During his opening remarks at the Stratbase Institute Conference, “A Decade of the Arbitral Award: Credible Deterrence in Defense of the West Philippine Sea,” held on July 10, 2026, at The Peninsula Manila, Stratbase Institute President Prof. Dindo Manhit presented a video montage honoring the friends and partners who have supported the 2016 Arbitral Award through the years.  The tribute highlighted the collective… Read More

The high-level conference wrapped up with a panel on promoting a whole-of-society approach to defending the West Philippine Sea, moderated by Ms. Jannette Arceo. Speakers included Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, Bishop of Kalookan and former President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines; Hon. Beltsazar Alindogan, Municipal Mayor of Kalayaan, Palawan; RADM Jay Tarriela, Spokesperson for… Read More

The afternoon session, “Strengthening Defense Cooperation Among Like-Minded States,” highlighted how the Philippines’ expanding network of defense partnerships with like-minded states is crucial to securing the West Philippine Sea. It underscored how these partnerships, demonstrated through joint exercises, support for defense modernization, and enhanced maritime domain awareness, contribute to building credible deterrence and advancing shared commitments to… Read More

Since 2016, the Stratbase Institute has worked to ensure that the Arbitral Award remains central to national and regional discourse, even during periods when advancing this cause was particularly challenging and few were willing to do so.  As part of its continuing advocacy, the Institute convened yesterday a high-level forum entitled “A Decade of the Arbitral Award: Credible Deterrence in Defense of the West… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit, together with Stratbase Group COO Mr. RP Manhit, met with Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs SHIMADA Tomoaki, a member of the House of Representatives from the Liberal Democratic Party, for a dinner meeting at New World Makati.  The dinner was also attended by Stratbase Institute Non-Resident Fellows RADM Rommel Jude G. Ong… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit participated as a panelist in the National West Philippine Sea Summit at Conrad Manila during the discussion, “Reconciling National Security and Foreign Policy.”  The panel explored how diplomacy, defense, national security, and public communication can work together more effectively to protect the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the West Philippine… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit attended the National West Philippine Sea Summit at Conrad Manila, as Stratbase Institute, one of the event’s partner institutions, joined stakeholders in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award. Prof. Manhit also serves as Vice Chair of the WPS Foundation. During the… Read More

The Stratbase Institute visited the Office of the Department of National Defense Undersecretary for Information Security and Cybersecurity (OUISC), Fabian Pedregosa. Representing Stratbase Institute President Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit was Deputy Managing Director Mr. Orlando Oxales, joined by Public Affairs and Program Manager for Technology Enterprise and Cybersecurity Ms. Wels Dayawon and Senior Program and Research Associate for Technology Enterprise and Cybersecurity Ms.… Read More

Stratbase Group Founder and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit, Stratbase Group COO Mr. RP Manhit, and Stratbase Institute Executive Director Ms. Claudette Guevara-Hizon welcomed the 20th batch of Stratbase interns from Ateneo de Manila University, Everest International Academy, Miriam College, the University of the Philippines Manila, and ILERI – School of International Relations.  Now in its 20th iteration, the Stratbase Group Internship Program has helped… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was interviewed by Ms. Jessica Taylor, Atlantic Council Non-Resident Indo-Pacific Security Initiative Fellow, and PhD Candidate in Security Studies at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. Joining the discussion was Stratbase Institute Executive Director Ms. Claudette Guevara-Hizon.  The discussion explored the evolution of Philippine security and threat perceptions, public and government views… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit, alongside Stratbase Group COO Mr. RP Manhit, arranged a visiting tour to the ports of Manila for American academics teaching business, finance, and management hosted by the Institute for International Business of the University of Colorado Denver.   The delegation was briefed and toured by the International Container Terminal Services, Inc.… Read More

Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), led by GWEC CEO Mr. Ben Backwell, visited Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit at the Stratbase office. Together, they discussed about the growing opportunities in the renewable energy space in the region and in the Philippines.  Stratbase continues to advocate for the clean energy transition and the diversification of the energy mix… Read More