Discussion Papers

From Philippine Institute for Development Studies
Contact information at EDIRC.
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Michael Ralph M. Abrigo ().

Access Statistics for this working paper series.
Is something missing from the series or not right? See the RePEc data check for the archive and series.

2024-08: Determining Optimal Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) Cutoffs Maximizing Admission of Wasted Children to Treatment in the Philippines

Valerie Gilbert T. Ulep, Jhanna Uy, Lyle Daryll D. Casas, Alice Nkoroi, Rene Gerard Jr. Galera, Eldridge Ferrer, Charmaine A. Duante, Paluku Bahwere, Mueni Mutunga and Sanele Nkomani

2024-07: Tracking Nutrition Investments: Proposed Nutrition Budget Tagging Framework and Typology for the National Government Agencies in the Philippines

Valerie Gilbert T. Ulep, Lyle Daryll D. Casas and Joy Bagas

2024-06: Inputs to the Philippine Labor Market Information System and TESDA’s Skills Anticipation and Prioritization of Skills Requirements Framework

Connie Bayudan-Dacuycuy, Anna Rita P. Vargas, Ma. Christina Epetia and John Joseph S. Ocbina

2024-05: An Assessment of the Enterprise-Based Training Modality in the Philippines: Barriers, Incentives, and Policy Gaps

Aniceto Orbeta, Frances Camille G. Dumalaog, Pauline Joy M. Lorenzo, John Joseph S. Ocbina, Kimberly R. Librero, Ian Nicole A. Generalao and Chrislyn Joanna F. Eñate

2024-04: Behind the Slow Start: An Assessment of Early Childhood Care and Development in the Philippines

Valerie Gilbert T. Ulep, Lyle Daryll D. Casas, Joy Bagas, Aaron Carlos G. Manuel, John Paulo D. Mendoza and Kim Leonard G. Dela Luna

2024-03: Insights into Economic Charter Change and the Case for Services Reform

Ramonette B. Serafica

2024-02: Formulation of an Assessment Tool on Basic Service-Level Standards for Resettlement Projects

Marife Ballesteros, Pauline Joy M. Lorenzo, Tatum P. Ramos, Jenica A. Ancheta and Amillah S. Rodil

2024-01: Process Evaluation of the “One-Stop Laboratory Services for Global Competitiveness†(OneLab) Project

Nerlita M. Manalili, Kris Ann Melad, Katha Ma-i M. Estopace, Michael Abrigo, Kean Norbie F. Alicante and Angelo C. Hernandez

2023-50: Mapping the Energy Sector Issues in the Philippines

Adoracion Navarro and Jethro El L. Camara

2023-49: Electricity Supply Interruptions and Its Impact on Local Economies

Kris Francisco and Michael Abrigo

2023-48: The Evolution of Reforms and the State of Competition in Public Procurement in the Philippines

Adoracion Navarro

2023-47: Study on Climate Change and Disaster Related Loss and Damage Accounting

Sonny N. Domingo and Arvie Joy A. Manejar

2023-46: Study on Circular Economy Pathways for Waste Management in the Philippines

Sonny N. Domingo, Arvie Joy A. Manejar and Gregorio Rafael P. Bueta

2023-45: Financial Inclusion, Financial Technology, and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Philippine Case

Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, Mark Gerald C. Ruiz and Ramona Maria L. Miral

2023-44: Market Power in the Philippine Domestic Shipping Industry

Kris Francisco and Michael Abrigo

2023-43: Who Gets Monitored among Philippines’ 4Ps Children and Why It Matters for Their Nonmonitored Siblings

Kris Ann Melad, Michael Abrigo and Kean Norbie F. Alicante

2023-42: Quantifying the Short-Run Macroeconomic Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Macroeconometric Approach

Margarita Debuque-Gonzales and John Paul Corpus

2023-41: Learning from Labor Market Outcome Changes Overtime: A Study of a Panel of 4Ps Beneficiaries

Aniceto Orbeta, Aubrey Tabuga and Anna Rita P. Vargas

2023-40: The Need for a National Land Use Act in the Philippines

Adoracion Navarro

2023-39: Rural Agro-Enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID-Growth) Project Baseline Survey

Roehlano M. Briones, Adoracion Navarro, Anna Jennifer L. Umlas, Jokkaz S. Latigar and Michael Abrigo

2023-38: Matching Grants as a Strategy for Enterprise Development

Roehlano M. Briones and Anna Jennifer L. Umlas

2023-37: Exploring Regional Integration with Indo-Pacific Economies: A Background Analysis for IPEF Strategies

Francis Mark A. Quimba and Mark Anthony A. Barral

2023-36: Creating Gender-Responsive Literacy Programs toward Health and Social Security Systems Inclusion of Filipino Migrant Domestic Workers in East Asia

Jocelyn O. Celero, Melissa R. Garabiles and Evangeline O. Katigbak-Montoya

2023-35: Gendering the Informal Tourism Sector toward Inclusive and Sustainable Growth: The Case Study of Boracay Island

Jean Clarisse T. Carlos, Eylla Laire M. Gutierrez and Marie Jel D. Bautista

2023-34: Macroeconomic Outlook of the Philippines in 2023–2024: Prospects and Perils

Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, Mark Gerald C. Ruiz and Ramona Maria L. Miral

2023-33: Like, Comment, and Share: Analyzing Public Sentiments of Government Policies in Social Media

Jose Ramon Albert, Sheila V. Siar, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos, Angelo C. Hernandez and Janina Luz C. Sarmiento

2023-32: Inclusivity of Factor Flows in a Labor-Surplus Economy: Experience of the Philippines

Tereso Jr. S. Tullao and John Paolo R. Rivera

2023-31: Making Broadband Universal: A Review of Philippine Policies and Strategies

Ramonette B. Serafica, Kris Francisco and Queen Cel A. Oren

2023-30: Assessing the Adoption of Circular Economy among Women-Led MSMEs in Metro Manila: A Pilot Study

Jovito Jose P. Katigbak and Jemimah Joanne C. Villaruel

2023-29: Transforming Philippine Agri-Food Systems with Digital Technology: Extent, Prospects, and Inclusiveness

Roehlano M. Briones, Ivory Myka R. Galang and Jokkaz S. Latigar

2023-28: Toward Measuring Soft Skills for Youth Development: A Scoping Study

Jose Ramon Albert, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos, Mika S. Muñoz and Allan B. I. Bernardo

2023-27: Poverty Transitions and the Near-Poor in the Philippines

Jose Ramon Albert

2023-26: School Closures and Parental Labor Supply

Ma. Christina Epetia, John Joseph S. Ocbina and Kimberly R. Librero

2023-25: From Complaints to Opportunities: Analyzing Grievance Trends and Responsiveness in the 4Ps

Kris Ann Melad

2023-24: Analyzing the Resilience of Farming Households in Upland Areas

Aubrey Tabuga, Anna Rita P. Vargas and Madeleine Louise S. Baino

2023-23: Will Food Be Affordable to Filipinos by 2030? Alternative Expenditure Policies toward Ending Hunger by 2030

Roehlano M. Briones, Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa, Isabel B. Espineli, Howarth Bouis and Ma. Lynell V. Maniego

2023-22: Where Have the Workers Gone since the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Ma. Christina Epetia, John Joseph S. Ocbina and Kimberly R. Librero

2023-21: Green and Digital: Managing the Twin Transition toward Sustainable Development

Ramonette B. Serafica, Francis Mark A. Quimba, Connie Bayudan-Dacuycuy, Abigail E. Andrada and Neil Irwin S. Moreno

2023-20: Subnational Infrastructure Development and Internal Migration in the Philippines

Adoracion Navarro

2023-19: What Drives Female Fertility in the Philippines? Evidence from 50 Years of National Demographic and Health Surveys

Katha Ma-i M. Estopace and Michael Abrigo

2023-18: Does FTA Import Utilization Enhance Firm Performance? An Assessment of the Philippine Manufacturing Sector

Francis Mark A. Quimba, Abigail E. Andrada and Neil Irwin S. Moreno

2023-17: Long-Term Effects of Labor Migration in the Philippines: “Napakasakit, Kuya Eddie!â€

Jose Ramon Albert, Aubrey Tabuga, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos, Mika S. Muñoz, Angelo C. Hernandez and Ma. Teresa Habitan

2023-16: Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Quality Education for All: How Does the Philippines Fare and What Needs to Be Done?

Jose Ramon Albert, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos, Mika S. Muñoz, Lovelaine B. Basillote, Jason Alinsunurin and Angelo C. Hernandez

2023-15: How Energy Secure is the Philippines?

Adoracion Navarro, Ma. Kristina P. Ortiz and Jethro El L. Camara

2023-14: Should the Philippines Adopt Net Neutrality Regulations?

Ramonette B. Serafica and Queen Cel A. Oren

2023-13: Endline Study Report and Policy Study for the ConVERGE Project

Aniceto Orbeta, Roehlano M. Briones, Marife Ballesteros, Ivory Myka R. Galang and Isabel B. Espineli

2023-12: Government Interventions in the Domestic Shipping Industry: A Discussion on Market Competition and Maritime Safety

Kris Francisco

2023-11: The Extent of Innovation in Philippine Business and Industry: Results of the 2021 PIDS Survey of Innovation Activities

Ramonette B. Serafica, Jose Ramon Albert, Francis Mark A. Quimba, Jana Flor V. Vizmanos, Mika S. Muñoz, Abigail E. Andrada, Neil Irwin S. Moreno and Angelo C. Hernandez

2023-10: Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Employment and Wages in the Philippines

Margarita Debuque-Gonzales, John Paul Corpus and Ma. Christina Epetia

2023-09: Baseline Study on the State of Devolution in the (Pre-Mandanas) Philippines

Ricxie B. Maddawin, Charlotte Justine Diokno-Sicat, Robert Hector G. Palomar, Mark Gerald C. Ruiz and Marianne N. Juco