News and Articles
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!
Power spot market price spike anomaly?
October 26, 2020Given crisis conditions, we must be open to innovations that can flank the pandemic barriers and accelerate the cycle of economic growth.
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.
Open government budget as corruption deterrent
October 12, 2020This seemingly opaque and central process of budget preparation and allocation has been subject to suspicions of built-in corruption.
Urgent concerns about our food supply chain
October 5, 2020by Orlando Oxales, originally published in The Manila Standard “Failure to accomplish this non-negotiable deliverable will have unthinkable consequences that will go beyond this pandemic.” When we enjoy our daily meals, it is the culmination of a complex network of production and supply chains where agriculture, livestock and fisheries ecosystems must deliver their products and services […]
Protect Philippine Agriculture & Fisheries in the New Normal
October 2, 2020Our transition towards a new normal has not been an easy one, and all throughout, we have faced a host of multifaceted problems both economic and political. An often-forgotten issue which was faced during the lockdown and well into the present day is the disruption of the logistical links between producers, markets, and consumers. This […]
Safety and efficacy of vaccines is paramount
September 30, 2020In the selection of a potential vaccine, the country’s decision makers must choose a vaccine based on sufficient evidence of quality, safety, and efficacy. Given the political and economic pressures, there must be no compromise in the safety of the vaccine that our limited resources will be investing in to defeat this pandemic crisis. There must be transparency and accountability of the government’s procurement and distribution operations.