Wanted: Leaders for transparency, good governance
IF you’re a leader that promotes transparency and good governance, then the government needs you.
No other than President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the country requires leaders that will always consider the peoples’ welfare.
The President recently spoke at the One Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) graduation ceremony in Pasay City.
“Without a doubt, our nation is in need of leaders who are committed to the greater good. Leaders who embody the highest ideal of a disciplined Bagong Pilipinas—always opting to choose a difficult right over a convenient or easy wrong,” the President said.
He said Filipinos deserve a government that upholds diligence, accountability, and integrity.
“I ask that every time you come to work, ensure that your efforts are geared towards uplifting the lives of our fellow Filipinos. Start by helping the government improve the delivery of services to our citizens,” the President said.
“I trust you to ensure that every centavo appropriated to your offices be spent judiciously and wisely for projects that sustainably benefit the Filipino people, not only of this present generation but all those who are to come,” he added.
The President assured that his administration is committed to ensuring budget allocations and expenditures directly enhance the lives of Filipinos and elevate the country to new heights.
He said that key initiatives for improvement include simplifying public transactions, reducing red tape, and eliminating unnecessary bureaucratic processes.
“As you move forward, never lose sight of your core. Remember why you joined the public service and why you even pursued additional and rigorous [and] competitive programs in this Academy,” the Chief Executive said.
The DAP is mandated to conduct human resource development programs, research, training, consultancy, and publication activities to address developmental challenges and support national progress.
Of the 661 graduates today, 456 are civilian government officials and personnel, 118 Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officers and personnel, 43 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers, and 44 from the private sector.
Eight were conferred the Executive Doctorate in Education Leadership; 45 Master in Development Management – Middle Managers Class; 27 Master in Public Management (MPM) Online; and 56 MPM Major in Health Systems and Development (Department of Health).
A total of 118 completed an MPM Major in Development and Security (DevSec) of the AFP, 43 each the MPM Major in DevSec with a Specialization in Maritime Safety and Security of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and a Master in Productivity and Quality Management Major in Microfinance – Center for Agriculture and Rural Development Mutually Reinforcing Institutions.
Twenty-two earned a diploma in Development Management (Senior Executives Class), seven earned a Diploma in Development Management (Middle Managers Class), one each earned a Diploma in Productivity and Quality Management, and one earned a Certificate in Public Management.
Four earned a Diploma in Public Management and 23 Certificates in Public Management for Cabuyao City, Laguna.
Under executive and certificate courses, four graduates received Certificate of Completion (Middle Managers Class); 45 Certificate Course on Foresight and Futures Thinking Batch 8; 71 Local Government Executives and Managers Class; 18 Phronetic Leadership Class; and 125 Capability Building on Innovative Leadership for Legislative Staff (CBILLS) Program.
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