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LOOK: Building on their online sessions on Asian policy innovations and governance practices of Vietnam and India, the 18 directors of Senior Executives Class (SEC) Batch 15 explored local examples in Cebu on 7β8 October 2026 as part of their five-day International Governance and Policy Innovations module.
The Cebu City Government and DOTrβCebu Bus Rapid Transit Project Team discussed efforts to build a more integrated public transport system. At Mactan-Cebu International Airport, scholars explored how operational systems, public-private partnerships, service design, and data-based empathy contribute to a better passenger experience.
Visits to the Cebu Institute of TechnologyβUniversityβs Wildcat Innovation Labs and AI FabLab, and the DOST Central Visayas Innovation Hub, showcased how research, emerging technologies, startup partnerships, and manufacturing support can address community and industry needs. At KENNETHCOBONPUE, scholars saw how Filipino craftsmanship, locally sourced materials, and contemporary design come togetherβfrom concept to production. Sustainability and disaster preparedness also took center stage.
The Cebu Eco Station demonstrated how segregated waste can become useful resources, while the DSWD Visayas Disaster Resource Center highlighted systems and automated processes that support timely relief delivery. The module culminated on 9 October with learning team presentations comparing governance and innovation practices in Vietnam, India, and the Philippines.
The module opened on October 1, 2026 with key Asian perspectives on policy innovation, with Dr. M. Jae Moon of Yonsei University providing a broader context through an overview of Asiaβs governance landscape, followed by deep dives into Vietnam and India during its online sessions on October 5-6, 2026. Ambassador H.E. Lai Than Binh discussed Vietnamβs political landscape, culture, and partnerships with the Philippines, while Dr. Dang Thi Thu Hoai (IPSS) and Dr. Nguyen Tung Lam (VNI-MOST) shared specific policy innovations and productivity practices. For India, Ambassador H.E. Raj Kumar Srivastava shared insights into the countryβs development trajectory and leadership, followed by Mr. Kuldip Narayan (NITI Aayog) and Mr. Samrat Kishor (NeGD), who discussed citizen-centered policy innovation and technology-driven implementation.
Guided by Faculty-in-Charge and DAP Executive Vice President Magdalena L. Mendoza, scholars capped the module on October 9 by reflecting on how these lessons could be adapted to Philippine conditions, emphasizing coordination, accountability, and peopleβs needs.
Implemented by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) through its Center for Career Executive Service Development (CCD), the module challenged scholars to bring home more than ideasβto identify practical ways to improve public service.