Press Releases

As a major developing economy grappling with surging rice prices, countries in Asia, particularly the Philippines, are facing mounting challenges in s..

Policy is needed to address income instability and the lack of social safety nets among gig workers. While gig workers appreciate flexibility and auto..

Platforms like Upwork and OnlineJobsPH have revolutionized access to freelance work in the Philippines. Clients can easily connect with a diverse pool..

The online gig economy maintained its upward momentum since its boom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More and more Filipinos are t..

Philippine labor experts call for robust skills mapping and multi-sector collaboration to address the persistent issue of skills mismatches.

Skills mismatch is a persistent challenge that hampers labor productivity and economic growth in the Philippines. This issue was highlighted during a ..

The transition to a province-wide health system (PWHS) in the Philippines holds the potential to transform healthcare delivery across the country, but..

The rise of digital currencies and innovative public systems will shape the future of governance, social services and economic development in the Phil..

Experts and stakeholders at the 10th Mindanao Policy Research Forum (MPRF) advocated for enhancing agricultural value chains to uplift low-income hous..

Local and international experts are calling for a balance between technology and human-centric skills development to promote a future-ready workforce...

The fourth wave of globalization, fueled by technological advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and 3D printing, can transform and s..

Optimizing governance reforms and climate financing is essential for achieving economic, environmental, and social equity in natural resource manageme..

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) marked a significant milestone with the conduct of the 10th Annual Public Policy Conference (A..

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), in collaboration with Mindanao State Universit..

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) officially launched the 22nd Development Research Month (DPRM) with a kickoff forum and press ..