1. Ateneo School of Government’s Master in Public Management

2. In retrospect The program Master in Public Management offered by the Ateneo School of Government was customized to enhance the human resource development in the regional offices, particularly in public management. The development of this tailored program was jumpstarted by the Office of the Undersecretary Secretary for Regional Operations.

3. 1 st Batch of MPM Scholars

4. There were 20 scholars from 18 DOST offices/agencies who graduated on August 2008. – 13 came from the regional offices – 6 from the attached agencies – 1 from the central office

5. 1 st Batch of MPM Scholars

6. 2 nd Batch of MPM Scholars

7. At present there are 18 scholars, from 8 DOST offices/agencies, who are expected to complete the program on April 2009. – 3 from the regional offices – 10 from the attached agencies – 5 from the central office

8. 2 nd Batch of MPM Scholars

9. In view of this We are extending the application period for DOST Regional Offices until February 27, 2009. We have here with us, Mr. Cuenco, the Director for Academic Program, and Dr. Tony La Viña, Dean of the Ateneo School of Government, to help us with the promotion of the said program.

10. Timetable 1 st week of March 2009 – HRDC evaluation 2 nd week of March 2009 – Admission Exam 3 rd week of April 2009 – Orientation – Start of Classes 1 st week of June 2010 - End of the program