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...
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) cited the need to harmonize 50 years of census data, addressing inconsistencies that hinder policy analysis.
The state...
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...
A study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) reports that the Philippines continues to fall behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in transport...
The Philippines has the potential to become a premier retirement destination and top global retirement choice if it can leverage its natural beauty, affordability...
The Philippines is undergoing a demographic shift that is reshaping its housing landscape, according to a paper published by the Philippine Institute for Development...
Access to quality education remains unequal despite the continued expansion of public higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines, according to a recent study...
The health consequences of poor water, proper sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions are devastating, particularly for children. In 2019, poor WASH practices accounted for...
Diarrhea continues to be a leading cause of illness and hospitalization nationwide, despite the Philippines’ economic growth and ongoing development initiatives, according to a...
A study called for a redesign of the educational subsidy under the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (UAQTEA), suggesting a shift to...
Malnutrition impairs the physical and mental development of children, affecting their quality of life, and eventual productivity and participation in society.
Addressing malnutrition is still...
A study by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) reveals alarming trends in early childhood development (ECD) in the Philippines, with high mortality...
Lack of capital impedes the capacity of ECs to respond to disasters.
Fallen electric poles and interrupted power services are the telltale damage of a...
