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The Philippine REGALA Experience

23 February 2018
Land is central to a country’s development and growth. Improved tenure security promotes social and economic development, while an efficient land market gains attraction from investors. Learn how the Support to Local Government Revenue Generation and Land Administration Reforms Project (REGALA)…

Overview of Property Taxation and Related Reform Proposals in the Philippines

22 February 2018
Property tax is a local government revenue source in the Philippines. The imposition of property tax and tax on property-related transactions is mandated by law in the country. This presentation discusses property tax issues including decline in the ratio of property tax-to-gross domestic product,…

Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverage

21 February 2018
The excise tax on sweetened beverage is a health tax in the Philippines that helps address diabetes and obesity given the high incidence of obesity and fast-growing incidence of diabetes. It is part of a package of the tax reform program for more inclusive growth and a healthy Philippines.

Philippine Initiatives on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation shared how the Philippines is integrating the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, including the role of NEDA. It also highlighted logistical challenges in engaging different stakeholders as well as building adequate capacity for the evaluation of performance.

2016 FINEX National Conference Report

7 February 2018
The 2016 Financial Executives (FINEX) National Conference highlighted the importance of financial inclusion in economic growth. In the Philippines, many barriers to financial inclusion still exists. These include availability of access points especially in rural areas, reliable and quailty credit…

Waging War on Traffic Using Technologies as Weapons

1 February 2018
Traffic is an enemy that affects everyone’s health, well-being, and productivity. This presentation discusses the worsening traffic situation in the Philippines, particularly Metro Manila, and highlights the increasing importance of taking a serious look at this challenge. It proposes medium- and…

Building Entrepreneurship and Technology Leadership Skills

13 December 2017
What makes a technology start up very exciting? In this presentation, Thinking Machine’s Stephanie Sy shares an overview of how technology start ups work and gives an overview on what can be expected from the Philippine start up ecosystem.

K to 12 PLUS Project Philippines

13 December 2017
The K to 12 initiative of the Philippine Government aims to implement changes in the education system and curricula in line with its new education reform goals. As a form of support, the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has been implementing the K to 12 PLUS…

Entrepreneurship and Leadership

13 December 2017
Since it was established, Rags2Riches has trained more than 1,000 artisans and partnered with five designers. Learn how this Philippine-based social enterprise is changing the lives of underprivileged women by providing them high-value, sustainable jobs.

Edukasyonph

12 December 2017
Edukasyon.ph is a social enterprise in the education technology sector, with a mission of democratizing access to higher education. Find out how this social enterprise is helping students make better-informed choices.