A Study on Rural labor Markets, Rural Nonfarm Enterprises and Agrarian Reform in the Philippines

The Philippine agriculture sector’s limited capacity to absorb the existing rural labor force has led to the demand for nonfarm employment in the rural labor market. Despite its shortcomings, agriculture still remains a vital component to the economy. This paper attempts to bring together and review studies concerning farm and nonfarm linkages, intersectoral linkages and the rural labor markets. It focuses on existing studies analyzing the relationship between farm and nonfarm activities, the nature, structure and composition of nonfarm activities and the linkages of rural nonfarm activities with the other sectors of the economy. On the basis of the survey conducted, research gaps on the area have been identified.labor market, agrarian reform, rural sector, Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, rural nonfarm enterprise

Employment: Can We Keep Old Jobs and Create New Ones?

Associated with the goals of economic growth and reform is the generation of employment and cooperation in industrial relations. This issue assesses the accomplishments of the government in achieving these goals and its impact on the national objective of growth, equity and improved quality of living.unemployment, industrial relations, labor migration, human resource development

An Assessment of Labor and Employment Policies in the Philippines, 1986-1988

In an attempt to examine the labor and employment policies of the Aquino Administration, this paper assesses the direction of future labor and employment policies by investigating the relevant bills filed in both houses of Congress. It also identifies areas in need of reforms.labor force, labor market, employment opportunities

Employment, Productivity and Wages in the Philippine Labor market: An Analysis of Trends and Policies

This paper aims to present in a coherent systematic manner the Philippine labor market condition, in terms of employment, unemployment, wages, productivity and related issues. Historical data are presented to reflect the economic conditions and the policy environment that characterized the period under study starting in the 1960s. It analyzes the factors behind the structure of employment as well as the changing trends in productivity and wages.productivity, labor market, employment opportunities, wage rates

Housing Subsidies: A Closer Look at the Issues

To improve poor household’s access to housing, the government has provided subsidies to lower production costs and make housing units more affordable to low-income groups. However, mechanisms should be implemented to ensure that the intended targets are the ones who receive it. This issue reviews the beneficiaries of subsidies, its transfer mechanisms and its budgetary implications. This hopes to eliminate the mismatch between what the government should provide and the estimated housing targets.housing finance, housing subsidy, subsidy

Rural Labor and Rural Non-Agricultural Activities in the Philippines

This study examines the different aspects of labor in the rural household economy. It identifies the factors that significantly determine the labor allocation decisions of rural households. Moreover, it looks at how the availability and growth of rural nonagricultural employment opportunities affect the rural household allocation of labor and the rural labor markets. In addition, it makes use of labor market indicators to trace the labor market links between the agricultural and rural nonagricultural sectors

A Study on Rural labor Markets, Rural Nonfarm Enterprises and Agrarian Reform in the Philippines

The Philippine agriculture sector’s limited capacity to absorb the existing rural labor force has led to the demand for nonfarm employment in the rural labor market. Despite its shortcomings, agriculture still remains a vital component to the economy. This paper attempts to bring together and review studies concerning farm and nonfarm linkages, intersectoral linkages and the rural labor markets. It focuses on existing studies analyzing the relationship between farm and nonfarm activities, the nature, structure and composition of nonfarm activities and the linkages of rural nonfarm activities with the other sectors of the economy. On the basis of the survey conducted, research gaps on the area have been identified.labor market, agrarian reform, rural sector, Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), rural nonfarm enterprise

Philippine Employment and Industrial Relations Policies: An Assessment

Acceleration of economic growth and development, alleviation of poverty and the promotion of greater equity in Philippine society have been the major concerns of Philippine policies and reforms. Key elements to these reforms are employment generation and cooperation in industrial relations. Hence, the government laid down three important documents: the National Employment Plan (NEP) 1993-1998, the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 1993-1998 and the Comprehensive Employment Strategy Programs (CESP) 1995. The paper's objective is to assess how far the government has gone in terms of accomplishing employment generation and cooperation in industrial relations. This paper also evaluates the impact of these accomplishments on the national goals of enhanced growth, reduced poverty and improved equity

Philippine Employment and Industrial Relations Policies: An Assessment

Acceleration of economic growth and development, alleviation of poverty and the promotion of greater equity in Philippine society have been the major concerns of Philippine policies and reforms. Key elements to these reforms are employment generation and cooperation in industrial relations. Hence, the government laid down three important documents: the National Employment Plan (NEP) 1993-1998, the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 1993-1998 and the Comprehensive Employment Strategy Programs (CESP) 1995. The paper’s objective is to assess how far the government has gone in terms of accomplishing employment generation and cooperation in industrial relations. This paper also evaluates the impact of these accomplishments on the national goals of enhanced growth, reduced poverty and improved equity.unemployment, industrial relations, labor migration, income distribution

Strengthening Credit Institutions for Rural Poverty Alleviation

Innovation in credit programs has alleviated poverty. The premise is that credit accessibility translates into productive activities that aid households to battle poverty. Despite this, the formal rural lending institutions are meeting only a very small percentage of the rural demand for credit. The objective of this study is twofold: to present the current status of rural credit markets, rural credit institutions and the poverty situation and to recommend measures to strengthen existing and potential rural credit institutions