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Determinants of the Formation of Extended and Multifamily Households in the Philippines
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (206+ words) PIDS - Philippine Institute for Development Studies Determinants of the Formation of Extended and Multifamily Households in the Philippines Despite the dominance of nuclear households in the Philippines, the share of extended and multifamily households is growing. This phenomenon reflects the…...
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2+ week, 1+ day ago (130+ words) Fix the Leaks: A Reform Agenda for Philippine Electricity Subsidies PIDS - Philippine Institute for Development Studies Fix the Leaks: A Reform Agenda for Philippine Electricity Subsidies The Philippines' three major electricity subsidy programs'the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification, the lifeline…...
Nearly 3 in 10 rural households in Western Visayas earn below half of national median income'survey
2+ week, 2+ day ago (689+ words) Guidelines in Preparation of Articles List of All Issues Nearly three in every 10 rural households in Western Visayas earn less than half of the national median annual income per capita, according to findings from the first wave of the Philippine…...
Poor children dream big; parents shape career goals'PIDS study
2+ week, 3+ day ago (474+ words) Guidelines in Preparation of Articles List of All Issues Children from poor Filipino households continue to dream of becoming teachers, nurses, engineers, doctors, police officers, and military officers despite economic disadvantage, according to a recent study by the Philippine Institute…...
Energy Security in the Age of Renewables: Is the Philippines Ready for the Energy Transition?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (192+ words) Guidelines in Preparation of Articles List of All Issues As the country accelerates its shift toward renewable energy, critical questions emerge about the reliability, affordability, and resilience of its energy system: How prepared is the Philippines to navigate the opportunities…...
AI boosts newsroom efficiency but raises sustainability, credibility concerns'PIDS study
3+ week, 1+ day ago (460+ words) Guidelines in Preparation of Articles List of All Issues Titled "AI Use in Philippine News Media: Adoption, Impacts, and Challenges," the study examined how Philippine news organizations are adopting AI and assessed its implications for journalism, media sustainability, and governance....
Language mismatch acts as 'tax on learning'PIDS study
3+ week, 1+ day ago (919+ words) Guidelines in Preparation of Articles List of All Issues Language mismatch between the classroom and the home can significantly reduce learning outcomes, with Filipino learners paying what researchers describe as a hidden "tax on learning," according to studies presented during…...
Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future
3+ week, 2+ day ago (33+ words) PIDS - Philippine Institute for Development Studies Ugnayan: The Journey of Filipino Adolescents Across Past, Present, and Future List of All Archived Publications...
Financing gaps hinder climate action despite Filipinos" strong support'PIDS
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (574+ words) Guidelines in Preparation of Articles List of All Issues Despite strong public concern about climate change, financing and institutional gaps continue to hinder the Philippines" ability to translate climate awareness into action, according to a study by the Philippine Institute…...
PIDS joins regional consortium to strengthen agri policy research in Southeast Asia
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) Guidelines in Preparation of Articles List of All Issues CAPRI was formally launched during its onboarding workshop, convened by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), on April 27 to 28, 2026. SEARCA Center Director Dr. Mercedita…...