It is imperative to cull the best thinking on how to strategically address geopolitical issues despite economic and social changes. This session takes stock of the rhetoric and actions of the claimants and other relevant stakeholders with a view to mapping out continuity and changes in these countries’ policies and the dynamics of interactions between… Read More

The Stratbase-ADRi’s yearly culminating event, entitled “Pilipinas Conference” with the theme “Forward Looking Perspectives: Understanding the Opportunities Beyond Politics”, will look ahead to 2017 by taking on questions about the vision and outlook for Philippine economic growth and diplomatic leadership during the Duterte administration. The Philippines’ possible shift to a federal system of government could… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies Once again, Philippine society is featured in the pages of world history. When, in February 1986, the Filipino people stood up for their democracy, we were hailed in different international circles. Our love for our democracy was a distinguishing national… Read More

At the November 24 BusinessWorld ASEAN Regional Forum, Philippine business leaders gathered to hear experts’ views on the regional economy and business environment. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) hosted a panel on the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea disputes entitled “The Economics of Competing Territorial Claims.” Second to present was Dr. Thanh Hai Do,… Read More

At the November 24 BusinessWorld ASEAN Regional Forum, Philippine business leaders gathered to hear experts’ views on the regional economy and business environment. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) hosted a panel on the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea disputes entitled “The Economics of Competing Territorial Claims.” First to present was Dr. Bonji Ohara, Director… Read More

The Duterte administration came out with a 10-point agenda that has clearly drawn economic priorities, one of which is the introduction of progressive tax reforms. With the outdated National Internal Revenue Code which was passed nearly two decades ago, it is only but fitting that amendments and reforms be introduced. ADRi believes that policies must… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies Thirty years after Ferdinand Marcos was ousted by Filipinos at EDSA, his burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani has triggered national outrage and street protests. Critical views have traveled through social and print media, reflecting many Filipinos’ indignation that… Read More