DAP - Center for Strategic Futures

𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌟

Congratulations to the awardees of the AI Training of Trainers for DAP Technical Staff (Batch 2): Capstone Project Development and Demonstration!

These groups demonstrated how their learning in AI can be translated into practical solutions, bringing together creativity, technical knowledge, and a deeper understanding of how AI can support DAP’s work.

🏆𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
TUKLAS: Tool for Unified Knowledge of Location of Academic Sources
Group 5: Eustaquio, Ranas, Ocaña, Palma

🥈𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟮 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
CCD AI Assistant Tool: An Integrated Administrative and Project Management Support Platform
Group 4: Dela Cruz, Esguerra, Misagal

🥉𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟯 𝗔𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁
DAP Admin 360
Group 2: Ancheta, Caderao, Calubaquib

We also recognize the hard work and dedication of all the teams who created and presented their capstone projects. Each team brought forward ideas that reflect the growing confidence and capability of DAP technical staff to explore and apply AI in meaningful ways.

Congratulations to our Batch 2 participants for turning learning into action and showing what is possible when new knowledge is put into practice!

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀!🚀

DAP-CSF joined DEPDev’s 2026 Knowledge Fiesta: “KMpowered: Harnessing Digital Innovation for Learning, Collaboration, and Transformation,” showcasing the National AI Capability-Building Program and its approach to building AI capabilities across the public sector.

The engagement highlighted the importance of role-based learning and continuous development as government personnel explore how AI can support their work responsibly, effectively, and critically.

Learn more and begin your AI learning journey at: 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵.

𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!🤖

DAP-CSF joined DILG’s AGSIKAP 2026: Transforming Infrastructure Governance Through Artificial Intelligence, sharing opportunities under the National AI Capability-Building Program and engaging in discussions on AI readiness, governance, responsible use, and literacy.

Through these engagements, DAP-CSF continues to support efforts to equip government personnel with the capabilities to integrate AI responsibly and effectively into public service.

Learn more and begin your AI learning journey at: 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵.

“AI is only as powerful and reliable as the data that fuels it. True innovation in local governance does not just happen because we adopt new tools; it happens because we govern our data with integrity, ensuring it is clean, structured, and ethical.”

DAP - Center for Strategic Futures Director Armand Tristan R. Suratos emphasized the need to ground digital transformation in data integrity amid the widespread use of emerging technologies, during the launch of the Course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Local Government Units (LGUs) implemented by the DAP's Center for Governance – Local Governance and Development Office.

Together, let's work together to achieve a future-ready public sector by promoting AI readiness and literacy through the National Capability-Building Program on Artificial Intelligence.

Begin your AI learning journey now via 𝗮𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗯.𝗱𝗮𝗽.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝗽𝗵!

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

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.