The fisheries sector, particularly tuna, appears to be the most contentious issue once the Philippines enters into formal bilateral trade negotiation ..

THE TUNA sector is seen to get the most benefits from a potential free trade agreement between the European Union and the Philippines, studies commiss..

The Local Government Code of 1991 is supposed to transfer some of the regulatory functions of the national government as well as more social service r..

This study reviews and evaluates the major contributory and noncontributory social protection programs that are currently in place as part of the gove..

This paper analyzes the responses from a survey of Philippine companies concerning labor market policies, such as minimum wage-setting process, hiring..

In her final note for the PJD 2009 second semester issue, Ms. Jennifer Liguton bids farewell as the Philippine Journal of Development`s (PJD) managing..

This paper is borne out of the need to address the scarcity of evidence-based studies on barangay financing. It analyzes and evaluates key issues on f..

This paper assessed the local service delivery (LSD) of potable water in Dumaguete City and selected areas of Agusan del Sur. It is based on a recent ..

Within East Asia, the outward-oriented Philippine economy is a latecomer to using free trade agreements (FTAs) as a trade policy instrument and has re..

This paper aims to review and assess the protection afforded by the Social Security System (SSS) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), t..

The frequency of intense floods and storms is increasing globally, particularly in Asia-Pacific, amid the specter of climate change. Associated with t..

As the Philippines continues to promote foreign investment and plays host to multinational corporation (MNC) affiliates, are there any significant pos..

Has the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) made resources available for the establishment of new teacher items? And if so, why has the Departme..

To improve the country`s standing on achieving the Millennium Development Goals on Education and Education for All targets, it is important to examine..

This report provides an assessment of the Department of Health`s (DOH) three drug provision programs, i.e., Botika ng Barangay (BnB), Botika ng Bayan ..