As we move closer to our 40th founding anniversary on September 26, we invite you to get to know the PIDS a bit more. Each day from August 18 to our anniversary day, we'll feature some interesting facts about the Institute--a total of 40 Things (You Just Might Not Know) About PIDS.

40 Things (You Just Might Not Know) About PIDS (1/40): Establishment of PIDS

On September 26, 1977, Presidential Decree No. 1201 establishing the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) was signed. The decree stated the need for adequate research studies and materials properly oriented to national development planning as the reason for establishing PIDS.

To know more about PIDS, visit https://www.pids.gov.ph/

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