Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    DAP BUILDING, SAN MIGUEL AVENUE, ORTIGAS CENTER, PASIG CITY 1600
    The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) is a government owned and controlled corporation mandated to:1) generate pioneering, value-adding, synergistic ideas, concepts, principles, techniques and technologies addressing development problems of local, national and international significance;2) capacitate individuals and development stakeholder organizations in government, the private sector, civil society, academe, and international organizations to perform their respective roles and mandates in development more efficiently and effectively; and3) promote partnerships and facilitate the integration of policies, plans, programs, and systems towards a holistic perspective, through the conduct of training, education, policy/action-oriented researches, consulting/technical assistance, and publications in good governance and productivity improvement.MISSION: The DAP fosters synergy and supports the development forces at work towards sustainable and inclusive growth. Specifically the DAP commits to:1. Generate policy and action through research and strategic studies that address development issues and emerging challenges.2. Promote excellence in leadership and organizations through training, education and consultancy.3. Catalyze the exchange of ideas and expertise in productivity and development in Asia and the Pacific.VISION: The DAP is the leading knowledge organization providing innovative, effective and responsive solutions to the country’s development challenges.CORE VALUES:Dangal. (Honor and Integrity)Galing. (Smart and Innovative)Tatag. (Stable and Future-ready)

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    3.614 ratings in total
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    57%
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    71%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Development Academy of the Philippines?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the Development Academy of the Philippines appreciate the wide room for growth and training opportunities, as well as the passionate and qualified leadership. They feel they can voice their ideas in a collaborative environment, and find the tasks very challenging and opportunities to learn something new. The administration department and finance are described as facilitative and supportive.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as low salaries and poor compensation, instances where the psychological aspect of the work environment could be managed better, and a degree of politics involved due to being a government agency. Employees have also indicated heavy workloads with frequent overtime, and a lack of standardized processes and operations manuals, despite the Academy's long history.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Vice president
    Apr 2023
    An old institution stuck in its old ways.
    The good thingsWorking with the young people there was a joy. However, they were not listened to by the older generation.
    The challengesToxic work culture and the older generation there is not open to the suggestions of young people. The organization is stuck in the 70s and 80s.
    5.0
    Project Staff
    Aug 2021
    Pasig City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role
    Gives immense growth for your career
    The good thingsWide room for growth and training
    The challengesLow salary/ poor compensation
    5.0
    Front office
    Jun 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Excellent experience
    The good thingsFriendly Staffs, can get more knowledge in working, helpful staffs, hardworking people, hospitable workers
    The challengesChallenges is always depends on the situation. Sometimes having a hard time for the clients. And sometimes for the time reservations.
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