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

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

By CRC-ILD|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

Digital Transformation: A “Force Multiplier” for Local Governance
CRC Events, CRC-ILD, Digital Sector, News

Digital Transformation: A “Force Multiplier” for Local Governance

By CRC-ILD|February 12th, 2026|CRC Events, CRC-ILD, Digital Sector, News|

Quezon City Administrator Michael Alimurung (far right) discusses the journey of Quezon City to develop an online system that serves the needs of their more than 3 million citizens. (L-R: Manny Caintic, former acting DICT secretary and forum moderator, Ms. Cleo Celeste Santos of GCash, and Ms. Denise Fabella of Khan Academy Philippines) ... continue reading

CRC-ILD & ULAP explore Collaboration for Strengthening Local Governments
CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships

CRC-ILD & ULAP explore Collaboration for Strengthening Local Governments

By CRC-ILD|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

CRC-ILD and DILG discuss Partnership for Local Development
CRC Events, CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships

CRC-ILD and DILG discuss Partnership for Local Development

By CRC-ILD|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
CRC-ILD, News, Partnerships

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

By CRC-ILD|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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