Empowering Innovation in Philippine Game Development
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About GDAP
The Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) is a trade association in the Philippines, established in 2007 to represent and promote the country’s game development industry. It is composed of Digital Game development, service and technology studios in the country, both foreign and local, and has strong ties to the government, technology suppliers, education sector and the international community of game developers via the International Game Developers Association.
What We Do
Make Games
Make Games
GDAP is composed of game companies, game support service providers, and academes that work closely with the government and other associates to help member businesses and partners grow.
Spread Awareness
Spread Awareness
GDAP is composed of game companies, game support service providers, and academes that work closely with the government and other associates to help member businesses and partners grow.
Events
Events
We organize competitions, festivals, and business matching events to highlight the strengths of our member studios and celebrate the achievements of our developers.
Represent the Philippines
Represent the Philippines
GDAP is part of the official Philippine delegation and represents the country and its member studios during global business events.
Grow the Industry
Grow the Industry
We encourage, promote, and offer our support to studios and individuals, not only in Metro Manila, but in other regions of the country. Our goal is to strengthen the game dev industry in all parts of the Philippines.
Collaboration
Collaboration
We join forces with other creative industries to enhance our craft and create a project together that proudly showcases the Filipino talent.
Academic Partnerships
Academic Partnerships
We join forces with other creative industries to enhance our craft and create a project together that proudly showcases the Filipino talent.
Upskilling
Upskilling
We provide training and mentorship to individuals, studios & partners that may need help in getting started with game development.
Trusted Industry Partners
Latest News
GDAP Showcases Filipino Game Development Talent at Ube Fiesta Köln 2026
The Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) proudly joined Ube Fiesta Köln 2026 last June 20-21, 2026, bringing the creativity, innovation, and…
GDAP Explores Global Trade Opportunities for Local Industry in Courtesy Call with DTI EMB
MANILA, Philippines — Aligning private sector innovation with national export roadmaps, leadership from the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) held a…
GDAP Aligns with DTI and PCIDC to Drive Key Priorities for the Philippine Game Development Industry
MANILA, Philippines — Furthering its mission to accelerate the growth of the local gaming ecosystem, leadership from the Game Developers Association of the…