How the CIA Scripted Philippine History?: Project Cherry and the Aswang Scam

Did the CIA actually use vampires to win a war in the Philippines? 🇵🇭🧛‍♂️

In this episode of HIRAYA EXPLAINER PH, we dive into declassified files from the 1950s to uncover one of the most bizarre psychological warfare experiments in history. From the jungles of Luzon to the secret rooms of Langley, discover how CIA legend Edward Lansdale weaponized Philippine folklore—specifically the terrifying Aswang—to defeat the Hukbalahap rebels without firing a single shot.

But the manipulation didn't stop there. We explore Project Cherry, a covert operation designed to handpick a Philippine President, and the chilling "Eye of God" surveillance tactics that laid the groundwork for the modern surveillance state.

History isn't always made at the ballot box; sometimes, it’s scripted in the dark.

Key Topics Covered:

The true story of the CIA's "Vampire" psychological operations.
Who was Edward Lansdale? The man behind the myth.
Project Cherry: How the CIA influenced Ramon Magsaysay’s rise to power.
The "Eye of God" and the birth of surveillance tactics.
A provocative look at how these 1950s tactics mirror today’s digital algorithms.
Join the Discussion: Was the CIA’s Aswang trick a stroke of tactical genius or a dark ethical line crossed? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Timestamps (Chapters)
00:00 - Declassified: The CIA’s Secret Jungle Experiment 00:54 - Meet the Players: Edward Lansdale & The Huk Rebels 01:47 - Weaponizing Folklore: The Aswang Psychological Op 03:08 - Project Cherry: Handpicking a Philippine President 04:03 - The "Voice of God" & Political Dirty Tricks 04:32 - The Eye of God: Creating the First Surveillance State 05:13 - Scripted History: Was it Genius or Evil? 06:12 - More Philippine History Secrets

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