Rommel Ong
Biography
Publications
Rommel Ong retired from the Philippine Navy with rank of rear admiral in 2019, with his last posting as its Vice Commander. He is currently affiliated with the Ateneo School of Government, which is part of one of the leading universities in Manila, as a Professor of Praxis and senior Research Fellow.
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A respite for the Sierra Madre, but Philippines-China tensions remain
A provisional understanding is just that. Much now depends on China’s behaviour and its record is not encouraging.