Secretary Hans Cacdac recounted how migration has long been a part of Filipino society, from the Spanish colonial era through migration of workers during the 1970s in the middle east…
Hon. Robert Barbers highlighted the importance of creating a secure present while strategically preparing for an uncertain future. He introduced the concept of “antifragility” — thriving in adversity, not just…
Atty. Jay Batongbacal summarized South China Sea/West Philippine Sea developments, focusing on three key areas. First, China employed propaganda to paint the Philippines as a troublemaker for challenging its expansive…
ADM Ronnie Gil Gavan highlighted the ongoing challenges the Philippines faces in maintaining a rules-based international order, particularly due to China’s persistent violations of Philippine maritime rights despite the 2016…
RADM Rommel Jude Ong outlined China’s maritime ambitions through three key maritime axes of advance, reflecting its strategic expansion towards Europe, Oceania, and the Arctic. He highlighted the growing imbalance…
Hon. Eric Swalwell expressed his sincere gratitude to Congressman Pittinger and Speaker Romualdez for hosting the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum. He noted that the effort of the leadership to foster global…
MGen. Nestor Herico emphasized the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea, where overlapping territorial claims have led to conflicts between China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan….
Hon. Emigdio Tanjuatco highlighted the South China Sea’s immense strategic, economic, and environmental importance. As a major global trade route handling 30% of world trade, it also plays a critical…
Hon. Neptali Gonzales discussed the Philippines’ stance on the South China Sea, emphasizing its strategic and economic importance as a major global trade route and resource-rich area. While multiple nations…
Justice Francis Jardeleza highlighted the Philippines’ landmark legal victory in the 2016 South China Sea arbitration case, which ruled in favor of the Philippines and declared China’s actions in the…
Mr. John Strand gave a presentation on the new geopolitical reality that focus on building and protecting information society infrastructures. He highlighted the implications of being reliant to Chinese telecommunication…
Hon. Cristian Bacanu discussed China’s advancement in manufacturing electronic goods and defense equipment that rivals that of existing technology magnates such as the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Despite…
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