Ken Aliliran

Does rice tariffication in the Philippines worsen income poverty and inequality?

Passed in 2019, the Rice Tariffication Law (Republic Act 11203) aims to reduce the price of the country’s essential staples. It also mandates an annual Rice Fund to provide production support and other assistance to rice farmers in anticipation of the policy’s potential adverse impact. This Policy Note reviews recent trends in the rice market …

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What are the effects of the Performance-Based Bonus on government workers and agencies?

To improve service delivery in the public sector and motivate workers to enhance their performance, the government has been implementing the Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) since 2012. This Policy Note looks into whether the PBB has effectively achieved these goals. It found evidence of generally positive outcomes, such as increased compliance on conditions for PBB access …

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Workplace Gender Equality and Sustainability: Philippines

The Workplace Gender Equality and Sustainability Reporting by PhilWEN, PBCWE, IIWAA, UNWomen, and WEA highlights the compliance of the Top 30 Publicly-Listed Companies (PLCs) in the Philippines with the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as other internationally recognized reporting frameworks. The analysis identifies successful approaches that should be …

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