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The Philippines is slowly ageing. In a little over a decade, the country’s elderly will comprise at least 7 percent of the total population. This ri..

The Philippines has been experiencing unprecedented economic growth in recent years. This has fueled greater consumption among households and greater ..

Based on the 2015 Census of Population and Housing, there were 7.5 million senior citizens, or persons aged 60 and above, in the Philippines. The Unit..

A PIDS study found that the Philippines’ aging population is rising. Citing United Nations data, the study projected that the elderly, aged 65 a..

The Philippines is slowly ageing. In a little over a decade, the country’s elderly will comprise at least seven percent of the total population. Thi..

The Philippines needs to invest in infrastructure and human capital in an effort to reap the demographic dividend which is crucial to the country&rsqu..

This Economic Issue of the Day explores the concept of demographic dividend and its relevance in the fulfillment of the Philippines' economic potentia..

A recent Philippine study examined economic gain from age structure transition at the national level by using economic support ratios and National Tra..

This is the highest rate registered since January of this year. Likewise, core inflation rate went up to 2.3 percent in September, from 2.0 percent l..

The Philippines is on track in the detection and cure of tuberculosis (TB) under the Directly Observed Treatment Short Course. However, it is still st..

Over the last decade, there was a significant drop in mortality and morbidity cases attributed to tuberculosis (TB). The high TB Case Detection (CDR) ..

Given the controversial nature of the issue of population growth, there is a need for the government to state clearly its position with respect to fam..

This paper explores how elderly labor income can be expanded as a financing source for elderly consumption in the future through increase in elderly w..

ASEAN transport cooperation is a key issue in the preparation for an ASEAN Economic Community in 2015. Transport cooperation requires member countries..

Philippine population is projected to grow from about 88 million in 2007 to 142 million in 2040. The projected increase in population size will be acc..