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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

IN PICTURES: CRC and the UA&P MABA Program hold a Design Thinking workshop with Pasig City admins

By |February 28th, 2020|CRC Communications, Digital Sector, Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry, News, Partnerships, Transportation and Logistics, Trends, University News|

The Center for Research and Communication (CRC), in collaboration with the UA&P Master in Applied Business Analytics (MABA) Program held a Design Thinking workshop with the City Government of Pasig last Wednesday Morning, February 12, 2020.  (Main Image) (2) The activity was meant to help the City Government to determine which of its top priority ... continue reading

FROM THE CRC BOOKSHELF: The Road Less Travelled: Project Development by LGUs for LGUs

By |February 28th, 2020|CRC Publications, Expertise, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Research Findings, Transportation and Logistics, Trends|

Another popular work in the the Center for Research and Communication’s catalog of publications, “THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED: PROJECT DEVELOPMENT BY LGUS FOR LGUS” brings together the collective, practical experience of five of UA&P’s most eminent experts – Dr. Colin Hubo; Dionisio Papelleras, Jr.; Dr. Rolando Dy; Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, and Gilbert Llanto. The ... 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

“For An Entirely New Profession”: NADPOP and CRC Sign MOA to develop a competency framework for Data Privacy Officers

By |September 30th, 2019|CRC Communications, CRC Events, Digital Sector, Expertise, News, Partnership Events, Partnerships, Trends, University News|

This article was originally posted at 2019-09-30 09:28:32 What exactly is a Data Protection Officer (DPO)? What competencies does a DPO need in order to be good at his or her job? What continuing education opportunities should a DPO pursue in order to stay up to date in his or her field? And what should ... continue reading

Intentionality – the Key to Producing “T-Shaped Thinkers”

By |September 2nd, 2019|CRC Communications, CRC Events, Digital Sector, Research Findings, Trends, University News|

This article was originally published on 2019-09-02 15:40:11 As buzzwords in the world of education and human resources go, the phrase 'T-shaped skills' is still relatively new.  It was first used, rarely, in the 1980s and 1990s, but came into common use among technology companies some time in the early-to-mid 2010s. But the principle behind ... continue reading

Myths, Komiks, and the Demand for Filipino Stories: Research Notes and Insights from UA&P Literature Instructor Ria Cayton

By |July 26th, 2019|CRC Communications, Digital Sector, News, Research Findings, Trends, University News|

This article was originally published at 2019-07-26 17:52:58 What goes on in the minds of young Filipinos as they grow up in an increasingly globalized media-saturated society? What are the experiences that shape their values? What do the films they watch and the books that they read teach them about their identity as Filipinos, and about ... 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

KATOK TAHANAN “Pamilyang OFW: magkalapit kahit magkalayo”

By |August 25th, 2018|CRC Events, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Professorial Chairs, Trends, University News|

Guests: Dr. Veronica Esposo Ramirez Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific; Holder, BPI Professorial Chair for Migration and Overseas Filipino Work Mr. Bansan Choa CEO and Chairman, IRemit Global Remittances Dr. Antonio N. Torralba Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific; Holder, Mariano Que Professorial Chair for Family and Youth, UA&P Ms. Sophie Abao ... continue reading