Author: Walden Bello

Walden Bello is professor of sociology at the State University of New York at Binghamton and senior research fellow at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies of Kyoto University in Japan. He served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2009 to 2015. Follow his blog at www.waldenbello.org.

Labour in the Age of Duterte: The Pacific Plaza Strike

Whatever may be the conclusion of the strike, there is little doubt that the practice of contractualization, which has done so much damage to labour in the Philippines, is facing a mortal challenge from its victims. Keep reading »

International Relations, Labour • March 12, 2019 • Ia Maranon and Walden Bello
The Philippines Typhoon: Climate Change and Political Disaster

The Philippines is a country long wracked by political corruption, colonialism, military occupation and dependence and millions living in poverty. When natural disasters hit, such as Typhoon Haiyan, a category … Keep reading »

Environment • November 13, 2013 • Walden Bello

Author: Walden Bello

Labour in the Age of Duterte: The Pacific Plaza Strike

The Philippines Typhoon: Climate Change and Political Disaster