Last February 20, 2026, H. E. Lee Sanghwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, invited Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit to a dinner meeting with him in his residence in Makati City to discuss South Korea’s investments in the Philippines and the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries. He was joined by Mr.… Read More

Now in its third year, the Stratbase Group, in collaboration with the Embassy of Canada, held its two-day conference entitled “Navigating Digital Crossroads: Advancing Cybersecurity and Democratic Resilience in the Indo-Pacific,” from February 19 to 20, 2026, at the Manila Polo Club. The conference focused on strengthening cybersecurity, managing emerging technologies, and enhancing national and democratic resilience by addressing hybrid warfare, cyber espionage, cybercrime, and foreign… Read More

Stratbase Group Chief Operating Officer Mr. RP Manhit was invited to meet with Hon. Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA), and H.E. Massimo Santoro, Ambassador of the EU Delegation to the Philippines, alongside the other members of the European Parliament INTA Delegation.  During his remarks, Mr. Manhit emphasized how the EU is an economic… Read More

Stratbase Group Chief Operating Officer Mr. RP Manhit was invited to lunch with Assistant Deputy Minister Weldon Epp from Global Affairs Canada, alongside H.E. David Hartman, Ambassador of Canada to the Philippines, at the Canadian Ambassador’s residence. He was also joined by Ms. Dana Dinsay, Chief of Staff of Stratbase Group.  During the lunch discussion, he shared how both Canada and… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, led Stratbase Group COO Mr. RP Manhit, met with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Korea. He was joined by the Institute’s Non-Resident Fellows RADM Rommel Ong (Ret.) and Prof. Renato de Castro as well as Research Director Ms. Venice Rañosa and Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay.  The South Korean delegation was led… Read More

The Stratbase Group unveiled its latest policy book, “Politika Beyond 2028: The Urgency for Resilient Growth, Inclusive Governance, and Geostrategic Thinking,” at the Manila Polo Club. Organized around themes of resilient growth, inclusive governance, and geostrategic thinking, Politika Beyond 2028 examines how economic vulnerability, weak institutions, and external pressures intersect to threaten national stability. It argues that… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was visited by Ms. Cathy Tai (Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Center for International Private Enterprise), Mr. Jeffrey Lightfoot (Senior Director for Strategy and Impact, Economic Resilience, Center for International Private Enterprise), and Mr. Ryan Evangelista (Philippine Country Director, Center for International Private Enterprise) at the Stratbase Office.  He… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited by Lt. Gen. Michael Lee (Ret) (Deputy Representative, Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office), LCDR Andrew Yen (Coast Guard Attaché, Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office), and Ms. Astrid Chen (Executive Assistant to the Representative, Political Division) to have a discussion. He was joined by Stratbase Group Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay.  Their… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was visited by the U.S. Mission to the ASEAN and colleagues from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines at the Stratbase office.   The delegation was composed of Mr. Adh Stevens (Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Mission to ASEAN), Ms. Fidya Shabrina (Public Engagement Coordinator, U.S. Mission to ASEAN), Mr. Chad Kinnear (Deputy Director for Public Engagement, U.S. Embassy in… Read More

The Australian Embassy to the Philippines First Secretary for Economic Affairs, Paul McEachern visited Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit at the Stratbase office.  They discussed the Philippines’ current economic and political landscape, with a particular focus on the mining sector and the critical minerals industry as key growth areas and the opportunities they present. They were… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, together with Geopolitical Insight, the Korea University ASEAN Center, and the UP Korea Research Center, organized the forum entitled “ASEAN-Korea Forum: Korea’s New Vision for ASEAN: CSP (Contributor, Springboard, Partner)” held at the Admiral Hotel- MGallery Collection. The forum brought together government officials, policy analysts, members of the diplomatic community, and the academe from South… Read More

Researchers from the Korea University ASEAN Center met with the Stratbase Institute to discuss common challenges faced by Korea and the Philippines and the possible areas of cooperation, especially next year during the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship.  They had an insightful discussion with Stratbase Institute’s Non-Resident Fellows, Mr. Ashley Acedillo, Dr. Chester Cabalza, and Mr. Don McLain Gill, Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay, and Research and Programs Manager… Read More