“…It is wise to consider the strong fundamentals of the Philippine economy (demographic dividend, strategic geographical location in the most dynamic economic region in the world today—the Indo-Pacific region—and vast natural resources, among others) as the main reasons for investing in the Philippines...” Over the ... continue reading
“Where will the next Government obtain the long-term capital needed to continue improving Philippine infrastructures by making sure we are investing 5 to 6 % of our GDP in this vital sector? The answer is a no brainer: Foreign Direct Investments.” … The amendment of ... continue reading
"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 the digital world. ... continue reading
CRC consultant and former University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) President, Dr. Jose Maria G. Mariano spoke about recent trends in ethical considerations about gathering personal information when he gave the University Day Lecture to celebrate the anniversary of UA&P in 2019. In our ethical preoccupations with ... continue reading
The Philippines isn’t going to lose its global advantage in the BPO-IT sector anytime soon, says eminent Filipino economist Bernardo M. Villegas. But the country now needs to train its workers, so they can migrate to high value knowledge process outsourcing services. At an open forum after the latest CRC International Investor Roadshow, Dr. Villegas ... continue reading
Pasig City -- CRC has a special treat for its website and social media followers this 2020: we are glad to be able to formally release the video for “The Philippine Economy as a Top Emerging Market,” the CRC International Investor Roadshow event with eminent Philippine economist, Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas, held last December 11, ... continue reading
CRC Consultant Cyrus Paolo Buenafe, who also chairs the UA&P Department of Information, Science, and Technology, reflects on school reactions to the recent quarantine, and lists suggestions for what schools have to do to respond to this and similar crises. When the government placed the entirety of Luzon under enhanced community quarantine on March 17, ... continue reading
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