addressing poverty, the Philippines is hindered by the limited expansion of its middle class. In the East Asia region over 2002 …-thirds, but the share in the Philippines increased from 37 percent to just 44 percent. The lack of well-paying jobs limited the …

In the past three decades, the Philippines has made remarkable progress in reducing poverty. Driven by high growth … million. This report is intended to inform public debate and policymaking on inequality in the Philippines. It synthesizes …

The Philippines increasingly emphasizes lifelong learning and skills mobility for labor productivity as an integral … sections. Section 2 provides a brief country background of the Philippines to put the discussions into context. Section 3 …

The Philippines is an archipelago comprised of 7,107 islands with a humid climate and a topography characterized by … world, the Philippines also has one of the world's longest coastlines, and its marine and coastal resources yield in goods … and services. The country's mineral, oil, gas, and geothermal potential are also significant. The Philippines is also …