Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited by Lt. Gen. Michael Lee (Ret) (Deputy Representative, Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office), LCDR Andrew Yen (Coast Guard Attaché, Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office), and Ms. Astrid Chen (Executive Assistant to the Representative, Political Division) to have a discussion. He was joined by Stratbase Group Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay.  Their… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was visited by the U.S. Mission to the ASEAN and colleagues from the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines at the Stratbase office.   The delegation was composed of Mr. Adh Stevens (Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Mission to ASEAN), Ms. Fidya Shabrina (Public Engagement Coordinator, U.S. Mission to ASEAN), Mr. Chad Kinnear (Deputy Director for Public Engagement, U.S. Embassy in… Read More

The Australian Embassy to the Philippines First Secretary for Economic Affairs, Paul McEachern visited Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit at the Stratbase office.  They discussed the Philippines’ current economic and political landscape, with a particular focus on the mining sector and the critical minerals industry as key growth areas and the opportunities they present. They were… Read More

The Stratbase Institute, together with Geopolitical Insight, the Korea University ASEAN Center, and the UP Korea Research Center, organized the forum entitled “ASEAN-Korea Forum: Korea’s New Vision for ASEAN: CSP (Contributor, Springboard, Partner)” held at the Admiral Hotel- MGallery Collection. The forum brought together government officials, policy analysts, members of the diplomatic community, and the academe from South… Read More

Researchers from the Korea University ASEAN Center met with the Stratbase Institute to discuss common challenges faced by Korea and the Philippines and the possible areas of cooperation, especially next year during the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship.  They had an insightful discussion with Stratbase Institute’s Non-Resident Fellows, Mr. Ashley Acedillo, Dr. Chester Cabalza, and Mr. Don McLain Gill, Chief of Staff Ms. Dana Dinsay, and Research and Programs Manager… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and Chairman of the Cybersecurity Committee and member of the Strategic Communications Committee of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Multi-Sector Governance Council (MSGC), Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit, attended the 4th Quarter AFP MSGC meeting at the General Headquarters Building in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo.   During the meeting, Prof. Manhit provided updates on the cyber and… Read More

Stratbase Institute President and CEO Prof. Dindo Manhit was invited to speak at the BusinessWorld Forecast 2026 entitled “Seizing New Growth Opportunities Amid Disruptions” at the Grand Hyatt Manila, Taguig City.  He spoke at the panel discussion on “Navigating New Normal In Trade: How Philippines Is Faring In The New Global Trade Order.” During his opening remarks, Prof. Manhit highlighted the geostrategic importance of the Philippines… Read More