Alexa Yadao

Researcher and graduate student

Philippines

A defense researcher and country coordinator for ground forces from US, Australia, Japan, and South Korea at the Office for Plans of the Philippine Army

I’m currently a graduate student at the Asian Center, University of the Philippines-Diliman. Research interests primarily include Philippine foreign policy, PH-ASEAN relations, PH-US security relations, ASEAN defense regionalism, indo-pacific security, territorial and maritime disputes, defense cooperation, and defense policy.

I was a journalism undergrad trained in academic research and journalism. This is a collection of everything I have writte and published.

Portfolio

The Jacinto Papers, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans, Philippine Army

The Jacinto Papers, Issue 2, Volume 1, Country Studies Series
11/01/2020
Taking the Long View: Assessing the Impact of the PH-US VFA Termination on the Philippine Army

In Taking the Long View: Assessing the Impact of the PH-US VFA Termination on the Philippine Army, this issue of The Jacinto Papers considers the immediate as well as indirect impacts of the VFA termination to the Philippine Army, and projects what the future will look like in the event of its complete abrogation.

The Jacinto Papers, Issue 2, Volume 1, Country Studies Series
11/01/2020
The Deepening Philippines-Australia Security Relationship: Opportunities and Implications for the...

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of Australia as a key player in the region, and as a key partner of the Philippines. This is to understand how to further enhance the Philippines’ Army-to-Army relationship with Australia. The paper is written within the context of the pending termination of the Philippines-US Visiting Forces Agreement, and cognizant of the Philippines’ long-standing efforts to diversify its partnerships.

The Jacinto Papers, Issue 2, Volume 1, Country Studies Series
11/01/2020
Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership: Opportunities for the Philippine Army

This paper intends to provide an overview of Japan as a potential security partner of the Philippines while recognizing the (legal) barriers inherent in this emerging security partnership. This is to understand how to best approach the Philippines-Japan Army-to-Army relationship to maximize the latter’s growing attention to the region. The paper is also written within the context of the pending termination of the Philippines-US Visiting Forces Agreement.

The Jacinto Papers, Issue 1, Volume 1, Discussion Paper Series
Impact of COVID-19 on the Philippine Army International Defense and Security Engagements Program

This issue of the Discussion Paper Series comprehensively expounds on the evolving non-traditional role of militaries in terms of addressing the spread of a new strain of virus. It also provides a review of how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact on the Army’s future force structure and capability development, as well as of its implications to the International Defense and Security Engagements program.

Rappler

Rappler
Students react to 'no tuition collection' in UP Diliman

MANILA, Philippines - How did UP students react to the news that the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines (UP) will not collect tuition for the first semester of academic year 2017-2018? UP Diliman's announcement on Tuesday, July 11 got mixed reactions from the UP community.

Rappler
VIRAL: Filipino bayanihan spirit unfolds in baggage queue

Published 8:52 PM, July 19, 2017 MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos are not oblivious to the heavy burden soldiers bear, considering the ongoing clashes in Mindanao. Some Filipino civilians did not think twice about helping the troops lighten their load, so to speak.

Rappler
UP Baguio launches 'car-less Wednesday' campaign

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines - In an effort to address both pollution and congestion in Baguio City, the University of the Philippines (UP) Baguio launched its "car-less Wednesday" campaign last Wednesday, August 3. According to UP Baguio Chancellor Raymundo Rovillos, the campaign's goal is two-pronged: to reduce the university's carbon footprint and to encourage people to walk or ride bicycles.

Rappler
Storytelling sessions held for children with special needs

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines - In celebration of National Children's Book Day on Tuesday, July 18, volunteers had a chance to serve children with special needs through a storytelling seesion. Volunteers from the Children's International Summer Villages (CISV) participated in storytelling sessions organized by the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS), Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines (RHMC), and Adarna Publishing House.

Rappler
Muntinlupa #MMShakeDrill tests community and private sector response

MANILA, Philippines - In Muntinlupa, community preparedness is seen as key to surviving a mega-earthquake. The Muntinlupa city government implemented its earthquake contingency plan during the 3rd Metro Manila Shake Drill or the #MMShakeDrill. (HIGHLIGHTS: Metro Manila Shake Drill 2017) Part of this year's drill is the emphasis on the private sector's and the communities' response plans.

Baguio Midland Courier

Baguio Midland Courier
08/27/2017
The tale of a "special;" mom and an anti–cancer advocate

When cancer is still seen as a “death sentence” while persons with special needs are still regarded as hopeless cases, this tells the story of two women, Marivic Bugasto, a stage 4 cancer survivor, and “Maderyas” (not her real name), a mom of two special kids, on how they conquered their own battles against cancer and the stigma surrounding persons with special needs. The story also narrates how they have helped their respective communities fight the same battles as them despite their own...

Baguio Midland Courier
07/09/2017
La Trinidad kids to compete in three–day sports tourney

Children 12 years old and below from the 16 barangays of La Trinidad will compete in a three-day sports competition from July 11 to 13 at the Benguet State University as part of the current administration’s efforts to engage children at the grassroots level in an active lifestyle.

Baguio Midland Courier
06/25/2017
Recycled products on stage for Env’t Month

Livelihood groups from the different barangays in the city showcased their creativity through an exhibition of various products made from recyclable materials, last June 19 to 23 at the City Hall.

Baguio Midland Courier
06/25/2017
Group to effect edict needed

Full implementation of the Anti-Discrimination Ordinance is stalled pending the creation of a committee that will oversee its implementation.

Baguio Midland Courier
06/25/2017
Special kids have fun in city’s PWD sports clinic

Children with disabilities from St. John Paul II Learning Center Inc. and SPED Center Baguio had a day full of fun with their parents and guardians, volunteers, and teachers during the PWD sports clinic last June 22 at the Athletic Bowl.

Baguio Midland Courier
06/18/2017
La Trinidad honors bravery of troops

Officials of La Trinidad paid tribute to the nation’s soldiers especially those who gave their life for the country.

Baguio Midland Courier
06/18/2017
Dengue cases in CAR decrease

There is a significant decrease in the number of dengue cases in the region, according to reports from the Department of Health.