Stratbase ADR Institute President Prof. Dindo Manhit had lunch with Director Hideaki Ishii and Deputy Director Mitsuhiro Nakamura of the Public Diplomacy Strategy Division from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, as well as Mr. Shigehiro Matsuda, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan. Stratbase Group Chief of Staff Dana Dinsay also joined the discussion. They… Read More
The rapid advancement of new technologies has enabled, and continues to enable, economic growth in the Indo-Pacific. It has facilitated inter-regional connectivity, enabled the streamlining of government services, and empowered businesses to thrive in a more competitive environment. These opportunities ultimately ideated and shaped one of the significant national objectives shared by states—digital transformation. However,… Read More
The Indo-Pacific serves as a dynamic nexus where strategic interests, economic ambitions, and security challenges intersect. The region contends with diverse threat perceptions arising from geopolitical tensions and strategic rivalries. Addressing these challenges demands collaborative diplomacy, multilateral engagements, and adherence to international norms to uphold peace and stability opening the space of opportunities for collaborating… Read More
The evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific are significantly reshaping the region’s security landscape, with various factors such as the war in Ukraine and the tensions in the West Philippine Sea playing critical roles. For instance, the heightened attention on Ukraine has led to increased military aid and strategic partnerships from nations within the Indo-Pacific,… Read More
The West Philippine Sea serves as a home to rich marine ecosystems including various fish species, coral reefs, and other marine life. According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, this area accounts for approximately 11% of the country’s marine-captured fisheries and sustains the livelihoods of around 300,000 fisherfolk. This underscores its critical importance… Read More
This paper presents the localization of climate change action and disaster management, which is basically anchored on inter-LGU dynamism. By drawing on the practices and conditions in the province of Iloilo, the study identifies the factors that will sustain interest and motivation among LGUs to collaborate in environmental governance. Read More
As the Marcos, Jr. administration culminates its second year and phases into its third year, a timely assessment of its performance in different sectors and the challenges it has endured in the first two years is warranted. This serves as a barometer along which its midterm performance can be gauged and also becomes the basis… Read More
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