60% of Filipinos haven’t yet benefitted from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, says eminent economist
"Like the first three industrial revolutions, [the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” (IR4)] has the potential to raise global income levels and improve the quality of life for populations around the world. Predictably, those who have benefited most from it have been consumers who are able to afford and access ... continue reading
Hinay hinay pero kanunay: Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas on not rushing the fourth industrial revolution in the Philippines
"Hinay hinay pero kanunay": Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas on not rushing the fourth industrial revolution in the Philippines. “I have toned down the enthusiasm about the coming of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4) because the Philippines still has to complete the first three ... continue reading
What our CRC-DPO Foundational and Certification Course Graduates Say
“The course exceeded all my expectations. It gave me a deeper understanding of data privacy laws. The most relevant parts are the case studies because it gave me the opportunity to apply what I learned and work with other participants. The course fee is very reasonable because the ... continue reading
Concentrating on housing markets like the Owner Driven Construction (ODC)] segment can lower down costs and magnify the multiplier impacts
"For [the Owner Driven Construction (ODC)] segment, the possession of a valuable asset like property provides both the security and the opportunity for these households to improve their plight given their limited purchasing power, as long as some form of direct assistance and support is given to them." ... continue reading
What Drives Workers to Go Abroad?
“What drives workers to go abroad is not absolute poverty or unemployment. The majority of the workers who go abroad have skills that are remunerated at levels three to ten times (even more in the case of seafarers) what they can earn here. In fact, the ones who ... continue reading
The importance of the Philippines’ young and growing population in fuelling the country’s economic recovery according to Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas
“Celebrating youth in the Philippines”, published on May 11, 2021 in his column “Business and Society” in the Manila Bulletin, CRC Director for Research Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas highlights the importance of the Philippines’ young and growing population in fueling the country’s economic recovery once the pandemic has hopefully been ... continue reading
