I-LEAD: Indigenous women and girls transforming communities in Mindanao
By Selva Ramachandran
MARCH holds particular importance as it marks the annual National Women’s Month of the Philippines. Under the theme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat...
The cross-cutting challenges in disaster resiliency
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
Time and again, nature teaches humanity the inextricable symbiosis between the environment and human existence, most recently in the aftermath of typhoon Odette (international name: Rai), one of the worst superstorms to hit the Philippines. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council tallied over 400 reported casualties of which 77 have been validated. More than 83,000 families are being sheltered in evacuation centers, and over 45,000 more in other facilities.
Where are our priorities?
By Edwin Santiago
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), in its website (http://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/information/climate-change-in-the-philippines), does not seem alarmed about climate change, although it recognizes its presence.
Walang imposible
By Filomeno S. Sta. Ana III
Leni’s miting de avance (final campaign rally) was a fitting climax to a stunning, inspiring, dramatic, and earth-shaking campaign. All roads led to Ayala Avenue. One million people participated in the manifestation. A bigger number of kababayans (countrymen) followed the event online.
Virtual notarization
By Philip James C. Todoso
Going through reportedly the world’s longest lockdown because of COVID-19, from easing up and back to further restricting quarantine measures, it would seem that this pandemic has brought both the good and bad out of this government. As the confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Philippines recently breached the 100,000 mark, making the country the number one in Southeast Asia in number of cases, questions whether the government is doing enough swirl around.
10 points about online gambling
By Bienvenido S. Oplas, Jr.
Online gaming like online music, online food delivery, and online lectures and seminars, has become more popular in the Philippines. There are positive and...
The enduring humanity of work
By Bernardo M. Villegas
Hybrid work is sure to be part of the New Reality in the way knowledge workers will organize their workday.
Letter to the editor
THE ERC (Energy Regulatory Commission) is a quasi-judicial body and, decisions are made by a group of five commissioners (a chairman and four members).
Preserving the fabric of the Philippine economy
By Alfredo Paloyo
The President just extended the Luzon-wide quarantine to April 30. This is necessary to protect public health. Now, social and economic policies must accompany it to ensure its sustainability.
The new 21st Century ‘Great Game’ in East Asia
By Renato Cruz de Castro
Prior to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017, East Asia was on edge, unsure of whether the Obama administration’s strategic pivot...
Transforming risks into opportunities: The Pilipinas Conference 2023
By Victor Andres C. Manhit
It’s a good day for us at the Stratbase ADR Institute because today, our annual Pilipinas Conference (PilCon) will take place. Now in its...
Dreaming about the World Cup: Not impossible
By Bernardo M. Villegas
I am convinced that by combining the efforts of both public and private groups committed to helping the Philippine football national team to qualify for the World Cup, we can, in less than a decade, actually achieve what seemed to be in the past an impossible dream.











