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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

OFWs Needing Psychosocial Support for Mental Health

By |April 17th, 2024|Expertise, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, News, Professorial Chairs|

A recent study conducted by Dr. Veronica Ramirez, Associate Professor of the University of Asia and the Pacific, was presented at the First National Symposium on Brain & Mental Health Research, “Breaking Stigmas in Mental Health through Research and Development." It was held on April 11, 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center and organized ... continue reading

IGNITE AsiaPacific Conference Bridging the TechVoc Skills Gap for Future-Ready Workforce

By |April 15th, 2024|Expertise, News, Professorial Chairs, Social Economics|

[UA&P, Pasig City, Philippines]- On April 11, 2024, the Center for Research and Communication of the University of Asia and the Pacific (CRC- UA&P), through the Professorial Chair for Social Economics, in partnership with the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and in collaboration with Alay Buhay Foundation, ... continue reading

CRC Study Uncovers Rising Demand for Migrant Workers in Aging Nordic Workforce

By |March 16th, 2024|Expertise, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, News, Professorial Chairs|

From left to right: Engr. Admain T. Yusoph, Department of Migrant Workers; Mr. Lambert Ramirez, UA&P; Ms. Jo-nie Raagas, Embassy of Denmark; Asec. Levinson Alcantara, Department of Migrant Workers; Ms. Maria Alyyssa Dacasin, International Labour Office; Mr. Jesper Svenningsen, Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.; Ms. Laura Karjalainen, Embassy of Finland; Dr. ... continue reading

OFW Mental Health: Breaking Free from Struggle in Silence

By |February 23rd, 2024|Expertise, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, News, Professorial Chairs|

Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez is conducting a Policy Forum Series on her research study entitled, "Patterns of Detection and Treatment of Mental Health Problems among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs): Implications to Psychosocial Support Services” in different regions. The research study is funded by DOST-PCHRD Health Research Policy Translation, Evaluation, and Engagement (POLISEE) Grants Program in collaboration ... continue reading

Philippine Investment Roadshow Strengthens Business Ties with Spain

By |October 20th, 2023|Expertise, News, Professorial Chairs, Social Economics|

The recently concluded Philippine Investment Roadshow in Spain provided a platform for key Philippine firms and Spanish counterparts to explore business opportunities and strengthen economic partnerships. This private-sector initiative aligns with the Philippine government’s push to attract more Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into the country. The roadshow, held from October 9 to 11, 2023, was ... continue reading

IGNITE AsiaPacific Forum Scaling Up Philippine Agribusiness by Integrating Smallholder Farms: A Focus on The Coconut Sector

By |September 12th, 2023|Expertise, Food and Agribusiness, News, Professorial Chairs, Social Economics|

  [UA&P, Pasig City, Philippines]- On September 7, 2023, the Center for Research and Communication of the University of Asia and the Pacific (CRC- UA&P), through the Professorial Chair for Social Economics, in partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and in collaboration with Alay Buhay Foundation, held the IGNITE AsiaPacific Forum, ... continue reading

Patterns of Detection and Treatment of Mental and Behavioral Disorders among OFWs

By |July 25th, 2023|Expertise, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, News, Professorial Chairs|

Most OFW patients experienced panic attacks, schizophrenia, paranoia, anxiety, and extreme fear due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This occurred either in their country of work, while in hotel quarantine during their return to the Philippines, or during their reintegration in their respective communities. Mental health problems have different levels, ranging from temporary behavioral disorders to ... continue reading

CRCFI Research Fund selected research proposals for AY 2023-2024

By |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

By |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