This paper aims to present in a coherent systematic manner the Philippine labor market condition, in terms of employment, unemployment, wages, productivity and related issues. Historical data are presented to reflect the economic conditions and the policy environment that characterized the...

Against the background of weak agricultural sector and the resulting poverty in the rural sector, this study looks at the structure of rural household income in the Philippines over time. It identifies the extent to which nonfarm employment opportunities have affected the structure of rural...

Much has been written about the relationship between agricultural and industrial developments. Agriculture development precedes industrial development because there should be a strong agricultural base to boost industrial growth. From the Philippine experience, how does agricultural development...

In the paper’s analysis of health manpower, two major issues emerged: employment and productivity. The former includes the analysis of supply needs, the requirements for specific categories of health manpower, employment settings and some issues on production and migration. The forecast of...

In connection with the goals and targets set in the country’s development plans, this paper analyzes the Philippine experience in terms of the policies and strategies it has adopted to address the problems of unemployment and underemployment. Employment trends for the period 1960-1987 are...

Against the background of weak agricultural sector and the resulting poverty in the rural sector, this study looks at the structure of rural household income in the Philippines over time. It identifies the extent to which nonfarm employment opportunities have affected the structure of rural...

This study analyzes the nature and role of rural nonfarm employment in development. It also traces the growth of nonfarm activities in the Philippines and determines the extent of their contribution to the transformation of the rural sector. In particular, it describes the structure of nonfarm...

Innovation in credit programs has alleviated poverty. The premise is that credit accessibility translates into productive activities that aid households to battle poverty. Despite this, the formal rural lending institutions are meeting only a very small percentage of the rural demand for credit....

This study examines the different aspects of labor in the rural household economy. It identifies the factors that significantly determine the labor allocation decisions of rural households. Moreover, it looks at how the availability and growth of rural nonagricultural employment opportunities...

Acceleration of economic growth and development, alleviation of poverty and the promotion of greater equity in Philippine society have been the major concerns of Philippine policies and reforms. Key elements to these reforms are employment generation and cooperation in industrial relations....