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Over half of Filipinos remain unbanked despite digital finance surge

More Filipinos are moving into digital finance as account ownership nearly doubled in recent years, but more than half of the population remains outside...

PIDS study warns of widening housing gap as Metro Manila land values soar

A new study from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) warns that rapid urban revitalization in Metro Manila is worsening the housing gap,...

HEALTHCARE WORKSHOP.

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) is supporting reforms to hospital payments under the universal health care program, as global experts gathered for...

RoRo network boosts port business but drains nearby towns, study finds

Improved transport connectivity through the Philippines’ Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) network stimulates business in port municipalities while causing nearby towns to lose income as economic activity...

Mindanao pioneers ‘people-centered’ AI

Mindanao is moving to the forefront of people-centered artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the Philippines, with locally developed tools already aiding farmers and new...

PIDS opens research corner in Bangsamoro

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) opened its 27th PIDS Corner at the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) Library in Cotabato City...

Aging population seen worsening PH housing crisis

The Philippines faces a growing housing crisis as its population ages and fewer young adults form households, experts warned during a webinar hosted by...

Women sari-sari store owners gain psychological, social empowerment

Women sari-sari store owners in the Philippines experience significant psychological and social empowerment despite business challenges, according to a study by the Philippine Institute...

Weak regulation fuels overfishing, inequality in coastal communities

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing is severely impacting Philippine marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishers, experts said at a recent symposium. Weak enforcement...

Gov’t seeks solutions to address decades-long infrastructure deficit

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon recognized that the Philippines has a “big problem” in transport infrastructure development, but remains optimistic about finding solutions. This recognition follows...

Study: Adaptive measures needed to shield farms from extreme weather

Agriculture, the backbone of the nation’s food security, is facing a double whammy: it’s the biggest victim of climate change-related disasters, and a contributor...

PIDS study reveals gaps in clean water access

Diarrhea continues to be a leading cause of illness and hospitalization nationwide, despite the Philippines’ economic growth and ongoing development initiatives, according to a...

Study says skills mismatch a barrier to economic growth

Skills mismatch is a persistent challenge that hampers labor productivity and economic growth in the Philippines. This issue was highlighted during a recent public webinar...

Women empowerment

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) introduces the Women’s Empowerment Metric for National...
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