Commentary: Democratic notes on Marcos burial at Libingan

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies Once again, Philippine society is featured in the pages of world history. When, in February 1986, the Filipino people stood up for their democracy, we were hailed in different international circles. Our love for our democracy was a distinguishing national… Read More

Dr. Thanh Hai Do on the South China Sea-West Philippine Sea Disputes

At the November 24 BusinessWorld ASEAN Regional Forum, Philippine business leaders gathered to hear experts’ views on the regional economy and business environment. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) hosted a panel on the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea disputes entitled “The Economics of Competing Territorial Claims.” Second to present was Dr. Thanh Hai Do,… Read More

Dr. Bonji Ohara on the South China Sea-West Philippine Sea Disputes

At the November 24 BusinessWorld ASEAN Regional Forum, Philippine business leaders gathered to hear experts’ views on the regional economy and business environment. The Stratbase ADR Institute (ADRi) hosted a panel on the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea disputes entitled “The Economics of Competing Territorial Claims.” First to present was Dr. Bonji Ohara, Director… Read More

Tax Reform: The Road to Equitable and Progressive Taxation

The Duterte administration came out with a 10-point agenda that has clearly drawn economic priorities, one of which is the introduction of progressive tax reforms. With the outdated National Internal Revenue Code which was passed nearly two decades ago, it is only but fitting that amendments and reforms be introduced. ADRi believes that policies must… Read More

Perspectives on Marcos at the National Heroes’ Cemetery

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies Thirty years after Ferdinand Marcos was ousted by Filipinos at EDSA, his burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani has triggered national outrage and street protests. Critical views have traveled through social and print media, reflecting many Filipinos’ indignation that… Read More

Analysis: The future of trade requires inclusive growth

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies President Rodrigo Duterte is on his way to Peru for the 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit. On Thursday, the president said that he would spend his time in Peru promoting the Philippine economy and his 10-point socio-economic agenda,… Read More

What impact will Trump’s presidency have on Philippine interests?

Dindo Manhit, President of the Stratbase-Albert del Rosario Institute (ADRi) for Strategic and International Studies There has been no shortage of shocks in 2016, but the American people’s decision to elect Donald Trump as their next president is the icing on the cake. The results of the election, followed closely in the Philippines and in… Read More