Ortigas, Pasig -- The Philippines' labor force has always been a vital driver of the country's economic successes. In the middle of the pandemic, how can the Philippines keep this sector on track? This was the topic last May 28, 2021 on Session 2 of the Economic Fora, entitled "Opening the Economy for Recovery: Impact ... continue reading
This article was originally posted at 2019-10-04 17:01:16 La Serena, Chile. — “If we take good care of our women today,” says University of Asia and the Pacific Associate Professor Dr. Veronica Ramirez at the APEC Women and the Economy Forum in La Serena, Chile, “we strengthen the generations that will come after us.” It ... continue reading
[Update: Dr. Veronica Ramirez has been announced as the first prize winner of the 2019 APEC Healthy Women, Healthy Economies (HWHE) Research Prize. Detailed story to follow.] PASIG, Philippines – As the economics of the 21st century makes it ever clearer how essential it is for women to join and thrive in the contemporary workforce, ... continue reading
This article was originally posted on 2019-07-12 19:28:14 “The Philippine economy has two ‘sweet spots’ going for it in the next twenty years at least,” says eminent economist Bernardo M. Villegas in a paper released during the recent Midyear Business Economics Briefing at the University of Asia and the Pacific. The first is the country’s ... continue reading
Guests: Dr. Veronica Esposo Ramirez Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific; Holder, BPI Professorial Chair for Migration and Overseas Filipino Work Mr. Bansan Choa CEO and Chairman, IRemit Global Remittances Dr. Antonio N. Torralba Professor, University of Asia and the Pacific; Holder, Mariano Que Professorial Chair for Family and Youth, UA&P Ms. Sophie Abao ... continue reading
The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Foundation, Inc., establishing the BPI Professorial Chair for Migration and Overseas Filipino Work (MOFW) last February 3 at the BPI Head Office. BPI Foundation Executive Director Florendo Maranan and BPI President Cezar Consing sealed the ... continue reading
Praise for the Philippines’ large and young population, as well as emphasis on the need for training, were among the key points of a forum on “Population and Family: Positive Resources of Society,” organized by the Center for Research and Communication on February 3, 2016 at the UA&P Dizon Auditorium. The forum brought together educators, ... continue reading
By Veronica E. Ramirez, Ph.D. The Center for Research and Communication, through the BPI Professorial Chair for Migration and Overseas Work, organized the Focus Group Discussion on the Implementation of the No Placement Fee Policy on December 11, 2015 at the University of Asia and the Pacific. Chair Holder, Veronica Esposo Ramirez, Ph.D led the ... continue reading
The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) has always been up to date with social issues. On April 28, CRC conducted its third RTD dedicated to the phenomena of migration. Introduced by Dr. Bernardo Villegas and Dr. Clement Camposano of the Institute of Political Economy, presentations focused on the status of three distinct kinds of ... continue reading
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