BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) brings its nationwide caravan to the Summer Capital to launch BAGANI: Rising Leaders Development Program, and engages young Cordilleran leaders, highlighting the Academy’s commitment to increasing diverse representation in the governance landscape.
The BAGANI team officially introduces the program to city officials and employees during the Flag Raising Ceremony at Baguio City Hall, following a courtesy call with Mayor Benjamin Magalong, a staunch advocate for good governance.
The discussion centers on how BAGANI’s program design aligns with Magalong’s advocacy of instilling transparency, innovation, and accountable leadership among the youth.
“We are honored to have the support of a leader like Mayor Magalong,” says BANANI Project Manager French B. Bandong. “At the end, our goal is to instill institutional accountability and transparency, not only in the government process but in those who lead it – and through this program, we want young leaders to step up, lead and transform governance for good.”
The team also secures the support of the Baguio Youth Development Council (BYDC) in promoting the inviting Cordilleran Youth to join the leadership program.
BAGANI is a nationwide leadership program for Filipinos aged 18-30. It is designed for those currently serving in government–including the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)– as well as student leaders from the universities and vocational institutions who aspire to enter the civil service.
The BAGANI Fellowship provides an intensive, one-month residency for 100 selected leaders, featuring workshops, crisis simulations and direct mentorship from seasoned public sector practitioners.
Alternatively, the Open Learning Track serves as a flexible, self-pace digital curriculum, allowing participants to master leadership and governance fundamentals at their own convenience while earning official certificates issued by DAP.
As a government-funded initiative, BAGANI is provided free of charge to all qualified participants. The deadline for the Fellowship track is March 22, 2026, while applications for Open Learning access remain available until July 2026.
About the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP): The DAP is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) serving as a center for excellence in public sector productivity, leadership development, and strategic research.
It is the Philippines’ National Productivity Organization to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), driving productivity across key economic sectors.
DAP brings BAGANI to Baguio; Mayor Magalong backs drive for youth in governance
The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) brings its nationwide caravan to the Summer Capital to launch BAGANI: Rising Leaders Development Program, and engages young Cordilleran leaders, highlighting the Academy’s commitment to increasing diverse representation in the governance landscape.
The BAGANI team officially introduces the program to city officials and employees during the Flag Raising Ceremony at Baguio City Hall, following a courtesy call with Mayor Benjamin Magalong, a staunch advocate for good governance. The discussion centers on how BAGANI’s program design aligns with Magalong’s advocacy of instilling transparency, innovation, and accountable leadership among the youth.
“We are honored to have the support of a leader like Mayor Magalong,” says BANANI Project Manager French B. Bandong. “At the end, our goal is to instill institutional accountability and transparency, not only in the government process but in those who lead it – and through this program, we want young leaders to step up, lead and transform governance for good.”
The team also secures the support of the Baguio Youth Development Council (BYDC) in promoting the inviting Cordilleran Youth to join the leadership program.
BAGANI is a nationwide leadership program for Filipinos aged 18-30. It is designed for those currently serving in government–including the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)– as well as student leaders from the universities and vocational institutions who aspire to enter the civil service.
The BAGANI Fellowship provides an intensive, one-month residency for 100 selected leaders, featuring workshops, crisis simulations and direct mentorship from seasoned public sector practitioners.
Alternatively, the Open Learning Track serves as a flexible, self-pace digital curriculum, allowing participants to master leadership and governance fundamentals at their own convenience while earning official certificates issued by DAP.
As a government-funded initiative, BAGANI is provided free of charge to all qualified participants. The deadline for the Fellowship track is March 22, 2026, while applications for Open Learning access remain available until July 2026.
About the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP): The DAP is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) serving as a center for excellence in public sector productivity, leadership development, and strategic research. It is the Philippines’ National Productivity Organization to the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), driving productivity across key economic sectors.
For more information, please contact:
French Bandong
Project Manager
rldp@dap.edu.ph
