The Philippine agricultural sector is crucial for providing livelihoods to millions of Filipinos and ensuring food security. It contributes around 9% to the country’s gross domestic product and employs approximately 18% of the workforce, particularly in rural areas.   However, this vital sector faces significant threats from large-scale smuggling, hoarding, profiteering, and other cartel-related activities that… Read More

The annual Pilipinas Conference, organized by the Stratbase Group as it celebrates its 20th year, stands as a vital platform for igniting new ideas and facilitating critical discussions on the pressing issues facing Philippine society. Now in its ninth year, Pilipinas Conference 2024 aims to advance multi-sectoral collaboration to shape policies that address the complex… Read More

Oceans play a critical role in sustaining life on Earth, covering over 70% of the planet’s surface and providing vital resources and ecosystem services. The health of our oceans is essential for maintaining biodiversity, supporting livelihoods, and ensuring food security. Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) emphasizes the need to conserve and sustainably use the… Read More

On October 12, 2024, the Stratbase ADR Institute, represented by Ms. Mary Joyce Ilas-Reyes, Deputy Executive Director for Strategic Engagements, Program Managers Ms. Katrina Guerrero and Ms. Joey Perfecto, together with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, organized a forum entitled ‘Cebu Rising: Transforming Growth with New Infrastructure, Water, and Renewable Energy’ at Fili Hotel, Nustar,… Read More

Stratbase ADR Institute President Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited for a lunch meeting with Dr. Sadre Alam, Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Indian Embassy. He was joined by Ms. Dana Dinsay, Chief of Staff of Stratbase Group. Together, they explored avenues of cooperation in the sectors of digitization and infrastructure as well as discussed… Read More

Stratbase ADR Institute President Prof. Dindo Manhit had lunch with Director Hideaki Ishii and Deputy Director Mitsuhiro Nakamura of the Public Diplomacy Strategy Division from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, as well as Mr. Shigehiro Matsuda, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan. Stratbase Group Chief of Staff Dana Dinsay also joined the discussion. They… Read More

The rapid advancement of new technologies has enabled, and continues to enable, economic growth in the Indo-Pacific. It has facilitated inter-regional connectivity, enabled the streamlining of government services, and empowered businesses to thrive in a more competitive environment. These opportunities ultimately ideated and shaped one of the significant national objectives shared by states—digital transformation.   However,… Read More