An international think tank has commended the strengthened partnership between the Philippines and Australia, which has assured Manila that Canberra is a "reliable partner" in economic prosperity. Dindo Manhit, president of Stratbase ADR Institute, said the group is supporting the deepening...
An international think tank has condemned the recent "blatant disregard of the ruling and persistent violation of international law" on claims related to the West Philippine Sea. Dindo Manhit, president of Stratbase ADR Institute, made the statement after Beijing kept insisting that the 2016...
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...
The Department of Transportation has committed to look at opportunities to collaborate with other countries to strengthen Philippine maritime capabilities, saying it is a crucial component in the country’s socio-economic rebound from the global pandemic. In a statement during the Pilipinas...
The national government should strengthen its partnership with as many sectors of the society in adopting a risk-management approach dealing with disasters and in incorporating sustainability measures in corporations’ business models, environment and sustainability experts said. In a conference...
Lawmakers of the 19th Congress should ensure that the proposed P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023 will be used to prioritize ordinary citizens and steered toward government-private sector partnerships, Stratbase President and Democracy Watch Philippines Lead Convenor Professor Dindo Manhit...
The Philippine government must strengthen the operational capability of its Coast Guard and naval force if it wants to fully protect the country’s coast and economic zone. Currently, Stratbase President Professor Dindo Manhit said the maritime capability of the Philippines is lagging behind...
Pulse Asia survey (STRATBASE) Nine out of 10 Filipinos agree that the government should strengthen anti-corruption laws, representatives, agencies, and collective mechanisms to implement and fulfill its international commitment to fight corruption, according to a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by...
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...
