We use Bayesian methods to estimate a medium-scale closed economy dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model for the Philippine economy. Baye..

As a recognition of the valuable role of private sector in the healthcare delivery system, this paper attempts to collate vital information on private..

In an effort to complement the 2008 disability survey conducted in Metro Manila, the University of Tokyo and the Philippine Institute for Development ..

The Magna Carta of Public Health Workers (RA 7305) was enacted to ensure that health workers are properly compensated, thereby helping to promote bett..

One of the inaugural commitments made by the Philippines` new administration is the provision of quality and affordable health care for each and every..

Probing deeper into the poverty picture, this Policy Note examines the extent, composition, and characteristics of the poor, using various rounds of t..

Will the recent PLDT acquisition of Digitel (Sun) lead to better benefits for the general public in terms of the telecommunications aspect? How will i..

What is the effect of infrastructure on growth, in particular, on agricultural productivity? How critical is it in raising agricultural productivity? ..

In current practice, subaggregate chained volume measures (CVMs) are neither weighted nor additive. This paper derives and implements "weights" for we..

In current practice in all countries, subaggregate chained volume measures (CVMs) are not weighted and, thus, not additive. However, weights are neces..

Basic public education is still largely the responsibility of the central government, delivered through the Department of Education (DepEd), notwithst..

How do countries manage the surge in capital flows in their economies? Are capital controls the answer? This Note looks deeper into the matter.

Are the Philippines` policies for rice self-sufficiency still appropriate at this time? Are they tenable? This Policy Note provides some answers.

Using an economy-wide CGE model called Maquette for MDG Simulation (MAMS) as applied to the Philippines, the author examines economy-wide scenarios fo..

Do firms in the Philippines innovate? Where do they source their technological knowledge in doing so? And what is the significance of industrial clust..