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Employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the Philippines: the case of Metro Manila and Rosario, Batangas
2013Persons 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.DocumentPhilippine agriculture to 2020: threats and opportunities from global trade
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013Agriculture confronts several challenges over the decade, i.e., meeting burgeoning food requirements with limited farm land, and balancing the need to import with the provision of livelihoods. The current policy regime leans heavily toward import substitution, with supply side interventions to boost production, combined with protectionism toward sensitive products (particularly rice).DocumentThe structure of agricultural trade industry in developing countries
2013Expansion of global trade has been heralded as a great boon for agriculture. However, benefits of such expansion has been seen by some quarters as inequitable due to the role of large agribusiness firms and conglomerates. This study synthesizes existing research on the market structure of agro-industry trade. Its key findings are as follows:DocumentAmending the Sin Tax Law
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013The amendment of the existing excise tax law In the Philippines on tobacco and alcoholic products is the only revenue measure that the Aquino administration has certified as urgent to date. This paper reviews and evaluates the different versions of both houses of the sin tax reform measure.DocumentTwenty years after Philippine Trade Liberalization and Industrialization: what has happened and where do we go from here
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2013This paper aims to review trade liberalization policy in the Philippines and its contribution to the country`s industrial growth and performance. After more than twenty years of liberalization, the overall performance of the manufacturing industry has been weak, growth has been slow, and contribution to value added and employment has been limited.DocumentImpact 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, 2013Expenditures 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.DocumentToward and beyond APEC Summit 2015: key issues and challenges of professional service mobility
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015Labor mobility or professional service mobility, in particular, has become increasingly important. Its prevalence (in terms of volume of jobs) in trade in services and its economic contribution to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and other regional trading blocs is increasing.DocumentSupply chain connectivity: enhancing participation in the global supply chain
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015Supply chain consists of manufacturers, suppliers, shippers, warehousemen, retailers, and customers involved, directly or indirectly, in fulfilling a customer’s request. Supply chain connectivity is vital for the efficient flow of trade among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies.DocumentPhilippine priorities in expanding APEC-wide connectivity through infrastructure development
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015Well-developed infrastructure systems and services are vital means of enhancing the connectivity of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies. In essence, efforts by APEC to enhance connectivity through infrastructure should be considered regional public goods sinceDocumentPeople-to-People tourism in APEC: facilitating cross-border entry and exit, with special focus on ASEAN
Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2015This 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).Pages