Yesterday, the Stratbase ADRi organized a launch and presentation of a Special Study by Dr. Francisco Magno, Executive Director of De La Salle University (DLSU) Robredo Institute of Governance and Trustee of Stratbase ADR Institute entitled “The Long March to Transparency: Institutionalizing FOI in the Philippines”, the study shares the view that transparency has public… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies The fiasco at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) unfolded during congressional hearings in the past month, revealing the decades-old corruption entrenched in the agency. While the incident has yet to be resolved, it trained the spotlight on the complex web of errant… Read More

We are pleased to share with you our October occasional paper on the subject of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Entitled “Checking in on China’s Belt and Road Initiative”, the paper breaks down what the initiative is, what it isn’t, and what it means for ‘participant countries’ like the Philippines. The paper was written by… Read More

We are pleased to share with you the third quarter issue of Politika, which includes the survey results that were released at the end of last week. The third quarter ended on an ambivalent note, with either no change or a noteworthy drop in President Duterte’s survey ratings. 80% told Pulse Asia that they approve… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies It takes more than populism for a leader to fulfill his promises to the people, and far more to combat elitism and make the government function more. Without definitive and well-considered policies, a leader’s populist pronouncements, witticisms, and tough talk are mere… Read More

Yesterday, the Stratbase ADRi launched a Special Study by Mr. Richard Heydarian. Entitled “Duterte’s First Year in Office: Assessing the Balance Sheet”, the paper provides an assessment of President Rodrigo Duterte’s first year in office by placing it within the context of the Philippines’ challenges in four areas: domestic security and terrorism; foreign policy; socio-economic… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies The development of a dynamic and productive economy hinges on its society’s constitution — the national framework whose provisions help ensure the people’s wellbeing. In concrete terms, the economic provisions of a constitution succeed when they strike the right balance between safeguarding… Read More