Stratbase Institute
Thinking Beyond Politics
Wilford Wong, Secretary General of Citizen Watch Philippines, ADRi’s CSO Partner There was understandably widespread dismay when President Benigno Aquino III summarily rejected calls to reform what many had described as out-dated and unjust income tax laws. (Image Source: http://www.canadianinquirer.net/) The loudest uproar came from the middle class salary earners, who have long been overburdened by one of… Read More
Angelica Mangahas, Deputy Executive Director & Security Specialist at the ADR Institute Earlier this month, we wrote about the burgeoning Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership and how it continues earlier steps taken by both countries, especially Japan, to deepen their ties since the 1990s.[1] Nevertheless, the longstanding relationship has previously lacked a serious security dimension. In one part, the… Read More
Prof. Dindo Manhit, President at the Stratbase ADR Institute The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines and allied industries of mining are holding this year’s Mining Philippines International Conference to again gather global experts and distinguished delegates in a three day forum to exchange insights on current issues and concerns confronting Philippine mining. The theme “Building… Read More
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
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
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
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
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