Entitled “Sustaining Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic Towards 2022 and Beyond”, the first session of this year’s Pilipinas Conference sought to gather the country’s most eminent economists and industry thought leaders to share their outlook on the Philippine economic growth prospects towards 2022, especially as the country heads to the national elections. This session also served as… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President, Stratbase ADR Institute Here and elsewhere around the globe, another pandemic threatens to destroy our way of life. Disinformation is an insidious instrument that deprives people of their right to credible information. It dispossesses them and diverts their attention from pressing public issues. The Council of Europe defines disinformation as information having… Read More

The increasing importance of maritime security in the Indo-Pacific has provided opportunities for states to pursue multilateral and inclusive cooperation. Security challenges such as China’s gray zone operations, maritime terrorism, and environmental degradation require a careful understanding of the region’s evolving security architecture. To realize a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, it is crucial to maintain… Read More

Dindo Manhit, President, Stratbase ADR Institute As the development of the energy sector was not at all part of the Duterte administration’s agenda or priorities, the looming energy crisis is giving goose-bumps to Filipino consumers, businesses, and the industry itself. To bring the energy predicament to the national attention, the Stratbase ADR Institute, in partnership… Read More

Paco A. Pangalangan, Executive Director, Stratbase ADR Institute The season is upon us, and a lot of people are probably busy ticking items off their Christmas shopping lists. Over the past week, I am sure many of us made good progress on our Christmas shopping lists by taking advantage of the big 11.11 sales and… Read More

The power and energy sector plays a crucial role in the social development and economic growth of a nation. In the Philippines, such developments are hindered by high electricity prices and the reoccurring supply tightness experienced by the Luzon grid, especially during the summer months. Pandemic-induced community quarantines in the country resulted in a significant… Read More

Louie C. Montemar, Professor of Sociology and Political Science, and a Fellow for Education at the Stratbase ADR Institute The National Telecommunications Commission made a big to-do about the passage of the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Act on Sept. 30 this year. This was going to be a game changer, they said. Imagine, if mobile… Read More