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What’s Next After Build Build Build?

By |January 10th, 2023|Expertise, Infrastructure and Industry|

If one will ask what the previous government administration was known for, most of the answers will probably be the “Build, Build, Build” program. According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), through this project, over 6.5 million Filipinos have been provided jobs between 2016 to 2020. Some of the completed projects under ... continue reading

Discover the Value of FDIs to the Philippines’ Agriculture and Find Out How CRC – the Premiere Consultancy Group on Public Service Law – Can Help

By |January 4th, 2023|Expertise, Food and Agribusiness|

With the Philippines being a highly agricultural country, it’s safe to say that the agriculture sector is one that the country must develop and help continue to flourish. According to statista.com, “the contribution of the agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector industry to the GDP of the Philippines was at 9.6 percent in 2021.” In addition, ... continue reading

It Is Possible for the Philippines to Reach First World Status Filipino Economist, Dr. Bernardo Villegas Explains How

By |November 10th, 2022|Digital Sector, Energy Industry, Expertise, Family and Youth Education, Food and Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Industry, Migration and Overseas Filipino Work, Social Economics, Transportation and Logistics|

For many Filipinos, imagining the Philippines as a first world country may be a far-fetched dream; but is it? In his newest book, entitled, “The Philippine Economy Towards First World Status,” Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas provides a lengthy discussion on why the country is geared towards becoming a first world country between the years 2040 ... continue reading

60% of Filipinos haven’t yet benefitted from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, says eminent economist

By |April 8th, 2022|CRC Insights, Digital Sector, Expertise|

"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

Hinay hinay pero kanunay: Dr. Bernardo M. Villegas on not rushing the fourth industrial revolution in the Philippines

By |March 29th, 2022|CRC Insights, Digital Sector|

"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 stages of the industrial revolution, ... continue reading

CRC Meeting with Ramon “Jun” Magsaysay Jr.

By |February 12th, 2013|CRC Events, News, Social Economics, University News|

This post was recovered from an article first posted on 2013-02-12 01:41:48 [ Photo: crcarch201302120141a] The Center for Research and Communication and representatives from cooperatives, OFWs, investors, agribusiness, and development organizations met with senatorial candidate Ramon “Jun” Magsaysay Jr. on January 29, 2013 in the University of Asia and the Pacific. Jun Magsaysay served as ... continue reading