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PIDS: Skills mismatch hinders economic growth

By Louella Desiderio | November 1, 2024 - 12:00am

The gap between required skills and those available in the workforce is a significant challenge to the country’s economic...

Business

Ripple effect of reliable electricity service

By Joe Zaldarriaga | July 4, 2024 - 12:00am

As the world continues to progress with many technological innovations, we often overlook a basic need that surprisingly, remains as scarcity for some: stable electricity service. Despite advancements in society,...

Business

Bara-bara development

By Boo Chanco | April 12, 2024 - 12:00am

I can’t think of a more appropriate English word to describe the way we handle development in our country.

Business

Grievance system in 4Ps needs improvement – PIDS

By Louella Desiderio | February 15, 2024 - 12:00am

The government needs to enhance the capability of staff in handling complaints and concerns of beneficiaries of the Pantawid...

Business

What’s in store in ’24?

By Boo Chanco | January 19, 2024 - 12:00am

This year, 2024, appears to be a hopeful year that will enable our economy to break off from the problems of the pandemic...

Business

The high costs of cancer

By COMMONSENSE | By Marichu A. Villanueva | September 1, 2023 - 12:00am

The PIDS study shows an increase in the economic costs of cancer if nothing will be done now to address this health menace.Every year, around 9,000 Filipinas die from breast cancer.

Opinion

Only a third of Philippine firms into innovation – study

By Lawrence Agcaoili | August 20, 2023 - 12:00am

Only a third of companies in the Philippines are active in innovation due to barriers and bottlenecks in regulatory frameworks, according to a study conducted by think tank Philippine Institute for Development ...

Business

Senior high graduates more likely to earn higher wages than junior high graduates — study

By Cristina Chi | July 12, 2023 - 11:34am

Senior high school graduates are more likely to earn higher wages than graduates of the old high school curriculum, a new...

Headlines

Education system needs improvement, says PIDS

By Louella Desiderio | July 9, 2023 - 12:00am

State think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies is urging the government to invest in remedial programs for...

Business

Government needs to address gap in smart city development

By Louella Desiderio | July 4, 2023 - 12:00am

The government needs to provide support in terms of policies and standards to address challenges in building smart cities in the country, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies said.

Business