Philippine Institute For Development Studies

07/10/2026

𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), a nonstock, nonprofit government corporation engaged in the conduct of long-term policy-oriented research, is now considering applicants for:

1. One (1) Research Specialist
2. One (1) Division Chief II for the Research Program Management Division, Research Services Department

🗓️ Apply on or before 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 via https://recruitment.pids.gov.ph/

📩 For inquiries, email [email protected].

The PIDS office is located on the 18th floor of Three Cyberpod Centris, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.

07/10/2026

Catch PIDS Senior Research Fellow Jose Ramon Albert and Research Specialist Anna Rita Vargas at an upcoming forum by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore. Albert and Vargas will share insights from their research on poverty, inequality, social inclusion, labor markets, and education.

📍 More about the event: https://www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/comparative-labour-policy-in-southeast-asia-sustaining-work-and-wellbeing-in-a-shifting-world/

📖 Explore their studies on www.pids.gov.ph/publications

Southeast Asian countries face shared labour policy challenges in balancing employment, wages, skills development, social protection, and migration amid technological, demographic, and economic changes. This one-day workshop will bring together regional researchers to compare policy responses, challenges, and outcomes across , drawing lessons to support sustainable work and wellbeing in the region.

Sign up here - https://www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/comparative-labour-policy-in-southeast-asia-sustaining-work-and-wellbeing-in-a-shifting-world/

07/10/2026

𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘: 𝐏𝐇 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬

The Philippines needs to rethink how it prepares workers as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes demand for skills and many skilled Filipinos continue to seek opportunities abroad, experts said at the 12th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC) on Sept. 17.

Brookings Institution Non-resident Senior Fellow Elizabeth King said the country faces a potentially significant mismatch between the occupations it has been investing in and those most exposed to technological change.

“The jobs that are most vulnerable to artificial intelligence are exactly the jobs we have been investing in, which [are] clerical support jobs,” King said.

📚 Read the full article at https://bit.ly/pidsPR0914-48.

📹 Catch the playback of the 12th APPC here: https://bit.ly/pidslive091726.

06/10/2026

Alam mo bang ang Oktubre 1-7 ay Elderly Filipino Week?

Habang patuloy na tumatanda ang ating populasyon, napag-uusapan ang pagkakaroon ng “universal old-age pension”— isang pension na matatanggap ng lahat ng Pilipinong may edad 60 pataas, anuman ang kanilang kita o socioeconomic status.

Sa ngayon, may noncontributory social pension na ang Pilipinas para sa indigent senior citizens. Sa universal pension, saklaw pati ang mga senior citizens na hindi kabilang sa indigent sector.

Pero malaking at pangmatagalang public investment ang kakailanganin upang maisakatuparan at mapanatili ito. Kaya mahalagang tanungin: May sapat bang fiscal space, administrative capacity, at demographic readiness ang Pilipinas para sa isang universal pension?

Basahin ang buong Policy Note: https://doi.org/10.62986/pn2026.07

06/10/2026

: If we want a more productive Philippines, where do we start?

It's a conversation that started in DPRM 2026, and one worth continuing.

Dr. Valerie Gilbert T. Ulep, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Health Economics and Finance Program at PIDS, says the real shift needed isn't just more healthcare spending; it's a change in paradigm. Hard infrastructure gets treated as an asset, but healthcare, more often than not, still doesn't.

Investing in hospitals, clinics, and the healthcare workforce only pays off if it actually translates into people who are healthy enough to go to school and to work.

🔔 Catch the full conversation soon on the PIDS YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/

05/10/2026

PIDS BUZZWORD: JOB MATCHING

Developing people’s knowledge and skills is only part of the equation. Those capabilities also need opportunities where they can be put to productive use.

A PIDS study shows why job matching matters: workers whose education and occupation credentials are aligned tend to earn more than their unmatched counterparts. The study recommends stronger labor market intelligence, closer curricula-industry alignment, and better school-to-work pathways to help education translate into employability and productivity.

What is job matching, and why does connecting education and training with the right opportunities matter in unlocking human capital potential?

📖 Read: https://doi.org/10.62986/dp2025.32

The 12th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC), the highlight of the 24th DPRM, examined how human capital systems and productive services can support sustained economic transformation.

🎥 Revisit the discussions and explore the keynote address, presentations, and video resources:
https://pids.gov.ph/details/event/12th-annual-public-policy-conference

05/10/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐒

𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) and the DepEd Philippines invite applications for the Program on Education Research for Policy, Practice and Learning (PERL) Policy Research Fellowship.

Ten (10) early-career and established researchers will be selected to undertake policy-relevant research that addresses priority issues in Philippine basic education.

Selected PERL fellows will receive mentorship and financial support, conduct collaborative research on policy-relevant questions, participate in all aspects of research production, work closely with DepEd technical offices, and receive professional development support. Throughout the fellowship, researchers will collaborate with PIDS and DepEd to produce evidence that informs education policy and practice.

We welcome applicants from the fields of economics, statistics, education science, social science, and other related disciplines.

PERL Priority Research Areas:
📍 Learning Outcomes and Equality
📍 Education Policy Design and Reform
📍 Implementation and Systems Performance
📍 Human Capital and Development Linkages
📍 Education Technology and Artificial Intelligence
📍 Public-Private Partnerships and Innovative Service Delivery

Apply on or before October 31, 2026

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all ten fellowship slots are filled. Early submission is encouraged, as slots will be allocated as qualified candidates are identified.

Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/PERL_ProgramBriefer

Send your submissions here: https://bit.ly/PERLFellowship

05/10/2026

PIDS Mourns the Passing of Former Board Chairman Cesar E.A. Virata

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of former Prime Minister Cesar E.A. Virata, who passed away on October 2, 2026.

Dr. Virata served as Chairman of the PIDS Board of Trustees in 1983 and maintained his association with the Institute, participating in significant institutional milestones, including its 25th anniversary celebration.

PIDS remembers his service to the Institute and extends its deepest sympathies to his family during this time of mourning.

05/10/2026

𝗣𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘: 𝐏𝐇 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞—𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬

The Philippines needs to strengthen its innovation capacity, improve the business environment, and provide greater policy certainty as it moves into the next phase of economic growth, experts said at the opening plenary of the 12th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC).

The discussion examined how the Philippines and other Southeast Asian economies can sustain growth and move beyond middle-income status amid technological change, shifting investment patterns, and growing geopolitical and geo-economic fragmentation.

📚 Read the full article at https://bit.ly/pidsPR0910-47.

📹 Catch the playback of the 12th APPC here: https://bit.ly/pidslive091726.

03/10/2026

What does it take to transfom human capital into tangible opportunities for people?

At the Cordillera Policy Research Forum held on September 9 at Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet, researchers, policymakers, government officials, academics, private sector representatives, civil society, and students convened to explore how stronger institutions can unlock and maximize the region’s human capital potential.

A consistent message resonated throughout the discussions: investing in people’s knowledge and skills is not enough. Institutions must also cultivate an environment where people can productively apply these capabilities. This involves implementing responsive policies, fostering stronger coordination, ensuring accessible services, and creating opportunities that genuinely reflect the realities of local communities.

The forum underscored the inherently local nature of labor markets. In the Cordillera, factors such as geography, connectivity, infrastructure, education and training, health services, the local business environment, and the capacity of local governments collectively shape the opportunities available to residents. This means national policies cannot be uniformly applied across all regions.

Participants also emphasized the imperative to integrate research more closely with decision-making. This entails strengthening the connections between researchers and policymakers, incorporating evidence into regional planning and policy discussions, and ensuring that research findings extend beyond publication to inform programs, investments, and institutional reforms.

The discussions mirrored the 2026 Development Policy Research Month theme, “Building Strong Institutions, Unlocking Human Capital Potential”. This theme underscores that stronger institutions are crucial for translating knowledge, skills, and research into better policies, better opportunities, and ultimately, better lives.

The forum was organized in partnership with DEPDev Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, and Benguet State University, with support from the SocioEconomic Research Portal for the Philippines.

🔗 Learn more about the DPRM and its activities at https://dprm.pids.gov.ph/