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
Marxism in the Philippines: Continuing Engagements
The book compiles the different papers presented during the commemoration of Marx’s centennial. The following essays can be found in the book: Francisco Nemenzo, “The Millenarian-Populist Aspects of Filipino Marxism”; Armando Malay, Jr., “Some Random Reflections on...
Transnationalization, The State, And the People: The Indonesian Case
Papers in this report have been grouped into three. The first group attempts to trace the genealogy of the state and the historical legacy which may influence the formation of the modern state and the Indonesian State which was established in August 1945. The second...
Transnationalization, The State, And the People: The Malaysian Case Part II
This is an attempt to understand the nature and character of democracy in Malaysia today. In order to do this, it is necessary to examine the history and background of the country to see if elements of democratic governance and democratic conduct were present in the...
Transnationalization, The State, And the People: The Indonesian Case Part II
This is a compilation of inputs of the Indonesian group to the second Meeting of the UN Southeast Asian Perspective Network held in Penang from October 22-27, 1985.
Handbook for Community Organizers
This collection is the first attempt to comprehensively document and present the language that has evolved among nongovernment organization (NGO) workers; and community, sectoral and political organizers in the course of their efforts to form people’s organizations as...
The Philippine Political and Economic Situation in View of 1992
Most of the papers in this volume were initially presented at a lecture series "The Current Political and Economic Situation in the Philippines in View of 1992" held at the University of Hawaii in late April and early May 1991. Considered together, the lectures were...
Developing a Human Security Index for the Philippines
This book represents the findings conducted by the University of the Philippines Third World Studies Center (UP TWSC) from 2007 to 2008. The project explores the various dimensions of human security as perceived and experienced by individuals in the community, major...
Regional Conference-Workshop on Disseminating Peace in Southeast Asia
The workshop provided an opportunity for scholars, activists, policymakers, and journalists to share their knowledge and expeirences and to eventually cull from these, culturally sensitive approaches to peacebuilding through education and media. The workshop...
This is the Matrix: A Public Forum
The public forum “This Is the Matrix” was organized in light of the recent exposés of an “Oust Duterte” matrix by The Manila Times, following verbal threats against journalists and other critics of the government by none other than President Rodrigo Duterte. The forum...
Sa Bungad ng Diktadura? Ang 2018 TWSC Forum Series
Ngayon at sa mga susunod na taon, pilit na isasailalim sa mga ‘di pa nasubukang pagbabago ang Saligang Batas. Rerebisahin ito, babaguhin para umakma sa desinyo ng federalismo, at sa kung anupamang mga retoke at maniobra na hindi pa lantad sa ngayon. Nang huli nating...
Ang Direksyon ni Duterte
“Ang Direksyon ni Duterte” was a public forum held last 25 September 2017 at Room 207, Palma Hall, UP Diliman. Professor Miriam Coronel Ferrer of the UP Diliman Department of Political Science, Mr. Jose Antonio Custodio, defense analyst and curatorial consultant of...
A People’s Tribute to Comandante Fidel
“A People’s Tribute to Comandante Fidel,” was held last 19 January 2017 (Thursday), from 2:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon at Room 301, Institute of Small-Scale Industries, University of the Philippines-Diliman. The event featured messages from Dr. Francisco Nemenzo,...