Who We Are
The Center for Research and Communication (CRC) is a think tank established in 1967, dedicated to applying economic and evidence-based insights to business needs and providing research and advisory services to both government and private sectors through grants.
As the research and communication partner of UA&P, CRC is focused on making an external impact by translating progressive ideas into actionable insights for decision-makers in business, government, and civil society, driving investments and growth in the Philippines. CRC is committed to addressing broader societal issues by delivering innovative research and advisory services, including technical and financing evaluation, demand evaluation, partnership development, project impact evaluation, and workforce upskilling, reskilling, and retooling, among other services.
Mission
To be an internationally recognized, preferred research, advisory, and business solutions provider, linking the Philippines with Asia-Pacific and global partners for mutually beneficial socio-economic development in the service of the dignity of the human person.
Vision
The CRC foundation is an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in the service of man and society. In pursuing its mission, it focuses on questions that bear on the dignity of the person, the unity of the family, civic responsibility, human solidarity, with the purpose of making current issues understood by decision-makers in business, government and civil society, thus translating progressive ideas into action. It also aims to help form a responsible citizenry that can judge policies on the basis of their wisdom rather than populist appeal.
What We Offer
CRC can help you determine whether it is economically, logistically, or technically feasible to set up shop
in the Philippines – or whether there are other ways of reaching the Philippine’s dynamic, opportunity-filled market.CRC can help you determine the demand and price points for your products, making your entry into or expansion in the Philippine market much easier.
CRC can make business easier for you by creating meetup opportunities which will allow your clients to interact directly with potential Philippine partners. To make these meetups even more effective, CRC can also create briefings on the way business is done in the Philippines for specific industry sectors.
If you have already done projects in the Philippines, CRC can help you measure your project’s technical, economic, and social impact – whether to determine new directions for an ongoing project, to document a concluded project’s successes, to comply with administrative requirements, or to craft a promotional narrative for the client based on a successful project undertaking.
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Data Analytics and Insights generation for domain-specific cases
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Design Thinking applied to domain-specific operational processes
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Development of Business Strategies for specific industries
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CRC can put together a comprehensive package for investors seeking to invest in the country. From finding local partners and providing briefings on Philippine regulations and ways of business to evaluating the demand for products and the technical requirements for setting up shop, CRC can be your key partner in the quest for a foothold in the Philippine market.
CRC can help you analyze the various participant and inputs that range from your suppliers, to your distributors and end clients; to identify areas where you can add value and improve your competitive advantage.
As the research and consultancy partner of the University of Asia and the Pacific, CRC is in a unique position to help you conduct training sessions, short courses, workshops, and any other upskilling venues.