NCPAG Governance Futures Lab

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞!

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) is proud to announce that our Program Director, Reginald G. Ugaddan, Ph.D., together with MPA student, Mr. Alexis Jan Patacsil, received the 2024 Alexis de Tocqueville Prize for Best Paper on Democracy and Public Opinion for their paper titled “Power in Numbers: Defining Democracy in the Philippines through Social Capital, Citizen Empowerment and Political Support, and Trust in Political Institutions”.

Their paper was awarded at the 77th World Association for Public Opinion Research 2024 Annual International Conference, held at Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea, from July 28 - 31, 2024.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement Dr. Regie and Sir Agoy!

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧, 𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒! 🌻

The UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) congratulates the UP NCPAG Graduating Class of 2024 and our two (2) former Program Assistants, 𝐅𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐁. 𝐂𝐞ñ𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐚 and 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐁. 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬 for completing their Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) with flying colors.

May you continue championing futures thinking and strategic foresight in the Philippines.

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐲𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐲 - 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) Program Managers Lui Joshua Cuadra and Marvin Jay Musngi visited the University of Technology Sydney UTS Institute For Sustainable Futures (ISF) last July 2, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.
The Program Managers were warmly welcomed by the ISF Director Stuart White; Associate Director for Learning and Development, Professor Chris Riedy; and Program Lead for Course Development, Dr. Samantha Sharpe.

UP NCPAG GFL and UTS ISF explored collaboration opportunities on developing a short course on Futures Thinking and Foresight and other academic collaborations to extend the reach of futures thinking and strategic foresight in achieving sustainable development.

This visit is part of GFL’s initative to establish meaningful partnerships with leading institutions on sustainability and futures thinking to advance collaborative efforts in achieving sustainable development and promoting futures and foresight.

If you're interested in engaging in Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight for your initiatives, we invite you to explore partnership opportunities with GFL. Contact them via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐒𝐎𝐬

On June 11, 13-14, the team led a capacity development program in partnership with the Family Foundation (ZFF), “Envisioning a Futures-Oriented Zuellig Family Foundation: Introduction to Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight.” at the ZFF Main Office in Parañaque City.

The sessions and workshops were headed by our Program Director, Dr. Reginald G. Ugaddan, Lead Futurist, Dr. Ma. Oliva Z. Domingo, and GFL Program Managers.

We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with ZFF and other Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to democratize Foresight and Future Thinking in the country.

If you're interested in leveraging Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight for your initiatives, contact us via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐓𝐒 - 𝐈𝐒𝐅

On June 12, 2024, the UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) initiated an online meeting with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) - Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF), an independent research institute engaged in transdisciplinary, project-based research with the vision of creating positive change toward sustainable futures.

Program Director Reginald G. Ugaddan, Ph.D., together with the entire GFL team, ISF Director, Professor Stuart White, Associate Director for Learning and Development, Professor Chris Riedy, and Program Lead for Course Development, Dr. Samantha Sharpe, participate in a fruitful discussion in exploring the potential collaboration opportunities on research and course development.

UP NCPAG GFL looks forward to this engagement with ISF as we strengthen our commitment towards Sustainable Futures.

If you're interested in leveraging Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight for your initiatives, contact us via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐀) 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Program Director Reginald G. Ugaddan, Ph.D. and Program Managers Priscilla Denise Pigao and Robbronne Amiel Villegas presented their paper titled “𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍, 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑼𝒓𝒃𝒂𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄-𝑬𝒓𝒂 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔” at the 2024 KAPA International Summer Conference held on June 19 to 21, 2024 at the Yeosu Expo Convention Center, South Korea.

The study explores how social capital influences citizen participation in local development during the COVID-19 pandemic in the City of Manila. The study analyzed the relationships between social capital dimensions and involvement in urban development, examining how resource availability and perceptions of local government performance moderate these relationships. The study highlights the importance of addressing resource gaps and social cohesion in policy-making to foster equitable urban development.

The study employs the Dataset from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Resident Survey on Citizen Well-Being in Manila, conducted from 17 to 27 July 2021

The Governance Futures Lab actively participates in both local and international conferences, showcasing our commitment to co-creating knowledge.

If you're interested in learning more about this research and Futures Studies, contact us via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐀) 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Program Managers Marvin Jay Musngi and Lui Joshua Cuadra, together with Program Director Reginald Ugaddan, Ph.D. showcased their paper titled “𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒅𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑷𝑨𝑴𝑮) 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔” at the 2024 KAPA International Summer Conference held on June 19 to 21, 2024 at the Yeosu Expo Convention Center, South Korea.

The study explores the transformative potential of generative AI within the context of teaching PAMG in the Philippines through the lens of futures and foresight. It utilizes the futures triangle tool in developing different scenario archetypes—i.e., business-as-usual, disowned, preferred, and integrated scenarios—to show the plausible futures of AI in PAMG education. The scenarios shed light on the need for a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to harnessing the benefits of AI in PAMG education while safeguarding against its risks.

This research is part of UP NCPAG GFL's broader efforts to incorporate futures thinking and foresight methodologies into public administration and governance in the Philippines. The Governance Futures Lab actively participates in both local and international conferences to promote and share its dedication to futures thinking and strategic foresight.

If you're interested in learning more about this research and Futures Studies, contact us via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) invites you to the Better Governance Forum: A Roundtable Discussion on the Futures of Governance.

Explore the different governance futures as we bring together leaders on futures and foresight across the globe to share their views on the futures of governance in the Philippines, Pakistan, and Singapore.

By highlighting the future of governance and taking a proactive approach towards addressing future challenges, we can foster better governance systems that are agile and effective in responding to the evolving needs of societies.

The discussion aims to deepen the understanding of the participants on the application of futures and strategic foresight on governance. Enrich the discourse on governance futures by exchanging different points of view on the state, challenges, and trajectories of governance.

The Better Governance Forum: A Roundtable Discussion on the Futures of Governance will be held on June 10, 2024, at 1:00 PM (GMT +8). Join us on-site at the UP NCPAG Case Room and online through Zoom Communications.

Register now through this link: tinyurl.com/BGF-Futures

See you there!

𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏 𝑼𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎: 𝑨 𝑹𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒖𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) invites you to the Better Governance Forum: A Roundtable Discussion on the Futures of Governance.

Explore the different governance futures as we bring together leaders on futures and foresight across the globe to share their views on the futures of governance in the Philippines, Pakistan, and Singapore.

The discussion aims to deepen the understanding of the participants on the application of futures and strategic foresight on governance. Enrich the discourse on governance futures by exchanging different points of view on the state, challenges, and trajectories of governance.

The Better Governance Forum: A Roundtable Discussion on the Futures of Governance will be held on June 10, 2024, at 1:00 PM (GMT +8). Join us on-site at the UP NCPAG Case Room and online through Zoom Communications.

Register now through this link: tinyurl.com/BGF-Futures

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎

Last 20 May 2024, the UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) engaged in an online meeting with the Lincoln UNESCO Chair on Responsible Foresight for Sustainable Development, an organization focused on employing foresight research and practices in addressing global challenges for sustainable development.

To kickstart the partnership, GFL Program Director, Dr. Reginald Gernaldo Ugaddan, gave a talk on the application of futures thinking and strategic foresight in policy agenda.

If you are interested in working with GFL in utilizing Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight in your initiatives, you may contact them via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐧 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎

Last 20 May 2024, the UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) engaged in an online meeting with the Lincoln UNESCO Chair on Responsible Foresight for Sustainable Development, an organization focused on employing foresight research and practices in addressing global challenges for sustainable development.

To kickstart the partnership, GFL Program Director, Dr. Reginald G. Ugaddan, gave a talk on the application of futures thinking and strategic foresight in policy agenda.

If you are interested in working with GFL in utilizing Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight in your initiatives, you may contact them via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

GFL Program Manager for Futures Policy Advocacy and Strategic Partnership, Lui Joshua Cuadra, delivered a keynote lecture last April 16 for the faculty members of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela - PLV College of Education, at the CEIT Hall.

The discussion was an introductory course on Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight aimed at equipping faculty members of the College of Education with the basic principles, methodologies, and tools of the subject. Delving into the field of futures studies can help educators better respond to dynamic shifts in educational paradigms, technological advancements, and societal transformations.

Photo credits © PLV College of Education

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦

UP NCPAG GFL extends its warmest congratulations to Ms. Priscilla Denise G. Pigao, our outstanding Program Manager for Futures and Foresight Institutional Capacity Development, on passing the Civil Service Exam--Professional Level.

On March 3, 2024, Program Manager Pigao took the pen-and-paper test, joining the 17.02% who successfully passed the exam.

May you continue to advocate and embody the spirit of good and anticipatory governance.

Your GFL Family is so proud of you!

Hiraya Manawari, Cess Pigao!

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐏 𝐎𝐔 𝐅𝐌𝐃𝐒

The UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) is pleased to invite you to the upcoming seminar organized by the Research and Development Management Program of FMDS, UPOU and Public Management Program of FMDS, UPOU, entitled, 𝑳𝒆𝒕'𝒔 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝑰𝒕𝒔 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓. In this installment, futures thinking for agenda setting will be tackled by a great roster of speakers.

Join us this coming 30 April 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm via the UPOU Networks website, FB page, and Youtube Channel!

Register via https://url.upou.edu.ph/LTIO-Reg30Apr24

Do you want to be an organization that can enhance their ability to anticipate and prepare for future challenges? Join us and learn to be more resilient and effective in achieving goals, through integration of futures thinking into agenda-setting!

The Let's Talk It Over seminar, organized by the Research and Development Management Program of FMDS, UPOU and the Public Management Program of FMDS, UPOU and in partnership with NCPAG Governance Futures Lab, is set to happen this coming 30 April 2024 from 2-5 PM via the UPOU Networks website, FB page, and Youtube Channel!

We have a great roster of speakers that will discuss
▶️ Futures Thinking, Strategic Foresight, and the Sustainable Development Goals
▶️ Application of Futures Thinking in Agenda Setting; and
▶️ Sample Government Agency Agenda from Futures Thinking!

This event is free and open to the public. Register via https://url.upou.edu.ph/LTIO-Reg30Apr24

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐋𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲

UP NCPAG GFL Program Manager for Futures Policy Advocacy and Strategic Partnership, Lui Joshua N. Cuadra, has been invited to give a lecture on Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight as part of the Upskilling Seminar Initiative. The event is hosted by the PLV College of Education for faculty members at the CEIT Hall from 1:00pm to 5:000pm

Mr. Cuadra is set to deliver an introductory course which aims to capacitate faculty members of the College of Education with the basic principles, methodologies, and tools of Futures and Foresight.

Delving on futures studies enables educators to anticipate and effectively respond to dynamic shifts in educational paradigms, technological advancements, and societal transformations. Thereby fostering a learning environment that will empower students to navigate and thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous future.

Calling the attention of our beloved College of Education Faculty members: mark your calendars for the Upskilling Seminar to be held at the CEIT Hall on April 16 at 1PM to 5PM! Come spend a day of professional development led by renowned speaker. .

This seminar will provide valuable insights and educational methodologies while connecting with your fellow educators. We look forward to seeing you there, Professors!

UP-NCPAG's recently conducted strategic planning workshop marks a significant milestone for the future of the college. Facilitated by the NCPAG Governance Futures Lab, the event brought together the offices, units, and personnel to collaborate ideas and aspirations, emphasizing the importance of Futures and Foresight in strategic planning.

Led by our Program Director, Dr. Reginald Ugaddan, and the Program Managers, the NCPAG Governance Futures Lab incorporated key Foresight and Futures Thinking principles and methodologies into workshops reinforcing the idea that looking ahead is essential for innovation and sustained success.

The Governance Futures Lab is honored to have played a role in this pivotal moment for the college. Together with the NCPAG community, let us continue to work as we collectively shape our future that is rooted in quality education, innovation in research, and public service.

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab is delighted to share the strides it made in partnership with Mindanao State University Main Campus - Marawi in helping the university navigate the future.

Last November 10-13, 2023, GFL conducted a capacity development program which aims to capacitate the stakeholders of MSU Main Campus in the discipline of futures thinking.

During the capacity development program, the participants were able to look into the future of MSU as well as various local industries in the community to help them prepare for the future.

We are looking forward to building a future ready MSU!

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐒𝐔 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡

The UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab lead a Foresight and Futures Thinking training workshop with the Pangasinan State University. The program, entitled “Training Workshop on Foresight and Futures Thinking Tools and Research”, was conducted last December 11, 2023 at the ASEANA Hall, PSU Golden Lion Hotel, Lingayen, Pangasinan.

We are delighted to welcome PSU as a valuable partner in the democratization of Futures and Foresight in the country.

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐒𝐔 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

UP NCPAG GFL facilitated the capacity development and knowledge co-creation program with the Isabela State University entitled “Envisioning a Future-Oriented Isabela State University” held on November 30 to December 1, 2023 at the Isabela State University Main Campus San Fabian, Echague, Isabela.

This embarks the continued partnership and participation of GFL and ISU in the democratization of Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight in the country.

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab led the curriculum enhancement program of Southern Leyte State University entitled “Enriching the Education of Southern Leyte State University: Curriculum Futures-Proofing” at Sogod, Southern Leyte on the 5th and 6th of December 2023.

The sessions and workshops were headed by the GFL Program Director, Dr. Reginald G. Ugaddan, together with Program Managers, Priscilla Denise G. Pigao and Robbronne Amiel K. Villegas. Deans and department representatives from the different academic clusters of SLSU were in attendance for the program.

The program integrated Foresight and Futures Thinking methods and tools in determining key areas to address and setting strategic objectives in the development of the different academic program’s curricula with regards to their envisioned future.

We look forward to a strengthened collaboration with SLSU in the continuous efforts of democratizing Foresight and Futures Thinking in the country.

You may read more here: https://southernleytestateu.edu.ph/index.php/en/events/1994-slsyou-thrives-in-forward-thinking-workshop-to-future-proof-all-academic-programs

Hiraya Manawari!

SLSyoU Thrives in Forward-Thinking Workshop to Future-Proof All Academic Programs 21 Dec 2023 SLSyoU Thrives in Forward-Thinking Workshop to Future-Proof All Academic Programs Through the initiative of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, headed by Dr. Prose Ivy G. Yepes, the academic unit of Southern Leyte State University embarked on the conduct of the plenary...

𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

UP NCPAG GFL continues its mission of democratizing Foresight and Futures Thinking as the capacity development program of the TESDA Development Institute (TDI) entitled "Transformational Leadership through Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight" comes to an end.

The sessions and workshops were headed by our Program Director Reginald G. Ugaddan Ph.D., and lead futurists Ma. Oliva Z. Domingo, DPA, and Alex B. Brillantes Jr. Ph.D. Additionally, the program was facilitated by our Program Managers Lui Joshua N. Cuadra, Marvin Jay S. Musngi, Priscilla Denise G. Pigao, and Robbronne Amiel K. Villegas.

The program which focused on the topics of Transformational and Phronetic Leadership, and Foresight and Futures Thinking was attended by the Executive Officers, Regional, and Provincial Directors of TESDA across the country. The event was held at TESDA Women’s Center in Taguig with three separate batches of participants:

Batch 1: September 18 - 20, 2023
Batch 2: October 11 - 13, 2023
Batch 3: October 23 - 25, 2023

We are looking forward to reaching new heights with TESDA in the future.

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) together with CLRG and BARMM PRLS co-organized 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘼 𝘽𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙎𝘼𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙊 𝙋𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘾𝙔 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙍𝘾𝙃 𝘼𝙂𝙀𝙉𝘿𝘼: 𝘼 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙣 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣 on the 11th of October 2023 at the NCPAG Assembly Hall.

During the Round-Table Discussion, a Futures Triangle workshop led by the GFL Team together with its Program
Director, Reginald G Ugaddan, Ph.D. was conducted to identify the different forces of change that shape the futures of the Bangsamoro region. Participants include several faculty and university researchers from UP NCPAG working in conjunction with policymakers and representatives of policy research organizations and higher educational institutions directly involved in the development of BARMM.

If you are interested in working with GFL in utilizing foresight and futures thinking in your initiatives, you may contact them via email at [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐔-𝐎𝐏 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

The UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab facilitated the Romblon State University - Office of the President Strategic Planning Integrating Futures and Foresight this December 20 to 22, 2023, at the Go Hotels Timog, Quezon City.

The Strategic planning was headed by the Program Director, Reginald G. Ugaddan, Ph.D., and lead futurist Ma. Oliva Z. Domingo, DPA. This initiative marks the continued collaboration of UP NCPAG GFL and Romblon State University towards democratization of Futures and Foresight in the country.

If you are also interested in working with us to integrate futures and foresight in your initiatives, you may contact our email [email protected] or phone (02) 8981-85-00 local 4151.

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐏𝐒𝐏𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

The UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab, together with PSPA (Philippine Society for Public Administration) would like to invite everyone to the 2023 PSPA International Conference Sub Plenary Session 2 - Futures Thinking Workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Public Administration, Management, and Governance (PAMG) Education and will be moderated by the Program Director, Reginald G. Ugaddan, Ph.D.

The Futures Workshop will be held at 9:00 AM, November 25, 2023 (Saturday) in Greenleaf Hotel, General Santos City and is open to all participants of 2023 PSPA International Conference.

To pre-register, scan the QR code below or go to https://forms.gle/uEaC56sRDokTXm567

The future awaits. See you there!

𝐔𝐏 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐆 𝐆𝐅𝐋 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲!

UP NCPAG Governance Futures Lab (GFL) attends the 2023 EROPA Conference and General Assembly on 17 - 20 October 2023​ with the theme: "The Role of Public Governance in Socio-Economic Recovery and Development Towards the Sustainable Development Goals" at Hanoi, Vietnam.

The event has been a great opportunity for the team to share forward-looking ideas through the innovative research paper they have presented.

Through this initiative, UP NCPAG GFL continues to be a champion of the democratization of foresight and futures thinking and an advocate for good and anticipatory governance in the country.

Hiraya Manawari!

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: Last September 8, the UP NCPAG GFL Members joined the CLRG in their capacity development session on how to write policy briefs with Dr. Francisco Magno of the DLSU - Department of Political Science and Development Studies.