Publications
The TWSC has a long tradition of research on critical political economy, development issues, democratization, and governance. Research is focused on the search for progressive discourses and alternative paradigms. Guided by the principles of participatory research, the main objectives of the Center’s researches are to develop Third World perspectives on various issues and to translate knowledge generated in order to promote actions for change or to improve existing local actions. Central to this process of knowledge transformation is the role of social movements and civil society, which the Center works closely with.
Journals
Kasarinlan: Philippine Journal of Third World Studies
Kasarinlan is an internationally refereed journal published twice a year by the Third World Studies Center, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines-Diliman. It provides a forum for critical and interdisciplinary perspectives on the Philippines and the Third World with special reference to political economy.
Books
Kasarinlan/v32/a01
Kasarinlan > Volume 32 > Global Populism: A Lineage of Filipino Strongmen from Quezon to Marcos and DuterteGlobal Populism: A Lineage of Filipino Strongmen from Quezon to Marcos and DuterteAlfred W. McCoyPublished 2017ABSTRACT The rising global phenomenon of...
Kasarinlan/v32/en00
Kasarinlan > Volume 32 > TWSC at Forty: Multidisciplinary Research and the Challenges to the CenterTWSC at Forty: Multidisciplinary Research and the Challenges to the CenterRicardo T. JosePublished 2017On 5 February 1977, Professor Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo,...
Cycles of Corruption
"Cycles of Corruption," a public lecture by Nathan Gilbert Quimpo, is based on a series of articles published in Rappler and Business World in 2025, which delve into how patronage, clientelism, and rent-seeking have been reinforcing a systemic form of corruption. It...
Bakbakan Kung Bakbakan: Ang Nanggugulo, ang Ginugulo, at ang Dahas para sa Demokrasya
“Do I condemn the angry people throwing stones and stuff? No. I may not agree with their tactics, but I understand their anger,” this was what activist Renato Reyes said after being hurt in the violent protest that happened in Mendiola on September 21, 2025. However,...
Kasarinlan/30/en01
Kasarinlan > Volume 30 > The 2015 TWSC Writeshop Keynote AddressReality and Filipino ScholarshipF. Sionil JoseMy most important bonafide in addressing you is my age: I am ninety and much older than all of you. This age has endowed me with so much hindsight. As...
Kasarinlan/30/en00
Kasarinlan > Volume 30 > The 2015 Third World Studies Center WriteshopThe 2015 Third World Studies Center WriteshopRICARDO T. JOSEOn 8-10 June 2015, we conducted the annual Third World Studies Center (TWSC) Writeshop. The writeshop aims to help young faculty...
Kasarinlan/v30/a01
Kasarinlan > Volume 30 (1) > Tensions and Developments in Akbayan's Alliance with the Aquino AdministrationTensions and Developments in Akbayan’sAlliance with the Aquino AdministrationHansley A. JulianoABSTRACT Akbayan Citizen’s Action Party’s participation in...
Kasarinlan/v34/a05
Kasarinlan > Volume 34 > Developing a Method for Recording Drug-Related Killings Developing a Method for Recording Drug-Related KillingsDianna Limpin and Ruth SiringanSubmitted x January xxx · Accepted x February xxxx · Published x June 2019 ABSTRACT President...
Kasarinlan/v34/a04
Kasarinlan > Volume 34 > Mirroring DuterteMirroring DuterteKarol Iligan, Agatha Fabricante, and Christine FabroSubmitted x January xxx · Accepted x February xxxx · Published x June 2019 ABSTRACT This case study focuses on the role of the local media in creating...
Kasarinlan/v34/a03
Kasarinlan > Volume 34 > Factors and Forces that Led to the Marawi DebacleFactors and Forces that Led to the Marawi DebacleCriselda YabesSubmitted x January xxx · Accepted x February xxxx · Published x June 2019 ABSTRACT This report is an attempt to piece...
Kasarinlan/34/en00
Kasarinlan > Volume 34 > Violence, Human Rights, and Democracy in the PhilippinesViolence, Human Rights, and Democracy in the PhilippinesJeroen Adam, Joel F. Ariate Jr., and Elinor May K. CruzPublished x June 2024 INTRODUCTION Violence, and the explicit call for...
Kasarinlan/v34/a02
Kasarinlan > Volume 34 > The Manobo Commuity of Han-ayan: Eduring Continuities and Changes in MilitarizationThe Manobo Community of Han-ayan: Enduring Continuities and Changes in MilitarizationAugusto B. GatmaytanSubmitted x January xxx · Accepted x February...