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Strengthening Partnerships for Local Development: CRC-ILD Meets with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

By |April 16th, 2026|CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships|

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

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Digital Transformation: A “Force Multiplier” for Local Governance

By |February 12th, 2026|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, Digital Sector, News|

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

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CRC-ILD Joins DILG Policy Expert Group for Local Government Code Review and Amendment Program

By |November 28th, 2025|CRC-ILD, News|

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

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Empowering the Frontlines: CRC Launches Institute for Local Development Amidst Landmark Mandanas-Garcia Ruling

By |October 27th, 2025|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News|

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

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CRCFI Undertakes Organizational Assessment and Strategic Roadmap Development for the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO)

By |July 31st, 2025|Expertise, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, News|

  The Center for Research and Communication Foundation, Inc. (CRCFI) is honored to announce its partnership with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) in conducting a comprehensive organizational assessment and the formulation of a 10-year Strategic Roadmap (2026–2036) for the agency. This collaboration was formalized through a contract signing ceremony held on June 2, 2025, ... continue reading

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CRC Convenes Strategic Planning Workshop to Expand Support for Local Governments

By |July 20th, 2025|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News|

The Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) recently convened its first Strategic Planning Workshop, gathering key experts and stakeholders from CRC, the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), and the development sector to define the institute’s mission, strategic priorities, and operational direction. Among the key personalities present during the workshop ... continue reading

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CRC Empowers New Batch of Privacy Professionals in Onsite DPO Foundational Course

By |May 6th, 2025|CRC Events, Digital Sector, News, Trainings and Workshops|

[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

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Dr. Veronica Ramirez talks about OFW mental health in Radio Pilipinas

By |March 3rd, 2025|Expertise, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, News, Professorial Chairs|

On February 21, 2025, Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez joined Radio Pilipinas to discuss her groundbreaking research on OFW mental health. She shared the study’s key findings and recommendations aimed at benefiting OFWs, funded by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), a sectoral council of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Dr. ... continue reading

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Forum on Service Contracting Program Held at UA&P

By |January 6th, 2025|CRCFI Research Fund, News|

The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), in partnership with the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), hosted the 2nd Forum on Service Contracting for Efficient and Equitable Public Transport Systems on November 20, 2024. This initiative was supported by a research grant from the Center ... continue reading

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