The Development Academy of the Philippines Certification Body and Indonesia’s Professional Certification Agency for Productivity were accredited to operate the APO Productivity Specialists certification scheme. The Philippines joins as a newly accredited certification body, while Indonesia expanded its scope beyond the Green Productivity certification scheme.

This milestone achievement was announced during the 67th Session of the APO Governing Body (GBM), held from 20 to 22 May 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. APO Alternate Director for the Philippines Magdalena L. Mendoza and APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad received the certificates from the APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata in his capacity as Chair of the APO Accreditation Body during the inaugural ceremony of the GBM on 21 May 2025.

APO Alternate Director for the Philippines Magdalena L. Mendoza (third from left), APO Chair 2025–26 Amardeep Singh Bhatia (fourth from left), Minister of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Professor Yassierli (fourth from right), APO Secretary-General Dr. Indra Pradana Singawinata (third from right), and APO Director for Indonesia Agung Nur Rohmad (second from right).