Since its inception in 1989, the National Institute for Policy Studies (NIPS) remains the principal political institute that undertakes programs for the promotion of liberalism and democracy in the Philippines.

It provides opportunities, facilities and services for the systematic study, development and promotion of liberal politics in the Philippines. It does this primarily through public advocacy and political education programs for liberal leaders and their supporters. Specifically, the different activities of the Institute are directed at:

• Equipping the Filipino people with necessary orientation and skills to encourage their active participation in public affairs
• Increasing their awareness of their civil and political rights
• Assisting in the formation of liberal orientated organizations as vehicles for articulating liberal perspectives in the national debate
• Facilitating a regular exchange of views and promoting consensus-building on critical issues of public concern in order to develop alternative solutions
• Promoting partnership and cooperation with similarly inclined individuals and institutions at national and international levels

Board of Trustees

Dr. JR Nereus Acosta - Chairman

Prof. Mario Taguiwalo - President

Prof. Henedina Abad - Vice President

Atty. Chito Gascon - Corporate Secretary / Managing Trustee

Mr. Juan Miguel Luz - Vice President for Policy and Research

Mr. Jeffrey Ng - Treasurer

Mr. Gerry Bulatao - Auditor

Dr. Julio C. Teehankee - Trustee

Ms. Concepcion Asis - Trustee

Ms. Jessica Soto - Trustee

Mr. Manolo Quezon III - Trustee

Prof. Arcadio Malbaroza - Trustee

Mr. Lambert Ramirez - Executive Director

Mr. Joselito Arguelles - Program Officer