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Strengthening Partnerships for Local Development: CRC-ILD Meets with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
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Strengthening Partnerships for Local Development: CRC-ILD Meets with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

By Kevin Benico|April 16th, 2026|CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships|

The Center for Research and Communication’s (CRC) Institute for Local Development (ILD) recently met with Chris Ilagan, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (CanCham), to explore opportunities for meaningful collaboration in advancing local development initiatives across the country. The meeting highlighted the importance of building strong partnerships among academic institutions, the ... continue reading

CRC-ILD & ULAP explore Collaboration for Strengthening Local Governments
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CRC-ILD & ULAP explore Collaboration for Strengthening Local Governments

By Kevin Benico|January 22nd, 2026|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships|

CRC's Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) and ULAP met to explore partnership. The meeting was attended by CRC-ILD's Core Team, headed by its Project Director Mir Tillah (third from left); ULAP's Executive Director Aileen Leycano (center); and other ULAP key officials. What does it take to build stronger and more empowered local ... continue reading

Forum on Local Governance and Development (Digital Transformation)

Forum on Local Governance and Development (Digital Transformation)

By Kevin Benico|January 10th, 2026|CRC-ILD|

The Second Forum on Local Governance and Development will focus on digital transformation in recognition of the growing complexity of local governance challenges amid rapid technological change, evolving citizen expectations, and increasing demands for transparency, efficiency, and responsiveness in public service delivery. As LGUs continue to play an increasingly central role in national development, there ... continue reading

CRC-ILD and DILG discuss Partnership for Local Development
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CRC-ILD and DILG discuss Partnership for Local Development

By Kevin Benico|October 4th, 2025|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships|

Collaboration for Local Development. (L-R) CRC-ILD's Local Governance Lead Caloi Enriquez and Project Director Mir Tillah discussing with DILG Assistant Secretary Lilian de Leon and other DILG staff. As part of its engagement with key governance stakeholders, the Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) met with Department of ... continue reading

Collaboration with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on Improving Ease of Doing Business
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Collaboration with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on Improving Ease of Doing Business

By Kevin Benico|August 29th, 2025|CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships|

CRC-ILD's Project Director Mir Tillah with ARTA Secretary Perez (center) during the courtesy call and exploratory partnership meeting in August 2026. The Center for Research and Communication’s Institute for Local Development (CRC-ILD) paid a courtesy call to Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto V. Perez and key ARTA officials on August 28, ... continue reading

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