Category: News and Articles
Filipinos believe in the private sector
November 16, 2020We need a style of governance that encourages meaningful partnerships rather than an antagonizing regime that reinforces gatekeeping and rent seeking.
COVID-19: An Opportunity for Growth & Collaboration
November 11, 2020COVID-19 has brought pain and challenges, but also an opportunity to work together as citizens uniting as a nation to rebuild better. This crisis should not be an opportunity for an authoritarianism experiment. On the contrary, it should be a powerful impetus for democracy to go on.
Digitalization builds economic momentum
November 9, 2020To meet the exponential rise in demand for wireless broadband services, a nationwide expansion and upgrade of our digital infrastructure should be a top priority in the government’s economic recovery strategy.
No Sector Left Behind: Collaborating with the Public Sector in Future-Proofing the Philippine “New-Normal” Economy
November 8, 2020Let us continue promoting a whole-of-society approach to hasten the Philippines’ transformation into a globally competitive nation!
Our democratic duty
November 2, 2020by Orlando Oxales originally published in The Manila Standard “Elections are our opportunity to correct mistakes and vote for leaders who have the integrity, qualifications and competence to run our country.” Filipinos take elections passionately especially when it is the Presidency and a change in administration is at stake. Though it is still a year before the […]
To vote is a citizens’ right!
October 30, 2020Given any other circumstances, government, private sector, and civil society must collaborate in order to push through with the 2022 elections.
Democracy will go on!
Remaining vigilant in the face of price shocks and crisis
October 21, 2020Moving forward, we enjoin all concerned citizens and consumers to remain vigilant and protect their rights as members of the consuming public!
The consequences of online piracy
October 19, 2020Protection of property rights is not just a cybersecurity concern; it is the foundational asset of a viable creative industry.
Unified action against piracy streaming sites
October 18, 2020In the recent virtual town hall discussion organized by the Stratbase ADR Institute entitled, “Digital Risks in the New Normal,” the fears of ordinary Filipino consumers brought about by our dependence on digital tools were exposed. These come in form of phishing attacks, online scams, and other cyber-security threats that are harmful to all users. […]
Transparency in national budget require digitization
October 12, 2020Let us continue to improve on our political system through the adoption of technology that will aid in upholding transparency and accountability.