Policy Brief Bulletin

A collection of research and policy papers written by Filipino social science organizations about current events and pertinent issues.

Minilateralism on the South China Sea Dispute: The ASEAN Minus “X” Plus 1 Equation

This policy paper discusses the growing tensions in the SCS,

Tax the Rich! Nine Reasons for a Wealth Tax

This policy brief has enumerated nine reasons why a wealth

Waste Heat Recovery and Energy Efficiency for Small and Medium Power Users

This paper focuses on technologies that would help lessen energy

The Legal and Institutional Ecosystem of Halāl in the Philippines

This paper offers policy recommendations to legislators, the PHEDPB, and

Understanding Learners’ Home Contexts and Recommendations for Future School Scenarios

This paper proposes a way to bring learner-centeredness and engagement

Reviewing Contentions of Authority and Legitimacy in Philippine Halal Development Initiatives

This policy brief examines the Philippine halal landscape from the

How the Philippines Could Pave the Way for a Minilateral Arrangement: Policy Directions for a Philippine-led South China Sea Minilateral Initiative

This policy brief is based on the University of the

The Informal Labor Carries the Brunt of a COVID-19–induced Economic Recession: The Need for Stronger Transition Policies to Formality

This policy brief stresses the urgency of addressing the widespread

Policy outlooks for translation and related language policies in the Philippines

This policy brief is based on a roundtable of the

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