Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines Inc.

06/01/2026

The Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines or PDAP held its 37th Annual Membership Meeting (AMM) on December 12, 2025 at the Assisi Development Foundation Inc. (ADFI) Conference Room in Pasig City. During the AMM, Ms. Meirin Negapatan, representing the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) was elected as trustee for a two-year term vice Mr. Elvin Uy who completed the maximum two consecutive terms while Ms. Katlea Zairra Itong, representing the Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA), and Ms. Consuelo Balbero, representing the National Council of Social Development (NCSD), were re-elected for another two-year term. They joined the following incumbents in the PDAP Board of Trustees:
- Fr. Francis B. Lucas – Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC)
- Mr. Austere Panadero – Association of Foundations (AF)
- Ms. Stefani Sandoval – Assisi Development Foundation Inc. (ADFI)

In the organizational meeting of the incoming Board of Trustees held immediately after the AMM, Fr. Lucas, Mr. Panadero and Ms. Itong were re-elected as Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Secretary, respectively, while Ms. Negapatan was elected as Treasurer.

25/09/2025

16/01/2025

16/01/2025

PRESS RELEASE | Over 600 student leaders from (6) six public and private universities inducted as members of the SWAT-OSAEC in Tuguegarao City.

Tuguegarao City, Philippines – The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) Region 02 and the Regional Anti-Child Online Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Task Force (RACETTF) II have successfully concluded the first set of school orientations for the year. Held from January 13 to 15, 2025, the event gathered over 600 student-leaders and faculty members from six prominent universities in the region.

Students and faculty from Cagayan State University (CSU) – Carig and Andrews Campuses, F.L. Vargas College, University of Cagayan Valley (UCV), University of St. Louis (USL), and St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) participated in the activity, designed to deepen their understanding of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC).

During the event, the participants took their oath as new members of the Student Warriors Against Trafficking and OSAEC (SWAT-OSAEC), a youth-driven initiative aimed at combating human trafficking and protecting vulnerable children. The students also elected their officers to guide the movement within their respective universities.

The SWAT-OSAEC is a strategic initiative by the IACAT-Region 02 and RACETTF II to mobilize students to actively contribute to the fight against human trafficking. The objectives include raising awareness, identifying red flags for potential trafficking cases, providing support to youth victims, integrating TIP education into school programs, and encouraging public reporting of trafficking incidents.

This initiative is part of the region’s broader educational and prevention efforts. The school orientations will continue throughout the year, extending to other areas in the region to further educate and empower communities on the pressing issue of human trafficking and child exploitation.
"Congratulations to the RACETTF 2 for spearheading such an innovative and timely initiative. The SWAT-OSAEC program is a critical step in empowering the youth to take an active role in fighting online sexual abuse or exploitation of children and preventing the proliferation of child sexual abuse or exploitation materials. Your efforts in engaging student-leaders to raise awareness and advocate for change will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on our communities” – DOJ Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty.

The IACAT-Region 02 and RACETTF II's efforts are made possible through the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines and the Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines (PDAP), through the Strengthening Local Systems and Partnerships for More Effective and Sustainable Counter-Trafficking in Persons in the Philippines (Strength CTIP) program.

16/01/2025

08/01/2025

The Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines Inc. (PDAP) invites applicants for the position of 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 for its 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐏) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.

PDAP was founded in 1986 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit corporation to collaborate with and assist organized groups of disadvantaged Filipinos to develop into self-reliant communities. Its members include some of the largest and most influential non-government organizations in the Philippines and Asia. Its mission is to contribute to the economic empowerment of rural households by establishing and supporting collectively-owned rural social enterprises.

The position of Project Officer reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) in her concurrent role as Grants Manager, and is responsible for providing overall assistance in grants management and program activities implementation. He/she works collaboratively with the grants and project teams across PDAP.

Interested applicants are required to send an application letter and a resume through e-mail at 𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐩@𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐩.𝐧𝐞𝐭 addressed to The Executive Director 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

PDAP is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, indigenous people, and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.

08/01/2025

The Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines Inc. (PDAP) invites applicants for the position of 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 for its 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐏) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.

PDAP was founded in 1986 and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a non-stock, non-profit corporation to collaborate with and assist organized groups of disadvantaged Filipinos to develop into self-reliant communities. Its members include some of the largest and most influential non-government organizations in the Philippines and Asia. Its mission is to contribute to the economic empowerment of rural households by establishing and supporting collectively-owned rural social enterprises.

The position reports directly to the Finance and Admin Officer and works closely with the Finance Specialist for Strength CTIP Project. Responsible for the maintenance and updating of books of accounts and preparation of an accurate and timely financial report.

Qualifications:
• Graduate in Accounting is an advantage or related courses
• One or more years of relevant experience
• Experience in non-profit organizations preferred
• Knowledgeable in using accounting software and MS Office applications and basic computer hardware/software troubleshooting
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities, and superior attention to details
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks

Interested applicants are required to send an application letter and a resume through e-mail at 𝐣𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞.𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐚.𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐩@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦 addressed to The Executive Director 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

PDAP is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, indigenous people, and people from diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.

06/01/2025

04/12/2024

On November 26-27, 2024, PDAP led the conduct of a Co-Development Workshop (CDW) with partners USAID, Bidlisiw Foundation Inc. - Philippines, Katilingban sa Kalambuan Org. Inc., Preda Foundation, Inc., Iacat Region Dos at the Le Charme Suites, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The two-day activity focused on drawing out the accomplishments of partners in the implementation of prevention activities against trafficking in persons (TIP), delivery of protection and prosecution services for survivors, as well as building or strengthening partnerships towards improved prosecutorial and reintegration efforts, key pillars in countering TIP. In addition, specific plans and joint activities in the next three (3) years were presented and discussed, with USAID underscoring the importance of informing programmatic decisions with TIP survivors’ lived experiences. As part of the learning component of the workshop, PDAP facilitated visits in Barangay Barretto and PREDA Home for Girls, where participants directly engaged with barangay officials and survivors and learned about effective CTIP approaches.

18/11/2024

PDAP recently met with the local government of Sariaya, Quezon, and the Castañas Workers Association (CWA) to discuss and align on the details of the upcoming “Economic Empowerment of OFWs and their Families in Brgy. Castañas, Sariaya, Quezon” project. Set to begin this month, the initiative will be implemented by PDAP in partnership and with funding support from the Assisi Development Foundation Inc.

The project aims to economically empower CWA members and their families by establishing a community-based social enterprise that they will own and manage themselves.

10/10/2024

As he completes his two-year term as member of the Board of Trustees of the Partnership for Development Assistance in the Philippines or PDAP, outgoing Chairperson, Mr. Benjamin Abadiano, addressed the membership in the recent 36th PDAP Annual Membership Meeting, by reflecting on PDAP’s key successes and challenges in the past few years while sharing insights and hopeful vision for the future.

Read more: https://pdap.net/outgoing-chairperson-ben-abadiano-reflects-on-pdaps-successes-challenges-and-future-vision/