At a glance
- Office: Development Academy of the Philippines
- Classification: Under Special Law with an Inter-Agency Steering Committee
- Who may apply: Qualified individuals from National Government Agencies, Legislative and the Judiciary Branches, Constitutional Offices, State Universities and Colleges, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations, and Local Government Units (municipality, city, province).
- Total fees: None
- Total processing time: 6 days, 4 hours
Requirements
| Requirement | Where to get it |
|---|---|
| PMDP Nomination Form (WLC-A) | Downloadable online https://bit.ly/pmdpapplicationforms |
| Critical Essay Form (WLC-B) | Downloadable online https://bit.ly/pmdpapplicationforms |
| PMPD Health Certificate Form (PMDP Form C) | Government / Private hospital or agency’s clinic |
| Updated Personal Data Sheet – CSC Form 212 | Downloadable online http://www.csc.gov.ph |
| Certified true copy of CSC Form 33 (Appointment papers) | Agency HR Department of the nominee |
| Certified true copy of Service Record | Agency HR Department of the nominee |
| Certificate of No Pending Administrative and Criminal Case | Agency HR or Legal Department of the Nominee’s Agency |
| Certified true copy of Official Passport | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| PMDP Form A (Nomination Form) Note: For nominations made by Regional Directors or other Officers, an endorsement from the Central Office is required. | Downloadable online https://bit.ly/pmdpapplicationforms |
| PMDP Form B (Immediate Supervisor’s Assessment Form) | Downloadable online https://bit.ly/pmdpapplicationforms |
| PMDP Form C (Health Assessment Certification Form) | Downloadable online https://bit.ly/pmdpapplicationforms |
| Updated Personal Data Sheet – CSC Form 212 | Downloadable online http://www.csc.gov.ph |
| Certificate of No Pending Administrative/Criminal Case | Agency HR or Legal Department of the Nominee’s Agency |
| Letter of Conforme (To be submitted upon acceptance to the Program) | Downloadable online https://pmdp.dap.edu.ph/forms-requirements/ |
| Certified true copy of CSC Form 33 (Appointment papers) | Human Resource Department of the Nominee’s Agency |
| Certified true copy of Designation Order (if applicable) | Human Resource Department of the Nominee’s Agency |
| Organizational Chart of the Agency (reflecting the applicant’s name/position/level) | Human Resource Department of the Nominee’s Agency |
| Personal Information Sheet | Accessible online https://bit.ly/LGEMC |
| LGEMC Nomination Form (LGEMC Form-A) | Accessible online https://sites.google.com/dap.edu.ph/lgemcadmissionforms/admission-forms-for-managers |
| LGEMC LGU Screening Certification for Managers (LGEMC Form-B) | Accessible online https://sites.google.com/dap.edu.ph/lgemcadmissionforms/admission-forms-for-managers |
| Declaration of Medical Illness/es Form (LGEMC Form-C) | Accessible online https://sites.google.com/dap.edu.ph/lgemcadmissionforms/admission-forms-for-managers |
| Medical Certificate: Physician Certification Form (LGEMC Form-D) | – |
| Updated Personal Data Sheet – CSC Form 212 | Downloadable online http://www.csc.gov.ph |
| Certified true copy of CSC Form 33 (Appointment papers) | LGU Human Resource Department of the nominee |
| Certified true copy of Designation Order (if applicable) | Nominee |
| Scanned copy of Organizational Chart | Nominee |
| Letter of Conforme and Service Contract | To be submitted upon acceptance to the Program |
| LGEMC Application Form (LGEMC Form-A) for Local Chief Executives | Accessible online https://sites.google.com/dap.edu.ph/lgemcadmissionforms/admission-forms-for-executives |
| LGEMC LGU Screening Certification for Executives (LGEMC Form-B) | Accessible online https://sites.google.com/dap.edu.ph/lgemcadmissionforms/admission-forms-for-executives |
| Endorsement/ Clearance from concerned DILG office or Provincial Government | Applicant |
Steps
| What you do | What the office does | Fee | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submit e-copies of the accomplished application forms via http://bit.ly/pmdponlineapplication Hard copies shall also be sent to PMDP, DAP Building, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. | Check for the completeness of the submitted documents (CCD - Advocacy and Admission Office (AAO)) | None | 2 days |
| Assess the qualifications and the essay response of the nominee using the approved scoring system of the Program (CCD - Advocacy and Admission Office (AAO)) | None | 1 day | |
| Receive notification of acceptance and/or non-acceptance. | Notify the applicants of the result of their application via email. Subsequently, issue them the official letter of acceptance / non-acceptance to the Program. (CCD - Advocacy and Admission Office (AAO)) | None | – |
| Submit e-copies of the accomplished application forms via: For MMC and SEC: http://bit.ly/pmdponlineapplication Hard copies shall also be sent to PMDP, DAP Building, San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For LGEMC: https://sites.google.com/dap.edu.ph/lgemcadmissionforms/admission-forms | Check for the completeness of the submitted documents. Subsequently, invite the applicants for an examination and interview through e-mail and SMS. (For PMDP: CCD – AAO Staff For LGEMC: CFG Staff) | None | 2 days |
| Upon receipt of the invitation for exam and interview, acknowledge and confirm if schedule is acceptable. | Schedule the online exam with the third-party provider, essay writing exam, Program Orientation, and interview. The exams will be scheduled a day before the online interview. (For PMDP: CCD – AAO Staff For LGEMC: CFG Staff) | None | 2 days |
| Undertake the following examinations: a. Cognitive Ability Test b. Write-X Exam c. Essay Writing Attend the Program Orientation after the essay writing exam. | Coordinate with the third-party provider to administer the exams and promptly generate exam results. Collate exam results for use of the interviewers. Proctor the essay writing exam via Microsoft Teams (1.5 hrs.) Conduct a Program Orientation after the essay writing exam. (For PMDP: CCD – AAO Staff and the third-party provider (Assessment Analytics, Inc.) For LGEMC: CFG Staff) | None | 1 day |
| Undertake the behavior-based interview. | Evaluate the applicant, with calibration by two interviewers. (DAP Officers under Special Order SO-P2025-025, PMDP Interviewers, CCD-AAO Staff) | None | 1 day |
| Wait for updates on the progress of their application | Deliberate on all candidates, generate the shortlist of recommended candidates; and notify all applicants of the result (NGCESDP Steering Committee (Inter-Agency)) | None | – |
| Submit shortlisted applicants to the NGCESDP Steering Committee for vetting and confirmation of acceptance to the Program. (NGCESDP Steering Committee (Inter-Agency)) | None | – | |
| Receive notification of acceptance and/or non-acceptance. | Notify the applicants of the result of their application via email. Subsequently, issue them the official letter of acceptance / non-acceptance to the Program. | None | 4 hours |
Source
Read from the office's Citizen's Charter by Muse Spark. Fees and steps change: check the PDF and the office before you go.

