“The only way we can eradicate poverty is to grow at 8 to 10% . . . [and to have] direct intervention by the state. But that means farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems, post-harvest facilities . . . we need a lot more.” This was how Dr. Bernardo Villegas opened the round table discussion on the ... continue reading
This post was last updated on 2015-12-28 15:55:38 UA&P signed a Memorandum of Agreement to facilitate training for PhilHealth employees, as part of the PhilHealth Program for Capability Building and as an activity under the UA&P Extension Program. The two-day trainings organized by the Center for Research and Communication were conducted from September 30 to ... continue reading
This post was last edited on 2015-12-23 14:05:05 CRC Director for Research Dr. Bernardo Villegas gave members of the diplomatic corps a preview of the possible economic scenario in the next administration at the “Philippines Beyond 2016: Economic Briefing for Diplomats” held on October 2, 2015 at the University of Asia and the Pacific. Presenting ... continue reading
This article was last edited at 2015-12-22 09:34:51 The Center for Research and Communication organized a Round Table Discussion on Agribusiness and Inclusive Growth on September 15, 2015 in UA&P, as part of the activities of the Leo Parma/Asiapro Professorial Chair for Social Entrepreneurship. The various agribusiness entrepreneurs and social enterprise practitioners in attendance exchanged ... continue reading
This post was last edited on 2015-12-22 09:08:18 UA&P held its 20th University Day Lecture on August 14, 2015 at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium. This year’s speaker, Associate Professor Dr. Theta C. Ponce of the School of Sciences and Engineering, gave a presentation entitled, “Integral Ecology = Environmental Ecology + Divine Ecology.” She reiterated ... continue reading
Dr. Veronica Ramirez, CRC Director for Operations, presented two research papers on migration entitled, “Maximizing Remittances to the Philippines towards Integral Human Development” and “Foreign Students in Philippine Education: Trends and Challenges.” This was at the 2015 International Metropolis Conference in Mexico City on Sept. 8 and 9, 2015, organized by Metropolis Professional Development (MPD) ... continue reading
This article was last edited on 2015-12-22 09:00:23 The Center for Research and Communication launched the latest edition of The Book of Virtues and Values by Dr. Bernardo Villegas, on August 14, 2015 at UA&P. Like the previous edition, the book emphasizes that good values can only come from the hard and persevering work of individuals who ... continue reading
This article was last edited on 2015-10-26 10:33:47 The Center for Research and Communication and the UA&P School of Economics organized “A Road Map for a Renewable Energy Agenda for the Next Administration: An RTD on Renewable Energy” on July 29, 2015 at UA&P’s Telengtan Hall. The round table discussion, facilitated by Dr. Peter Lee ... continue reading
Mr. Akinori Matsunaga, Program Officer of the Sumitomo Foundation, was invited by the Center for Research and Communication to UA&P on July 3, 2015. Mr. Matsunaga encouraged researchers to submit research proposals on Japan-related topics in the social sciences and humanities. Participants included faculty and staff from the UA&P School of Law and Governance, School ... continue reading
This post was last edited on 2015-09-23 08:26:15 Round Table Discussion on Cooperatives in Agriculture [ Photo: crcarch201509230826a] The Center for Research and Communication conducted a Round Table Discussion on Agricultural Cooperatives on June 23, 2015 in the University of Asia and the Pacific, as part of the activities under the Leo Parma Professorial Chair ... continue reading
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