What caused the worsening of the poverty situation in the Philippines from 2003 to 2006? What strategies and kind of interventions are called for? Rea..

Research plays a major role in the crafting and implementation of government`s poverty reduction programs. As such, this year`s celebration of the Dev..

Health care service in the country is designed to be delivered under a referral network. Traditionally, an ordinary citizen would go to a clinic or ba..

In the face of seasonal climate variability, the smallholder farmers, particularly those in rural communities, are among the most adversely affected. ..

In the Philippines, importation has remained as one of the most feasible options for the government to meet the growing demand for rice. It is thus im..

Although our ability to predict climate conditions has improved significantly, farmers` use of climate information and forecasts in farming decisions ..

The study was conducted to identify risk-efficient cropping schedules for corn farmers in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines using stochastic dominance analy..

Rainfall variability greatly influences corn production. Thus, a skillful forecast is potentially of value to the farmers because it could help them m..

The climate of the Philippines is highly influenced by the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). El Nino is associated with an increased chance of drie..

The papers in this special issue come from the project "Bridging the gap between seasonal climate forecasts (SCFs) and agricultural decisionmakers in ..

It is ironic how the Philippines, being basically an agricultural country, is one of the top importers of rice in the world. This country is so blesse..

AMID the uncertainties seen lingering for the rest of the year, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) remains confident that it is p..

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is preparing for the possible drop in tax collection in the second half as several laws providing tax relief come into ..

THERE is word that the government is under pressure from the big bad guys across the ocean to raise taxes again, given the record deficit that the cur..

ECONOMISTS believe that growth will actually slow down from an expected strong first half of the year because of election spending. A new president a..