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Deloitte FCC Report | Digital equity: empowering all organizations to succeed in the digital era

The Future of Canada Centre’s third report on digital equity envisions a future where all organizations are equipped to thrive in the digital era. This future relies on interconnected success, where the progress of one paves a path to growth for all.

Deloitte FCC Policy Brief | Government data: A key to Canada’s prosperous future Strengthening data practices in Canada’s public sector

It’s no secret that data will power the future. Governments in Canada know this very well and are optimizing their systems, policies, and programs to adapt to the changing landscape and to bolster and maintain public trust. How can the power of public sector data be harnessed in the most secure, resilient, and beneficial way for all? This report outlines how policymakers can build on their momentum to realize the full potential of Canadian data.

Navigating U.S.-China Digital Geopolitics for Non-Superpower States: Singapore as a Case Study Post-October 2022

This paper was awarded the 2022-2023 Mack Eastman Prize endowed by the United Nations Association. The prize is awarded for the best essay on a problem related to international peace and security or international cooperation in economic or social areas. This paper was written for POLI 460 Foreign Policy Analysis taught by Dr. Paul Evans. All International Relations majors are required to complete an IR seminar during their final year, which also meets the Faculty of Arts Research Component.

Deloitte FCC Report | Digital Equity: Focusing on Every Canadian's Digital Feature

The Future of Canada Centre’s second report on digital equity focuses on attaining digital equity for all Canadians, with particular attention given to the groups that consistently face disproportionate barriers. Canada can lead by example on the global stage by ensuring all Canadians are able to safely and effectively navigate the digital world.

Deloitte FCC Bulletin | Government attempts to overhaul Canadian internet legislation

I authored this policy summary while working at Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre. The bulletin covers recent developments in the evolving Canadian technology regulation landscape as of July 2022. It was circulated firm-wide for the reference of Deloitte Canada practitioners. Note: This bulletin has been published with the approval of managers at Deloitte. Certain sections have been redacted from this version for firm privacy. Disclaimer: All rights belong to Deloitte.

Co-op Work Term 3 Reflection | Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre

A short reflection on my last four months at Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre as a co-op analyst supporting the public policy and research teams.

Co-op Capstone Project: Odyssey Plan

The Odyssey Plan is a career planning tool that visualizes 3 alternative versions of the next 5 years.

Deloitte FCC Report | Federal Budget 2022

This report breaks down the key policy and funding items from the 2022 Canadian federal government budget. I contributed to this report while working as a co-op analyst at Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre. Disclaimer: All rights belong to Deloitte.

Co-op Work Term 2 Reflection | Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre

A short reflection on my first four months at Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre as a co-op analyst supporting the public policy and research teams.

Skills Matrix | Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre

A reflection on the professional skills I developed during my co-op term at Deloitte's Future of Canada Centre

Digital Innovations for Pandemic Response in Asia: Lessons for Canada

Exploring the development and rollout of digital technologies deployed in pandemic response and health care for the Public Health Agency of Canada. This report also identifies and examines the enabling policy, legal, institutional, and societal factors facilitating the development and adoption of digital tools for public health.

The Rise of the New Space Industry and Its Implications for the State-Centric International System: SpaceX’s Starlink and Starship

In a third year political science focused on analyzing recent developments in the commercialization of outer space through the lens of international law and security, I investigated one of the most prominent outer space corporations today: Elon Musk's SpaceX.

5G Geopolitics and the Philippines: The Huawei Controversy

The use of Huawei 5G in the Philippines has brought into question the interoperability of countries using Huawei, and those that don’t. This case study examines how these technological tensions may impact U.S.-Philippines ties, FDI inflows, and the country's upcoming 2022 presidential elections

Data Control and Neurotechnology: The Grain Case

A policy brief analyzing the ethical implications of a fictional neurotechnology called "the grain", as featured in the techno-dystopian Netflix series, Black Mirror.

Talent for the Future: AI Education for K-12 in Canada and South Korea

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Korea AI Ethics Association, and the Humanities Research Institute, Chung-Ang University have collaborated on the report Talent for the Future: AI Education for K-12 in Canada and South Korea, providing an overview of AI education for K-12 students in Canada and South Korea.

Artificial Intelligence in APEC: Progress, Preparedness, and Priorities

This report commissioned by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) critically analyzes the APEC region’s readiness to capitalize on AI. It considers policy and regulatory frameworks, private sector endeavours, ethics, and cross-border linkages. This report aims to identify the critical features of an enabling environment that would facilitate the development, deployment, and adoption of AI for the purposes of promoting economic growth and integration across the region.

Skills Matrix | The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

A reflection on the professional skills I developed during my internship and co-op work terms at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada.

Canadian Youth Delegate @ the 2021 WBG-IMF Annual Meetings

I am very honoured and excited to announce that I have been selected by the Young Diplomats of Canada as a Delegate for the upcoming 2021 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (WBG-IMF) Annual Meetings this October. I will be working with five other delegates to advocate for Canadian youth perspectives at these meetings. Our delegation will be engaging in a lot of exciting work leading up to, during, and after the meetings. Updates on our progress will be posted here.

Co-op Work Term 1 Reflection | Junior Research Fellow, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

A short reflection on some of my top achievements and the things I learned while working as a co-op Junior Research Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, a Vancouver-based think tank

Asia Watch

Asia Watch is APFC's biweekly news intelligence service. As a member of the APFC research team, I contribute to the writing of news articles for Asia Watch. Attached below is a sample of my work - an Asia Watch article from June 10th, 2021 entitled "COVID-19 Vaccines Roll Into the Philippines Amid Vaccination Reluctance". A list of hyperlinked articles I have written can be found at the very bottom of this post.

G20 Youth Forum (Y20) Canadian Delegation Focus Groups

I engaged in in-depth discussions with other young Canadian leaders on key policy issues in support of the Y20 delegates. I contributed to policy discussions around two main themes: 1) Digitalization, Innovation, & the Future of Work; and 2) Inclusion & Equal Opportunity.

Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council (ABLAC) 2021 Annual Meeting

I contributed to the research and writing of the INTEGRATING SOUTHEAST ASIA’S DIGITAL SECTOR session backgrounder as part of the ABALC 2021 Meeting Booklet. Aside from collaborating in the general research for the backgrounder, I wrote the mini case studies on the Philippines' QBO Innovation Hub and the Gojek-Grab tech firm rivalry in Indonesia (see screenshots below). Attached below is a copy of the booklet (found on APFC's website) as well as the summary report of the 2021 ABLAC Conference

The Rise of China's Structural Power in Southeast Asia: A Philippine Perspective

This research paper was the final major assignment for my POLI 366 International Political Economy class. In this research paper, I utilized Susan Strange's Four Structures of Power as a theoretical framework to analyze the rise of Chinese influence and power in Southeast Asia. Using my home country (the Philippines) as a case study, I examined how contemporary Chinese foreign policy has led to geopolitical tensions in four structures of power: security, production, finance, and knowledge.