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  What constrains PWDs to participate in discount privileges? The case of bus fare and medical care discounts in the Philippines

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013

  The Philippines is at par with developed economies in terms of creating and passing laws that protect and uphold the rights of, and mainstream persons with disability (PWDs) into the society.
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  Policy awareness and participation by persons with disability in the Philippines

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013

  The Philippines had laid down the groundwork for improving the welfare of persons with disability (PWDs) two decades ago when it enacted the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability. Several other policies have been formulated since then to ensure that PWDs can have the chance to live the way they so desire.
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  Employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines: the case of Metro Manila and Rosario, Batangas

  2013

  Persons with disability (PWDs) are among the vulnerable groups in the country that need utmost attention from the government. This is perhaps the reason why the institutional and legal environment has been made favorable to this particular group, especially in the area of employment. However, earlier reports note that the quality of employment of PWDs still needs improvement.
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  Impact assessment of the agricultural production support services of the Department of Agriculture on the income of poor farmers/fisherfolk: review of the evidence

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013

  Expenditures on agriculture have been rising over time, as expression of the state`s commitment to reduce poverty, raise rural incomes and household welfare, and promote food security. However, agriculture continues to exhibit disappointing performance, namely, laggard growth, lack of diversification and competitiveness, tepid productivity growth, and persistent poverty among farmers.
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  From highly skilled to low skilled: revisiting the deskilling of migrant labor

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013

  Traditional immigration countries such as United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand give preference to migrants with higher education, skills, and professional training that they can
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  The Philippine innovation system: structure and characteristics

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2003

  National innovation system is anchored on the theory that industrial development requires technological capability in industry, and that exploitation of technology is most critical at the firm level. This paper describes the structure and characteristics of the Philippine innovation system and compares it with those of the United States, Japan and Germany.
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  People-to-People tourism in APEC: facilitating cross-border entry and exit, with special focus on ASEAN

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015

  This paper discusses the promotion of person-to-person (PTP) tourism in the member-countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Community (APEC), focusing on the ten countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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  Deepening regional cooperation for disaster recovery and reconstruction: a proposal for proactive approach to risk financing

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015

  Studies find increasing frequency, intensity, and impacts of natural disasters, especially as they interplay with the negative effects of climate change, environmental degradation, and rapid urbanization. The financial implications could be massive, especially in terms of damages on private assets, public infrastructure and on the productive agents of the economy.
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  Labor policy analysis for jobs expansion and development

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2014

  The Philippines is at a crossroad. It can choose to continue to follow current unrealistic policies that despite good intentions have been shown to be actually detrimental to the poor. Or, it can elect to try another development path to get a better chance at reducing poverty.
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  Does innovation mediate good firm performance?

  Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015

  Private firms invest in physical capital and human resource but they are also advised to invest in innovations to be more productive and profitable. Innovations refer to the development, deployment, and economic utilization of new products, processes, and services. It is important for firms to know whether investment in innovations is investment well-spent.

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