CPED - Center for Policy and Executive Development

07/08/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀?

Following the successful completion of the first three batches, the Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance invites public officials, government employees, SUC personnel, development practitioners, researchers, policy advocates, and private sector professionals to join the 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 (𝗔𝗖𝗣𝗣) – 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟰.

📅 06–08 October 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 UP Diliman Campus
💰 Php 15,600 (inclusive of training kit, AM/PM snacks, lunch, certificate, and networking opportunities with policy practitioners)

Designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of public policy and governance, this three-day face-to-face course aims to equip participants’ understanding of public policy by providing foundational knowledge of policy processes, institutions, and stakeholders, using case studies to analyze issues and communicate clear, evidence-based policy recommendations to decision-makers.

Participants will:

✅ Understand key concepts, processes, and institutions in public policymaking
✅ Examine the roles of government, civil society, the private sector, and other policy actors
✅ Analyze complex policy issues using practical frameworks and case studies
✅ Develop and communicate evidence-informed policy recommendations
✅ Apply policy concepts to real-world governance and public service challenges

The course also serves as the prerequisite to CPED’s Certificate Course on Policy Formulation and Analysis, providing participants with a pathway toward more advanced policy training.

📌 Register now by scanning the QR code or through the registration link:

https://forms.gle/4DKnfKhBbGZdLLUt5

For inquiries, contact CPED at:
📧 [email protected]

Join a growing community of policy practitioners and advocates committed to strengthening public service through better, evidence-informed policymaking.

07/08/2026

𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

With well wishes for his sabbatical, the Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) thanks Dr. Enrico L. Basilio for serving as Director from 2023-2026. CPED warmly welcomes Dr. Abraham J. Manalo as its new Director.

Dr. Abe Manalo is an Assistant Professor at the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG), UP Diliman. He is also a Policy Specialist with work on biotechnology and biosafety regulation and was involved in drafting the Philippine national guidelines for genetically modified plants, gene-edited crops, genetically modified animals, and fisheries. He obtained his doctorate in public administration from the University of the Philippines Diliman, where he also took his Master's in Statistics and Public Administration major in public policy. Dr. Abe is the Executive Secretary of the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines, a non-profit organization working for the safe and responsible use of modern biotechnology.

05/08/2026

𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 | 𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of UP NCPAG marked the successful completion of the second batch of its 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠, conducted on July 28–30, 2026, at Room 303, ISSI Building, UP Diliman.

The three-day program brought together 𝟒𝟎 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, all of whom successfully completed the course. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on writing activities, participants strengthened their technical writing skills for policymaking and enhanced their ability to communicate evidence-based policy recommendations to diverse audiences.

This second batch reflects CPED's continued commitment to strengthening the capacities of public servants and policy practitioners. 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 in response to the growing demand for the course, the program provided another opportunity for professionals to develop practical competencies in policy writing and communication.

CPED extends its sincere appreciation to all participants, resource persons, and partners who contributed to the success of the program. Congratulations to the graduates of Batch 2! We look forward to welcoming more participants in our upcoming capacity development initiatives!

29/07/2026

𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐏 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩

29 July 2026 | UP College of Law

CPED Director, Dr. Enrico L. Basilio, served as a Panel Member in the INSPIRE Workshop organized by the UP Diliman Quality Assurance Office. Dr. Basilio shared his expert feedback and insights on the Strategic Governance System (SGS) scorecards, three-year roadmaps, and annual strategic plans developed and presented by different participating units.

Together with Dr. Rizalino B. Cruz, a former Director of CPED, they provided guidance to ensure that proposed plans, strategies, and performance indicators align with each unit’s Vision-Mission-Mandate, stakeholder considerations, operating environment analyses, and identified risks and opportunities.

The Institutional Strategic Program for Innovation, Research, and Education (INSPIRE) is a capacity-building initiative of the UPD QAO designed to empower university administrators and unit heads with the knowledge, tools, and strategic frameworks needed to advance operational excellence across academic and administrative units.

28/07/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 | 𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of UP NCPAG successfully concluded the first batch of its Certificate Course on Effective Technical Writing for Policymaking, bringing together participants from various government agencies and sectors for three days of intensive learning and practical application.

On July 23, the final day, Prof. Michael Tumanut of UP NCPAG served as the resource person for sessions on Editing and peer review, as well as the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for these purposes, equipping participants with practical techniques to refine policy documents while leveraging AI responsibly to enhance the writing and review process.

Participants also explored Writing for Broader Audiences, emphasizing the importance of making policy communication more accessible, engaging, and impactful for diverse stakeholders. To cap off the program, participants developed and presented infographics to support their policy advocacy, translating complex policy issues into compelling visual messages for the public.

CPED extends its appreciation to the 34 participants who completed the course, resource persons, and partners for making the program a success.

22/07/2026

𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

The Center for Policy and Executive Development sponsored a golf clinic on 01 July 2026. Dr. Enrico L. Basilio, the Center’s Director, taught the fundamentals of the game of golf, most notably how it is played, terminologies, some important rules, scoring, and the equipment utilized. NCPAG personnel, students, and graduates of the College attended the ‘theoretical” component of the golf clinic.

The culmination of the golf clinic happened at the Veterans Golf Course driving range on 9 July 2026. Attendees from the theoretical session were allowed to try and test out the lessons they had learned and practice their golf swings.

22/07/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀?

Join the 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 organized by the Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.

📅 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟰–𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📍 𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀

Whether you are a public servant, development practitioner, private sector professional, researcher, policy advocate, or aspiring policy analyst, this course will equip you with a stronger understanding of how public policies are developed, analyzed, implemented, and improved.

Through expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, and case-based learning, participants will:

✅ Understand essential public policy concepts, processes, and institutions
✅ Examine the roles of key actors in the policymaking process
✅ Strengthen their ability to analyze complex policy issues
✅ Develop evidence-informed recommendations for decision-makers
✅ Apply policy concepts to real-world governance and public service challenges

The course also serves as the 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗣𝗘𝗗’𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀.

Take the next step in strengthening your capacity to contribute to more responsive, inclusive, and evidence-informed public policies.

📌 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 by scanning the QR code or accessing the registration form:

https://forms.gle/Xrt7eRSDhq7divFz7

For inquiries, contact CPED at:

📧 [email protected]

𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Register today!

21/07/2026

𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥-𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞-𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧

The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED), UP NCPAG, officially started the study, Development of the National Dairy Authority (NDA) Reorganizational Plan, with an Inception Briefing and current-state-assessment workshop on 16 July at the NDA Central Office.

The activity opened with a welcome message from NDA Administrator Atty. Marcus Antonius T. Andaya. Atty. Gavino Alfredo C. Benitez, Chairperson of the NDA Change Management Committee (CMT), discussed the Committee's role in leading the reorganization process.

Dr. Enrico L. Basilio, CPED Director, gave a briefing, highlighting the long-standing partnership between CPED and the NDA, and the Center’s experience in government reorganization projects. Retired Assistant Professor Alicia B. Celestino, the project’s lead consultant, presented the project's objectives, scope, methodology, timeline, and expected outputs, providing participants with a clear roadmap for the development of the NDA Reorganizational Plan.

The morning session also served as an opportunity for the 21-member CPED team to meet and get to know their NDA counterparts. The morning activity was organized by the NDA Change Management Committee.

In the afternoon, the current-state-assessment workshops were conducted to support the organizational assessment. A hybrid session was used to gather input from Central and Regional Office personnel. The project’s subject matter experts, Asst. Prof. Rohaiba Radiamoda (Organization and Management), Prof. Ronahlee Asuncion (Human Resources), and Asst. Profs. Herisadel Flores and Xavier Venn Asuncion (Finance and Cost-Benefit Analysis) facilitated the sessions and provided technical guidance throughout the workshop.

Through its research and technical assistance initiatives, CPED continues to support government agencies in strengthening organizational effectiveness, enhancing governance, and advancing meaningful public sector reform.

21/07/2026

𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 | 𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of UP-NCPAG ushered in this year's Certificate Course on Effective Technical Writing for Public Policymaking (CCETWPP) at UP NCPAG for the first batch of its participants from various agencies and sectors.

The three-day program commenced with welcoming remarks from CPED’s Director, Dr. Enrico L. Basilio, DPA, and an introduction to the Certificate Course by its Course Coordinator and University Research Associate, Ms. Analyn S. Hernandez.

Throughout the first day of the program, participants attended an insightful lecture by Dr. Ena Fernandez, who highlighted the vital role of technical writing in effectively communicating policies and information to the public and decision makers.

Stay connected for more training highlights!

13/07/2026

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃'𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟯!

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝐂𝐏𝐄𝐃'𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟯

The Center for Policy and Executive Development (CPED) of UP-NCPAG invites public servants, development practitioners, private sector professionals, researchers, policy advocates, and aspiring policy analysts to join the third batch of the Appreciation Course on Public Policy (ACPP) on 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟰–𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆–𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆) at the 𝗨𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀.

Designed for individuals engaged in governance, policy development, and public service, the course provides a solid foundation in public policy concepts, processes, institutions, and key actors. Through lectures, discussions, and case-based learning, participants will develop the skills needed to critically analyze policy issues and formulate evidence-informed recommendations for decision-makers.

The ACPP also serves as the prerequisite course for CPED’s Certificate Course on Policy Formulation and Analysis.

📌 Secure your slot today by scanning the QR code or registering through this link:
https://forms.gle/Xrt7eRSDhq7divFz7

For inquiries, please contact CPED through:
📧 [email protected]