Center for Research and Communication

Center for Research and Communication The Research and Communication Arm of the University of Asia and the Pacific

Founded in 1967 as a think tank applying economic insights to address business needs, CRC has grown to become one of the Philippineโ€™s most important research and advisory firms. It has continuously provided innovative business advice, tapping a diverse pool of experts across a tapestry of different fields, including infrastructure and industry; energy; transportation and logistics; food and agribusiness; health and wellness; digital technology and analytics; and education. With the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) as its partner, CRC is in a unique position to help businesses through a wide array of services, including business feasibility evaluation, demand and supply analysis, partnership development, project impact evaluation, value chain analysis, customized solutions, and consultancy services for investors in the Philippine market. CRC is committed to provide accurate and reliable business insights, tools, and business solutions to drive investors from all over the world to grow and expand their businesses in the Philippines.

29/06/2026
14/06/2026

Happening this July 8!

Join us for the 2026 Mid-Year Food and Agribusiness Conference!

The University of Asia and the Pacific โ€“ Center for Food and Agri Business (CFA) invites you to a half-day virtual conference with the theme:

โ€œPhilippine Food and Agribusiness amidst Global Disruptions: Risk, Resilience, and Opportunitiesโ€

๐Ÿ“… Date: July 8, 2026
๐Ÿ• Time: 1:00โ€“5:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ป Platform: Zoom

Discover insights on navigating global challenges, strengthening resilience, and identifying emerging opportunities in the Philippine food and agribusiness sector through expert perspectives and industry discussions.

Invited Speakers

Poultry Industry
ATTY. ELIAS JOSE INCIONG
Chairman, United Broiler Raisers Association

Logistics
MR. MARC ANTHONY DIZON
Business Head, FAST ColdChain Solutions, Inc., FAST Logistics Group

Fertilizer Industry*
MS. ESTRELLITA LUPISAN
President, Fertilizer Industry Association of the Philippines

Rice Industry*
ENGR. CHRISTOPHER MORALES
Undersecretary, Rice Industry Development, Department of Agriculture

Agriculture Scenarios in 2025โ€“2026
MS. MARIE ANNETTE DACUL
Executive Director, Center for Food and Agri Business, UA&P

*Topics are tentative.

๐Ÿ”— REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2026MYFAC

14/06/2026

A dialogue of companies, by companies, and for companies

Learn from sustainability professionals who are undertaking the same transition, confronting similar challenges, and developing practical solutions within their organizations.

Through open discussions, they will share their experiences, lessons learned, and perspectives on the opportunities, governance implications, and realities of implementing sustainability disclosures following the ISSB Standards.

Limited slots available. Register here: https://bit.ly/UAPISSBForum

Data protection is no longer optional. It's a critical skill in today's digital world.Join the ๐”๐€&๐ ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐š ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข...
08/06/2026

Data protection is no longer optional. It's a critical skill in today's digital world.

Join the ๐”๐€&๐ ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐š ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ซ (๐ƒ๐๐Ž) ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐‚๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž on ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ-๐Ÿ๐Ÿ’, ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” and gain practical knowledge on data privacy, compliance, and the responsibilities of a DPO. Whether you're an aspiring DPO, compliance officer, HR professional, IT practitioner, or anyone handling personal data, this course will equip you with the tools to navigate the evolving privacy landscape.

๐Ÿ“ Onsite at UA&P, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, San Antonio, Pasig City
๐Ÿ“… July 20-24, 2026

๐€๐ฏ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
โ–ช 10% Early Bird Discount until June 30
โ–ช 20% UA&P Employee, Student, and Alumni Discount
โ–ช 20% Group Discount (minimum of 3 participants) and Government Employee Discount

Secure your slot today. Limited slots available. Register at https://bit.ly/CRC-DPOCourseRegistration

For full course details, visit the CRC website: https://bit.ly/DPOFoundationalCourseJuly2026

Hear from our DPO graduates about their experience: https://bit.ly/CRC-DPOGraduatesTestimonials

โ€œData is the new oil.โ€ In todayโ€™s digital economy, data has become one of the most valuable resources for organizations and institutions. Businesses, government agencies, and professionals increasingly rely on data to guide decisions, improve services, and drive innovation. As more aspects of ...

18/05/2026

Applications Now Open: Agribusiness Executivesโ€™ Program (AEP)

Step into the future of agribusiness and take your career to the next level with the AEPโ€”a six-month certificate program designed to strengthen the managerial, analytical, and strategic thinking skills of executives and managers in the food and agribusiness sector.

Developed through a comprehensive needs analysis and in collaboration with industry practitioners and experts, the program ensures strong relevance and practical application in todayโ€™s evolving agribusiness landscape.

๐Ÿ”‘ Build Strategic Expertise: Gain a deeper understanding of global markets, value chains, benchmarking, and competitiveness strategies
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Learn from Industry Leaders: Engage with experienced practitioners and experts in agribusiness
๐Ÿ“š Flexible Learning Format: Balance work and study through a blend of online and in-person sessions
๐ŸŽ“ Earn a Certificate

๐Ÿ”‘ Program Objectives:
โ€ข Develop analytical and decision-making skills in agribusiness management
โ€ข Apply benchmarking and competitiveness tools
โ€ข Understand global markets and supply/value chains
โ€ข Strengthen leadership competence
โ€ข Update core management and strategic skills

๐ŸŒฑ Ready to lead, adapt, and innovate? Your next step starts here.

๐Ÿ“Œ Deadline of Applications: August 1, 2026
๐Ÿ“Œ Start of Classes: September 2026

๐Ÿ“ฉ Email: [email protected] for program details and application guidelines

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28/04/2026

Take the first step toward becoming a Data Protection Officer and a privacy champion in your organization by enrolling in our ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ข๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ.

Designed for professionals across industries, this 36-hour training goes beyond theory by combining expert-led sessions with hands-on writeshops on privacy impact assessments, advisory opinions, and more.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿด โ€“ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฎ, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ
๐Ÿ•˜ ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿต:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—”๐—  ๐˜๐—ผ ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฑ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ฃ๐— 
๐Ÿ“ ๐—จ๐—”&๐—ฃ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜‚ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†

Data protection starts here. Register now: tinyurl.com/DPO2026Cebu

For inquiries, email [email protected]

LOOK: CRC's Institute for Local Development (ILD) met with Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines President Chr...
20/04/2026

LOOK: CRC's Institute for Local Development (ILD) met with Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines President Chris Ilagan to discuss building meaningful collaborations for local development.

At the CRC, weโ€™re exploring how research, advocacy, and cross-sector partnerships can come together to create real impact on the ground. We look forward to working alongside Canadian companies and organizations to turn shared ideas into tangible outcomes for local governments and communities across the Philippines.

Enhance your professional expertise and stay ahead in todayโ€™s data-driven world with our Data Protection Officer (DPO) F...
17/03/2026

Enhance your professional expertise and stay ahead in todayโ€™s data-driven world with our Data Protection Officer (DPO) Foundational Course.

Join the Center for Research and Communication (CRC) of the University of Asia and the Pacific for a comprehensive training on data privacy and protection on April 16, 17, 23, 24, and 30, 2026.

Designed for professionals across industries, the course provides a solid grounding in the Data Privacy Act of 2012, core data protection principles, and the roles and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer.

Whether you are preparing to take on a DPO role or seeking to strengthen your organizationโ€™s data privacy practices, this program offers practical knowledge and tools relevant in todayโ€™s data-driven environment.

๐ƒ๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ:
โ–ช 10% early bird discount until March 30
โ–ช 20% UA&P employee, student, & alumni discount
โ–ช 20% group (minimum of 3) & government employee discount

For full course details, visit the CRC website: https://bit.ly/DPOFoundationalCourseApril2026

To reserve your slot, register at https://bit.ly/CRC-DPOCourseRegistration

Hear from our DPO graduates about their experience: https://bit.ly/CRC-DPOGraduatesTestimonials

โ€œData is the new oil.โ€ In todayโ€™s digital economy, data has become one of the most valuable resources for organizations and institutions. Businesses, government agencies, and professionals increasingly rely on data to guide decisions, improve services, and drive innovation. As more aspects of ...

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