Evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as various geopolitical shifts, have continued to push states to reformulate their foreign and security policies. Due to its growing strategic and economic importance, the vast waters within the region have become an important factor in the complex security architecture of the Indo-Pacific. Over the years,… Read More

Presidential candidates have been campaigning and presenting their respective policy priorities drawn from the experiences and missteps of the Duterte administration. A prominent issue that reverberated throughout the current administration’s term relates to foreign policy and national security issues, specifically the engagement strategy with China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Read More

As the country came to grips with strict lockdowns, work-from-home arrangements and social distancing standards, the use of digital tools has granted us safe harbor from the COVID-19 virus. These tools gave the Filipino people an edge that the virus did not anticipate, a digitally ready population more resilient to the devastating impacts of the… Read More

Voter education is a regular activity held during election season. Various groups from civil society, churches, the academe, and government work to educate individuals on casting their ballots. From the use of vote counting machines to the ways to engage in campaigns and other election processes, voter education has been a normal practice leading up to the polls. These, however, are not normal times. Read More

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… Read More

In the fast-approaching elections, one should see that leaders, good and bad, will come and go. As we ponder on who is most worthy of our trust, we should consider the character and capacity of those wooing our votes. Can they be institution builders who have the right understanding and vision to make our country competitive in the global digital economy? Read More

Indeed, tackling environmental risks and pushing for a more sustainable and resilient future is a responsibility shared by all of society, exemplifying the true bayanihan spirit that Filipinos are known for. Read More