Andrea Blanco

Andrea provides research and analysis on legislative developments, regulatory policies, sectoral trends and stakeholder engagements for the fintech, banking, environment, mining, trade and industry sectors in the Philippines. 

Andrea concurrently serves as a research and program associate at the Stratbase Consultancy Inc. and a senior advocacy officer for the Philippine Business for Environmental Stewardship (PBEST), a nongovernmental organization advocating for sound developmental policies and right governance to ensure responsible stewardship of the environment in all industries. 

Prior to her current roles, Andrea worked as a compliance associate for a Philippine-based financial technology company that specializes in enabling cross-border payments. Earlier, she interned in the office of a Philippine senator, where she provided support to the office’s advocacy team. 

Andrea holds a bachelor’s degree in management economics from the Ateneo de Manila University.