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An Assessment of TESDA Scholarship Programs

Orbeta, Aniceto Jr. C.; Abrigo, Michael Ralph M. - 2012

scholarship programs account for 73 percent of the number of scholars among the TVET graduates in 2007 (TESDA 2010a). The paper …, that compared to general TVET graduates, the scholars, particularly PESFA scholars, but not TWSP scholars, are performing …

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Labor Policy Analysis for Jobs Expansion and Development

Orbeta, Aniceto Jr. C.; Paqueo, Vicente B.; Lanzona, … - 2014

The Philippines is at a crossroad. It can choose to continue to follow current unrealistic policies that despite good …

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Establishing the Linkages of Human Resource Development with Inclusive Growth

Tullao, Tereso Jr. S.; Cabuay, Christopher James; … - 2015

, improve their income, and pursue entrepreneurial options.The state of education in the Philippines as well as in APEC … for the development of human resources in the Philippines and lessons learnt from best practices in APEC economies were …

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The national system of technical vocational education and training in the Philippines: Review and reform ideas

Orbeta, Aniceto C.; Esguerra, Emmanuel - 2016

The role of the National System of Technical Vocational Education and Training (NSTVET) is critical in skill upgrading and development. The rapidly changing technology highlights this need even more. This paper reviews the state of Philippine NSTVET, and identifies and discusses reform ideas. It...

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Are higher education institutions responsive to changes in the labor market?

Orbeta, Aniceto C.; Gonzales, Kathrina G.; Cortes, Sol … - 2016

Higher education is a key driver of the economic growth of countries. Any country hopes that its universities, including state colleges and universities (SUCs) and private higher education institutions (PHEIs), produce the manpower needed to propel the country into high, sustained, and equitable...

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Shaping APEC: Perspectives from the Philippines

Medalla, Erlinda M.; Balboa, Jenny D. - 2007

role has APEC played that has particularly benefited developing countries like the Philippines? What else could be done to … shaped from the point of view of a developing economy member, particularly the Philippines. …

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Land Rental Market Activity in Agrarian Reform Areas: Evidence from the Philippines

Bresciani, F.; Ballesteros, Marife M. - 2008

Using data from 3,120 farm households surveyed in 2000 and 2006, the paper tests for factors that affect the degree and extent of households' participation in the rural land rental market. The survey period coincided with the full implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program...

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Asia's Underachiever: Deep Constraints in Philippine Economic Growth

Briones, Roehlano M. - 2009

Numerous studies have tried to explain the poor growth performance of the Philippines. This paper critically reviews … related literature on constraints to long-run growth, as it applies to the Philippines. We evaluate several factors, namely …

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Improving Local Service Delivery for the MDGs in Asia: the Case of the Philippines

2009

would serve as inputs to national strategies and plans in improving LSD in the Philippines. It develops a Triangulation …

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Toward a Strategic Urban Development and Housing Policy for the Philippines

Carino, Benjamin V.; Corpuz, Arturo G. - 2009

continue to be determined by the performance of its urban system. Overall, however, the Philippines is characterized by its …

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