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First Screening of “Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea” 

As part of our continuing celebration of the 2016 Arbitral Award that started on July 11, the Stratbase Institute sponsored a special screening of the Philippine premiere of the award-winning documentary Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea directed by Ms. Baby Ruth Villarama and produced by Voyage Studios. The film captures the experiences… Read More

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Stratbase Institute Discussion on the Importance of Reinforcing Inter-Agency Cooperation to uphold International Law in the West PH Sea

On July 21, 2025, Stratbase Institute Presidet and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit met with Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel, Director of Maritime Programs, Pacific Forum; Commodore Jay Tarriela, Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Coast Guard; and Commodore Nelson Timbang, Deputy Chief of Coast Guard Staff for Intelligence, Philippine Coast Guard. He was joined by Senior… Read More

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“Speeches of Like-Minded Partners and Ambassadors on Diversifying Partnerships for a Peaceful and Lawful Indo-Pacific”  

Seated (L to R): H.E. Lai Thai Binh (Ambassador, Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines), H.E. MaryKay Carlson (Ambassador, Embassy of the United States in the Philippines), H.E. Shri Harsh Kumar Jain (Ambassador, Embassy of India in the Philippines), H.E. Lee Sang Hwa (Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines), H.E. Marie… Read More

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“9th Year of the Arbitral Victory: Defending the Rules-Based Order through Reinforced Defense Capabilities and Partnerships” 

On July 12, 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration issued a historic ruling under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in favor of the Philippines. The arbitral victory validated the country’s maritime entitlements and rejected the baseless claims of China under international law.  Nine years later, aggressive and coercive actors… Read More

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Stratbase Institute Meeting with Bait Al-Amanah

On June 30, 2025, Stratbase Group welcomed Mr. Fikry Rahman, Head of Foreign Affairs, and Senior Analyst Karisma Putera from the Malaysia-based research institute Bait Al-Amanah. They met with Stratbase Institute Deputy Executive Director Dr. Jaime Jimenez, Non-Resident Fellow Dr. Mary Kristerie Baleva, Research Director Venice Rañosa, Chief of Staff Dana Dinsay, and Program and… Read More

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Armed Forces of the Philippines Multi-Sector Governance Council Regular Meeting

On June 17, 2025, as Chairperson of the Cybersecurity Committee of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC), Prof. Dindo Manhit (President and CEO of Stratbase Institute) attended the quarterly regular meeting which was presided by AFP Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Mr. Francisco del Rosario Jr., Chairperson… Read More

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Special Study: “Expanding the Philippines-Australia Strategic Partnership”

The paper delves into the evolution of the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Australia, exploring its transition from quasi-alliance status to a strategic partnership in 2023. It examines how this partnership reflects broader developments in International Relations theory and practice, while addressing emerging areas of cooperation such as the digital economy, blue security, climate adaptation, and gender inclusion. It also highlights the shift from traditional maritime security to the more comprehensive concept of blue security, emphasizing the interconnectedness of security, economics, and environmental concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.  Read More