the Stratbase team, led by Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stratbase Group, and Mr. Rupert Paul Manhit, Chief Operating Officer of Stratbase Group, attended the ASEAN-EU Business Summit at Conrad Manila. Stratbase was pleased to support the EU-ASEAN Business Council in making the summit a success.  The summit brought together government and business leaders to discuss energy and… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit met with RADM Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea and Adviser to the Commandant on Maritime Security Affairs; COMMO Nelson Timbang, Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Intelligence; and Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel, President and CEO of the WPS Foundation. Prof. Manhit also sits as the… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit met with Mr. Michael Hatherell, Associate Professor of International Relations at Deakin University in Australia. They exchanged perspectives on the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Philippines and the broader region, maritime security, and key geo-economic trends shaping national security and economic resilience.

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit met with H.E. Kristian Netland, Ambassador of Norway to the Philippines, at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in BGC, upon the invitation of Ambassador Netland.  They were joined by Mr. Tor Haug, Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Norway, and Ms. Dana Dinsay, Chief of Staff of the Stratbase Group.  The meeting provided an opportunity… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit welcomed Ms. Chantelle Naidoo, Political Counsellor of the Embassy of South Africa, to the Stratbase office.  They exchanged perspectives on key political and governance developments shaping the Philippines’ national outlook. They also discussed emerging economic opportunities as the country advances policies to attract more investment and strengthen its position as a competitive… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit hosted a delegation of ASEAN Fulbright alumni at the Stratbase office for a briefing and discussion on the West Philippine Sea, regional maritime developments, and opportunities for cooperation.  The delegation, led by Mr. Ryan Ingrassia, Director of Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, is… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit and Stratbase Group COO Mr. RP Manhit attended the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum at the Grand Hyatt Manila. Initiated by the Philippines, the United States, and Japan, the Luzon Economic Corridor brings together partners from Australia, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, France, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Spain,… Read More

During the evening of September 9, 2026, Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was given an exclusive invitation to attend the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum Welcome Cocktails at Ayuntamiento de Manila. The high-level event served as an intimate networking platform ahead of the main forum, and it brought together senior investors and… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Dindo Manhit welcomed Mr. Geoffrey Tasker, Senior Policy Adviser at Transport Canada, and Mr. Patrick O’Neill, First Secretary of the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines, for a discussion on maritime infrastructure and cybersecurity in the Philippines at the Stratbase office.  Transport Canada is the federal department responsible for developing… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and Chief Executive Officer Prof. Dindo Manhit and Chief Operating Officer Mr. RP Manhit joined the 2nd ASEAN Business Media Exchange 2026, hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry through the ASEAN Committee on Business and Investment Promotion. Stratbase Group serves as the Department of Trade and Industry’s partner think tank… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit and Stratbase Group Chief Operating Officer Mr. RP Manhit welcomed Spirit of America Acting Regional Director for Asia-Pacific Ms. Terrell Chandler to the Stratbase office, where she introduced Spirit of America’s new Philippine Country Manager, Mr. Andrew Mines.  They were joined by Spirit of America Director of International Communications Mr. Chaz Martin and Stratbase… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit joined the incoming Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, H.E. Lee Dong-gy, for lunch at Blackbird in Makati City.  Prof. Manhit was the first Filipino private-sector leader Ambassador Lee met following his arrival in the Philippines. He briefed the Ambassador on the country’s political landscape,… Read More