All studies and projects are featured in summarized forms in the AKI Policy Brief, which are published after the completion of the project. The Policy Brief presents a brief background of the situation, their underlying problems and implications, and the alternative courses of action that policy makers can undertake.​

LIST OF DLSU-AKI POLICY BRIEF PUBLICATIONS
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• Calleja, M., Cordel, M., Teves, J. M., Yap, S., Chua, U., & Bernardo, A.  (2023).  Addressing the poor science performance of Filipino learners: Beyond curricular and instructional interventions.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIV, No. 3.

• Antonio, I., Limbaco, K. M., Raquedan, V., Roque, J. R., Conchada, M. I., Inocencio, A., & Sobreviñas, A.  (2022).  Economic violence and its associated factors on Filipina women:  Evidence from the 2013 and 2017 Philippines national demographic and health survey.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 19.

• Palisoc, S., Natividad, M., & Noel, M.  (2022).  Development of a modified screen printed electrode for the determination of heavy metals in water before and after remediation with food grade pectin and citrofortunella microcarpa rinds.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief Volume VIII, No. 10.
  
  
• Lapinid, M. R., Cordel, M. II, Teves, J. M., Yap, S., Chua, U., & Bernardo, A.  (2022).  Addressing the poor Mathematics performance of Filipino learners:  Beyond curricular and instructional interventions.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIV, No. 2.

 

• Ang, C., Chan, S. L., Sow, S. E., Yap, S., Balane-Estabillo, M., Go, A. M., & Unite, A.  (2022).  Tax risk, corporate governance, and the valuation of tax avoidance across Philippine firms:  How do investors value corporate tax avoidance?  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 18.

 

• Conchada, M. I., & Empeño, E. D.  (2022).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2021.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 9.

 

• Quirapas, D. A., Chan, B. I., Lamberte, A., Rapada, M. Z., & Yu, K. D.  (2021).  Mitigating emissions associated with the production of traded goods.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 17.

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• Castillo, P.  (2021).  Education in the time of Covid:  Bridging inequalities in access to opportunities.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 9.

 

• Ignacio, A. K., Puncia, M. S. L., Inocencio, A., Tiongco, M., Conchada, M. I., Sobreviñas, A., & Calub, R. A.  (2021).  Path towards energy sustainability:  A multidimensional analysis of energy poverty in Philippine households.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 16.


• Calpito, B. K., Ocampo, J. F., Tomas, C., Valenzuela, M. J., Calub, R. A., Conchada, M. I., Inocencio, A., Sobreviñas, A., & Tiongco, M.  (2021).  Small fishes, sharp hooks:  Obstacles to economic freedom affecting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asian countries.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 15.

 

• Bhagia, V., Chiu, C. M., Castillo, P., Raymundo, R., & Tanchuco, J.  (2021).  Portfolio selection using data envelopment analysis.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 14.

 

• Fernandez, K. A., Go, J. R., Ng, J. N., Redulla, B. A. Y., Alinsunurin, J., Lim, D., & Sauler, M. M.  (2021).  Determining the impact of government intervention on firm decisions for sustainable production.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 13.

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• Jacob, L. B., Rabago, M. A., Tan, H. E., Dacuycuy, L., Largoza, G., & Dabbay, M. F. C.  (2021).  Teaching Math with confidence - recommendations for improving numeracy from the lens of confidence building.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 12.

 

• Lucas, R. I., Cordel, M. II, Teves, J. M., Yap, S., Chua, U., & Bernardo, A.  (2021).  Addressing the poor reading performance of Filipino learners.  Beyond curricular and instructional interventions.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIV, No. 1.

 

• Alaras, B. M., Feliciano, M. R., Salian, I., & Sta Ana, A. K.  (2021).  Database formation of labor profiles in upskilling and reskilling programs to prepare the Philippine labor force for the 4IR.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 11.

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• Daguman, B. C., Baradas, S. V., Co, A. A., & Delos Santos, M. L.  (2021).  From tasks to riches:  A task-based approach to the determinants of wages.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 10.

 

• Co, E. R., Francisco, S. C., Gumba, C. M., & Magallanes, J. M.  (2021).  Investigating the effects of kyoto protocol mechanisms on the environment and economy.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 9.

 

• Austria, M., & Villanueva, A. C.  (2021).  How big is illicit cigarette trade in the Philippines?  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No. 9.

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• Tiu, J., & Yao, V. E.  (2021).  Cash transfers and temptation goods:  An analysis on the impact of cash transfers on poor households' consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 8.

 

• Conchada, M. I., & Tiongco, L.  (2021).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2020.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 8.

 

• Sobreviñas, A.  (2021).  Examining chronic and transient poverty using the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) Data.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No. 8.

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• Cororaton, C., Inocencio, A., & Tiongco, M.  (2021).  Potential benefits of RCEP on the Philippines:  Accelerating recovery through trade and other economic opportunities.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XII, No. 6.

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• Rivera, J. P.  (2021).  Enhancing external participation of Philippine MSMEs towards entrepreneurial venture growth.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume X, No. 7.

 

• Arrastia, J. A., Balagot, C. A., Go, J. A., & Lacuna, D. A. P.  (2020).  Derivative initiative:  Does the use of financial derivatives influence firm value in the Philippine context?  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 7.

 

• Morando, P. A., Banico, I. L., Ng, M. S., & Villardo, R. M.  (2020).  Discovering the link between investor attention and trade volume in the Philippine stock exchange.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 6.

 

• Yu, K. D., & Tiongco, M.  (2020).  Will CREATE resolve the Philippines' unemployment woes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic?  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 8.

 

• Cororaton, C., & Tiongco, M.  (2020).  Assessing the potential impacts of reducing Philippine corporate income tax and reforming sectoral incentives on poverty and employment.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XII, No. 5.

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• Torneo, A., Tan, R., & Roleda, R.  (2020).  Towards a flexible learning ecosystem in Philippine tertiary education.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 7.

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• Martin, R. P., Policarpio, C. J., & Taburada, K. R.  (2020).  Can the gender wage gap be closed in the Philippine manufacturing sector?  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 5.

 

• Salonga, N., & Apuli, M. C.  (2020).  Creating an inclusive social enterprise ecosystem:  A policy recommendation for the growth of SE sector in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume X, No. 6.

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• Azcarraga, A., (2020).  Recommending a patient-level study to confirm that BCG vaccination accounts for the relatively low COVID-19 mortality rate in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 6.

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• Peña, P. J., & Lim, D.  (2020).  Learning with friends:  A rational view of remote learning with network externalities in the time of Covid-19.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 5.

 

• Cororaton, C., Tiongco, M., & Inocencio, A.  (2020).  Potential economic effects of lockdown in the Philippines due to COVID-19:  Lessening the impact on poor households.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 4.

 

• Tullao, Jr., T., Rivera, J. P., & Cudia, C.  (2020).  Allowing entry of foreign health professionals in containing the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 3.

 

• Yu, K. D., Aviso, K., & Tan, R.  (2020).  The economic impact of the Metro Manila (NCR) enhanced community quarantine.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 2.

 

• Sy, C., Aviso, K., Cayamanda, C., Chiu, A., Lucas, R. I., Promentilla, M. A., Razon, L., Tan, R., Tapia, J. F., Torneo, A., Ubando, A., & Yu, D. E.  (2020).  Preparing for shortages of future Covid-19 drugs:  A data-based model for optimal allocation.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XIII, No. 1.

   

• Conchada, M. I., & Cho, W. H.  (2020).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2019.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 7.

 

• ​Tullao, Jr., T., Eloriaga, J. R., & Sunyoung, W.  (2019).  Knowledge capital in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No. 8.

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• Philippine Reeflections:  A Primer on Philippine Reefs & Restoration.


• Andal, A., Colendrino, M. C., & Guce-Viñas, M.  (2019).  Learners with disabilities can contribute to waste management.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume X, No. 5.

 

• Austria, M., & Pagaduan, J.  (2019).  The Philippine sin tax reform law:  Is it effective in reducing cigarette consumption.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No. 7.


• Conchada, M. I., & Cho, W. H.  (2019).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2018.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 6.

 

• Cororaton, C., Tiongco, M., & Eloriaga, J.  (2019).  Assessing the potential impacts of the tax reform for acceleration and inclusion and the build build build program.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XII, No. 4.

 

• Yu, K. D., Castillo, P., Rufino, C., Rapada, M. Z., & Tullao, Jr., T.  (2019).  Philippine air transportation:  Impact and challenges.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XII, No. 3.

 

• Palisoc, S., Natividad, M., & Noel, M.  (2018).  Silver/bismuth/nafion modified pencil graphite electrode for trace heavy metal determination.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 9.

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• Doniza, K., Olarve, J., Santos, M. G., & Santos, G. N.  (2018).  The use of smart devices for the detection of aflatoxin in grinded corn feeds.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 8.

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• Concepcion, F., Laguinday, C. M., & Ong HianHuy, T. A.  (2018).  Limits, transparency, and board independence against tax avoidance.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 4.

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• Conchada, M. I., & Cho, W. H.  (2018).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2017.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 5.

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• Dacuycuy, L., & Sauler, M. M.  (2018).  Legal setbacks, disbursement sudden stops, and fiscal stimulus:  Some lessons.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No. 6.

 

• Camacho, D.  (2018).  Vitamin fortification of milled rice:  A new approach to address micronutrient malnutrition.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 7.

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• Castillo, P.  (2018).  Easing growing pains:  Supporting the growth of small businesses in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume X, No. 4.

 

• Carandang, VI, J. S., Taylor, R., Calleja, J., Busayong, E., & Punzalan, E.  (2018).  Urban organic farming for diversified agriculture.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 6.

 

• Yu, K. D., Cororaton, C., Ilao, J., Cheng, C., Aviso, K., Cayamanda, C., Promentilla, M. A., Atienza, R., Infante, R., & Tan, R.  (2017).  Artificial intelligence and its potential adverse impacts on the Philippine economy,  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XII, No. 2.

  

• Reyes, M., Raymundo, D., Rizwan, S., & Licuanan, W.  (2017).  Coral gardening:  Issues and challenges.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XI, No. 1.

 

• Conchada, M. I.  (2017).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2016.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 4.

 

• Castillo, P.  (2017).  Building a foundation for digital animation.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume XII, No. 1.

 

• Lim, D. (2017).  Small open economy DSGE model with natural disaster and foreign aid.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No. 5.

 

• Castillo, P.  (2017).  Entrepreneurship for all.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume X, No. 3​.

 

• Conchada, M. I.  (2017).  What it takes to be successful entrepreneurship in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume X, No. 2.

 

• Conchada, M. I.  (2016).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2015.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 3.

 

• Chua, S., Chong, C., Dy, M. C., & Villavicencio, A. M.  (2016).  The relationship of corporate financial performance and innovation among manufacturing industries.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No. 3.

 

• Santos, G. N., Briones, J., Delmo, M., Nepomuceno, E., Danac, J. M., & Santos, M. G.  (2016).  Effect of applied magnetic field on surface morphology, optical and electrical property of tin (IV) oxide (SnO2) nanomaterial for meat spoilage detection.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, no. 5.

 

• Dumagan, J.  (2016).  Effects of relative prices on contributions to the level and growth of real GDP.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No 4.  

 

• Santiago, M. A.  (2015).  Managing excessive entitlement in support of family business longevity.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume X, No. 1.

 

• Raymundo, R.  (2015).  Determining the directional flows of foreign direct investments in  the ASEAN region:  Key  macroeconomic and “doing business” indicators affecting the  direction of  ASEAN FDI inflows and its impact on  intra and extra ASEAN trade.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No. 3.

 

• Carandang, VI, J. S., Cruz-Flores, M. J., & Carandang, J.  (2015).  Developing a sustainable food security program for an urban coastal city.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 4.

 

• Conchada, M. I.  (2015).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2014.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 2.

 

• Rivera, J. P.  (2015).  Breaking the chains of poverty among Filipino households: Will it be in this lifetime?  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No. 7.

 

• Carandang, VI, J. S., & Banaguas, G.  (2014).  Climate risk analysis on the food security in Saguday, Quirino province.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 2.

 

• Carandang, VI, J. S., Taylor, R., Calleja, J., Busayong, E., & Punzalan, E. C.  (2014).  Urban hydroponics for diversified agriculture:  Part II.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 3. 

 

• Conchada, M. I.  (2014).  Monitoring the Philippine economy year-end report for 2013.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VI, No. 1.

 

• Fillone, A.  (2014).  Impact of accessibility to schools and economic centers on poverty and gender equity in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No. 6.

 

• Conchada, M. I., & See, K. G.  (2013).  Manufacturing sector in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IV, No. 5.

 

• Sarreal, E.  (2013).  Community based entrepreneurship:  An alternative social enterprise model for small communities in poor municipalities.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No. 2.

 

• Conchada, M. I., & Rivera, J. P.  (2013).  Assessing the impacts of cash, food, and non-food grants on poverty alleviation in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No. 3.  

 

• Co, F.  (2013).  Correlates of hunger:  Evidence from the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) data of Pasay City.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No. 4.

 

• Abesamis, J., Campos, J. C., & Castell, C.  (2013).  Estimating the effects of urbanization on carbon emissions: Evidence in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII, No.1​.

 

• Carandang, VI, J. S., Taylor, R., & Calleja, J.  (2013).  ​Urban rooftop hydroponics for diversified agriculture: Pilot project.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VIII, No. 1.

 

• Parcon, H.  (2013).  International trade and FDI literature in the Philippines: Development and prospects.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No.,2.

 

• Taningco, A.  (2013).  International trade and investments in the Philippines: Some policy issues and implications for further research.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IX, No. 1.

 

• Co, D. A., Francisco, C. J., Nogoy, M. T., & Ong, W. M.  (2013).  The accessibility of birth control methods: Accessing the household demographics & socio-economic factors on the demand for contraceptives in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume VII No. 2.

 

• Rivera, J. P., Reyes, P., Pizarro, M., & Aliping, N.  (2013).  The implications of government’s poverty reduction programs on the states of poverty and hunger in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No. 5.

 

• Castillo, P., & Cabuay, C. J.  (2013).  Wholesale and retail trade.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IV, No. 4.

 

• Raymundo, R.  (2013).  Growth and employment prospects in the Philippine mining sector.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IV, No. 3.

 

• Rivera, J. P., & See, K. G.  (2012).  Limiting family size through the sufficient provision of basic necessities and social services: The case of Pasay, Eastern Samar and Agusan del Sur.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume V, No.1.

 

• Tullao, Jr., T., Fernandez, R., Cabuay, C. J., & Serrano, D. J.  (2012).  IT-BPO industry profile, prospects, challenges and issues for growth and employment.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IV, No. 2.

 

• Castillo, P., & Balane, M.  (2012).  Career guide: Health and wellness services.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume IV, No. 1.

 

• Hui, D. B., Fernandez, E. A., & Sio, D. B.  (2011).  Privatization of business incubation: Initiatives to achieve sustainability and success.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume III, No. 1.

 

• Velasco, A.  (2011).  City innovation systems: The Metro Manila experience.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume III, No. 2.

 

• Castillo, P., & Conchada, M. I.  (2011).  Medical tourism.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume III, No. 3.

 

• Habaradas, R., & Aquino​, M. L.  (2011).  More than just a housing problem: Learning from Gawad Kalinga’s experience.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume III, No. 4.

 

• Reyes, R., Sobrevinas, A., Bancolita, J., & De Jesus, J.  (2010).  Analysis of the impact of the changes in the prices of rice and fuel on poverty in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume II, No. 1.

 

• Asante, F., Togoe, C., & Boakye, A.  (2010).  Effects of rising food and oil prices on rural households in Ghana: A case study of selected communities in the Dangme West District using the CBMS approach.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume II, No. 2.

 

• Reyes, C., Sobrevinas, A., & De Jesus, J.  (2010).  The impact of the global financial and economic crisis on poverty in the Philippines.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume II, No. 3.

 

• Sothearith, T., & Sovannarith, S.  (2010).  Impact of hiked prices of food and basic commodities on poverty in Cambodia: Empirical evidences from five CBMS villages.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume II, No. 4.

 

• Edralin, D.  (2010).  Gender-responsive budgeting and its impact on the status of women and men in Pasay City and some policy recommendations.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume II, No. 5.

 

• Tullao, Jr., T., & Rivera, J. P.  (2010).  Economic, demographic, and other factors affecting school participation among children in urban and rural households: The case of Pasay and Eastern Samar.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume II, No. 6.

 

• Fillone, A., Roxas, Jr., N., & Goce-Dakila, C.  (2010).  The geographic profiling of poverty and accessibility.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume II, No. 7.

 

• Alba, M., & Dacuycuy, L.  (2009).  Do good things come out after recessions? The productivity-business cycle interaction.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume I, No. 1.

 

• Cabegin, E. C., Dacuycuy, L., & Alba, M.  (2009).  Stubborn unemployment and employment vulnerability in the midst of economic growth: The Philippine case.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume I, No. 2​.

 

• Villamil, W., Reyes, R., & Hernandez, J.  (2009).  Globalization, adjustment, and employment drivers.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume I, No. 3.

 

• Sibal, J.  (2009).  The challenge of firm-level adjustment, productivity, and workers’ welfare under globalization: Case studies, insights, and policy recommendations.  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume I, No. 4.

 

• Pascual, C.  (2009).  Industry churning, the labor market and workers’ welfare. DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume I, No. 5.

 

• Esguerra, E., & Canales, K. L.  (2009).  Searching for the balance between flexibility and workers’ security (Is it time to reform labor market policies?  DLSU-AKI Policy Brief, Volume I, No. 6. ​