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‘Strong middle class key to AmBisyon Natin 2040’

MANILA, Philippines — Building a strong middle class is necessary to realize the country’s long-term vision of a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society by 2040 or AmBisyon Natin 2040, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

Speaking at the 62nd Philippine Economic Society (PES) Conference, NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan emphasized the importance of policies to enable Filipinos to enter the middle class and protect them from economic shocks.

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Agricultural Credit Policy Council – Executive Director

In view of the early retirement of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) Executive Director effective July 1, 2024, a Selection Committee was created by the ACPC Governing Council during its 75th Meeting held last January 19, 2024. The Selection Committee shall assist the Council in the judicious and objective assessment of applicants and the selection for appointment of the Executive Director subject to existing laws and rules and regulations.

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Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) - Economist (Human Resource)

ERIA is a leading international research institution where top economists work together and conduct research to develop practical policy recommendations for economic integration among the economies of ASEAN and East Asia. ERIA provides great opportunities for staff to tackle and study a broad range of subjects and meet academic and non-academic interests.

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Under broad direction of the Governing Board, President, and/or other senior management officials:

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Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) - Economist (Circular Economy)

ERIA is a leading international research institution where top economists work together and conduct research to develop practical policy recommendations for economic integration among the economies of ASEAN and East Asia. ERIA provides great opportunities for staff to tackle and study a broad range of subjects and meet academic and non-academic interests.

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Under broad direction of the Governing Board, President, and/or other senior management officials:

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Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) – Economist (Digital)

ERIA is a leading international research institution where top economists work together and conduct research to develop practical policy recommendations for economic integration among the economies of ASEAN and East Asia. ERIA provides great opportunities for staff to tackle and study a broad range of subjects and meet academic and non-academic interests.

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Under broad direction of the Governing Board, President, and/or other senior management officials:

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Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) – Energy Economist

ERIA is a leading international research institution where top economists work together and conduct research to develop practical policy recommendations for economic integration among the economies of ASEAN and East Asia. ERIA provides great opportunities for staff to tackle and study a broad range of subjects and meet academic and non-academic interests.

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Under broad direction of the Governing Board, President, and/or other senior management officials:

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Investment-driven growth will drive economic security

Open Thoughts

By Orlando Oxales

Economic security is still and has been the urgent national concern of Filipinos for too many decades and administrations.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development defines economic security as vulnerability to economic loss, focusing on the consequences such as income loss.

It also includes access to basic needs infrastructure like health, education, dwelling, information, and social protection – elements that actually fall in the scope of primary responsibilities of government.

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Scientists don’t fly solo

Social Climate

By Mahar Mangahas

The National Academy of Science and Technology held a Future Science Leaders’ Forum this week (11/9-10/23). The forum aimed to prepare the next generation of science leaders for the challenges of research and innovation, and promote their networking with peers and potential mentors and advisers. This piece is the gist of my talk on “Science and Society” at its final plenary session.]

Dear Young Scientists:

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Boosting manufacturing seen as key to higher GDP growth

MANILA - The Philippines needs to beef up its manufacturing sector in order for the economy to grow significantly, according to several economists at a forum organized by the Philippine Economic Society and Stratbase ADR Institute.

Former National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Sec. Ernesto Pernia said the manufacturing industry needs a lot of help from the government as it is lagging behind many regional peers. 

One key factor is the low foreign direct investments or FDI to the country, which would have created more manufacturing plants and generated more jobs.

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