OVERVIEW
This year’s theme, Building a Secure Nation: Institutional Resilience for Inclusive and Sustainable Future explores the intersection between governance and resilience, focusing on strategies to secure the country against geopolitical and socio-economic challenges. It also emphasizes transformative policy frameworks, inclusive decision-making, and adaptive leadership to address socio-political, economic, and ecological vulnerabilities to future-proof the country’s institutions. By fostering data innovation and collaboration among relevant stakeholders, the theme posits the critical role of a strong and inclusive institutional foundation to craft responsive solutions for a secure and sustainable society for all Filipinos in the future.
PAST LECTURES
LECTURE 1: Navigating Global Shifts: Strategic Directions for Philippine Foreign Relations
April 3, 2025
As the country navigates complex geopolitical shifts, socio-economic uncertainties, and security challenges, it is crucial to adopt a strategic approach to diplomacy. Hence, the first lecture aimed to explore how the country can strengthen its international alliances to leverage economic partnerships and security interests. Furthermore, this lecture also aimed to provide possible suggestions for policy reforms for a more adaptive, resilient, and strategic Philippine foreign policy.
LECTURE 2: Securing the Seas: Safeguarding Strategic Interests in the Philippine Maritime Domain
June 26, 2025
The second episode aimed to shed light on the intricate web of issues, challenges, and opportunities that underlie our maritime spaces, and how these affect national development. By examining the current gaps in maritime governance, the lecture served as a platform to discuss actionable strategies to address both traditional and non-traditional security threats. Ultimately, it aimed to inspire collective action and innovation in maritime governance and policy to fully unlock the potential of our maritime domain.
LECTURE 3: Sailing Ahead: Harnessing Blue Economy for Food Security
July 17, 2025
The last episode discussed the role of marine resources in sustaining livelihoods and meeting the growing food demands in the Philippines. It also identified various challenges in marine resource management and explore opportunities for inclusive and sustainable policy actions that empower coastal communities, promote collaborative governance, and strengthen the contribution of the blue economy to national food security goals.