The Duterte administration’s much-vaunted pivot to China is finally showing in terms of economic numbers. Two years into the Duterte presidency, Chinese investments have surged to USD 195.25 million in 2018, 10 percent of the total and a far cry from the USD 10.77 million posted in 2016. For perspective, the USD 232.24 million in… Read More

Weslene Uy, Economic Fellow of the Stratbase ADR Institute President Duterte may have flip-flopped on his stance on several issues, but he has been consistent in his accommodation of Chinese investments and loans. And understandably so. Chinese money has filled the gap vacated by Westerners and has covered the funding requirements of developing nations. Critics,… Read More

Amb. Albert del Rosario Former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Chairman of the Stratbase ADR Institute We, at the Stratbase ADR Institute Incorporated, fully welcome the official US statement that, “As the South China Sea is part of the Pacific, any armed attack on Philippine forces, aircraft, or public vessels in the South China Sea would… Read More

Alvin M. Manalansan, Health Fellow of the Stratbase ADR Institute The recently signed Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, Republic Act 11223, is actually aligned with the current flagship program of the Department of Health, “FOURmula One Plus: Boosting Universal Health Care.” In a healthcare system, “purchasing” refers to the process by which funds are transferred… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase ADR Institute A candidate’s winnability cannot be anchored on his/her popularity as a public figure. It takes a combination of many factors to win the trust and confidence of our voters. But the first step is to create a strong connection with the electorate. One major challenge for the… Read More

Alvin M. Manalansan, Health Fellow of the Stratbase ADR Institute The Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, also known as Republic Act 11223, was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on February 20. Under this landmark legislation, all citizens, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), will be automatically enrolled into the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), either as… Read More

It is with pleasure that we share with you our occasional paper for the month of February entitled “Will the Build, Build, Build Program be the Bridge Out of the Infrastructure Doldrums of the Philippines?” written by Professor Edwin P. Santiago, the Executive Director of Stratbase ADR Institute. The paper analyzes the administrations flagship program,… Read More