Tag: Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS)
Privatizing our pride
THE state of airports, like our toilets that go under the scrutiny of our visitors, is a reflection of a country’s good housekeeping and...
Cross-agency ‘convergence strategy’ to boost social protection, cut poverty — PIDS
Effective joint programming, or “convergence strategy,” by concerned government agencies can greatly enhance the efficiency and impact of social protection initiatives in the country,...
A POTENT SECTOR TO SPUR INCLUSIVE GROWTH: Creative sector contributes P1.94T to 2024 economy — PSA
The Philippines’ creative economy in 2024 expanded its gross value added to GDP by 8.7 percent to P1.94 trillion from P1.78 trillion in 2023,...
Jan govt debt grows to P16.312T on lower peso, new borrowings
The national government’s outstanding debt has grown 1.63 percent month-on-month and 10.29 percent year-on-year to P16.312 trillion as of end-January, with a depreciated peso...
Strong PH 2025 economic growth hinges on 4 key sectors – PIDS
The Philippines’ economic performance this year could get significant support from four key sectors of interest namely, renewable energy, infrastructure, digital transformation and healthcare, the...
