Event Reports

Dialogue on Maritime Governance in the South China Sea

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Philippines Office concluded the “Dialogue on Maritime Governance in the South China Sea” held in Manila, Philippines on 16-17 August 2023. This timely event is an initiative of KAS Philippines in partnership with the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Philippines.

Philippine and German Perspectives on Geopolitical Developments in the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific is the world’s main geopolitical theatre - Germany and the Philippines can work towards common goals within it

The speakers representing the Philippine and German governments, as well as the Berlin-based think tanks MERICS and SWP, left no doubt that the Indo-Pacific is the main theatre of geopolitical competition for the foreseeable future. What happens in this region will shape the global international order. The Indo-Pacific could be a growth engine for the global economy, but its littoral state face growing uncertainty driven by tensions between China and the US. The speakers argued that strong institutions and resilient partnerships are needed to ensure that stability is maintained in the years to come.

Capacity Building Programme for Educators on Circular Economy Innovation

On 23 August 2022, Ms. Sophiya Navarro, Program Manager for Security and Innovation of the KAS Philippines, attended the pilot session of the "Capacity Building Programme for Educators on Circular Economy Innovation" by Circular Cities Asia. Circular Cities Asia is a partner of the KAS Regional Project Energy Security and Climate Change in the Asia Pacific (RECAP).

Philippine National Security During and After the Duterte Presidency

Looking Back and Looking Beyond

The Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA), with support from the KAS Philippines, conducted a two-day online conference looking on the Philippine national security during and after the Duterte presidency, and what are the prospects beyond.

A Multidisciplinary Look at the Impacts of the European Union on the Philippines

Gaps and Opportunities

One of our last free public webinars before 2021 comes to a close! This webinar highlights the results of months' worth of research on the impacts of the European Union on the Philippines across different disciplines.

Democracy and Development Youth Camp

The La Salle Institute of Governance concluded its virtual Democracy and Development Youth Camp last November 6 and 7, 2021. Through the support of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines Office, members of the Sangguniang Kabataan Councils, Local Youth Development Councils, and various youth-led organizations attended this 2-day youth camp to encourage and promote youth political and electoral participation.

'Fresh Off the Press': What Do We Think of the Philippine Presidential & Vice Presidential Aspirants

With the upcoming campaign and election season in the Philippines, and just right after the filing of Certificates of Candidacy, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung or KAS Philippines held an online seminar, where governance experts assessed the track records, platforms, support, and even "winnability" of the Philippine Presidential and Vice-Presidential aspirants. Representatives from the business sector, civil society, and media also gave their inputs.

The New US Administration and Perspectives for Southeast Asia and the Philippines

We at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines Office would like to extend our thanks to the experts and attendees who participated in our online event, "The New US Administration and Perspectives for Southeast Asia and the Philippines" last Friday, 27 August 2021.

Towards a Better Normal: COVID-19 Pandemic Politics

2021 PPSA International Conference

The Philippine Political Science Association, with support from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines, conducted its annual international conference last 14-16 June 2021.

The Limits of Populism during COVID-19

Missed the KAS Philippines webinar on the "The Limits of Populism during COVID-19" last Friday? We got you covered!