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CRC’s work in infrastructure and industry spans the areas of housing, mining, construction retail,
commercial and residential real estate, expressway operation, and industrial parks
administration. CRC has helped its clientele (which includes international NGOs, local
governments, and industry associations as well as corporations) determine the value of unserved
markets in their sector; confirm the economic, social, and environmental impact of their projects;
identify new opportunities based on emerging customer behaviors; evaluate the best uses for
their available resources, and benchmark their successes compared to other players in their
industry.

Philippine Private Sector Leaders Encourage Greater Transparency and Accountability in Infrastructure Deals
CRC Events, CRC-ILD, Infrastructure and Industry, News

Philippine Private Sector Leaders Encourage Greater Transparency and Accountability in Infrastructure Deals

By Kevin Benico|May 25th, 2026|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, Infrastructure and Industry, News|

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

Filipino Seafarers Generate ₱1.06 Trillion in Economic Impact, Steering 4% of PH GDP – CRC Study
Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Transportation and Logistics

Filipino Seafarers Generate ₱1.06 Trillion in Economic Impact, Steering 4% of PH GDP – CRC Study

By Clarisse Buday|November 13th, 2025|Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Transportation and Logistics|

A groundbreaking study by the leading economic think tank Center for Research and Communication of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) and the Association of Licensed Manning Agencies (ALMA Maritime Group) has revealed that the Philippine seafaring industry generated a total ₱1.06 trillion in economic activity in 2024, underscoring its pivotal role in ... continue reading

CRCFI Research Fund selected research proposals for AY 2023-2024
Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics

CRCFI Research Fund selected research proposals for AY 2023-2024

By CRC Staff|July 19th, 2023|Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics|

The Center for Research and Communication Foundation, Inc. (CRCFI) is pleased to announce the research proposals that were chosen by the Selection Committee for the AY 2023-2024 run of the Research Fund: 1. "Pilot Testing the Institutionalization of Service Contracting Towards the Establishment of A Public Transit Authority in LGUs as a Viable Catalyst for ... continue reading

What Investors Can Expect from the Philippines Post-Pandemic
Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics

What Investors Can Expect from the Philippines Post-Pandemic

By CRC Staff|April 4th, 2023|Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics|

The Covid-19 pandemic has caught the world by surprise – both first world countries and third world countries alike. Despite this, nations around the globe are sure to bounce back from this challenge as we try to navigate the situation in what we call as the “new normal.” Looking on the bright side, this trying ... continue reading

The Importance of Institution Building
CRC Insights, Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics

The Importance of Institution Building

By CRC Staff|March 16th, 2023|CRC Insights, Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics|

The Founder of ICD and ISA, Dr. Jess Estanislao… outlined a very comprehensive approach to improving governance at all levels of Philippine society. He highlights the critical importance of institution building, the key to long-term sustainable and equitable development. The missing link has been the sustained institutional strengthening and transformation program on the ... continue reading

How the Philippines Can Become a First World Country, According to Renowned Economist, Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas
CRC Insights, Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics

How the Philippines Can Become a First World Country, According to Renowned Economist, Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas

By CRC Staff|January 31st, 2023|CRC Insights, Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics|

“The title of this book is unapologetically ambitious. Yes, I am strongly convinced that those who are in their 20s and early 30s today (the so- called ‘millennials’ and ‘centennials’) will live to see the Philippines become a First World country.” … The decade spanning ... continue reading

CALABARZON, Central Luzon, CAR, and SOCCKSARGEN – The New Metropolises in the Philippines for FDIs to Invest in, says eminent economist
Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Transportation and Logistics

CALABARZON, Central Luzon, CAR, and SOCCKSARGEN – The New Metropolises in the Philippines for FDIs to Invest in, says eminent economist

By CRC Staff|January 20th, 2023|Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Transportation and Logistics|

Metro Manila has long faced issues of decongestion. With businesses opening left and right to buildings rising one after another, those seeking for better jobs continue to flock to Manila resulting in overcrowding and traffic congestion. Data shows that through the government’s various efforts, numerous areas are now looking to become the new metropolises and ... continue reading

What’s Next After Build Build Build?
Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry

What’s Next After Build Build Build?

By CRC Staff|January 10th, 2023|Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry|

If one will ask what the previous government administration was known for, most of the answers will probably be the “Build, Build, Build” program. According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), through this project, over 6.5 million Filipinos have been provided jobs between 2016 to 2020. Some of the completed projects under ... continue reading

NAC-RTNMC’s contribution to PH development up to P44.2 billion from 2017 to 2021, says CRC study
Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry, Social Economics

NAC-RTNMC’s contribution to PH development up to P44.2 billion from 2017 to 2021, says CRC study

By Clarisse Buday|November 22nd, 2022|Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry, Social Economics|

A subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corporation, Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corp. (RTNMC), was able to register a total national (value-added) multiplier effect of Php44.2 billion between 2017 and 2021 or Php8.8 billion per year, from its various economic projects, according to a study by economic consulting and research firm Center for Research and Communication (CRC). ... continue reading

It Is Possible for the Philippines to Reach First World Status Filipino Economist, Dr. Bernardo Villegas Explains How
Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics

It Is Possible for the Philippines to Reach First World Status Filipino Economist, Dr. Bernardo Villegas Explains How

By CRC Staff|November 10th, 2022|Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics|

For many Filipinos, imagining the Philippines as a first world country may be a far-fetched dream; but is it? In his newest book, entitled, “The Philippine Economy Towards First World Status,” Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas provides a lengthy discussion on why the country is geared towards becoming a first world country between the years 2040 ... continue reading

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