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FROM STRATEGIC LEARNING TO RESILIENT SOVEREIGNTY

A Philippine Doctrine of Capability, Strategic Autonomy and Mega-Systems Lord Palmerston Michael Porter Valery Gerasimov By Karl M. Garcia Introduction: The Real Strategic Question The Philippines does not lack assets. It has geography, a vast maritime domain, natural resources, agricultural potential, a large workforce, universities, ports, cities, entrepreneurial capacity, a substantial domestic market and a … Continue reading

A RECALIBRATION OF PHILIPPINE GOVERNANCE

From Fragmentation to Strategic Integration, From Poverty and Corruption to a Virtuous Cycle By Karl M. Garcia “A Republic is not measured merely by what it inherits from history, but by what it leaves possible for the generation that follows.” EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Philippines does not lack ambition. It does not lack plans, laws, institutions, … Continue reading

The Lina Law, Land Rights, and the Homelessness Paradox

Why the Philippines Needs a National Land and Housing Strategy By Karl M. Garcia Introduction Land has always been more than a physical resource. It is the foundation upon which homes are built, food is produced, businesses are established, infrastructure is developed, and communities are formed. Throughout history, access to land has shaped economic opportunity, … Continue reading

Why the Philippines Needs a Top Five National Priorities Framework (2027–2040)

By Karl M. Garcia Executive Summary The Philippines possesses enormous economic potential and equally ambitious national goals. Policymakers seek faster growth, modern infrastructure, affordable electricity, food and water security, quality healthcare, world-class education, digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and credible national defense. Yet no nation has unlimited financial resources, institutional capacity, or administrative attention. The challenge … Continue reading

The Long and Winding Road to Capability

Why the Philippines Must Build a Capability and Learning Republic Founded on Discernment By Karl M. Garcia Every civilization is built twice. It is first built with roads, ports, farms, factories, schools, laboratories, and institutions. It is then rebuilt, generation after generation, through the knowledge, judgment, and capabilities that people inherit, improve, and pass on. … Continue reading