Against a backdrop of evolving global dynamics, the Philippines faces the challenge of ensuring energy security. In line with the National Renewable Energy Program, the government is pursuing an ambitious national renewable energy (RE) power generation mix target of 50% by 2040 wherein liquefied natural gas (LNG) will serve as the cleaner transitional bridge from… Read More

The Stratbase ADR Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Australia in the Philippines, recently held a conference on the nexus of maritime and economic security. The growing geopolitical and geoeconomic importance of the Indo-Pacific has prompted like-minded states to recalibrate their strategies to become more active player in the region. This renewed interest is… Read More

Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in the Philippines. It is the second most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age, where most are diagnosed in the advanced stage. According to the Global Cancer Statistics (2020), around 7,897 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 4,052 died from… Read More

The global economy’s move towards a more sustainable and greener environment will significantly increase the demand for mineral resources. Economies are set to boost their climate-resilient and sustainable future commitments that include integrating more green investments and technological innovations. According to the World Bank, over 3 billion tons of minerals and metals will be needed… Read More

The Nutrition Care Process (NCP) is a standardized and methodical approach that nutrition-dietetics and health professionals utilize to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and monitor their patients. It is comprised of four distinct but interconnected stages: nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Over the years, the adoption and utilization of NCP has… Read More

The Indo-Pacific region, as the center of emerging geoeconomics and geopolitical dynamics, grapples with the emergence of non-traditional security challenges. These challenges extend to various sectors such as defense, communications, environment, and agriculture and extend to include space-related concerns. However, space science and technology applications (SSTA) have facilitated breakthrough achievements. The significance of these technologies… Read More