Development Research News

Development Research News is the quarterly news publication of PIDS, reporting on the latest findings as well as recommendations of studies and fora conducted by the Institute. The newsletter features articles on key national and current issues, research digests, project updates, and a rundown of the latest PIDS publications. News on PIDS activities provide an inside look into the Institute and the people behind it. The main objective of the newsletter is to highlight policy-oriented issues deemed relevant and timely, in a nontechnical manner.

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OFW Children: Wanting for More Attention

Jun 01, 2008

DRN 2008 Vol. XXVI No. 2

The Philippine government considers Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as a new breed of economic investors in the country. Much has been said about the..

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What's in Store for the Philippine Economy in 2008?

Jun 01, 2008

DRN 2008 Vol. XXVI No. 1

2007 is indeed a notable year for the Philippines in terms of economic growth. Can this performance be sustained in 2008? PIDS President Dr. Josef Yap..

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It's All in the Contract: a Closer Look at BOT

Jun 01, 2007

DRN 2007 Vol. XXV No. 6

This issue's main feature tells us that the smooth implementation of big BOT projects depends on carefully designed contracts. Using the challenging c..

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A Framework for Regional and Local Development

Jun 01, 2007

DRN 2007 Vol. XXV No. 5

Once again, the PIDS successfully led this year's observance of the 5th Development Policy Research Month (DPRM). The DPRM, which was initiated primar..

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A Post-Crisis Prescription: Being One Group Matters

Jun 01, 2007

DRN 2007 Vol. XXV No. 4

Valuable lessons have been drawn from the financial crisis that hit East Asia 10 years ago. From this sad experience, Asian countries are now more awa..

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Understanding International Labor Migration in East Asia

Jun 01, 2007

DRN 2007 Vol. XXV No. 3

Labor migration is a subject that is very familiar to most Filipinos. More than any nation in East Asia, the Philippines has the most number of migran..

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Has Land Reform Changed Land Ownership Concentration?

Jun 01, 2007

DRN 2007 Vol. XXV No. 2

The main feature in this issue underscores a glaring sad truth about social and economic inequality in the Philippines. That is, in a government where..

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The Philippine Economy in 2007: Is a Breakthrough in the Horizon?

Jun 01, 2007

DRN 2007 Vol. XXV No. 1

Is a breakthrough in the horizon for the Philippine economy in 2007? Dr. Josef Yap, PIDS' president and economic seer, poses this important question f..

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E-commerce in the Philippines: a Preliminary Stocktaking

Jun 01, 2006

DRN 2006 Vol. XXIV No. 6

With the rapid advancement in information and communication technology (ICT) and the equally rapid spread of the Internet, a new system has emerged to..

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When Less (Access) Leads to More...On Contraceptive Use in the Philippines

Jun 01, 2006

DRN 2006 Vol. XXIV No. 5

With life in this country getting increasingly difficult, small family size is now the most rational choice. Sadly, however, there is still a large nu..

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Costs and Spillovers of the AFP vs. NPA Armed Conflicts: Metro Manila - Rizal Case Study

Jun 01, 2006

DRN 2006 Vol. XXIV No. 4-b

This article discusses the costs and spillovers of the armed conflict on Metro Manila and Rizal province. Documents recovered by AFP operatives indica..

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The Bias Against Muslims: a Creeping Perception

Jun 01, 2006

DRN 2006 Vol. XXIV No. 4-a

Would you be willing to have a Muslim in your house as boarder? Or hire a Muslim woman as househelp or a Muslim man as worker in your company? How abo..

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Can the Philippine Film Industry Follow Bollywood?

Jun 01, 2006

DRN 2006 Vol. XXIV No. 3

Can the Philippines be another Bollywood? Can it follow the relative success of India and other countries such as China, Korea, and Japan in penetrati..

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Ideologically Motivated Conflicts in the Philippines: Exploring the Possibility of an Early Warning System

Jun 01, 2006

DRN 2006 Vol. XXIV No. 2-b

This article takes a closer look at the decades-long armed confrontation between the government and the rebel groups, and explores the potential benef..

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Cross-border Trade in Higher Education: What Are Our Chances?

Jun 01, 2006

DRN 2006 Vol. XXIV No. 2-a

The old adage, "quality, not quantity," sums up the defining criterion that separates the winning schools and countries from the rest in today's race ..

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