Updates

Progress updates on PIIR's development, partnership announcements, and the road to our first wave of research.

Latest Updates

Announcement

PIIR Website Launch

The Philippine Institute for Independent Research launches its public website at piir.ph. This marks the beginning of our public presence as we build toward our first research wave. The website introduces our mission, research pillars, and methodology framework. We invite researchers, potential partners, and interested stakeholders to explore our plans and get in touch.

Methodology

Methodology Framework Published

We have published our initial methodology framework, detailing our multi-stage probability sampling design, survey structure, quality control procedures, and transparency commitments. The framework follows AAPOR Transparency Initiative standards and draws on best practices from the Eurobarometer and CBS Netherlands. We welcome peer review and feedback from the research community.

Team

Advisory Board Recruitment Begins

PIIR is now recruiting advisory board members from Philippine and international academic institutions. We are looking for experts in statistics, survey methodology, economics, political science, public health, and digital technology. The advisory board will provide methodological oversight and ensure the highest standards of research quality. Interested academics are invited to reach out via our contact page.

Roadmap to Wave 1

Key milestones on the path to publishing our first quarterly research report.

Phase 1In Progress

Foundation

  • Methodology design and documentation
  • Website and platform development
  • Advisory board recruitment
  • University partnership outreach
Phase 2Upcoming

Pilot

  • Pilot survey design and testing
  • Cognitive testing of questionnaire
  • Field surveyor training program
  • Data infrastructure setup
Phase 3Planned

Wave 1 Field Work

  • National field data collection
  • Real-time quality monitoring
  • Data processing and cleaning
  • Statistical analysis and weighting
Phase 4Planned

Publication

  • Wave 1 report publication
  • Data platform launch
  • API release
  • Open data repository

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