The Philippines, like all governments of the world, was ill-prepared to deal with the tragic human and deep economic consequences of the pandemic crisis. But the Philippines had one rewarding asset as a nation: a cohesive private sector quick to proactively mobilize its resources for the common good in times of dire need. Read More

The Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute has invited Elbridge Colby, co-founder of the Marathon Initiative, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, to discuss his book titled, “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Competition” where he provides a practical approach for defense strategy for the US and its allies to address China’s growing power and ambition.   Read More

The Stratbase ADR Institute’s (ADRi) quarterly virtual business roundtable series started last year to serve as a platform for the country’s top business groups and industry thought leaders to spark discussions and exchange ideas on their vital role in nation building. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector proved itself to be a reliable partner of government in delivering goods and services through their investments. Read More

A critical step in choosing the next set of leaders in the upcoming 2022 elections is identifying the key issues that have a significant impact on the welfare and development of the Philippines. This entails an assessment of the current administration’s policy agenda and understanding how it unraveled throughout its six-year term. It also delves deep into the present circumstances the country is in — both in its interests within our borders and its regional and global standing. Read More

Evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as various geopolitical shifts, have continued to push states to reformulate their foreign and security policies. Due to its growing strategic and economic importance, the vast waters within the region have become an important factor in the complex security architecture of the Indo-Pacific. Over the years,… Read More

Presidential candidates have been campaigning and presenting their respective policy priorities drawn from the experiences and missteps of the Duterte administration. A prominent issue that reverberated throughout the current administration’s term relates to foreign policy and national security issues, specifically the engagement strategy with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Read More

As the country came to grips with strict lockdowns, work-from-home arrangements and social distancing standards, the use of digital tools has granted us safe harbor from the COVID-19 virus. These tools gave the Filipino people an edge that the virus did not anticipate, a digitally ready population more resilient to the devastating impacts of the… Read More