Political Economy Archives - UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies

From Raw Milk to High-Value Dairy: Carabao Milk Cheese Production for Small Carabao Dairy Farmers

21 July 2026
News and Events, Political Economy

IRL Philippines and the UP CIDS Political Economy Program team come together during the NICE4GUT® Aged Carabao Milk Cheese tasting event and soft launch. From left to right: Zedric Nicholas Bisenio (PEP), Paula...

UP CIDS Political Economy Program to Host Roundtable Discussion on Advancing Urban Mining in Philippine Cities

26 June 2026
News and Events, Political Economy

As urban centers face mounting waste volumes and critical resource scarcities, shifting from a linear “take-make-dispose” mindset to a circular economy is more urgent than ever. To address this challenge,...

New Publication: Navigating the Future of Solar Power in the Philippines

13 April 2026
News and Events, Political Economy

The Political Economy Program (PEP) of the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) is proud to announce the release of its latest study: “End-of-Life (EOL) Solar Panel Management from...

UP CIDS-PEP Hosts Roundtable on Hybrid Electric Engines for Small Marine Vessels, Highlighting Strong Potential for Partner Support

17 November 2025
News and Events, Political Economy

To garner support and explore specific partnerships, the Political Economy Program (PEP) of the UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) organized a roundtable discussion (RTD) on retrofitting...

Making the Invisible Visible: Democratizing Air Quality Monitoring Through Low-Cost Sensor Technology

27 June 2025
News and Events, Political Economy

Join the Conversation! Poor air quality remains a pressing environmental and public health issue locally and internationally. But what if we could make air pollution visible and actionable? Join our Round Table...