DAP - Center for Strategic Futures

20/08/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐈-𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑?

AI 501: Leading an AI-Ready Government is a two-day executive learning program designed for senior Philippine government officials leading responsible AI adoption in their agencies.

The course introduces participants to practical applications of AI in government, the opportunities and risks associated with its adoption, and the governance mechanisms necessary to ensure AI is deployed responsibly, ethically, and in the public interest.

Through facilitated dialogues, peer learning, case-based exercises, and the application of assessment tools, participants will assess their agencies’ AI readiness, examine key policy and governance considerations, and translate readiness gaps into concrete leadership actions. The program empowers government executives to make informed, accountable, and public value-driven decisions on AI adoption.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮?
Submit the following via the pre-registration form:
• Endorsement Letter
• List of Endorsed Employees

Registration here: bit.ly/AI501Registration

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐈-𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑?

AI 501: Leading an AI-Ready Government is a two-day executive learning program designed for senior Philippine government officials leading responsible AI adoption in their agencies.

The course introduces participants to practical applications of AI in government, the opportunities and risks associated with its adoption, and the governance mechanisms necessary to ensure AI is deployed responsibly, ethically, and in the public interest.

Through facilitated dialogues, peer learning, case-based exercises, and the application of assessment tools, participants will assess their agencies’ AI readiness, examine key policy and governance considerations, and translate readiness gaps into concrete leadership actions. The program empowers government executives to make informed, accountable, and public value-driven decisions on AI adoption.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮?

Submit the following via the pre-registration form:
• Endorsement Letter
• List of Endorsed Employees

Registration here: bit.ly/AI501Registration

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜-𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? 🤖

In the 7th module of AI 101: Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Technology and Digital Innovation Office Managing Director Atty. Eugene Teves guides learners on how to navigate and adapt to AI-enabled work environments.

The module explores how public sector professionals can develop a responsible mindset toward AI adoption, promote continuous learning in an evolving digital workplace, and redesign workflows for responsible AI integration.

As AI continues to reshape the way we work, building the right mindset and skills is key to making the most of this technology while keeping responsible use at the forefront.

Build your foundational knowledge and learn practical approaches to adapting to AI-enabled work environments through the National Capability-Building Program on Artificial Intelligence.

Submit your endorsements via 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵!

30/07/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗧. 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗼 🧑‍🏫

Drawing from her work in computing, education, and artificial intelligence, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗧. 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗼, Professor at the Department of Information Systems and Computer Science of the Ateneo de Manila University, brings her expertise in AI-supported learning and critical thinking to the National Capability-Building Program on AI.

In 𝗔𝗜 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜, Dr. Rodrigo leads 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟲: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘀, where learners develop the skills to evaluate AI-generated information with confidence. She guides participants in checking the accuracy of AI outputs, recognizing AI hallucinations, understanding its limitations, and identifying practical ways to manage AI-related risks in the public sector.

As AI becomes an increasingly valuable tool for public service, critical thinking remains essential. Verifying AI-generated outputs helps ensure that decisions, policies, and services are grounded in accurate, reliable, and trustworthy information.

Make sure your agency is part of the movement toward a future-ready, AI-enabled public sector.

Enroll your workforce now through 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵.

28/07/2026

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲

In his fifth State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the country's commitment to embracing artificial intelligence to strengthen critical sectors, from education to industry. He also highlighted the government's AI training initiatives, which have already reached 1.8 million individuals, reinforcing the importance of building AI literacy nationwide.

Among these initiatives is the National Capability-Building Program on Artificial Intelligence, implemented by the Development Academy of the Philippines through its Center for Strategic Futures. The program equips public servants with the knowledge and skills to harness AI responsibly and effectively in public service.

AI has the potential to transform how we work, learn, and deliver services. Investing in building AI capability today is key to fostering a more innovative, responsive, and future-ready public sector.

Learn to harness its potential and begin your AI learning journey at: 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵.

24/07/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝗕. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮 🧑‍🏫

Drawing from his experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝗕. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮 brings his expertise in developing practical AI solutions to the AI CapB Program.

In 𝗔𝗜 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜, Mr. Medrana leads 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟱: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀, where learners discover how to communicate effectively with AI systems through well-crafted prompts. He covers essential prompting strategies, constraints, formatting, prompt chains, and advanced prompting techniques, while demonstrating why reviewing, refining, and validating AI-generated outputs remains an essential part of responsible AI use.

As AI becomes a powerful workplace assistant, the quality of its outputs depends on the quality of the instructions we give it. Learning to write effective prompts is a practical skill that helps public servants use AI more efficiently, accurately, and responsibly.

Make sure your agency is part of the movement toward a future-ready, AI-enabled public sector.

Enroll your workforce now through 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵.

23/07/2026

✨ 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒: The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Local Governance and Development Office, is now accepting nominations for the 𝐀𝐈 𝟑𝟎𝟏: 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬.

This specialized course introduces key concepts and applications of disruptive technologies, particularly AI, to drive innovation in local governance. Learn how to leverage AI-powered tools, frameworks, and strategies to automate routine administrative tasks, enhance productivity, and ensure faster, more reliable public service delivery!

📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬:
✅When: July 27-August 7, 2026 (AI 101) and August 24-27, 2026 (AI 301)
✅Where: Online via DAP Linang Platform (AI 101) and DAP Bldg., Pasig City (AI 301)
✅AI 101 Registration and Completion Period: Deadline: July 27-August 7, 2026
✅AI 301 Last day of Registration and Deadline: August 7, 2026
✅AI 101 Course Fee: ₱500.00 via DAP Linang Platform
✅AI 301 Course Fee: ₱18,000.00 (upon admission to the face-to-face training, scan QR code)

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝟑𝟎𝟏 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬!

📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫:
Don't miss the chance to enhance your capacity in utilizing emerging technologies! To get started:
1. Scan the QR code on the flyer to be guided through the registration process or access it here: https://bit.ly/AI301CourseRegProcess
2. Accomplish the nomination form(s) with the signature of the nominating officer
3. Submit your duly signed nomination form on or before the dates mentioned above

For inquiries, you may contact 𝐌𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐨 at 𝐜𝐟𝐠-𝐥𝐠𝐝𝐨@𝐝𝐚𝐩.𝐞𝐝𝐮.𝐩𝐡 or through (02) 8631-0921 local 166.
See poster for more details.

✨𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒: The Development Academy of the Philippines, through its Local Governance and Development Office, is now accepting nominations for the 𝐀𝐈 𝟑𝟎𝟏: 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬.

This specialized course introduces key concepts and applications of disruptive technologies, particularly AI, to drive innovation in local governance. Learn how to leverage AI-powered tools, frameworks, and strategies to automate routine administrative tasks, enhance productivity, and ensure faster, more reliable public service delivery!

📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬:
✅When: July 27-August 7, 2026 (AI 101) and August 24-27, 2026 (AI 301)
✅Where: Online via DAP Linang Platform (AI 101) and DAP Bldg., Pasig City (AI 301)
✅AI 101 Registration and Completion Period: Deadline: July 27-August 7, 2026
✅AI 301 Last day of Registration and Deadline: August 7, 2026
✅AI 101 Course Fee: ₱500.00 via DAP Linang Platform
✅AI 301 Course Fee: ₱18,000.00 (upon admission to the face-to-face training, scan QR code)

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝟑𝟎𝟏 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬!

📝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫:
Don't miss the chance to enhance your capacity in utilizing emerging technologies! To get started:
1. Scan the QR code on the flyer to be guided through the registration process or access it here: https://bit.ly/AI301CourseRegProcess
2. Accomplish the nomination form(s) with the signature of the nominating officer
3. Submit your duly signed nomination form on or before the dates mentioned above

For inquiries, you may contact 𝐌𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐨 at 𝐜𝐟𝐠-𝐥𝐠𝐝𝐨@𝐝𝐚𝐩.𝐞𝐝𝐮.𝐩𝐡 or through (02) 8631-0921 local 166.
See poster for more details.

22/07/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗗𝗶𝗿. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝗔. 𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻 🧑‍🏫

With extensive experience in research, engineering, and emerging digital technologies, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝗔. 𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, Director of the DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute, brings his expertise in technology development and innovation to the AI CapB Program.

In 𝗔𝗜 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜, Director de Leon leads 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟰: 𝗔𝗜 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, where he explores practical ways AI can enhance government work. From summarization of documents all the way to data analysis, learners will discover how AI can strengthen productivity while ensuring that human judgment, accountability, and public service remain at the heart of every decision.

As AI becomes an everyday tool in government, knowing how to integrate it responsibly into workflows is key to delivering more efficient, responsive, and citizen-centered public services.

Make sure your agency is part of the movement toward a future-ready, AI-enabled public sector.

Enroll your workforce now through 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵.

17/07/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗴 𝗶𝗻, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 — 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸!🤖

In the next lessons of 𝗔𝗜 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, we shift to the practical side of AI, where you'll learn how to apply AI effectively, responsibly, and with confidence in the public sector.

Meet the experts leading these modules:

𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝟦: 𝘈𝘐 𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳
🔹𝗗𝗶𝗿. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝗔. 𝗱𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗼𝗻, 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 DOST Advanced Science and Technology Institute

𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝟧: 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘵 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘴
🔹𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘇 𝗕. 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁

𝘔𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝟨: 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘐 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘴
🔹𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗧. 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗼, 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 Ateneo de Manila University

From real-world AI applications and workflow integration to effective prompting, critical thinking, and verifying AI-generated outputs, these modules will help you harness AI's capabilities while recognizing its limitations and making informed decisions.

Join the National Capability-Building Program on Artificial Intelligence today.

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13/07/2026

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗦. 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗜𝗜 🧑‍🏫

Drawing from years of experience in data protection, privacy regulation, and cybersecurity, 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝘆. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗦. 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗜𝗜, Deputy Privacy Commissioner of the National Privacy Commission, brings his governance expertise to the AI CapB Program.

In 𝗔𝗜 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜, Atty. Belarmino leads 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟯: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, guiding learners through the ethical and legal responsibilities of AI adoption. He dives deep into key topics such as bias and fairness, data privacy, accountability and the challenges of misinformation and deepfakes to help ensure AI deployment remains human-centered and accountable to the public good.

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