Amb Rodolfo C Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines

2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines

Presented by the Department of Political Science, Department of Economics, and the Dr Rosita G Leong School of Social Sciences, in collaboration with the Carlos P Romulo Foundation and the Ateneo de Manila University Office of University Development and Alumni Affairs, this forum explores how global developments—particularly the transition to a new US administration—may shape Philippine governance, security, and economic policies as the country prepares for the 2025 midterm elections.

The event will feature expert discussions on the impact of US foreign policy on Philippine-US relations, including shifts in trade, security cooperation, and opportunities for Filipino workers abroad.

Featured Speakers:
🎤 (Virtual) Amb Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, Assistant Secretary, Office of American Affairs, DFA
 📌 Global Shifts and the Future of Philippine-US People-to-People Relations

🎤 ASec Levinson C Alcantara, Assistant Secretary, Department of Migrant Workers
 📌 The Impact of the New US Administration on Filipino Domestic Workers

🎤 Dr Chester Cabalza, Founding President, International Development and Security Cooperation (IDSC)
 📌 The Philippines-US Military Alliance: Future Directions and Strategic Considerations

🎤 Dr Geoffrey Ducanes, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University
 📌 US Trade Policies and Global Economic Trends: Key Considerations for the Philippines

Youtube Live link:
https://go.ateneo.edu/RSeverinoMemorial25