CRC to hold event on “The future of Social Enterprise in the Philippines” launching its IGNITE AsiaPacific Discussion Series in partnership with the UA&P Office of Alumni Affairs

By |October 8th, 2020|CRC Events, Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Food and Agribusiness, Ignite AsiaPacific, IGNITE AsiaPacific Discussion Series, Infrastructure and Industry, News, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics, Trends|

Pasig City -- As the Philippine economy strives to rebuild itself better, stronger, and more resilient in a post-pandemic future, it has become even more crucial that leaders take a good look at the future of Social Enterprise in the Philippines. To help you navigate this brave new world, the Center for Research and Communication ... continue reading

“A CELEBRATED FIRST”: Notes on the International Cooperative Alliance – Asia Pacific’s (ICA-AP) Webinar on Waking the Asian Pacific Cooperative Potential

By |August 4th, 2020|CRC Events, CRC Publications, News, Professorial Chairs, Research Findings, Social Economics, Trends, University News|

ORTIGAS, Pasig -- Last July 2, 2020, the International Cooperative Alliance Asia Pacific (ICA-AP) hosted a webinar on “Waking the Asian Pacific Cooperative Potential” which extensively discussed the background and vision of the newly published book of the same title. The webinar was moderated by ICA-AP Regional Director Mr. Balu Iyer, and was attended by ... continue reading

Upcoming ICA-AP webinar highlights newly published book “Waking the Asian Pacific Cooperative Potential”

By |July 1st, 2020|CRC Events, CRC Publications, News, Professorial Chairs, Research Findings, Social Economics, Trends, University News|

ORTIGAS, Pasig —  If you’re interested in celebrating and replicating the successes of the co-operative movement in the Asia Pacific Region, then you already know about the release early last month of the new book “Waking the Asian Pacific Co-operative Potential,” which focuses on case studies of two Co-operatives in the Philippines and compares their ... continue reading

VIDEO: CRC and UA&P IST host Webinar on “People Technology” with UnionBank’s Ms. Michelle Rubio

By |June 16th, 2020|CRC Events, Digital Sector, Ignite AsiaPacific, IGNITE AsiaPacific Discussion Series, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, News, Social Economics, Trends|

Are you and your organization ready to "tech up" to the new normal? If the last few months, we - whether individuals or industries - have had to adjust to work from home setups, video meeting glitches, new client software, and all sorts of other new challenges. And as the business world struggles to adapt, ... continue reading

Professorial Chair for Social Economics contributes chapters to “Waking the Asian Pacific Co-operative Potential;” new book out June 1, 2020

By |June 2nd, 2020|CRC Publications, News, Partnership Events, Professorial Chairs, Research Findings, Social Economics, Trends, University News|

ORTIGAS, Pasig --  The world increasingly looks towards the co-operative movement in its search for innovative new approaches to life and business. So Elsevier Publishing's June 1, 2020 release of its new book - "Waking the Asian Pacific Co-operative Potential" - marks an exciting moment for the co-operative movement in the Asia Pacific Region. No ... continue reading

4 Reasons to look forward to a “V-shaped recovery”

By |May 13th, 2020|Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Finance, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, News, Research Findings, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics, Trends|

CRC Director for Research and UA&P Professorial Chair holder for Social Entrepreneurship Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas shares his thoughts on the Philippine economy at PLDT Enterprise ONE News’ TechTalk on Air's April 23 Webinar Session. Pasig City -- Nearly two months into the Enhanced community quarantine throughout Luzon, and with so much of Philippine business ... continue reading

Schedule Adjustment for the in-depth discussion on Addressing the Decline of Foreign Direct Investments

By |March 13th, 2020|CRC Communications, CRC Events, Economic Briefings, Ignite AsiaPacific, IGNITE AsiaPacific Discussion Series, Research Findings, Social Economics, Trainings and Workshops, Trends, University News|

In response to public health concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, please be informed that the in-depth leader’s discussion on Addressing the Decline of Foreign Direct Investments in the Philippines, previously scheduled for March 18, 2020, is being moved to a later date.       We are carefully monitoring updates from public health officials ... continue reading

IGNITE AsiaPacific: Talk and Discussion on Addressing the Decline of Foreign Direct Investments in the Philippines

By |February 28th, 2020|CRC Communications, CRC Events, Ignite AsiaPacific, IGNITE AsiaPacific Discussion Series, Research Findings, Social Economics, Trends, University News|

The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) is bringing together businessmen, academics, and other key industry players for an in-depth discussion on Addressing the Decline of Foreign Direct Investments in the Philippines on March 18, 2020. CRC Director for Research Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas and UA&P Strategic Business Economics Program Director Dr. Victor Abola will speak ... continue reading

Forum on the new charter for the Cooperative Development Authority to be held on November 13

By |October 18th, 2019|CRC Events, News, Partnership Events, Social Economics, Trends, University News|

This article was originally uploaded at 2019-10-18 17:53:27 Legislation in the Philippines can sometimes be a strange and arduous process.  And it takes a conscientious effort on the part of stakeholders to make the system work. Republic Act (RA) 11364 - the Cooperative Development Authority Charter of 2019 – is no exception. Signed last August ... continue reading

Education and agriculture essential for Ph to maximize its economic “double sweet spots” — Villegas

By |July 12th, 2019|CRC Communications, Food and Agribusiness, Research Findings, Social Economics, Trends, University News|

This article was originally posted on 2019-07-12 19:28:14 “The Philippine economy has two ‘sweet spots’ going for it in the next twenty years at least,” says eminent economist Bernardo M. Villegas in a paper released during the recent Midyear Business Economics Briefing at the University of Asia and the Pacific. The first is the country’s ... continue reading