A recent study conducted by Dr. Veronica Ramirez, Associate Professor of the University of Asia and the Pacific, was presented at the First National Symposium on Brain & Mental Health Research, “Breaking Stigmas in Mental Health through Research and Development." It was held on April 11, 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center and organized ... continue reading
From left to right: Engr. Admain T. Yusoph, Department of Migrant Workers; Mr. Lambert Ramirez, UA&P; Ms. Jo-nie Raagas, Embassy of Denmark; Asec. Levinson Alcantara, Department of Migrant Workers; Ms. Maria Alyyssa Dacasin, International Labour Office; Mr. Jesper Svenningsen, Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.; Ms. Laura Karjalainen, Embassy of Finland; Dr. ... continue reading
Dr. Veronica E. Ramirez is conducting a Policy Forum Series on her research study entitled, "Patterns of Detection and Treatment of Mental Health Problems among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs): Implications to Psychosocial Support Services” in different regions. The research study is funded by DOST-PCHRD Health Research Policy Translation, Evaluation, and Engagement (POLISEE) Grants Program in collaboration ... continue reading
Most OFW patients experienced panic attacks, schizophrenia, paranoia, anxiety, and extreme fear due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This occurred either in their country of work, while in hotel quarantine during their return to the Philippines, or during their reintegration in their respective communities. Mental health problems have different levels, ranging from temporary behavioral disorders to ... continue reading
World Bank reported that the Philippines received USD 33 billion remittances in 2017, third to India (USD 69b) and China (USD 64b). Despite employment bans and various causes of repatriations, WB predicts, “Global remittances are expected to increase this year, by 4.1 percent.” Good news for industries such as real estate, finance, consumer goods, insurance ... continue reading
We probably know bits and pieces about overseas employment from what we see in the news and social media but we may not fully appreciate the process and the people behind overseas work. This is what this article describes. Many of those who attempt to apply for work abroad think that they can do so ... 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
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
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