The People’s Liberation Army of China: Its Raison D’etre, Current State and Trajectory

Mark Davis M. Pablo is a Research Analyst at the ADR Institute. He graduated Cum Laude from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy. Prior to joining the ADR Institute, Mr. Pablo specialized in Strategic Studies. He began his career as a Defence Researcher/Analyst in the… Read More

Delay and Dissatisfaction in the Aquino Administration’s PPP Program: Recommendations for Future Partnerships

Victor Andres “Dindo” C. Manhit is the CEO and Managing Director of the Stratbase Group and President of the ADR Institute. He specializes in Strategic Public Management, Legislative Research and Governance Reforms. His research interest and field of specialization had led him to pursue active involvement in legislation, bureaucratic work and civil society advocacy. Maria… Read More

Luncheon with the Speakers of the EDCA Forum

Last Monday, June 6, a luncheon was held with the “Asia-Pacific Perspectives on Implementing the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement: Insights on the Bilateral Security Dialogue” Forum Speakers: Ernest Bower (Stratbase ADRi Trustee and Senior Adviser and Chair for Southeast Asia Studies at CSIS), Gregory Poling (Director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative and a fellow… Read More

‘Duterte must honor EDCA commitment’

By Jaime Laude MANILA, Philippines – The incoming Duterte administration must honor its commitment to implement the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed by the Philippines and the US, former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario said yesterday. Speaking at a forum at the National Defense College of the Philippines, Del Rosario, chairman of the Albert… Read More

Business groups push peace scenario in West Philippine Sea

“The group agrees that a peace scenario that promotes development in the region will have a very positive impact to President-elect Duterte’s agenda of shared growth,” said Manhit. File photo MANILA, Philippines – Philippine business leaders and international think tanks discussed probable scenarios and strategic effects the government of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte might face in the… Read More