WPS Advisory Board Convenes to Discuss Research and Dialogue Initiatives | March 12 at Makati Shangri-La

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.

The Board is chaired by former Associate Justice Antonio Carpio of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, with Stratbase President, Prof. Dindo Manhit, serving as Vice Chair. Members include National Security Council of the Philippines Adviser Dr. Jonathan Malaya; former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) senior officials Gen. Edilberto Adan, Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, and MGen. Restituto Padilla Jr.; former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Amb. Laura del Rosario; Editor-at-Large of Rappler Marites Vitug; Professor Jay Batongbacal of the University of the Philippines; and Prof. Don McLain Gill of De La Salle University. Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela also serves as an honorary adviser representing the maritime sector.