Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit delivered a geopolitical briefing for ICTSI, Manila Water, Bloomberry, and Apex Mining, examining how an increasingly fragmented global landscape is shaping the Philippine business and investment environment.

The discussion covered regional security developments, supply chain resilience, and opportunities under the Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica. Emphasizing that economic security is national security, Prof. Manhit highlighted the importance of integrating geopolitical risks into business planning and translating strategic partnerships into investments, stronger domestic industries, and quality jobs for Filipinos.