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Dr. Sherwin E. Ona

Sherwin E. Ona, PhD is an associate professor and former chairperson of the department of political science and development studies of De La Salle University, Philippines. He is a senior fellow of the Philippine Public Safety College and the Stratbase-Albert Del Rosario Institute. Dr. Ona is also a module director and lecturer on cyber defense policies at the National Defense College of the Philippines. Dr. Ona is an auxiliary officer of the Philippine Coast Guard with the rank of Commander.
Geopolitics

Getting Ahead of China’s Disinformation Campaign in the West Philippine Sea

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China's bullying tactics and provocative statements about the situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are commonly expressed through narratives that attempt to justify...
Southeast Asia

Preparing for a Disinformation Maelstrom: Lessons for the Philippines

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The tensions in the West Philippine Sea and the Taiwan straits have produced valuable insights on how disinformation campaigns are waged. This deluge of...
Cybersecurity

Building a Credible Cyber Defense Posture: Opportunities in the Philippines

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The weaponization of cyberspace has unleashed new ways to disrupt a country's digital infrastructure and erode its decision-making capabilities. During wartime, the internet becomes...
Indo-Pacific

Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022: Lessons for the Philippines

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The invasion of Ukraine has provided new insights on how the modern battlefield can be viewed and understood. Russian use of the hybrid combat...
Security

Legislating National Security in the Philippines

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Today, the Philippines faces numerous security problems. The pandemic response continues to be a priority as the country faces new COVID-19 variants and struggles...
Society

Human Security and Pandemics: Lessons From the Philippines

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March 27, 2021 seemed like another typical day. However, just days before, the Philippine health department reported a significant increase in COVID-19 infections, in...
Security

The Philippines and Its Defense Modernization Program: Confronting Persistent Challenges and Opening New Opportunities

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In July 2020, the Department of National Defense announced the inevitable. Due to the adverse impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, it was forced...
Security

COVID-19 and the Modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines: Issues and Challenges

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The COVID-19 outbreak has underscored the importance of addressing non-traditional threats and has highlighted the role of the military in human security. For emerging...

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