Press Releases

Tourism in the Philippines is recovering—but the country is still not fully realizing its potential. Findings presented during a recent webinar of t..

Indigenous knowledge systems are critical to achieving sustainable and inclusive development, according to studies presented at a knowledge-sharing fo..

Electricity demand in the Philippines has risen sharply over the past two decades, but how the power transmission system responds to this growth depen..

Improved transport connectivity through the Philippines’ Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) network boosts business in port municipalities—but nearby towns l..

Chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular conditions are driving a significant share of hospital spending in the Philippines, with a small gr..

Peace is not secured by agreements alone—it is sustained when communities see real and lasting improvements in their daily lives.

Water districts across the country are struggling to keep pace with growing demand, as service delivery systems fall short despite the Philippines’ ..

While the Philippines has a substantial labor force, ongoing discussions highlight the importance of aligning workers’ skills with industry requirem..

Filipinos are now having fewer children than needed to replace the population, according to a new study by the Philippine Institute for Development St..

Nearly one in two Filipino learners struggles to read at grade level by Grade 3, and learning outcomes continue to decline through senior high school,..

While local support is critical, participants stressed that national policy, financing, and digital transformation must align to ensure sustainable gr..

While election spending temporarily lifts the economy, experts warn that sustaining growth in 2026 will depend on strong institutions, consistent poli..

As the Philippines prepares to chair the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits and meetings, a new study by the Philippine Insti..

The Japan-based Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and its Country offices with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and the India..

The Philippine economy is expected to continue growing through 2026, but emerging global and domestic risks could affect the country’s ability to su..