2023 PPSA International Conference

International Friendships and Dissents in a Post-Pandemic Realist World

On 7-8 June 2023, the Philippine Political Science Association, in partnership with KAS Philippines, will host the 2023 PPSA International Conference in Iloilo City. See you there!
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Navigating Troubled Waters

The Philippines-China Bilateral Relationship in the context of the West Philippine Sea Dispute

Matthew Nalos, our intern alumnus, tackles the long history of the Philippines-China bilateral relationship and weighs in on its implications to the West Philippine Sea dispute.
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Meet our new Country Director

We're thrilled to welcome Daniela Braun as our Country Director. With her exceptional skills and expertise, we're confident Daniela will drive the KAS Philippines to new heights!
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Let's Meet in the Middle Series

In Her Shoes: Perspectives on the Path of Women in Politics

Filipinas are breaking barriers in politics and inspiring change in the Philippines. In recent memory, we have seen strong female leaders who made remarkable feats in history.
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Katipunan Dialogue Podcast

Grab your headphones and listen in your free time! Share your thoughts on issues raised in the Katipunan Dialogue podcast series.
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Call for Applications

Scholarships for a Master's Program in Germany

Applications to the fully funded KAS Scholarships for further studies in Germany are now open! We are accepting applications for the 2023 Winter Semester until 30 June.
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Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung office in the Philippines. The KAS Manila office develops programs on issue-areas that aim to help strengthening the democratization process in the Philippines; From 1998 to the present, the main activities of KAS in the Philippines have focused on Social Economy, Institutional and Political ...

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Media library

Katipunan Dialogue Podcast
Grab your headphones and listen in your free time! Share your thoughts on issues raised in the Katipunan Dialogue podcast series.
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Jesse M. Robredo Foundation
Youth for Communities Leadership Caravan Naga Culminating Activity
The Youth for Communities Leadership Caravan Fellow John Paul Responde takes his camera to vlog every moment of the program's culminating activity last July 16, 2022.
Ateneo School of Government
Visayas Youth Leaders are IN!
Youth for INclusive Democracy Visayas
Watch the highlights of the Youth for INclusive Democracy Visayas Run! The Youth IN is implemented by the Ateneo School of Government in partnership with the KAS Philippines.
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UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies
The Katipunan Dialogue Podcast
The Return of Geopolitics: Do Sanctions Work?
The Katipunan Dialogue Podcast is back! Episode 7 reviews the effects of sanctions on target nations, and the impact they have to actually affect behavior.
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Looking Back and Looking Beyond
Philippine National Security During and After the Duterte Presidency
Missed catching the live conference? You can watch the recorded live stream here! This event discussed the Philippine national security during and after the Duterte administration.
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AIM Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness
The 2022 SWS Survey Review
Understanding the Sentiments of Filipinos Amidst Uncertainty
The latest 2022 SWS Survey Review focuses on the theme, "Understanding the Sentiments of Filipinos Amidst Uncertainty." Watch the recorded session here!
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AIM RSN Policy Center for Competitiveness
Recovery and Transformation Towards the New Normal
The Experience of Philippine Small Businesses
You can watch here the recorded session on "Recovery and Transformation Towards the New Normal."
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DILG Philippines
Opening the Economy for Recovery
Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Growth of the Philippine Agricultural Sector
You can watch here the recorded ninth session of the DILG Economic Fora Series on "Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Growth of the Philippine Agricultural Sector."
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DILG Philippines
Opening the Economy for Recovery
Why Opening the Economy is Needed through Constitutional Reform
Missed the online event? You can watch here the recorded session of the DILG Economic Forum Series eighth installment conducted last 10 September.
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The New US Administration and Perspectives for Southeast Asia and the Philippines
We at KAS Philippines Office would like to extend our thanks to the experts and attendees who participated in our online event last 27 August.
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Events