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UP Third World Studies Center

@UPThirdWorld

The UP Third World Studies Center, founded in 1977, analyzes and develops alternative perspectives on Philippine, regional, and global issues.

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twsc.upd.edu.ph
Joined September 2012
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UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II VACANCY HERE AT THE UP THIRD WORLD STUDIES CENTER See this link for the full application process: hrdo.upd.edu.ph/jobs/6af1338…
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UP TWSC invites the public to the third lecture of the 2nd Dodong Nemenzo Public Forum Series: "Walang Hanggang Pakikibaka," titled "Overcoming Labels, Cutting Through the Noise: Red-tagging, Human Rights, and Activism in the Philippines."
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📆 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: November 11, 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 📍 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘: Pilar Herrera Lecture Hall, Palma Hall, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman 📝 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥: bit.ly/TWSChr
Overcoming Labels, Cutting through the Noise: Red-tagging, Human Rights, and Activism in the...

Overcoming Labels, Cutting through the Noise: Red-tagging, Human Rights, and Activism in the...

In 2027, the UP Third World Studies Center will mark its 50th year as a research institution. It was a half-century driven by critical inquiry and activism, by pioneering research that exposed the...

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Maria F. Mangahas as Deputy Director of the UP Third World Studies Center (UP TWSC). Her term officially started on September 1, 2026.
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The UP TWSC invites the public to the public lecture titled "𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗹𝘀: 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼'𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵."
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This lecture is part of the 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘇𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: “𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗮".
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Aidrielle Raymundo, @UPThirdWorld Studies Center researcher, writing in @verafiles , looks at the number of state-related violence in BARMM as it holds its first-ever parliamentary elections. verafiles.org/articles/barmm…
BARMM to hold elections amid persistent state-related violence

BARMM to hold elections amid persistent state-related violence

BARMM is a consistent hotspot of state-related violence, according to the Sandatahang Dahas Monitor of the UP Third World Studies Center.

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Join the first lecture of the 2nd Dodong Nemenzo Public Forum Series: Walang Hanggang Pakikibaka. 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/TWSCpcas ℹ️ For more info: facebook.com/share/p/14kc39n…
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"𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗔 𝗞𝗜𝗧𝗔! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗿." Visit the UP Third World Studies Center's exhibit at the Palma Hall Lobby, UP Diliman from August 24-28, 2026.
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Basahin ang komentaryo sa Vera Files na sinulat ni Joel Ariate, mananaliksik ng TWSC, tungkol sa halaga mga pagpatay na hindi nabanggit sa SONA ni Pang. Bongbong Marcos: verafiles.org/articles/ang-m…
Ang mga pagpatay na hindi mabanggit sa SONA ni BBM

Ang mga pagpatay na hindi mabanggit sa SONA ni BBM

KOMENTARYO: Mabilis talagang makalimutan ang mga pinatay.

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UP Third World Studies Center is looking for student assistants. The SAs' work will mainly involve data processing & encoding for the Center's Dahas Project and Sandatahang Dahas monitor. Send complete requirements at [email protected] on or before 10 August 2026, 4:00 PM.
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In preparing the proposed work schedule, please use this template: bit.ly/3RNR5FQ The rate for SAs is ₱81.00/hour.
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📢 TWSC WFH ON JUNE 1 Pursuant to Memorandum No. OD-RLR 2026-02 of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the UP Third World Studies Center will adopt a work-from-home setup on Monday, June 1, 2026. All in-person transactions will resume the following day.
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ℹ️ Read the memo here: facebook.com/share/p/1SuU5Cx…
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📢 TWSC WFH ON MAY 18 Pursuant to Memorandum No. OD-RLR 2026-02 of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the UP Third World Studies Center will adopt a work-from-home setup on Monday, May 18, 2026. All in-person transactions will resume the following day.
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ℹ️ Read the memo here: facebook.com/share/p/1SuU5Cx…
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TWSC researcher Miguel Reyes, writing in @verafiles, asks and points to possible answers on why did the digital platforms of the Inquirer Group publish articles about PGMN content, all of which were merely uncritical summaries of PGMN videos? verafiles.org/articles/pgmns…
PGMN’s mainstream media ties

PGMN’s mainstream media ties

COMMENTARY: Could PGMN be a percursor of what awaits us in the next election season? Newly set up “independent” “news” organizations propping up or taking down candidates, seemingly “boosted” by...

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📢 TWSC WFH ON MAY 11 Pursuant to Memorandum No. OD-RLR 2026-02 of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the UP Third World Studies Center will adopt a work-from-home setup on Monday, May 11, 2026. All in-person transactions will resume the following day.
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ℹ️ Read the memo here: facebook.com/share/p/1SuU5Cx…
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📢 TWSC WFH ON APRIL 20 Pursuant to Memorandum No. OD-RLR 2026-02 of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the UP Third World Studies Center will adopt a work-from-home setup on Monday, April 20, 2026. All in-person transactions will resume the following day.
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ℹ️ Read the memo here: facebook.com/share/p/1SuU5Cx…
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEER-INTERNS The UP Third World Studies Center (TWSC) is looking for two (2) volunteer-interns to work on a study about the women victims of the War on Drugs.
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This study involves TWSC's Dahas Project (dahas.upd.edu.ph/about-dahas…) and is supported by the UP Center for Women's and Gender Studies.
History - Violence, Human Rights, and Democracy in the Philippines

History - Violence, Human Rights, and Democracy in the Philippines

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📢 TWSC WFH ON APRIL 13 Pursuant to Memorandum No. OD-RLR 2026-02 of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, the UP Third World Studies Center will adopt a work-from-home setup on Monday, April 13, 2026. All in-person transactions will resume the following day.
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ℹ️ Read the memo here: facebook.com/share/p/1SuU5Cx…
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𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬: 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻: 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼
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The UP TWSC, in collaboration with the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Southeast Asia, is inviting the public to the fourth and final forum in the inaugural 2025-2026 Francisco “Dodong” Nemenzo, Jr. Public Forum Series: Bugso at Bisa ng Magkakasalungat na Pagkilos sa Demokrasya.
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𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗮? The third speaker of 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 is a former representative of Gabriela Women’s Party.
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In her long stint in congress, Arlene Brosas co-authored bills for SOGIE equality and against endo, as well as blocked the proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
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𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗮? The second speaker of 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 is a feminist and a socialist.
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Pang Delgra is one of the founding members of Partido Sosyalista and its first faction, PS Feministas. She currently serves as the Party's coordinator. She also works in climate justice campaigning, particularly on food and agriculture issues.
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𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮, 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗮? The first speaker of 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗻 is one of the co-convenors of Tindig Pilipinas, a broad coalition of pro-democracy groups and advocates.
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Sylvia Estrada Claudio, popularly known as Guy, is an executive member of Akbayan Partylist as well as an ardent advocate for reproductive health and women’s rights.
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