Analysis: Understanding the Duterte vision for the Philippines

By Dindo Manhit New Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, right, stands on the dais as outgoing President Benigno Aquino III reviews the troops during inauguration ceremony Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Malacanang Palace grounds in Manila, Philippines. Duterte becomes the 16th President of the Philippine Republic. AP/Bullit Marquez MANILA, Philippines – Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration on June 30… Read More

Analysis: Understanding the Duterte vision for the Philippines

New Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, right, stands on the dais as outgoing President Benigno Aquino III reviews the troops during inauguration ceremony Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Malacanang Palace grounds in Manila, Philippines. Duterte becomes the 16th President of the Philippine Republic. AP/Bullit Marquez MANILA, Philippines – Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration on June 30 as President of… Read More

EDCA impact on security to be tackled next week

By Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – Top defense and security analysts here and abroad will tackle in a forum next week the impact of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States on security in the Asia-Pacific region. Organized by Dindo Manhit, president of think tank Stratbase Albert del Rosario… Read More

ADRi Forum: Mobility in the City

A serious problem affecting the nation’s economy today is its poor infrastructure and transport system. In the recent years, the government has been pushing to improve the Philippines’ transport system through various plans. Efficient transport system will not only enhance economic opportunities but also increase productivity. In this regard, the ADRi held a roundtable discussion… Read More