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The importance of the Philippines’ young and growing population in fuelling the country’s economic recovery according to Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas
CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work

The importance of the Philippines’ young and growing population in fuelling the country’s economic recovery according to Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas

By CRC Staff|November 8th, 2021|CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work|

“Celebrating youth in the Philippines”, published on May 11, 2021 in his column “Business and Society” in the Manila Bulletin, CRC Director for Research Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas highlights the importance of the Philippines’ young and growing population in fueling the country’s economic recovery once the pandemic has hopefully been put under reasonable control. ... continue reading

Maintaining Family connections during the quarantine
CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education

Maintaining Family connections during the quarantine

By CRC Staff|November 2nd, 2021|CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education|

“Parents now are lucky because technology is opening many opportunities to keep their children engaged. There are many educational apps which children can learn a lot from…” - Dr. Lexie Estacio “Technology in this time of crisis serves many other purposes apart from mere entertainment. However, this must ... continue reading

Tony Meloto: On the Challenges of Social Entrepreneurship
CRC Insights, CRC Publications, Social Economics

Tony Meloto: On the Challenges of Social Entrepreneurship

By CRC Staff|October 22nd, 2021|CRC Insights, CRC Publications, Social Economics|

The challenge for social entrepreneurs in most third-world countries is two-fold. First, there is the question of how to help grow the local economy and protect the environment by raising a new generation of wealth creators at home, rather than just jobseekers abroad. And social entrepreneurship is the place where charity, sustainability, entrepreneurship, ... continue reading

Dr. Bernardo Villegas, on the need for equal access to affordable technical and vocational education
CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work

Dr. Bernardo Villegas, on the need for equal access to affordable technical and vocational education

By CRC Staff|October 22nd, 2021|CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work|

“What should be given a high priority is the goal of giving equal access to affordable technical and vocational education.” “This is the biggest gap in our pool of human resources. It is paradoxical that, despite our having a young and growing population, certain technical ... continue reading

The Philippines’ “Demographic Dividend”: A Young, Growing and English-Speaking Population
CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education

The Philippines’ “Demographic Dividend”: A Young, Growing and English-Speaking Population

By CRC Staff|October 20th, 2021|CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education|

“Celebrating youth in the Philippines”, published on May 4, 2021 in his column “Business and Society” in the Manila Bulletin, CRC Director for Research Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas highlights the significance of what has been called the Philippines' demographic dividend – a young, growing and English speaking population which will play an important part ... continue reading

“A significant number of women OFWs in Asia eschew health treatments when they are ill” – Ramirez Study of Women OFWs’ common health problems
CRC Insights, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work

“A significant number of women OFWs in Asia eschew health treatments when they are ill” – Ramirez Study of Women OFWs’ common health problems

By CRC Staff|October 19th, 2021|CRC Insights, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work|

A significant number of participants in Asia do not easily undergo any health treatment when they are ill and majority of them resort to self-medication using medicine, such as Panadol, Losartan, Valsartan, Melbanin, Tylenol, Lisinopril, Zocor, Motrin and vitamins that are easy to access through friends. Some would call home so that their ... continue reading

Dr. Jose Maria G. Mariano: On our concern about the ways data about our personal decisions are counted
CRC Insights, Digital Sector, University Day Lecture

Dr. Jose Maria G. Mariano: On our concern about the ways data about our personal decisions are counted

By CRC Staff|October 19th, 2021|CRC Insights, Digital Sector, University Day Lecture|

CRC consultant and former University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) President, Dr. Jose Maria G. Mariano spoke about recent trends in ethical considerations about gathering personal information when he gave the University Day Lecture to celebrate the anniversary of UA&P in 2019. In our ethical preoccupations with ... continue reading

Dr. Bernardo Villegas on the empirical impact of young people on the Future of the Philippine Economy
CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education

Dr. Bernardo Villegas on the empirical impact of young people on the Future of the Philippine Economy

By CRC Staff|October 19th, 2021|CRC Insights, Family and Youth Education|

“When we say that the youth is the future of a country, for the Philippines, it is more than just a moderate statement. It is reality. Because, just to remind you of statistics, those [who] are below 25 constitute 50% of our population, and those of you who are below 30 constitute 65% ... continue reading

Rice as an investment item for the Philippines: ‘We can supply the gap,’ says CRC consultant Rolando T. Dy. ”
CRC Insights, CRC International Investor Roadshows, Food and Agribusiness

Rice as an investment item for the Philippines: ‘We can supply the gap,’ says CRC consultant Rolando T. Dy. ”

By CRC Staff|September 23rd, 2021|CRC Insights, CRC International Investor Roadshows, Food and Agribusiness|

“Rice as an investment item for the Philippines: ‘We can supply the gap,’ says CRC consultant Rolando T. Dy. ” “Right now, rice is a major import, but given farm consolidation, the use of hybrids,[and] mechanization, we can cover a big part of our imports. This is an investment ... continue reading

“Aside from power generation, does the Philippines need investments in other aspects of the energy sector like power storage and distribution?” CRC Consultant Dr. Peter Lee U answers an Open Forum question
CRC Insights, Energy Industry, Series of Economic Fora

“Aside from power generation, does the Philippines need investments in other aspects of the energy sector like power storage and distribution?” CRC Consultant Dr. Peter Lee U answers an Open Forum question

By CRC Staff|September 17th, 2021|CRC Insights, Energy Industry, Series of Economic Fora|

"Aside from power generation, does the Philippines need investments in other aspects of the energy sector like power storage and distribution?" An audience member notices that much of the news about investments in the energy sector focuses on investments in power generation, and asks if the ... continue reading

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