With debates going on regarding possible constitutional changes on the government set-up, fundamental issues sometimes get blurred or lost amidst the ..

This paper examines the relationship between household savings and family size. Household savings are important indicators for family welfare not only..

What awaits the Philippines this year? For the past years, Dr. Josef Yap has written fearless forecasts for the country and discussed the various issu..

Putting an end to ideologically motivated armed conflicts in the Philippines does not only entail going to the negotiating table for peace talks but a..

The civil society sector has been quite visible in the Philippine landscape since the end of the Marcos administration. Peace civil society organizati..

The Bicol region is one of the poorest regions in the Philippines. In fact, it has the worst poverty situation in Luzon. It is also one of the most af..

The conflict in Muslim Mindanao, particularly in Lanao del Sur, is complex, deeply rooted, and multifaceted. Through its long history, the conflict ha..

Today, the exchange rate is P52 = US$1. Yesterday, it was P51 = US$1. So what does this mean? What is exchange rate anyway? What does it show? Why is ..

The last two decades have witnessed a tremendous increase in global trade and investments. This has been followed by a shift in the pattern of FDI inf..

This paper examines the performances of Asian asset management companies (AMCs). The analysis reveals that the AMCs vary significantly in their design..

What makes a large family more prone to poverty? Why is the poverty incidence invariably higher among households with larger family sizes? This Notes ..

With new outbreaks of the H5N1 influenza among poultry being reported not only in certain countries in Asia but also in Europe and Africa, it is best ..

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

Ever wonder why one product brand enjoys a more prominent shelf location in a particular retail establishment than another brand? Would such arrangeme..

Food policy analysts and government policymakers have different views on food security. Those who decide for agriculture in less developed countries e..