 15-...

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 | 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As we observe National Disaster Resilience Month, the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) joins the nation in advancing this year's theme: "𝑵𝒂𝒈𝒉𝒂𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝒂𝒕 𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒊𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒔 𝑻𝒖𝒏𝒈𝒐 𝒔𝒂 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈 𝒏𝒂 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒔."

Resilience is built through preparedness, collaboration, and strong institutions. In support of this national commitment, DAP is working with the Office of Civil Defense and the World Food Programme to strengthen disaster logistics systems, expand humanitarian response capacities, and enhance institutional readiness—helping ensure that critical assistance reaches communities when it matters most.

Aligned with the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028, DAP remains committed to building capable institutions that drive evidence-based governance, climate resilience, and disaster preparedness—laying the foundation for a safer, more resilient, and future-ready Philippines.