To stimulate technological development, it is necessary that intellectual property be clearly rewarded. It is not, therefore, surprising that internat..

To educate Filipinos on IPR, this article provides a rigorous discussion on the Philippine patent system and patent law. It identifies the patentable ..

Inasmuch as plant breeders deserve remuneration for their labor and investment efforts, there are also reasons against the institution of plant variet..

The advent of new techniques in genetic manipulation has sparked discussions in IPR involving biological products and processes. This article, which h..

1972 is a year that will always be remembered for this has been the year when martial law has been declared. On the fiscal system, the fundame..

Plagued by political instability, energy crisis and natural disasters, this paper attempts to forecast economic performance in the next two years. Aga..

This paper attempts to lay the groundwork for more vigorous studies on the micro impact of macroeconomic adjustment policies in the Philippines. Speci..

To analyze the impact of the Gulf Crisis on the Philippine economy, this paper describes the current state of the economy and the energy policy of the..

This study analyzes the nature and role of rural nonfarm employment in development. It also traces the growth of nonfarm activities in the Philippines..

While the ASEAN has achieved peace and stability in the region, it has nothing significant to boast about its economic achievements. This study examin..

The Dynamics of Rural Development is a three–year research program implemented by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies that addresses is..

This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the links among conceptual, empirical and policy issues relating to agricultural growth, rural d..

Against the backdrop of the cattle stock depletion and the stagnation of economic activities at the backyard level, this paper reviews the history of ..

The agrarian reform program represents an important innovation that will alter the landscape of the rural sector. While the focus of literature on int..

While the CARP under the Aquino administration is expected to bring beneficial result, it may also carry with it adverse effects. One aspect that is e..