Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit was invited to speak at the Korea–ASEAN Forum 2026, themed “The Future of the Korea–ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Peace on the Korean Peninsula,” held on 6 November 2026 in Singapore. Speaking during the session on “Korea–ASEAN Cooperation for Peace on the Korean Peninsula,” Prof.… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit delivered a geopolitical briefing for ICTSI, Manila Water, Bloomberry, and Apex Mining, examining how an increasingly fragmented global landscape is shaping the Philippine business and investment environment. The discussion covered regional security developments, supply chain resilience, and opportunities under the Luzon Economic Corridor and Pax Silica. Emphasizing… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit set the tone for the panel discussion on “The AI Moment: Investing for Opportunity, Managing Risk, and Building Readiness for the Philippines” at the SharePHIL Annual General Membership Meeting held at Dusit Thani Manila. In his opening presentation, Prof. Manhit discussed how geopolitical developments are… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit delivered a lecture today on the “Overview of the Conduct of 21st Century Philippine Statecraft” at the National Defense College of the Philippines. The lecture formed part of the Master in National Security Administration Program, Regular Course 62. Prof. Manhit discussed Philippine public perceptions of… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit joined the Mining Philippines 2026 Conference as a speaker at Conrad Manila. There, he shared his insights on the growing geopolitical competition over critical minerals and its implications for the Philippines’ economic and national security. With the theme ”From Global Trend to National Strategy: Developing the… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, convened “Beyond El Niño: Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems” in Quezon City, bringing together government representatives, agricultural experts, and business leaders to discuss strengthening Philippine food security through innovation. In his opening remarks, Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Philippines, convened the forum “Deterrence and Alliances in the Indo-Pacific and Europe: Lessons from Two Strategic Theatres” at Makati Diamond Residences. The forum reaffirmed the importance of sustained dialogue and practical cooperation between Europe and the Indo-Pacific in upholding a rules-based international order grounded in international… Read More