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Regulatory and investment coordination issues in the Philippines water sector

Water supply and sanitation are an essential component of the country’s strategic infrastructure program under the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022. This Policy Note examined the issues in the water sector’s institutional arrangements and identified gaps and overlaps in regulation to determine whether the water sector contributes to or hinders the PDP’s attainment. The water …

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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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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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