Alvin M. Manalansan serves as Senior Director for Health at the Stratbase Group, focusing on health systems strengthening and evidence-based policy advocacy.

 He is a recognized advocate for health, education, and consumer welfare. He currently holds key positions in several influential organizations, including Healthcare and Education Convenor of CitizenWatch Philippines and Co-Convenor of UHCWatch— both advocacy groups championing Filipinos’ right to health. 

In addition, he is the Vice-President of the Philippine Stakeholders for Nutrition and Dietetics, working with professionals and institutions to promote better nutrition. Mr. Manalansan regularly contributes health commentaries to major publications such as The Philippine Star and BusinessWorld.

He is also an independent health, nutrition and food safety consultant. He previously consulted for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) where he worked with different international and national agencies, including local government units in various health and nutrition programs such as nutrition in emergencies, management of severe acute malnutrition, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). Prior to his consultancy engagements, he served as senior Food-Drug Regulation Officer in the Philippine Food and Drug Administration.

He attained his Bachelor of Science in Community Nutrition, including postgraduate courses in the same field, from the University of the Philippines. He also obtained international certifications in managing public health programs, food and nutrition safety, global health response, and evaluation of social programs.