Kevin Benico, Author at Center for Research and Communication

Strengthening Partnerships for Local Development: CRC-ILD Meets with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships

Strengthening Partnerships for Local Development: CRC-ILD Meets with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

By Kevin Benico|April 16th, 2026|CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships|

The Center for Research and Communication’s (CRC) Institute for Local Development (ILD) recently met with Chris Ilagan, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham), to explore opportunities for meaningful collaboration in advancing local development initiatives across the country. The meeting highlighted the importance of building strong partnerships among academic institutions, the ... continue reading

Digital Transformation: A “Force Multiplier” for Local Governance
CRC Events, CRC-ILD, Digital Sector, News

Digital Transformation: A “Force Multiplier” for Local Governance

By Kevin Benico|February 12th, 2026|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, Digital Sector, News|

Quezon City Administrator Michael Alimurung (far right) discusses the journey of Quezon City to develop an online system that serves the needs of their more than 3 million citizens. (L-R: Manny Caintic, former acting DICT secretary and forum moderator, Ms. Cleo Celeste Santos of GCash, and Ms. Denise Fabella of Khan Academy Philippines) ... continue reading

CRC-ILD Joins DILG Policy Expert Group for Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program
CRC-ILD, News

CRC-ILD Joins DILG Policy Expert Group for Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program

By Kevin Benico|November 28th, 2025|CRC-ILD, News|

CRC-ILD Joins DILG Policy Expert Group for Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program. CRC-ILD Director Mir Tillah (leftmost) and Local Governance Lead Caloi Enriquez (rightmost) with DILG-BLGD Director Ana Bonagua, ULAP National President Gov. Dakila Cua, and ULAP Executive Director Aileen Leycano. The Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development ... continue reading

CRC Convenes Strategic Planning Workshop to Expand Support for Local Governments
CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News

CRC Convenes Strategic Planning Workshop to Expand Support for Local Governments

By Kevin Benico|July 20th, 2025|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News|

The Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) recently convened its first Strategic Planning Workshop, gathering key experts and stakeholders from CRC, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), and the development sector to define the institute’s mission, strategic priorities, and operational direction. Among the key personalities present during the workshop ... continue reading

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