Francis Reiner F. Palanca earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the Ateneo de Manila University and his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law. Prior to joining Stratbase, Bones, as he is more commonly known, served in the Office of the President-Presidential Management Staff for more than a decade in the administrations of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., where his expertise lies in the crafting of policy studies and recommendations for the President. His public service also involved the monitoring and facilitation of Presidential directives and government programs and projects, where he regularly engaged with the different government offices and officials. 

 Bones currently serves as the Stratbase Director for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, where he uses his training and experience in tracking, analyzing, and providing advice on the possible effects of proposed legislative and policy changes across all sectors.

 In addition, Bones is a life-long health advocate. He is a convenor of the Universal Healthcare Watch and an Honorary Board Member of Kidney Alliance Philippines Inc.