State and Society in the Philippines
Eventually I saw this assigned on a University of Washington course syllabus as the accepted academic survey, despite its technical-sounding name that seems more political science than history (indeed, that’s the field of one author). Combined with some light chauvinism on my part (my mom went to UH, this is by UH profs, gotta keep it in the `ohana) that was enough for me.
There’s a definite bias toward the post-independence period and the latter chapters new to the second edition feel like appendages that weren’t fully integrated … because that’s what they are. It’s very funny that in the Benny Aquino chapter, the authors praise a number of mayors they see as unusually effective, like Rodrigo Duterte, and then in the next chapter they’re like “so our president is this fasc
State and Society in the Philippines
This clear and nuanced introduction explores the Philippines’ ongoing and deeply charged dilemma of state-society relations through a historical treatment of state formation and the corresponding conflicts and collaboration between government leaders and social forces. Patricio N. Abinales and Donna J. Amoroso examine the long history of institutional weakness in the Philippines and the varied strategies the state has employed to overcome its structural fragility and strengthen its bond with society. The authors argue that this process reflects the country’s recurring dilemma: on the one hand is the state’s persistent inability to provide essential services, guarantee peace and order, and foster economic development; on the other is the Filipinos’ equally enduring suspicions of a strong state. To many citizens, this powerfully evokes the repression of the s and the s that polarized society and cost thousands of lives in repression and resistance and billions of dollars in corruption, setting the nation back years in economic development and profoundly undermining trust in government. The book’s historical sweep starts with the polities
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What are the implications of the Philippines Defense Secretary’s recent statement that the Philippines should keep control over their largest shipyard for fear of Chinese companies taking over? Does the Philippine government have valid reasons to be concerned over Chinese investments in general, and this investment in particular?
The Philippines has had a very close relationship with the U.S. military since the s. For this reason, the Philippines Defense Secretary said the country should keep control of the shipyard in honor of this long friendship. Another reason is economic: Subic Bay was once the largest naval bases outside of the United States, and a place where American and Filipino soldiers regularly were involved in joint military training. When the United States left in the s, it left some of the facilities intact, so Subic Bay became a port where ships would come for repairs and eventually ship-building. It is also strategic because it has become the de facto base of the Philippine navy. A third reason is also economic: Subic Bay now is one of the largest and profitable export zones of the country. Export zones are areas w
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Patricio N. Abinales, Revolution Falters: The Left in Philippine Politics after , Southeast Asia Program Publications, Official Page:
"The Revolution Falters: The Left in Philippine Politics after " delves deeply into the trajectory of the leftist movement in the Philippines following the People Power Revolution of Penned by Patricio N. Abinales and Donna J. Amoroso, this insightful book offers a thorough examination of the challenges, setbacks, and transformations experienced by the Philippine Left in the post-Marcos era.
Abinales and Amoroso meticulously dissect the diverse strands of leftist ideology and activism in the Philippines, encompassing the spectrum from the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to various socialist, nationalist, and progressive organizations. They meticulously trace the evolution of these movements from their revolutionary fervor during the Marcos regime to their struggles for relevance and survival in the aftermath of authoritarian rule.
Through rigorous research and analysis, the authors illuminate the internal divisions, ideological debates, and str
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