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Addressing Policy Myopia through the Lens of Resilience: Droughts Resilience Initiatives in Southeast Asia

With the hazards, vulnerability, and impact all documented, droughts are undeniable risks in Southeast Asia that needs t…

March 2022
All Cybersecurity Digital Economy
A Red Flag for the Philippine Digital Economy

The Philippines is the fastest growing digital economy in Southeast Asia. In 2021, the internet economy in the country …

January 2022
All Public Policy
Phone-A-Friend: Pilot Program Launch!

The Phone-A-Friend pilot program is running at the Makiling Integrated School in Calamba Philippines. After a few nation…

November 2021
All Digital Economy International Relations
Revisiting the U.S.-China 5G Race: New Sheriff, Same Stakes

The Biden Administration ushers a transition in United States’ foreign policies, most of which overturns Trump’s pos…

March 2021
All Cybersecurity Public Policy
We Need To Talk About the Hidden Pandemic: OSEC in the Philippines

While the government-imposed lockdowns have kept people safe from the virus, it has unintentionally facilitated a dramat…

February 2021
All Cybersecurity Public Policy
With Great Technology, Comes Great Need for Cybersecurity: Policy Considerations for the Philippines

While there are current initiatives from various sectors to forge cyber resilient industries, there are key cross-cutti…

December 2020