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This study reviews and evaluates the major contributory and non-contributory social protection programs that are currently in place as part of the government's portfolio of social protection interventions, including social insurance (SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth), social welfare programs (e.g.,...
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Economic growth in the Philippines has not been accompanied by significant improvements in employment. Government thus …
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The Employed Program of the Philippine Health Insurance (PhilHealth) caters to those in the formal sector. Included are those in the government and private sectors with a formal employer-employee relationship. Coverage levels for both the government and private sectors are promising with...
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The Philippines is currently negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU). This paper is …
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This study analyzes labor market performance in the Philippines from the perspective of workers' welfare. It argues …
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over the past six months. It also presents findings from recent World Bank studies on the Philippines. It places them in a … Philippines. Its coverage ranges from the macro-economy and financial markets to indicators of human welfare and development. It … community of analysts and professionals engaged in the Philippines. Poverty reduction is expected to continue if the country is …
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. The Philippines was not spared from this crisis. As an export-oriented economy, the global financial crisis created … the global financial crisis on the Philippines` human resources. It also tackled the government`s response to mitigate the …
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While the Philippines has achieved remarkable progress in raising the education level of its labor force, the standard …, personality, attitude, and mindset. However, governments and educational institutions in many countries, including the Philippines …, as well as more traditional cognitive and technical skills, in the Philippine labor market. The Philippines is still at …
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broader Philippines urbanization study. The analysis draws on the competitive city framework which includes four pillars: 1 …
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While the Philippines has achieved remarkable progress in raising the education level of its labor force, the standard … Philippines elementary education curriculum devotes limited resources to their development. Schools continue to be judged solely …
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