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    Analysing the effects of fluctuating prices of diesel and gasoline on Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 1 (LRT 1) train ridership and on air pollution in the National Capital Region using the ordinary least squares regression
    (2018) Andaca, Maria Sariah Moriancumer A. ; PeƱaflor, Zoe Xilca May S. ; Debuque-Gonzales, Margarita
    This paper quantifies the effects of fluctuating prices of gasoline and diesel on the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 1 (LRT 1) train ridership and the level of air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) of the Philippines. The researchers used normalized time series data from 1985 to 2014. Using a simple OLS regression, the results show that the rising prices of gasoline and diesel are associated with higher transit ridership of the LRT. This result is statistically significant. Higher gasoline and diesel prices decrease the level of air pollution but the relationship is not statistically significant.
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    Establishments' trends and prospects in the National Capital Region
    (1979-12) Caro, Patricia E.; Singson, Primitivo P.
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    An analysis of the post-secondary education sector in the national capital region: relevance of tuition fee increases to enrollment
    (2005-10) Caparas, Carissa S.; EspiƱo, Vanessa T.; Tecson, Gwendolyn
    This paper evaluates whether tuition fee increases in the years 2000-2005 significantly affected the freshmen enrollment rate in selected thirty private colleges and universities in the National Capital Region. The sample was selected based on their accreditation status. The authors used multiple linear regression in evaluating the data. Based on the empirical results of this study, tuition fee increases in the said schools caused significant changes in the freshman enrollment rates. With the presence of tuition fee increases, there is a corresponding decrease in the number of freshman enrollees. The study hopes to inform the public of the actual behavior exhibited by enrollment rates and tuition. Now more than ever, the authorities concerned will have to take the said relationship into consideration as they implement rules to the ever-growing number of higher educational institutions in the country.
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    Residential demand for electricity in the national capital region
    (2009-03) Magpantay, Sheena Grace M.; Chua, Ryan B.; Esguerra, Emmanuel
    The short-run and long-run demand model for residential electricity in the National Capital Region is estimated using the data from the 2003 Family Income and Expenditure Survey for the short-run and data from Manila Electric Company for the long-run. Multiple regression analysis with robust standard errors was used where in several variables were tested with the demand for electricity as the dependent variable. Results for the short-run model showed that demand is expenditure inelastic for the households with all the kinds of appliances and elastic for households without appliances and those with entertainment appliances. The authors also found out that fuel consumption, age, household size, elementary and high school education have significant effects on residential electricity consumption. For the long-run model, the demand for electricity is found to be price inelastic. Results also show that number of customers has positive effects on the demand for electricity of households, while LPG prices have negative relationship with it.
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    What really counts: an in-depth analysis on the determinants of fertility rates in the national capital region and the major island groups of the Philippines
    (2010-10) De Jesus, Ma. Monina Elisha A.; Garcia, Patrishia Anne M.; Alonzo, Ruperto
    The total fertility rate of the Philippines is declining and its continuous fall could result in the demise of the country. Moreover, when control of fertility is lost, there could be consequences for economic growth and development. This paper aims to study the determinants of fertility in the Philippines with emphasis on the fertility differences across the National Capital Region (NCR) and the major island groups in the country. From the 2008 National Demographic and Health Survey data, it is seen that age, highest educational level attained, wealth, current marital status, fertility preference, type of residence, and religion are significant determinants of fertility. However, knowledge on family planning and health were found insignificant for the majority. Also, the significance of knowledge on family planning varied depending on the highest educational level attained and wealth. There was not much variation in fertility rates across regions, even if there is a wide array of regions in the country. It is suggested that the government provide policies concerning population control and growth. As such, a sustainable fertility rate will positively affect population and economic development, in the long run.