We Filipinos pride in our cultural hospitality, but we also like our economy closed; and protectionist tendencies still run below our surface show of ..

THERE is no doubt that the country’s economic growth and inclusiveness are hinged largely on the development of the micro, small and medium enterpri..

What would be crucial is for government to adopt long-term targets, so that empirical performance of governments may be compared across time in relati..

Tax reforms and redoubled efforts to ramp up investments should help maximize the contribution of the country’s middle class to economic development..

MANILA — A new study from state-run Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said the government should help not only the poor, but also ..

As another school year opens, hundreds of thousands of students will continue their tertiary education in the 2,299 higher education institutions (HEI..

The Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program is a long-term solution to intergenerational poverty. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) ..

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has underscored the importance of accurate and reliable statistical data and evidence which are..

The middle class plays a critical role in the development of a country. It is not only expected to create employment as business start-ups but also to..

As part of the government's effort to pursue sustained and inclusive growth and, at the same time, promote good governance at the local level, the Bot..

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Institute has recently conducted an APEC conference series for researchers and scholars to discuss with policy makers..

Recto: 'This should be augmented because if there will be 50,000 employees affected, it translates into about P840 in monthly aid per individual.' M..

A new industrial policy for the Philippine automotive manufacturing sector is expected to significantly boost local vehicle production in two years, t..

MORE than 1.4 million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) will be exempted from the 12-percent value added tax (VAT) once Senate Bill 2890 is passed into..

MORE than 1.4 million Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) will be exempted from the 12-percent value added tax (VAT) once Senate Bill 2890 is passed into..