Press Releases

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA..

There should be a more inclusive response to the needs of the country’s senior citizens.This was emphasized by Maricel Deloria, assistant bureau..

There should be a reliable database of senior citizens to improve service delivery to the elderly. This was one of the key points raised by Natio..

The government’s social pension program (SocPen) provides significant improvements in the lives of pensioners, especially if the coverage is inc..

Financial constraints are among the top barriers that hinder the Filipino youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET) from pursuing technic..

As the Philippines gears toward the new normal of learning, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has launched in..

The government needs to review the targeting of its scholarship and training programs to better reach the youth who need these opportunities the most...

It would be “more challenging” for the Philippines to reduce poverty and return to its pre-pandemic growth path with the COVID-19 pandemic..

The government needs to rethink price setting in the public procurement of drugs and medicines.This was recommended by Philippine Institute for Develo..

The economic and health consequences of chronic malnutrition in the country are “too enormous and extreme” and need critical and urgent at..

A significant proportion of Filipino migrant workers can be categorized as ‘potentially vulnerable’ due to lack of access to social protec..

The country’s participation in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement would result in a 2.02-percent increase in its r..

Smart city development is recognized as a potential solution to the Philippines’ urbanization issues. However, much still needs to be done at th..

As the country embarks on universal health coverage reforms, it is crucial to monitor various healthcare quality indicators to improve service deliver..

The Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizen program, also known as SocPen, has contributed to improving the coverage of the country’s pension..