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                    [ArticleID] => 1549688
                    [Title] => PIDS marks fourth straight year among world’s top think tanks
                    [Summary] => 

For the fourth consecutive year, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has been recognized among the world’s best think tanks.

[DatePublished] => 2016-02-04 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097672 [AuthorName] => Ted P. Torres [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1546417 [Title] => NEDA chief resigns [Summary] =>

Economic Planning Secretary and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) director general Arsenio Balisacan will assume the top post in the newly formed Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) effective Feb. 1.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-25 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097672 [AuthorName] => Ted P. Torres [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/business/business-main/20150224/Arsenio-Balisacan-2.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1545896 [Title] => Government urged to create comprehensive program to boost SMEs [Summary] =>

The government must create a comprehensive program that recognizes and capitalizes the potentials and competencies of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a report by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS).

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-24 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097672 [AuthorName] => Ted P. Torres [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1544240 [Title] => Philippine stocks among worst affected by China plunge [Summary] =>

Financial markets in major Asian economies are closely tied and move in tandem with those in China, explaining the latest bout of volatility sweeping the region, the chief economist of the Department of Finance said.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-19 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097494 [AuthorName] => Prinz Magtulis [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/business/business-main/20140903/stocks-arial-view-2.jpg ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1544503 [Title] => Biz leader calls for long-term solution to lingering El Niño [Summary] =>

With the anticipated impact of the worsening hot weather to the water supply, a business leader calls for long-term and sustainable programs to mitigate its effect.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-19 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1213316 [AuthorName] => Carlo S. Lorenciana [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Business [SectionUrl] => cebu-business [URL] => ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1543452 [Title] => Government urged to intensify PPP in health insurance [Summary] =>

The government should intensify public-private partnership (PPP) projects involving universal health insurance system, according to a think tank.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-16 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097672 [AuthorName] => Ted P. Torres [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => ) [6] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1538893 [Title] => Public investment contributes more to growth under P-Noy [Summary] =>

Public investment has contributed more to economic growth during the Aquino administration than in the previous decade, reflecting the benefits of better projects and procurement processes.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-03 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/business/business-main/20150125/gdp-growth-1.jpg ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1538609 [Title] => State think-tank scores PhilHealth for inefficient payment scheme [Summary] =>

A government think-tank is urging the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to replace its inefficient and outmoded case-based payment (CBP) scheme.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-02 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097672 [AuthorName] => Ted P. Torres [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => ) [8] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1538314 [Title] => E-learning site to boost DOH health drive – PIDS [Summary] =>

The Department of Health (DOH) is being urged to take advantage of technology to popularize its health programs.

[DatePublished] => 2016-01-01 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097672 [AuthorName] => Ted P. Torres [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/business/networks/20150511/E-Learning-Classroom-Tab.jpg ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 1533315 [Title] => Agri, fisheries financing program outdated – PIDS [Summary] =>

The agri and fisheries lending program is not resulting in financial inclusion since it still excluded those that really need credit, a study undertaken by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed.

[DatePublished] => 2015-12-16 09:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1097672 [AuthorName] => Ted P. Torres [SectionName] => Business [SectionUrl] => business [URL] => http://media.philstar.com/images/the-philippine-star/headlines/20150515/Philippine-agriculture.jpg ) ) )
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