The Australian Embassy to the Philippines First Secretary for Economic Affairs, Paul McEachern visited Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit at the Stratbase office.  They discussed the Philippines’ current economic and political landscape, with a particular focus on the mining sector and the critical minerals industry as key growth areas and the opportunities they present. They were… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, together with Geopolitical Insight, the Korea University ASEAN Center, and the UP Korea Research Center, organized the forum entitled “ASEAN-Korea Forum: Korea’s New Vision for ASEAN: CSP (Contributor, Springboard, Partner)” held at the Admiral Hotel- MGallery Collection. The forum brought together government officials, policy analysts, members of the diplomatic community, and the academe from South… Read More

Researchers from the Korea University ASEAN Center met with the Stratbase Institute to discuss common challenges faced by Korea and the Philippines and the possible areas of cooperation, especially next year during the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship.  They had an insightful discussion with Stratbase Institute’s Non-Resident Fellows, Mr. Ashley Acedillo, Dr. Chester Cabalza, and Mr. Don McLain Gill, Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay, and Research and Programs Manager… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and Chairman of the Cybersecurity Committee and member of the Strategic Communications Committee of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC), Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit, attended the 4th Quarter AFP MSGC meeting at the General Headquarters Building in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo.   During the meeting, Prof. Manhit provided updates on the cyber and… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited to speak at the BusinessWorld Forecast 2026 entitled “Seizing New Growth Opportunities Amid Disruptions” at the Grand Hyatt Manila, Taguig City.  He spoke at the panel discussion on “Navigating New Normal In Trade: How Philippines Is Faring In The New Global Trade Order.” During his opening remarks, Prof. Manhit highlighted the geostrategic importance of the Philippines… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit, spoke about “Fortifying the Digital Front: Cybersecurity as the Defining Challenge of Our Time” at the Talakayang Mabini 2025 at the Tejeros Hall, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The Talakayang Mabini has served as a platform for high-level discussion on strategic issues affecting the country’s national security.  Prof. Manhit spoke that in today’s evolving geopolitical landscape, threats… Read More

H.E. Endo Kazuya, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, hosted a private celebration for the Japan Foreign Ministry’s Commendation to Stratbase Institute at the Ambassador’s Residence. It was attended by members of the Stratbase Institute, the Philippine government, military, academe, and the diplomatic community.   The commendation was awarded in September 2025 to the Stratbase Institute, led by its… Read More