Cognitive Warfare Capability for Credible Deterrence: Assessing the Required Minimum

Capt. Don Stanley C. DalisayBattalion Personnel Officer, 5th Scout Ranger Battalion & First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army

In the Background: The Political Economic Impact of Covert Intelligence Activities in the Philippines through Elite and Stakeholder Perceptions

Paula HamoySenior Research Associate, WR Numero ResearchLecturer, University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P)

Intelligence and Philosophy: The Missing Dimension in the Conversation about Philippine National Security and Economic Development   

Jovino G. Miroy, Ph.D.Ateneo de Manila University

An Econometric Analysis of the Effectiveness of Emergency Response Operations in the Asia-Pacific: Evaluating Crisis Response and Long-Term Resilience

Jose Ramon G. Albert, PhDSenior Research Fellow, Philippine Institute for Development Studies (co-authored with Hyun Son)

Chinese Labor Migration to the Philippines: Gauging National Interests under the Duterte Administration

Chelsea Nicole P. PinedaGraduate Student, Asian CenterUniversity of the Philippines Diliman

Norm Compatible? Technological and Digital Transformation between China and the Philippines

Deryk Matthew N. Baladjay (co-authored with Julio S. Amador III)Department of International StudiesDe La Salle University-Manila

Towards a Less China-Dependent Philippine Trade Policy: A Computable General Equilibrium Microsimulation Approach to Porter’s National Competitive Advantage Theory   

Richmond Keith N. Simeon (co-authored with Dr. Philip Arnold P. Tuano)Department of Economics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Civil-Military Relations in the Philippines During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maria Sabrina Erica M. CarlosSenior Research Associate, WR Numero Research

Leslie V. Advincula-Lopez, PhDResearch Fellow, Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo de Manila University

Economic and Security Implications of Refugee Acceptance in the Philippines

Rogue S. EvangelioGraduate Student, Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman

Post-Pandemic Human Security Map of the Philippines

Karl Gerrard Tiu SeeS&T Fellow, National Research Council of the Philippines

Land Governance as Moral Governance: Housing, Land and Property Policy Reform in the Bangsamoro Transition    

Maria Carmen FernandezPhD Candidate, University of Cambridge

Responses Against China’s Coercion in the Indo-Pacific: Developing a Toolkit from the Philippines and Taiwan

Robin Michael U. Garcia, PhD (co-authored with Dr. Thomas J. Shattuck)President and Chief Executive Officer
WR Advisory Group & Founder and Chairman, WR Numero Research

Strengthening the Philippine Strategic Approach: The Case of the 2016 Arbitral Award and National Security

Jerome InocAdamson University Brian James RodriguezNational University – Mall of Asia

The Philippine-U.S. Alliance in the Time of Turbulent Maritime Security: Strategic Options in the West Philippine Sea

Deryk Matthew N. BaladjayLecturer, Department of International Studies, De La Salle University-Manila

Articulating a Philippine Grand Strategy: Policy Continuities on the South China Sea

Edcel John A. Ibarra
Assistant Professor, UP Department of Political Science

From the Margins to the Center: Public Opinion and National Security Policy

Carmela Francesca AdelantarResearch Associate, WR Numero Research

Navigating the New Cold War: A Philippine Perspective

Regie Anarredo Francisco
Assistant Professor, STI Pasay-EDSA

Power Projection or Offshore Defense? Nuancing Statecraft of Naval Diplomacy for the Philippines

Joshua Bernard B. EspeñaLecturer, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Non-Military Coercion in the Philippines: Identifying Methods of Foreign Interference and Examining National Vulnerabilities

Capt. Xylee C. Paculba PN (Ret.)
Research Fellow, UP Center for Integrative and Developmental Studies; Senior Lecturer, UP Department of Political Science (co-authored with Captain Dianne Faye C. Despi)

Lessons for Countering Foreign Influence Operations:  The Case of Japan and the Philippines

Dara Janelle V. Eoy
Graduate Student, Masters in International Affairs
UP Department of Political Science

The Evolution of ‘Foreign Interference’ in Philippine Legislation: A Textual and Historical Analysis

Maria Corazon C. Reyes
Senior Project Assistant, Program on Social and Political Change (PSPC), Center for Integrative and Development Studies, University of the Philippines

The Philippines’ Socio-Economic Front: Examining the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) Engagements Under the Lens of Political Warfare

Jules Gerard V. ArceoFaculty Member, Department of International Studies (co-authored with RADM Rommel Jude G. Ong (Ret.)

Karen Claire C. GarciaFaculty member, Department of International Studies, Far Eastern University

Turning the Tide for the Philippines: Cybersecurity and the West Philippine Sea

Christine Lisette M. CastilloResearch Officer, National Defense College of the Philippines

Reality from Science Fiction: Strategic Implications of Autonomous Weapon Systems for Philippine Defense and Deterrence

Erick Nielson C. JavierResearch Associate, National Defense College of the Philippines

West Philippine Sea: Capacity Building and Technology Transfer Through the Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement in Southeast Asia

Arianna Joy FabregasJuris Doctor Student, Arellano University & Member, Teaching and Researching International Law in Asia Group, National University of Singapore Centre for International Law

Leo DP. CubillanVice President for Academic Affairs, University of the Philippines (Video Message)

Dean Philip Arnold R. Tuaño, PhDAteneo School of Government

Amb. Laura Quiambao-Del RosarioPresident, Miriam College

The conference is open to 150 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating is not guaranteed.

Morning plenary participants will be provided with both snacks and lunch, while afternoon attendees will enjoy snacks and free-flowing coffee.

Certificates of Participation will only be issued to attendees who have attended the morning plenary session and at least one (1) panel session in the afternoon and have completed the evaluation and feedback form. 

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Herman Joseph S. Kraft

Convenor, Strategic Studies Program, Center for Integrative and Development Studies, University of the Philippines; Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman

Victor Andres “Dindo” C. Manhit

President, Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies (ADRi)

Ronald U. Mendoza, PhD

Senior Economist and Senior Research Fellow, Ateneo Policy Center, Ateneo School of Government

RAdm. Rommel Jude G. Ong (Admiral, Philippine Navy, Ret.)

Professor of Praxis, Ateneo School of Government; Senior Research Fellow, Ateneo Policy Center, Ateneo School of Government