Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies Image Source: The Philippine Star An analysis of patterns of foreign direct investments in the Philippines The Philippine economy today continues to benefit from admirable macroeconomic fundamentals. If maintained, they can be key in attracting foreign investors who are important… Read More

The Stratbase Albert Del Rosario Institute (ADRi) held an economic forum entitled, “Raising the Next Tiger: The New Administration’s Economic Priorities” on September 28th, 2016 at The Tower Club. The forum focused on the new Duterte administration’s promises to bring change to the various economic sectors and constituencies around the Philippines, committing to promote agriculture,… Read More

September 23, 2016 Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies Image Source: The Philippine Star An analysis on the government’s “independent” foreign policy President Rodrigo Duterte has begun to chart a new foreign policy for the Philippines. His path, which he terms “independent,” is one that reviews… Read More

September 15, 2016 Francesco Pangalangan, Stratbase Research Manager and ADRi Energy Fellow Image Source: The Philippine Star Over the last few months, the Luzon Grid has plunged in and out of yellow and red alerts due to low power reserve levels. The grid’s barely-there reserves have put the entire island at constant risk of brownouts… Read More

September 1, 2016 Renato de Castro, Stratbase-ADRi Trustee Image Source: The Philippine Star In 2010, President Benigno Aquino III declared his unequivocal support for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Yet despite being determined to boost the AFP’s territorial defense capabilities, the Aquino administration had financial constraints. And so while Aquino… Read More

Amid a tumultuous legal and diplomatic atmosphere in Southeast Asia over the disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea, experts from the scientific community have proposed the establishment of a marine park. In setting up a marine protected area, our region could halt the devastating environmental degradation and help claimant-States sustainably benefit from the fishery… Read More

By Atty. Lysander Castillo Marine Protected Areas are declared to protect the existing biodiversity and the integrity of the marine ecosystem in the area. How can the setup help the Philippines deal with the South China Sea issue? An environmental expert explains. The maritime and territorial tug-of-war between states bordering the South China Sea, beyond… Read More