Strong-Arming, Weak Steering: Central-Local Relations in the Philippines in the Era of the Pandemic

by [email protected] | Oct 10, 2022 | Recent Publications

Paul D. Hutchcroft and Weena Gera Abstract This article examines central-local dynamics in the Philippines in the era of the pandemic, demonstrating that the national government has not provided the type of “central steering” necessary to confront a foe as tenacious...

Benchmarking of COVID-19 testing facilities: a case in the Philippines

by [email protected] | Sep 4, 2022 | Recent Publications

Severina Pocong Velos, Marivel Go, Johnry Dayupay, Rodolfo Jr Golbin, Feliciana Cababat, Hazna Quiñanola, Dharyll Prince Mariscal Abellana Abstract Purpose With the aggressive movement towards testing...

On dual B-filters and dual B-subalgebras in a topological
dual B-algebra

by [email protected] | Aug 23, 2022 | Recent Publications

Katrina E. Bellezaa,∗ Jimboy R. Albaracin AbstractThis paper introduces the notion of the tdB-algebra, presents characteristics and properties of dual B-filters and dualB-subalgebras in a tdB-algebra, and introduces the uniform topology on a dual B-algebra in terms of...

Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT): 4Ps in the Lens of Philippine Decentralization

by [email protected] | Aug 23, 2022 | Recent Publications

Ana Leah D. Cuizon Cyril Bryan D. Cuizon Abstract In keeping with its goal to combat poverty, the conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, known locally as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) provides conditional cash grants to the poorest of the poor. While...

Characteristics of deaf workers and job longevity – evidence from Philippine industries

by [email protected] | Jul 16, 2022 | Recent Publications

Niña Rozanne Delos Reyes, Ann Frances Cabigon, Quennie Marie Edicto, Mary Anne Villaganas, Christel Ygot, Dharyll Prince Abellana and Lanndon Ocampo Abstract Despite considerable efforts, a significant gap between the employment...