Hanns Seidel Foundation - Philippines

28/04/2026

At this HSF Philippines’ sponsored conference with PPSC police instructors last week, takeaways were A) To develop and program (immediate, intermediate, and long-term phases) strategic investments in hardware, software, and “peopleware” of the police organization’s cybercrime investigation units, from the central office down to the territorial units. Give them the tools; B). To protect the police organization, and its credibility, the former will have to invest in developing the mindset, awareness, and general understanding of all the police officers in contact with the community who may be victims of cybercrime attacks. Use the organization’s skills (and resources) in developing media materials to better inform the community and relate to the police organization’s training and outreach (community-oriented policing) programs; C) A way of minimizing cyber-attack, data theft, breaches, interference, etc. is to have a mindset, and general understanding and application of cybersecurity protocols. Create the environment.

28/04/2026

📰 The latest edition of Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung's Global Perspectives is now available.

This month, we turn our focus to electoral developments in Hungary and Japan to worsening instability in Cuba and Spain, as well as broader debates on security, technology, and international order.

📌Democracy Called – Hungary Answered, Cuba Didn’t Have Power

🗳️ Political change and shifting power dynamics take center stage this month

🇭🇺 Hungary reaches a turning point after Viktor Orbán’s long rule

🇨🇺 Cuba faces a deepening crisis amid worsening instability

🇪🇸 Spain sees growing domestic tensions under Pedro Sánchez

🇯🇵 Japan’s new leadership raises expectations at home and abroad

🎥 Revisiting 75 years of European integration in our latest video

🛑 In-depth interview: the global threat of scam centres in Southeast Asia

🎨 Ukraine’s art scene reflects war, resilience, and national identity

🌎 Field impact: ongoing work and engagement in Ecuador

🎧 Audio feature: breakdown of Germany’s recent local elections

🤝 Meet Dr. Daniel Schwake and his work advancing dialogue in Jerusalem

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Enjoy exploring the latest analysis and insights!

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HSF Philippines is happy and proud to be a part of this legacy activity within the long-term collaborative partnership between the NCMF and the HSF.

01/04/2026

🌍 Federalism and Transitional Justice: A Recipe for Resolution?💁🏻‍♂️
How do governance structures shape peace after conflict? And how can justice processes influence long-term stability?

Join this webinar for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on the intersections of federalization, peacebuilding, and transitional justice. Explore real-world lessons from Nepal and South Africa as we unpack the connections and the tensions that shape post-conflict settlements.

Date: April 7,2026
Time: 06:30 – 07:30 PM
Venue: Zoom Webinar

🎤 Speakers:
• Jamie M. Thomas – Program Manager, Forum of Federations (Ottawa, Canada)
🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-m-thomas1
• Liam Whittington – Senior Program Manager, Forum of Federations (Ottawa, Canada)
🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-whittington-22873318b
🎙️ Moderator:
• Christiane von Czettritz und Neuhaus – Deputy Head of Division for Policy Issues, Institute for International Cooperation, Hanns Seidel Foundation
🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiane-von-czettritz-und-neuhaus-a84489178

📌 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain unique insights into peacebuilding, governance, and transitional justice from leading experts in the field.

Registration link in the first comment👇

26/03/2026

2026 CARAGA Prosecutors and Police Convergence: Enhancing Child Handling Protocols

Bringing together more than 50 participants from Region XIII prosecutors, law enforcement agents and training staff, this convergence focused on strengthening child protection systems in the handling of Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) and Trafficking in Persons (TIP) cases. Emerging cases of OSAEC make interregional cooperation necessary. To this end, five representatives from the public prosecutor’s office and law enforcement agencies in Region I also attended in order to share knowledge and experience with their colleagues in Region XIII and support each other in securing convictions.

The activity emphasized the standardization of child-sensitive and trauma-informed protocols from rescue to prosecution, while reinforcing inter-agency coordination to ensure a more cohesive response. Participants were equipped with practical knowledge on conducting trauma-informed legal interviews, including the use of Videotaped In-Depth Interview (VIDI) methods, and engaged in discussions to identify gaps in investigative tools, digital evidence handling, and case build-up. The initiative also highlighted the importance of accessible victim support mechanisms, including the Witness Protection Program, shelters, and psychological services. The activity was organised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office XIII with support from the Hanns Seidel Foundation.

11/03/2026

Environmental laws and relevant cases dominate discussions in day two of seminar/dialogue between prosecutors and law enforcement officers in Cagayan de Oro.

10/03/2026

Northern Mindanao Region “Seminar-Dialogue for Prosecutors and PNP Investigators on the Investigation and Prosecution of Dangerous Drugs and Environmental Cases” gathers thirty-three prosecutors and law enforcement officers in the region from the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte and, Bukidnon in two-day activity in Cagayan de Oro. Also present are representatives from police provincial drug enforcement units, PNP-Regional Maritime Unit and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. The activity was organised by the Regional Prosecutor’s Office X with support from the Hanns Seidel Foundation.

05/03/2026

02/03/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐰𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐬𝐟𝐮̈𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐤𝐫𝐚̈𝐟𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚̈𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐧

Es war uns eine Freude, Atty. Mohammad Al-Amin M. Julkipli, Stellvertretender Generalstaatsanwalt der Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), sowie Herrn Stefan Burkhardt von der Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung in der Botschaft willkommen zu heißen. Atty. Julkipli nimmt am Munich Young Leaders Programme teil, einem gemeinsamen Projekt der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz und der Körber-Stiftung. Das MYL bringt zukünftige Entscheidungsträgerinnen und Entscheidungsträger zusammen, bindet sie in Debatten zur Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik ein und unterstützt sie beim Ausbau ihrer internationalen Netzwerke.
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𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

It was a pleasure to welcome Atty. Mohammad Al-Amin M Julkipli, Assistant Attorney General of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and Mr. Stefan Burkhardt of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, to the Embassy. Atty. Julkipli is participating in the Munich Young Leaders Programme which is a joint project of the Munich Security Conference and Körber-Stiftung. The MYL seeks to bring together future decision-makers, to engage them in debates on foreign and security policy, and to support them in strengthening their international networks.