Pending bills seeking to curb monopolies and unfair competition in business got a boost from various government agencies and business groups, which sa..

THE Philippines is set to import 800,000 metric tons (MT) of rice this year to ease pressure from decreasing stocks and lower inflation rate. This is..

Policymakers should seriously review and consider lifting cabotage restrictions, but in a phased-in and well-planned approach, a study published by th..

The Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS) is pushing for the phased liberalization of cabotage regulation to provide the much-needed comp..

THE GOVERNMENT think tank downplayed local shipping firms’ worries on proposed cabotage rule reforms, saying that firms will have enough time to adj..

HEALTH care is one of the most important facets in the lives of each individual yet, it has been said that in the Philippines, especially among those ..

Regional industry roadmaps are seen crucial in strengthening the viability and competitiveness of local businesses in light of the economic integratio..

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is exploring deeper cooperation on fair trade practices, which support marginalized sectors and promote equality be..

POOR households lost a significant portion of their buying power owing to natural disasters, a study on the impact of natural disasters on income and ..

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 6 (PIA) — Xavier University hosts the first Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) regional round-table disc..

While the Philippine economy grew by 7.2 percent in 2013, agriculture grew by only 1.1 percent. Inclusive growth must include agriculture, which is t..

THERE is a shortage of doctors and nurses in the city’s public hospital. Compared to its actual population, the city is way off the ideal number of..

The Philippines is a nation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). More than 99 percent of the total number of establishments in the country..

The present cabotage law is considered one of the serious bottlenecks to Philippine economic growth. The perennial inefficiencies in the maritime indu..

THE Ilonggos will be given the chance to air their side and commitment on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) economic integration in 2..