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ManhitFounder\, Stratbase Group \; &ldquo\;Geo-Strategic Optimism and the Need to Think Beyond Politics:Geo-P olitical Opportunities for the Philippines (and ASEAN) \;in \;2024 &rdquo\; \;April 25\, 202412:00 pm &ndash\; 1:30 pm (MT) \;BUS-340 4CU Denver Business School\, 3rd Floor1475 Lawrence St. Denver\, CO 80202& nbsp\;Program OverviewAmidst geopolitical and geo-economic movements\, the Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a focal point for driving global econo mic growth. Critical to this is the ASEAN region\, especially as different economic powers look to de-risk and decouple their economic activities to move to a more stable and secure region. The Philippines\, situated strat egically within this dynamic landscape\, assumes a crucial role. Recognizi ng this significance\, the Stratbase Group identifies eight geostrategic r isks\, each presenting different opportunities for the Philippines. \; These encompass addressing socio-economic challenges\, bridging the digita l divide\, revitalizing economic sectors to sustain economic growth\, navi gating the future of trade and maximizing supply chain opportunities\, mit igating climate crises\, transitioning to clean energy to achieve energy s ecurity\, managing asymmetric security challenges\, and promoting right go vernance. This presentation delves into these areas\, highlighting the nee d for the Philippines (and the ASEAN region) to \;think beyond politic s to turn these global risks to opportunities this 2024. \;Victor Andr es &ldquo\;Dindo&rdquo\; C. ManhitVictor Andres "Dindo" C. Manhit is the f ounder of the Stratbase Group\, a strategic analysis firm in the Philippin es. With extensive experience in investment\, business\, and regulatory ch allenges\, Manhit helps clients navigate the intersection of government an d business\, considering the impact of legislation\, regulations\, and geo politics on their strategies. He approaches public policy analysis and pol itical risk assessments by combining data-driven analytics with strategic policy options. \;Concurrently\, he serves as the Managing Director of BowerGroupAsia (BGA) Philippines\, a leading strategic advisory firm focu sing on the Asia-Pacific region. He has held various government positions and legislative roles. He was the Undersecretary for External Affairs and Special Concerns of the Department of Education\, Culture and Sports and D eputy Secretary for Administration and Financial Services of the Philippin e Senate. Meanwhile\, his legislative experience includes being the Chief of Staff of the late Senate President Edgardo J. Angara and senior policy research adviser in key Senate Committees. Manhit is also actively involve d in civil society initiatives related to governance\, environmental stewa rdship\, and industry advocacy. \;He was a former Chair and retired As sociate Professor of the Political Science Department of De La Salle Unive rsity\, Manila\, and has authored numerous commentaries and papers on geop olitical issues\, governance\, and political reforms. He also regularly co ntributes articles and columns to leading newspapers in the Philippines\, such as Philippine Daily Inquirer and BusinessWorld.Manhit holds a master' s degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Philippine St udies with a major in Political Science and History from the University of the Philippines. \;International Executive Roundtables and CU Denver& rsquo\;s IIBInternational Executive Roundtables are hosted by CU Denver&rs quo\;s Institute for International Business (IIB) with support from the Ca role Ann Jemal-Gibson and Greg Gibson Fund. \; CU Denver&rsquo\;s IIB is one of 16 Centers for International Business Education and Research (CI BER) in the United States\, a prestigious designation awarded by the US De partment of Education. \;RSVPInternational Executive Roundtables are f ree to attend. Lunch will be provided. To secure your space\, please regis ter early. You will receive an email confirming your registration. \;& nbsp\;Parking and Light Rail InformationParking is available at Writer&rsq uo\;s Square Garage for $20. The entrance to this garage is at 1587 Lawren ce Street. It is on the left-hand side of Lawrence Street in between 15th and 16th street. Look for green signage with white lettering that reads &l dquo\;Parking&rdquo\;. Click here for the address. Street parking is also available at any of the meters. The CU Denver Business School is also easi ly accessible via light rail &ndash\; get off at the Colorado Convention C enter or Union Station stops and walk the few blocks to the school. \; QuestionsEmail Kaela Kalabany at kaela.2.kalabany@ucdenver.edu with any qu estions. \;Co-sponsored by:University of Colorado Denver\, Institute f or International Business (IIB)Carol Anne Jemal-Gibson and Greg Gibson Fun d \; DTEND:20240425T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260514T004101Z DTSTART:20240425T180000Z LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:International Executive Roundtable featuring Victor Andres "Dindo" C. Manhit UID:RFCALITEM639143160610946290 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Victor Andres "Dindo" C. Manhit

Founder\, Stratbase Group

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&ldquo\;Geo-Strateg ic Optimism and the Need to Think Beyond Politics:

Geo-Political Opportunities for the Philip pines (and ASEAN) \;in \;2024&rdquo\;

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April 25\, 2024< /p>

12:00 pm &ndash\; 1:30 pm (MT)

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BUS-3404

CU Denver Business School\, 3rd Floor

1475 Lawrence St. Denver\, CO 80202< /p>

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Program Ove rview

Amidst geopolitical an d geo-economic movements\, the Indo-Pacific region has emerged as a focal point for driving global economic growth. Critical to this is the ASEAN re gion\, especially as different economic powers look to de-risk and decoupl e their economic activities to move to a more stable and secure region. Th e Philippines\, situated strategically within this dynamic landscape\, ass umes a crucial role. Recognizing this significance\, the Stratbase Group i dentifies eight geostrategic risks\, each presenting different opportuniti es for the Philippines.

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These encompass addressing socio-economic challenge s\, bridging the digital divide\, revitalizing economic sectors to sustain economic growth\, navigating the future of trade and maximizing supply ch ain opportunities\, mitigating climate crises\, transitioning to clean ene rgy to achieve energy security\, managing asymmetric security challenges\, and promoting right governance. This presentation delves into these areas \, highlighting the need for the Philippines (and the ASEAN region) to&nbs p\;think beyond politics to turn these global risks to opportunities this 2024.

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Victor Andres &ldquo\;Dindo&rdquo\; C. Manhit

Victor Andres "Dindo" C. Manhit is the founder of the Stratbase Group\, a strategic analysis firm in the Philippines. With extensive exper ience in investment\, business\, and regulatory challenges\, Manhit helps clients navigate the intersection of government and business\, considering the impact of legislation\, regulations\, and geopolitics on their strate gies. He approaches public policy analysis and political risk assessments by combining data-driven analytics with strategic policy options.

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Concurrently\, he serves as the Mana ging Director of BowerGroupAsia (BGA) Philippines\, a leading strategic ad visory firm focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. He has held various gover nment positions and legislative roles. He was the Undersecretary for Exter nal Affairs and Special Concerns of the Department of Education\, Culture and Sports and Deputy Secretary for Administration and Financial Services of the Philippine Senate. Meanwhile\, his legislative experience includes being the Chief of Staff of the late Senate President Edgardo J. Angara an d senior policy research adviser in key Senate Committees. Manhit is also actively involved in civil society initiatives related to governance\, env ironmental stewardship\, and industry advocacy.

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He was a former Chair and retired Associate Pr ofessor of the Political Science Department of De La Salle University\, Ma nila\, and has authored numerous commentaries and papers on geopolitical i ssues\, governance\, and political reforms. He also regularly contributes articles and columns to leading newspapers in the Philippines\, such as Ph ilippine Daily Inquirer and BusinessWorld.

Manhit holds a master's degree i n Public Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Philippine Studies with a major in Political Science and History from the University of the Phili ppines.

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International Executive Roundtables and CU Denver&rsquo\;s IIB

Int ernational Executive Roundtables are hosted by CU Denver&rsquo\;s Institut e for International Business (IIB) with support from the Carole Ann Jemal- Gibson and Greg Gibson Fund. \; CU Denver&rsquo\;s IIB is one of 16 Ce nters for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) in the Uni ted States\, a prestigious designation awarded by the US Department of Edu cation.

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RSVP

International E xecutive Roundtables are free to attend. Lunch will be provided. To secure your space\, please register early. You will receive an email confirming your registration.

 \;

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Parki ng and Light Rail Information

Parking is available at Writer&rsquo\;s Sq uare Garage for $20. The entrance to this garage is at 1587 Lawrence Stree t. It is on the left-hand side of Lawrence Street in between 15th and 16th street. Look for green signage with white lettering that reads &ldquo\;Parking&rdquo\;. Click here for the address. Street parking is also available at any of the meters. The CU Denver Busi ness School is also easily accessible via light rail &ndash\; get off at t he Colorado Convention Center or Union Station stops and walk the few bloc ks to the school.

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Questions

Email Kaela Kalabany at kaela.2.kalabany@uc denver.edu with any questions.

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Co-sponsored by:

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