Elections are a key exercise of Philippine democracy. There are over 65.7 million individuals who will decide the next six years of the country’s leadership. With this, many youth voters will be casting their ballots for the first time. It is thus necessary to create spaces for them to learn more about elections and what this entails: from the use of vote counting machines to the value of citizen participation, from the issues that matter to voters to the new age of digital citizenship.  Read More

It’s summer. Temperatures are rising, and now that most mobility restrictions have been lifted, many children can be seen playing outdoors. One sunny, sweltering afternoon, however, the sky turned gray, and a downpour ensued. This might seem erratic to many of us, but the Department of Science and Technology’s Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), says we should not be surprised. Most of their climate models, they say, suggest that La Niña is likely to continue through the months of March, April, and May, despite the warm and dry season that has started this month. Read More

The Stratbase ADR Institute organized a virtual town hall discussion (vTHD) entitled “Convergence of Health and Environment in Shaping the Strategic Policy Agenda of the Next Administration.” This was an opportunity for experts and key stakeholders to present their studies and recommendations for the policy agenda of the next administration. Through this event, the Institute aimed to contribute to the growing discussions on the national election and integrate issues on health and environment as part of the key policy concerns of the next administration.   Read More

The Philippines, like all governments of the world, was ill-prepared to deal with the tragic human and deep economic consequences of the pandemic crisis. But the Philippines had one rewarding asset as a nation: a cohesive private sector quick to proactively mobilize its resources for the common good in times of dire need. Read More

The Stratbase Albert del Rosario Institute has invited Elbridge Colby, co-founder of the Marathon Initiative, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, to discuss his book titled, “The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Competition” where he provides a practical approach for defense strategy for the US and its allies to address China’s growing power and ambition.   Read More

The Stratbase ADR Institute’s (ADRi) quarterly virtual business roundtable series started last year to serve as a platform for the country’s top business groups and industry thought leaders to spark discussions and exchange ideas on their vital role in nation building. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the private sector proved itself to be a reliable partner of government in delivering goods and services through their investments. Read More

A critical step in choosing the next set of leaders in the upcoming 2022 elections is identifying the key issues that have a significant impact on the welfare and development of the Philippines. This entails an assessment of the current administration’s policy agenda and understanding how it unraveled throughout its six-year term. It also delves deep into the present circumstances the country is in — both in its interests within our borders and its regional and global standing. Read More