The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) is a think tank established in 1967, dedicated to applying economic and evidence-based insights to business needs and providing research and advisory services to both government and private sectors through grants.

As the research and communication partner of UA&P, CRC is focused on making an external impact by translating progressive ideas into actionable insights for decision-makers in business, government, and civil society, driving investments and growth in the Philippines. CRC is committed to addressing broader societal issues by delivering innovative research and advisory services, including technical and financing evaluation, demand evaluation, partnership development, project impact evaluation, and workforce upskilling, reskilling, and retooling, among other services.

To be an internationally recognized, preferred research, advisory, and business solutions provider, linking the Philippines with Asia-Pacific and global partners for mutually beneficial socio-economic development in the service of the dignity of the human person.
The CRC foundation is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in the service of man and society. In pursuing its mission, it focuses on questions that bear on the dignity of the person, the unity of the family, civic responsibility, human solidarity, with the purpose of making current issues understood by decision-makers in business, government and civil society, thus translating progressive ideas into action. It also aims to help form a responsible citizenry that can judge policies on the basis of their wisdom rather than populist appeal.

CRCFI Member of the Board

Chairman:
Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.

Vice Chairman/ Treasurer:
Omar T. Cruz

President:
Winston Conrad B. Padojinog

Vice President:
Bernardo M. Villegas

Members:

  • Judy Rosario G. Cam
  • Francisco C. Sebastian
  • Manny I. Ayala
  • John Eric T. Francia
  • Roberto Miguel S. Roque

Legal Counsel:
Jo Aurea M. Imbong

Corporate Secretary:
Rio Angela Q. Larracas

The Research and Communication Partner of University of Asia and the Pacific