Dr. Aries A. Arugay is Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean for Research, Extension, and Publications in the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy from the University of the Philippines in Diliman (UP). He has conducted research on civil-military relations in the Philippines for the past 20 years. Dr. Arugay was also active in military officials' education and training until the abrogation of the 1989 agreement between UP and the Department of National Defense.