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..

What differentiates the GNP from the GDP? Where are the OFW remittances reflected? How does one measure these income account concepts? This Economic I..

Can the Philippines be another Bollywood? Can it follow the relative success of India and other countries such as China, Korea, and Japan in penetrati..

Trade liberalization--particularly tariff reduction, which is the focus of this paper--triggers changes in both sectoral price ratios and domestic-for..

This paper looks at the regulatory reforms in the electricity and downstream oil industries, two important inputs to the production process that were ..

Coastal resources management (CRM) has flourished as a management approach for attaining a more sustainable form of economic development in the coasta..