The continuing search for good governance, patterns, practices, and prospects: higher education as catalyst for decentralization and democratization for development -- An outlook on Philippines and thailand relations -- An institutional perspective on Haiyan recovery process: Insiders' view from outside -- Innovations and reforms in higher education for good governance -- The Philippine administrative tradition and american influences: Profiling legacies and contexts -- The 2015 PSPA Cebu 3D International Conference : advancing the cause of decentralization and democratization for development -- Issues and challenges in decentralization and local autonomy in the Philippines: towards unravelling the development quandary -- The PSPA-UNDP 3D Project: RFA -- Problems in local governance: The barangay officials' experience.

[Article Title : The continuing search for good governance, patterns, practices, and prospects: higher education as catalyst for decentralization and democratization for development / Ivy F. Lacas, Reinna Maraya I. Bien and Margel F. Pallingayan, p. 6-12]

Abstract : The international conference of the Philippine society for public administration (PSPA), held in the heritage city of Vigan in Ilocos Sur on July 2-4, 2015, once again pursued the unqualified commitment of the Association towards propagating and bringing attention to exemplars of good governance practices.

[Article Title : An outlook on Philippines and thailand relations / Margel Pallingayan, p. 13-14]

Abstract : In 1949 a diplomatic treaty or a friendship agreement was signed between the Philippines and Thailand. This initially fortified the relationship between the two countries until the present times.

[Article Title : An institutional perspective on Haiyan recovery process: Insiders' view from outside / Jose Tiusonco II, Mampei Hayashi, and Mizan B.F. Bisri, p. 15-17]

Abstract : Real stories are best told by those with firsthand experience of or affected persons by huge and life changing phenomena such as natural disasters, social revolutions, or even war.

[Article Title : Innovations and reforms in higher education for good governance / Margel Pallingayan, p. 19-20]

Abstract : This year's Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA) International Conference held in Vigan, Ilocos Sur highlighted the search for innovations and reforms in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in improving structures and processes and improving the role of HEIs as promoters of good governance.

[Article Title : The Philippine administrative tradition and american influences: Profiling legacies and contexts / Danilo DLR. Reyes, p. 21-25]

Abstract : The development of American and Philippine administrative systems and institutions exhibits striking similarities as well as remarkable contrasts.

[Article Title : The 2015 PSPA Cebu 3D International Conference : advancing the cause of decentralization and democratization for development / Ivy F. Lacas, p.26-37]

Abstract : Following teh soft launch of the 3D project during its 4th international conference held in Vigan City in July, the Philippine Society for Public Administration conducted the PSPA 3D international Conference in Cebu City last November 26-28, 2015.

[Article Title : Issues and challenges in decentralization and local autonomy in the Philippines: towards unravelling the development quandary / Danilo de la Rosa Reyes, p. 38-46]

Abstract : The decentralization of highly centralized and rigid systems of government in the aftermath of the colonial periods has been the response to improve the delivery of public services and the management of public affairs among newly-independent nations.

[Article Title : The PSPA-UNDP 3D Project: RFA / Joan Carinugan, p. 47-57]

Abstract : The 3D project is expected to serve as a policy review to assess and evaluate the impact of local autonomy and devolution, as well as thye challenges that still need to be addressed.

[Article Title : Problems in local governance: The barangay officials' experience / Frederico Banluta Ticong, p. 58-62]

Abstract : According to the provincial development and physical framework plan of bohol for 2010-2013, many of the issues and challenges to local development were rooted in the area of local governance and legislation.