The Arbitral Award accorded to the Philippines by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 underscored the importance of the rules-based international order. It brought to the forefront of global discussions the efforts of the Philippines to defend its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and economic rights in the West Philippine Sea.  Confronted with asymmetric security… Read More

Robust cybersecurity is a vital but often overlooked condition for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Cyber threats in the region have been a growing concern, largely due to the increasing digitization of economies and the intensifying geopolitical competition. From state-sponsored cyberattacks to cyber influence operations, the Indo-Pacific faces a diverse array of cyber threats… Read More

The Philippines faces multiple challenges exacerbated by climate change, which is widely recognized as dangerous, according to nearly 70% of Filipinos in a survey conducted by Pulse Asia Research Inc. in September 2023. In another survey conducted by Social Weather Stations in December 2023, 87% of Filipinos claim that they have experienced the impact of… Read More

Against a backdrop of evolving global dynamics, the Philippines faces the challenge of ensuring energy security. In line with the National Renewable Energy Program, the government is pursuing an ambitious national renewable energy (RE) power generation mix target of 50% by 2040 wherein liquefied natural gas (LNG) will serve as the cleaner transitional bridge from… Read More

The Stratbase ADR Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Australia in the Philippines, recently held a conference on the nexus of maritime and economic security. The growing geopolitical and geoeconomic importance of the Indo-Pacific has prompted like-minded states to recalibrate their strategies to become more active player in the region. This renewed interest is… Read More

Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in the Philippines. It is the second most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age, where most are diagnosed in the advanced stage. According to the Global Cancer Statistics (2020), around 7,897 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 4,052 died from… Read More

The global economy’s move towards a more sustainable and greener environment will significantly increase the demand for mineral resources. Economies are set to boost their climate-resilient and sustainable future commitments that include integrating more green investments and technological innovations. According to the World Bank, over 3 billion tons of minerals and metals will be needed… Read More