On June 17, 2025, as Chairperson of the Cybersecurity Committee of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC), Prof. Dindo Manhit (President and CEO of Stratbase Institute) attended the quarterly regular meeting which was presided by AFP Chief of Staff, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. and Mr. Francisco del Rosario Jr., Chairperson… Read More

The Indo-Pacific region is one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world, home to critical habitats and species that underpin food security, economic livelihoods, and climate resilience for millions. Yet it faces growing threats from overfishing, pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated, science-driven, and inclusive approaches. As the… Read More

The Stratbase Institute and the Prospect Foundation hosted a closed-door online meeting on May 27, 2025. The discussion focused on key geopolitical and geo-economic issues in the Indo-Pacific, particularly on the perspectives of the Philippines and Taiwan on China’s recent actions and opportunities for Taiwan-Philippines cooperation.  Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit gave… Read More

On May 21, 2025, Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was visited by Pacific Forum Young Leaders Program Director of Fellowships and Next-Gen Programs Mr. Jeff Otto at the Stratbase office. He was joined by Pacific Forum Young Leaders Ms. Dana Lee, Mr. Sang Huynh, Ms. Brin Isaac, Mr. Luigi Joble, Mr. Philip… Read More

The Indo-Pacific now stands at the forefront of geopolitics as new challenges arise on both regional and international fronts. Its strategic importance for trade, security, and political influence is now widely acknowledged, attracting like-minded states to forge partnerships within the region. Given this critical significance, the protection of a rules-based international order is an urgent… Read More

Stratbase Deputy Executive Director for Research and Advocacy, Dr. Jimmy Jimenez, Deputy Executive Director for Strategic Engagements, Ms. Joyce Reyes and Chief of Staff, Ms. Dana Dinsay, met with Mr. Matt Bailey, Senior Global Advisor, Cybersecurity and Digital Democracy, and Ms. Nicole Leaver, Digital Democracy Specialist from International Foundation for Electoral Systems at the Stratbase… Read More

Stratbase Institute, in partnership with Stanford University’s SeaLight project, hosted an online forum on May 6, 2025, entitled “Scarborough Shoal: Facing Facts and Exploring Options.”  In April 2012, a Philippine Navy surveillance plane spotted Chinese fishing vessels inside Scarborough Shoal. The BRP Gregorio del Pilar, a Philippine Navy frigate, was deployed to investigate and discovered… Read More