September 5, 2015June 29, 2016 by Stratbase Institute

EDSA TRAFFIC! Daang Masikip

Prof. Dindo Manhit, President at the Stratbase ADR Institute Because of a protest action of the influential Iglesia ni Cristo on EDSA weeks ago, this government’s trumped up “straight path” was reduced to BS when, for hours, commuters couldn’t get anywhere. From a nuisance, the traffic mess has become a political issue, and many are not… Read More

September 2, 2015June 29, 2016 by Stratbase Institute

Connecting the East Asian Rim

The Philippines and Japan make natural friends and, if they’re careful, lasting ones Angelica Mangahas, Deputy Executive Director & Security Specialist at the ADR Institute On September 3, China will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The date is an annual holiday the Chinese call ‘Victory against Japan Day.’ This year’s anniversary… Read More

August 7, 2015June 29, 2016 by Stratbase Institute

FOI: Aquino’s Legacy?

Prof. Dindo Manhit, President at the Stratbase ADR Institute While he endorsed the bill the following day, a notable promise in President Benigno Aquino III’s State of the Nation Address was on the pending Freedom of Information Bill (FOI). In 2010, it was Aquino’s strong anti-corruption message that propelled him to the presidency, and one of… Read More

August 4, 2015June 29, 2016 by Stratbase Institute

Foreign Ownership; Strategic reforms beyond myopic political cycle

Prof. Dindo Manhit, President at the Stratbase ADR Institute President Aquino spoke about a lot of things in his sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) last week. He thanked Cabinet members, other officials and staff for their service. He spoke about key reforms introduced by his administration, including its fight against corruption, the… Read More