This volume of the Philippine Journal of Development revisits some of the government policies specifically designed for those in the margins, namely, ..

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..

Last week, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) sponsored a conference, held at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila, on the “new&rdqu..

Irrigation is essential for many crops, especially for rice, the country’s primary staple. The government, through the National Irrigation Admin..

RAISING tariffs on imported rice will benefit importers that have already shipped in rice while discouraging future importers, potentially leaving con..

Good governance and good policies work hand in hand. Lack of good governance can hinder the successful implementation of good policies while the absen..

The enactment of Republic Act 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 added two years to basic education. One of the rationales offered by p..

MANILA — Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said he expects Philippine economic growth to expand above 6 percent in the third quart..

MANILA – Socioeconomic Planning secretary Ernesto Pernia said he expects Philippine economic growth to expand above six percent in the third qua..

THE Board of Investments (BoI) said it is expecting a “small” benefit from the US-China trade war but is working to capture more investmen..

With the government catching up on spending its budget intended for public goods and services, the country’s chief economist on Thursday express..

Studies show that countries that are socially cohesive and have high trust in their institutions perform better economically. When governments have th..