The University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), through the UA&P Law School, the School of Politics and Governance, and the School of Economics, will host a lecture-briefing on March 18, 2026 (Wednesday), from 1:30 to 4:00 pm at the Li Seng Giap Auditorium to examine the geopolitical and economic consequences of the Iran war, including its potential implications for global security, energy markets, and the Philippine economy.

Former Philippine Navy Vice Commander Rear Adm. (Ret.) Rommel Jude G. Ong* will headline the discussion alongside faculty experts in geopolitics and economics:

Dr. Jose Paolo Lim (School of Politics and Governance)- Geopolitics
Dr. Peter U (School of Economics) - Philippine Oil and Energy Sector
Dr. Cid Terosa (School of Economics) - Inter-Industry Economic Impact of the War

Register here.

*Rear Adm. (Ret.) Rommel Jude G. Ong retired in 2019 as Vice Commander of the Philippine Navy. He previously commanded Naval Forces West, Naval Task Forces 11 and 80, Naval Intelligence Security Force, and three commissioned naval vessels. He is currently serving as Professor of Praxis at the Ateneo School of Government in Manila. He is a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, the National Defense College of the Philippines, and the U.S. Naval War College.