In response to the support needed by LGUs to take on an increased budget and responsibilities after the Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court ruling in 2018, the UA&P Center for Research and Communication launched the Institute of Local Development, which offers specific technical and training services to modernize local governance during the forum on October 22, ... continue reading
[UA&P, Pasig City, Philippines] - The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) successfully concluded its onsite run of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) Foundational Course this academic year, last April 21-25, 2025. The course welcomed 20 graduates from various sectors, each committed to strengthening data privacy compliance within their respective organizations. Designed to build capacity ... continue reading
Closing Ceremony. L-R: Clarisse Buday, CRC Senior Operations Officer; Atty. Maria Theresa de Mesa, Junior Partner of Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila Law Offices; John Kenneth Miranda, Operations Supervisor of First Industrial Finance Co., Inc.; Rheijohn Makahiya, IT Officer of Engtek Precision Philippines, Inc.; Atty. Reinier Jeffrey Abdon, Senior Officer-DPA Compliance of ... continue reading
DRIVING THE PHILIPPINES FORWARD. UA&P Resident Industry & Regional Economist Prof. Greg Mabbagu (R) delves into the intricacies of Grab's economic multiplier effect, emphasizing its pivotal role in propelling the Philippine economy forward. L-R: Paolo Abrera, event moderator; Dr. Cid Terosa, UA&P School of Economics Associate Professor; Dr. Thomas Aquino, Senior Fellow at CRC. ... continue reading
“The course exceeded all my expectations. It gave me a deeper understanding of data privacy laws. The most relevant parts are the case studies because it gave me the opportunity to apply what I learned and work with other participants. The course fee is very reasonable because the training is very comprehensive. My ... continue reading
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
“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
In the first International Investors Roadshow event of CRC, focusing on "The Philippines as a Top Emerging Market," Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas notes that the Philippines’ BPO-IT Sector is still very globally competitive, but now needs to train its workers so they can migrate to high value knowledge process outsourcing services. ... continue reading
Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, CRC Director and member of the constitutional commission which framed the Philippines' 1987 Constitution, shared his thoughts on what he believes kept Philippine smallholder farms from benefiting from the promises of land reform at a recent International Investor Roadshow event highlighting "The Philippines as a Top Emerging Market." ... continue reading
Join us on August 20, 2021 at 9:00AM-12:00PM in Session 7 of the Series of Economic Fora on Foreign Direct Investments and the Economic Amendments on the 1987 Constitution -- this time, directly addressing the question of “Why Investors Don't Invest in the Philippines.” In a deeply interconnected world, Foreign Direct Investments are ... continue reading
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