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PIDS is a state-owned think tank that does policy research for the Filipino people.

Quezon City
Joined October 2011
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๐Ÿ”” ๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐๐‘๐Ž๐๐Ž๐’๐€๐‹๐’ PIDS and @DepEd_PH invite applications for the Program on Education Research for Policy, Practice and Learning (PERL) Policy Research Fellowship. ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: October 31, 2026 - bit.ly/PERLFellowship About PERL: bit.ly/PERL_ProgramBriefer
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Building on Dr. Michael Ralph M. Abrigoโ€™s point that more research is needed to inform policy and investments, Dr. John Paolo R. Rivera adds that the policy question we ask matters too. ๐Ÿ”” Watch now: youtube.com/@pidsgovtph #PartnershipsForTransformation
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๐—ฃ๐—œ๐——๐—ฆ ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฆ๐—˜: Western Visayas studies flag gaps in turning development spending into local gains ๐Ÿ“šโ€ฏ Read the full article at bit.ly/pidsPR0917-50. ๐Ÿ“น Catch the playback of the first VPRF here: bit.ly/pidslive092226
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๐‚๐€๐‹๐‹ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐๐€๐๐„๐‘๐’ | ๐๐‰๐ƒ ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ž PJD invites submissions on institutions, industrial transformation, sustainability and emerging development challenges for PIDSโ€™ 50th anniversary. Deadline: 10 Dec 2026. Full call: pjd.pids.gov.ph/site/announcโ€ฆ
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What is economic scarring, and why should recovery policies protect businesses and workers beyond the first signs of a rebound? Read: doi.org/10.62986/dp2025.65 #PIDSBuzzwordBoard #EconomicScarring #EconomicRecovery #PIDSResearch
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How can the Philippines turn #DisabilityRights into meaningful inclusion for #PWDs? Tune in as we examine gaps in the implementation of disability rights and identify practical ways to advance #DisabilityInclusion in the country. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 6 Nov 2026 โฐ 10AM-5PM ๐Ÿ“ UP Malcom Hall
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The seminar will bring together leaders of organizations serving persons with disabilities, legal experts, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners from the Philippines and Japan.
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๐Ÿ”” On-site attendance is by invitation only. Livestream is available on the PIDS, SocioEconomic Research Portal for the Philippines, and @UPCollegeofLaw Facebook pages.
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Why donโ€™t bigger investments always lead to better outcomes? Abrigo says part of the answer is knowing what we actually need. Findings that seem like gospel truth can be valid and still be refined as more research examines the evidence. ๐Ÿ”” Watch now: youtube.com/@pidsgovtph
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CPBRD Exec Novel Bangsal emphasized the importance of aligning increased local government funding with the full and timely devolution of functions. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the webinar and access the studies: pids.gov.ph/details/event/maโ€ฆ
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Department of Agriculture Executive Assistant Enrique Dela Cruz emphasized the importance of assessing public investments based on actual spending and measurable outcomes rather than budget allocations alone. pids.gov.ph/details/event/maโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿ””ย Out Now! youtube.com/@pidsgovtph PIDS Senior Research Fellows Dr. John Paolo Rivera, Dr. Michael Ralph Abrigo, and Dr. Valerie Gilbert Ulep unpack what it takes to turn Philippine growth into lasting transformation. #HumanCapital #PartnershipsForTransformation
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If youโ€™re doing business with the PH government, what matters most to you in trusting our institutions? ๐Ÿ”” Full #PIDSExplains conversation on October 25, 7:00PM: youtube.com/@pidsgovtph #HumanCapital #PartnershipsForTransformation #InvestorConfidence
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What needs to change to drive meaningful investments to PH human capital? Ulep says meaningful interventions over "politically sexy" initiatives are needed. ๐Ÿ”” Full conversation on October 25, 7PM: youtube.com/@pidsgovtph #UHC #Health #Nutrition #PartnershipsForTransformation
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AgriSpecialist, Inc. President Mario Labadan Jr. underscored the importance of maintaining policy support and implementation continuity to ensure that agricultural initiatives can deliver long-term benefits. pids.gov.ph/details/event/maโ€ฆ
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Rivera on inflation and looming #SuperElNino: Government interventions are needed to address causes of inflation, cushion its impact on Filipino households. #PIDSInTheNews Watch: youtube.com/live/S8pAL127p-kโ€ฆ
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Ayon sa pag-aaral ng PIDS, humigit-kumulang 40 percent pa lang ng mga lungsod ang may fully automated na BPLS noong 2024. Naiugnay ang ganap na automation sa mas mataas na paglago ng local business tax revenues at mas maraming business registrations. doi.org/10.62986/dp2026.09
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PIDS Supervising Research Specialist Agnes Kristine Quilinguing emphasized the importance of establishing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework for food security. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the webinar and access the studies: pids.gov.ph/details/event/maโ€ฆ
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PIDS Senior Research Fellow Roehlano Briones reinforced the need to align agricultural innovation and productivity efforts with broader food security and rural development objectives. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the webinar and access the studies: pids.gov.ph/details/event/maโ€ฆ
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Fragmented development planning in the health workforce? Ulep shares DOH shapes the demand, CHED handles production, PRC regulates, and medical societies in the mix too. ๐Ÿ”” Full conversation on October 25, 7:00PM: youtube.com/@pidsgovtph #HumanResource #Health #HealthWorkers
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Fragmented information systems and limited coordination among government agencies continue to hinder the commercialization of publicly funded agricultural innovations. ๐Ÿ”— Learn more about the webinar and access the studies: pids.gov.ph/details/event/maโ€ฆ
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