Statement by Amb. Albert del RosarioChair, Stratbase ADR InstituteFormer Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs We welcome the appointment of Secretary of State Antony Blinken with whom we had worked when he was Deputy Secretary of State. Before stepping down as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, I recall that we had put our heads together in Washington… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President, Stratbase ADR Institute The digital push emanates from a universal drive for continuity and urgency to recover from this punishing pandemic. Digital technology in all its permutations has become an accessible tool to cope with the disruptions of lockdown measures, economic survival, and managing political stability. Digitalization is playing an increasing role… Read More

The previous year has been characterized by the rapid adoption of digital tools and the enhanced shift to online transactions. Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital transformation. While the world comes to grips with the ongoing health and economic crisis, technology continues to evolve and plays a key role in every facet… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President, Stratbase ADR Institute Results of the recent Pulse Asia survey revealed that nearly half (47 percent) of Filipinos are hesitant toward COVID-19 inoculation, citing safety as the main reason why they are not willing to get vaccinated. Even frontline health workers, who have been identified as priority recipients of COVID-19 vaccines, have… Read More

In the wake of the mobility restrictions during the strict quarantine conditions last year, Philippine telcos have reported a 500% increase in data usage when lockdowns started last year because of the massive shift to online services to adapt to travel restrictions and working from home. This is a pandemic induced phenomenon that has permanently… Read More

It is with pleasure that we share with you our January 2021 Occasional Paper entitled, “The 2021 National Budget: What Promise Does it Bring to the Filipino People?” and authored by our very own Edwin P. Santiago (Member, Editorial Board) and Venice Isabelle T. Rañosa (Research Manager). As you may have known, the GAA of… Read More

Dr. Jaime Jimenez, Deputy Executive Director for Research, Stratbase ADR Institute In a pandemic, the prevention of a wider spread of a virus and economic recovery are the essentials of the day. Among other things, budgeting during a pandemic needs to focus on three things: response measures, social protection, and economic stimulus. The theme of… Read More