CRC convened government oversight and infrastructure agencies such as DEPDev and DOF to review the methodology and initial assessment of the quality of information being disclosed on foreign-funded infrastructure projects as part of Infrastructure Watch Philippines. The transparency assessment report will be publicly presented in October 2026. An international initiative to promote greater ... continue reading
In Photo: Economist Dr. Bernardo Villegas (L) and Senior Commercial Officer of the US Embassy in Manila Paul Taylor share their insights on the role of local governments in spurring investments in the Luzon Economic Corridor. Angeles City, Philippines – Fourteen local government units gathered in Angeles City on June 3, 2026 to ... continue reading
The Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) recently completed a major research project commissioned by global non-profit organization Water.org. The study, entitled “Technical Assessment of the Water and Sanitation Loan Portfolio of Philippine Government Financing Institutions,” was conducted from September 2025 to April 2026 and examined whether financing from the two ... continue reading
CRC convened a high-level dialogue on infrastructure development, bringing together leaders from the public policy, infrastructure, and business sectors to discuss infrastructure governance. Pictured (from left): Mir Tillah, Director of the CRC Institute for Local Development; Cosette Canilao, President and CEO of Aboitiz InfraCapital; Dr. Bernardo Villegas, CRC Co-Founder and Research Director; John Morrell, ... continue reading
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
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's Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) and ULAP met to explore partnership. The meeting was attended by CRC-ILD's Core Team, headed by its Project Director Mir Tillah (third from left); ULAP's Executive Director Aileen Leycano (center); and other ULAP key officials. What does it take to build stronger and more empowered local ... continue reading
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
Collaboration for Local Development. (L-R) CRC-ILD's Local Governance Lead Caloi Enriquez and Project Director Mir Tillah discussing with DILG Assistant Secretary Lilian de Leon and other DILG staff. As part of its engagement with key governance stakeholders, the Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) met with Department of ... continue reading
CRC-ILD's Project Director Mir Tillah with ARTA Secretary Perez (center) during the courtesy call and exploratory partnership meeting in August 2026. The Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) paid a courtesy call to Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto V. Perez and key ARTA officials on August 28, ... continue reading
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