The Middle East continues to be a leading destination for OFWs, with land-based OFWs reaching 2,473,668 in 2010, and the establishment of 46 Philippine Schools in the region (Ramirez, 2015). Despite their growing number and increasing remittances, minimal research studies have been conducted on the life and work of Filipinos in the Middle East; their ... continue reading
This post was last edited on 2015-03-05 03:36:27 Co-operative specialists from the Center for Research and Communication helped shape the future direction of international co-operatives research, at the first Asia Pacific Co-operative Research Conference in Bangkok, Thailand from February 5 to 7, 2015. CRC’s participation in this forum was one of the initiatives of the ... continue reading
“Sustainable development is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Competitiveness and sustainability are the recipe for survival in any problem. The Filipino youth of today have become more aware of current challenges, and empowered youth will make a difference in our country.” This ... continue reading
This article was recovered from an article posted on 2013-06-20 03:48:33 [ Photo: crcarch201306200348] The current state of the San Cristobal mural. Photo by Dr. Veronica Ramirez[/caption] A recent piece by Philippine Star columnist Carmen Pedrosa about her Holy Week pilgrimage to Paete, Laguna made mention of a book being produced in UA&P with Center for Research ... continue reading
This post was recovered from an article posted on 2013-02-12 02:17:10 The Center for Research and Communication, in cooperation with the School of Economics of the University of Asia and the Pacific, will hold a Policy Conference on the Issues, Challenges and Initiatives facing the Education, Health and Water Sectors. The conference will take place on February 26 at ... continue reading
This post was recovered from an article posted on 2013-01-12 06:58:07 [ Photo: crcarch201301120658a] “This conference will make history in the Philippine economy,” commented Dr. Bernardo Villegas in his talk at the Social Entrepreneurship towards Local Economy and Rural Development Conference, organized by the School of Economics and the Center for Research and Communication on ... continue reading
This post was recovered from an article first posted on 2013-01-12 06:08:33 “In the third quarter, GDP growth was 7.1 percent . . . the fourth quarter will be about 8 percent.” Center for Research and Communication (CRC) Director and Leo Parma Professorial Chair holder Dr. Bernardo Villegas declared this in CRC’s round table discussion ... continue reading
This post was recovered from an article first posted on 2012-12-15 01:52:23 [photo: crcarch201212150152a] For its 5th Round Table Discussion on Structural Reform, the Center for Research and Communication explored the theme of regional decentralization. Held on December 3, 2012 at the Telengtan Hall, University of Asia and the Pacific, the RTD was participated in ... continue reading
This post was recovered from an article first posted on 2012-12-05 09:44:45 Change. Solutions. Development. These were the keywords exchanged among almost 300 high school and college students who convened for the second run of the Sustainable Development in Action Youth Congress at UA&P last November 24. Engaging the youth in a campaign for sustainable ... continue reading
This post was recovered from an article first posted on 2012-12-04 05:44:03 [ photo: crcarch201212040544a] Making energy affordable while reducing its impact on the environment appears paradoxical. However, “We have to change our mindset,” advised Dr. Tae Yong Jung, Principal Climate Change Specialist of the Asian Development Bank. This paradigm shift was one of the topics ... continue reading
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