March 18, 2026
National Symposium to Clarify Legal and Historical Truths on the West Philippine Sea on the 10th Year of the Arbitral Award
Manila, Philippines — March 18, 2026 — The WPS Foundation, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Institute for Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea (UP IMLOS) and the University of Asia and the Pacific School of Law, will convene the National Symposium on the Law of the Sea and the…
March 16, 2026
Majority of Filipinos Prefer Trump Visit for 2026 ASEAN and East Asia Summits — Pulse Asia Survey
Manila, Philippines — A majority of Filipinos say they want U.S. President Donald Trump to visit the Philippines for the 2026 ASEAN and East Asia Summits.
March 12, 2026
WPS Advisory Board Convenes to Discuss Research and Dialogue Initiatives
Manila, Philippines — On March 12, 2026, WPS President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel convened the WPS Advisory Board to discuss upcoming research and dialogue initiatives, including preparations for the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea in November 2026.
March 12, 2026
Track 1.5 Workshop on Countering Coercive Maritime Operations and Cognitive Warfare
Cebu, Philippines — WPS spearheaded the third iteration of the Track 1.5 Workshop on Countering Coercive Maritime Operations and Cognitive Warfare, in Mactan, Cebu last March 10-11.
March 11, 2026
WPS–INDSR Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony
Cebu, Philippines — WPS signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Taipei-based Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR). The MOU will guide the two organizations’ collaboration on research and dialogues related to maritime security, countering cognitive warfare—including malign…
February 12, 2026
WPS Mural Festival 2026 Official Launch
Manila, Philippines — The WPS Mural Festival 2026 officially opened to the public on February 10, 2026, bringing together patriots and artists, including Commo. Jay Tarriela, Hon. Justice Antonio Carpio, Babyruth Villarama, AG Saño, Mae Paner and Christian Esguerra, among others.
February 7, 2026
National Workshop on Marine Science Research, Policy, and Practice
Manila, Philippines — On February 4-5 2026, WPS, in collaboration with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development, successfully held the 2-day 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡, 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 in SEDA Hotel BGC. The workshop convened Filipino scientists, national leaders, and…
January 8, 2026
Outcome Document | The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea 2025
his report presents a general synthesis of the discussions. Unless otherwise noted, the recommendations reflect the interpretations of the rapporteurs based on exchanges during the Dialogue and do not constitute a consensus document. Video recordings of the sessions are available at…
October 23, 2025
WPS Philippine Advisory Board Meeting
Manila, Philippines — Last Monday, October 20, 2025, the WPS Philippine Advisory Board gathered for the first time, together with Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel, WPS President and CEO. Composed of seasoned professionals in law, national security and defense, journalism, diplomacy, and strategic studies, the…