CIA Psychological Warfare and the Aswang Operation in the Philippines

The early Cold War era served as a crucible for unconventional warfare, as the United States sought to counter communist expansion in Southeast Asia through methods that transcended traditional military engagement. Among the most complex and controversial of these efforts was the intervention in the Philippines during the Hukbalahap rebellion, a period defined by the convergence of advertising principles, indigenous folklore, and clandestine operations.