Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito is pushing for the institutionalization of a comprehensive master plan for the country's infrastructure development. Speaking at the Stratbase Forum titled "Revitalizing Infrastructure Development in the Philippines through Public-Private Partnerships" held...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) expressed optimism that Congress will soon approve the controversial Freedom of Information (FOI) Bill and the Budget Modernization Bill under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. House Plenary (Ellson Quismorio/MANILA...
The Philippines is a “significant beneficiary” of the P3.6-billion Indo-Pacific maritime programs sponsored by the Australian government to expand the region’s maritime security and marine environment protection, Australian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Dr. Moya Collett said. Philippine and...
Transforming the West Philippine Sea into a tourism spot is among the suggestions raised by an analyst to ensure the protection of the Philippine waters against illegal incursions and other maritime activities. At a forum organized by independent think tank Stratbase ADR Institute on Monday, its...
Economic experts are pushing for physical infrastructures through the public-private partnership (PPP) as they pressed the Marcos administration for investment-led growth strategies. In a virtual business roundtable organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute, former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary...
Foreign policy experts warned that China has the ability to use direct military force for its maritime claims, so the next administration must craft a national security strategy that prioritizes strengthening ties with like-minded countries. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) “If China...
Whoever wins the presidential elections on May 9 should take advantage of the growing momentum of international support and evolving foreign and security policies toward the Indo-Pacific region so that the Philippines could respond more decisively to China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea...
If supporters of presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would change their minds on who to vote for the May 2022 elections, it would be either for Manila Mayor Isko Moreno or Sen. Manny Pacquiao, a political analyst said. Presidential aspirants Sen. Manny Pacquiao, Bongbong Marcos, and Manila...
(FILE PHOTO) Advocacy groups have recently called on for the institutionalization of the government's support for rare disease (RD) patients through annual allocations in the General Appropriations Act and “progressive execution of assistance and treatment programs.” During an online event last...
Filipinos must plan smartly, use technology-driven solutions, and foster multi-stakeholder collaborations to address environmental threats and achieve a green and sustainable way of living. A file photo shows houses which were wrecked after a storm surge caused by super-typhoon Yolanda ravaged...
The country’s economic recovery hinges on the stability and reliability of power supply, and stakeholders must act in unison to ensure fuel and electricity rates do not hamper industries’ ability to rebound from the economic crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the main message of...
Filipinos need to actively fight disinformation and populism to be able to make enlightened choices in the May 2022 elections, according to a think tank. (JUAN CARLO DE VELA / MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual town hall discussion titled "Democracy Goes On" held on Tuesday, Oct. 26, Stratbase ADR...
