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THE EROPA SECRETARIAT

Based in Manila, Philippines, the EROPA Secretariat General implements the decisions and instructions of the Executive Council.  The Secretariat is responsible for coordination, preparation of meetings and communications, and correspondences of the Organization.

The Secretary-General

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Welcome to the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA)!

As we have entered an era of hyper-turbulent challenges, empowering our civil servants and public administration scholars with the requisite capacities has become more imperative than ever. There are continuous clamors on reforms, increased openness of government information, building up localities so they may become smart cities, enhancing the healthcare system, handling the challenges of deepening decentralization, facilitating sensitive political transitions, safeguarding a country's territories, and improving states' social protection systems among others. All of these thrusts are in the name of attaining humanity's development aspirations.

As one of Asia-Pacific’s first international associations on governance, it has become a leading organization where academics, practitioners, groups, and states gather to discuss issues and develop solutions for different social and economic challenges. The EROPA was established in 1960 to respond to a shared desire among state members to promote collaboration in enhancing public administration capacities, systems, and practices to help expedite inclusive development.  Since then, it has assisted various universities and academies of public administration, government agencies, local governments, and individuals through conferences, seminars, publications, and capacity-development programs.
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Over the years, the EROPA has collaborated with the different international organizations such as United Nations on countless development initiatives. To advance the gains from the past, we have been deepening our existing partnerships with other organizations while extending our hand to other interested parties. We likewise have been exerting efforts in reaching out to former member-states while inviting other countries and groups to the fold. Furthermore, we will seek to enhance the Asian Review of Public Administration standing, EROPA's flagship journal. These initiatives will be the organization's contributions to the lofty goal of knowledge creation. 

Certainly, we will have to exert great efforts in a time where there are seemingly insurmountable problems that our world faces. We need to have strong leadership, change in mindsets, long-term planning, and deep collaboration if we are to survive and thrive.
As we face challenges and chart the ideal future for the next generation, the EROPA shall spearhead opportunities on providing the capacity-building needs of the public sector in service of humanity to help them develop the requisite skills and aid them in nation-building.
It is my great pleasure to invite you all to this noble field that seeks to serve the common good. Let us continuously strive for exceptional public administration in service of humanity!

Alex B. Brillantes, Jr.
Secretary-General, EROPA

List of Secretaries General
  • Jose V. Abueva (1959-1960)
  • Carlos P. Ramos (1960-1981)
  • Raul P. De Guzman (1982-1995)
  • Patricia A. Sto. Tomas (1996-2010)
  • Orlando S. Mercado (2010-2021)
  • Alex B. Brillantes, Jr. (2021-Present)

STAFF

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​   Dr. Alex B. Brillantes, Jr
   Secretary-General



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   Ms. Ainna Shariz E. Comia
   Office Manager &
​   Senior Researcher
  

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   Mr. Karl Emmanuel Ruiz
   Researcher
    
(Part-Time)

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​  Mr. Tommy Solera
  I.T. Assistant
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(Part-Time)

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   Mr. Jose Angelito Aurelio
   Publications Assistant
   (Part-Time)

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   (Vacant)

   Deputy Secretary-General for
​   Research and Publications

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​   Ms. Katherine B. Edem
   Senior Administrative      
   Specialist
   

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   Ms. Adela M. Abas
   Bookkeeper
    (Part-Time)


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  Ms. Mercedita Miranda
  Publications Assistant
​  (Part-Time)

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​  Ms. Katrina Gases
  Office Liaison
​  (Part-Time)

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EASTERN REGIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
National College of Public Administration and Governance
University of the Philippines, Diliman 1101 Quezon City
Philippines
Telefax: (+632) 8 929 7789
​WhatsApp: 63917 465 4300
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Constitution
    • EROPA Centers
    • EROPA Secretariat >
      • Sec-Gen's Corner
    • EROPA Chairperson
  • Publications
    • Public Administration News
    • ARPA >
      • ARPA Editorial Board
      • ARPA Call for Papers
      • Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
      • Notes for Contributors
      • Abstracts >
        • 2019, Volume 30, Nos. 1-2
        • 2018, Volume 29, Nos. 1-2
        • 2017 Volume 28, Nos. 1 & 2
        • 2016 Volume 27, Nos. 1 & 2
        • 2015 Volume 26, Nos. 1 & 2
        • 2014 Volume 25, No. 2
        • 2014 Volume 25, No. 1
        • 2013 Volume 24, Nos. 1 & 2
        • 2012 Volume 23, Nos. 1 & 2
        • 2011 Volume 22, No. 2
    • EROPA Bulletin >
      • Call for Inputs
    • Resources >
      • EROPA Brochure & Forms
  • Membership
    • Members' Corner
    • Join EROPA >
      • Individual Membership Form
      • Group Membership Form
      • State Membership
    • State Members
  • Conferences
    • 2023 EROPA Conference
    • 2022 EROPA Conference
    • 2021 EROPA Conference
    • 2020 EROPA Conference
    • List of Past Conferences
    • Database for Past Conferences >
      • EROPA 2022 Conference
      • EROPA 2019 Conference
      • EROPA 2018 Conference
      • EROPA 2017 Conference
      • EROPA 2016 Conference
      • 2012-2015 Conferences
    • Carlos P. Ramos Award for Best Conference Paper
    • Asian Leadership Forum
    • Stories to Share
  • Activities
    • Latest Activities
    • EROPA ExP >
      • Find an Expert >
        • Peter Bergerson
        • Edna Estifania A. Co
        • Sofian Effendi
        • Akio Kamiko
        • Pan Suk Kim
        • Masao Kikuchi
        • Perla Legaspi
        • Lue Li
        • Akira Nakamura
        • Orlando Mercado
        • Jon Quah
        • Lisa Saye
        • Sombat Thamrongthanyawong
        • Prijono Tjiptoherijanto
        • Roger Wettenhall
        • Tao Zhang
        • Mohd Afzanizam Mohd Badrin
        • Wong Wai Lun, Vincent
      • JOIN ExP DATABASE
    • OYPA >
      • FAQs/Guidelines
      • OYP Nomination Form
  • #TAG Dialogue
    • About #TAG Dialogue
    • #GovInTheTimeOfCorona
  • Contact Us