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Despite the Philippines’ reclassification as an upper-middle-income economy in July 2026, its poverty threshold remains aligned with lower-middl..

Ano ang upper middle-income country o UMIC?   Bakit marami pa ring duda at nagtatanong: "Ano ba ito at bakit hindi ko naman ito ramdam?" ..

Rising global oil prices could push about 1.34 million Filipinos into poverty, based on a simulation of current oil price conditions in a policy note ..

Poverty numbers don’t always show the full picture.   Many Filipino households who aren’t officially counted as poor are stil..

The Philippines aspires to become a predominantly middle-class society by 2040. Significant strides have been made in reducing extreme poverty. Howeve..

A PIDS study notes that the Philippines’ path to upper middle-income status is being slowed by gaps in trust, governance, and reform momentum. R..

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

How can technology boost productivity in middle-income economies? This question was at the center of discussions during the Technology Investment, In..

What reforms or strategies can help middle-income Asian economies, including the Philippines, escape the "middle-income trap"? This was among the key..

As the lead section of the 2024–2025 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Economic Policy Monitor (EPM), this paper examines the overall..

The first issue of Development ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ News for 2025 highlights strategies, policies, and initiatives aimed at sustaining long-term development and e..

The Philippine economy continues to face domestic challenges and global uncertainties that require careful fiscal management and policy adjustments. ..

To kick off its 2025 events, the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ (PIDS) will host a public webinar on February 13, 2025, from 9:00 AM to ..

The Philippines is set to achieve upper middle-income status if it can sustain its growth trajectory and meet key targets through strategic investment..

PIDS Senior ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Fellow Dr. John Paolo Rivera will discuss the importance of lifting more Filipinos to middle-income status and the multipronged..