Aries Arugay
@ariesarugay.bsky.social
Professor & Chair, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman | Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute | Editor-in-Chief, Asian Politics & Policy
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Aries Arugay
@ariesarugay.bsky.social
· Nov 18
This was a passion project with Dr Jean Franco: an edited volume of highly reputable Filipino scholars based in the Philippines. May we inspire more rigorous analysis by local voices with deep lived experiences. Thanks to everyone for participating in our Nov 7 book launch 🥰
Pics taken by Eli Sepe.
Pics taken by Eli Sepe.
Lighting op-ed I wrote in a couple of hours. Thanks to all my colleagues who were my quick sources of information. The UP Department of Political Science was like a newsroom earlier.
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/r...
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/r...
Snap Insight: Arrest of former Philippine president Duterte will be dogged by suspicions of political persecution
In this “game of thrones” in Southeast Asia’s oldest democracy, warring houses have often resulted in political instability, economic ruin and democratic backsliding, says ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute’...
www.channelnewsasia.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Lighting op-ed I wrote in a couple of hours. Thanks to all my colleagues who were my quick sources of information. The UP Department of Political Science was like a newsroom earlier.
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/r...
www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/r...
Once Duterte’s ICC trial is over, then I can finally write that book about Philippine democracy. But for now, I’ll keep observing. 😊
March 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Once Duterte’s ICC trial is over, then I can finally write that book about Philippine democracy. But for now, I’ll keep observing. 😊
2024 political punditry
December 31, 2024 at 3:43 AM
2024 political punditry
Some of my writings/publications. Crowning achievement for 2024 is in the center pic. Many thanks to all my collaborators. 🥰
December 31, 2024 at 3:43 AM
Some of my writings/publications. Crowning achievement for 2024 is in the center pic. Many thanks to all my collaborators. 🥰
2024 Travelogue (slow year for me 😅🤪)
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Vacay: 🇺🇸
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Vacay: 🇺🇸
December 31, 2024 at 3:43 AM
2024 Travelogue (slow year for me 😅🤪)
Work: 🇸🇬🇯🇵🇯🇵🇵🇹🇸🇬🇹🇼🇸🇬🇸🇬
Vacay: 🇺🇸
Work: 🇸🇬🇯🇵🇯🇵🇵🇹🇸🇬🇹🇼🇸🇬🇸🇬
Vacay: 🇺🇸
Quoted here
"Violence has always been an essential part of their identity as a political dynasty… For the Dutertes, there's always a need for an enemy."
Death threats in Marcos-Duterte feud highlight the Philippines' problem with political violence. My analysis
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Death threats in Marcos-Duterte feud highlight the Philippines' problem with political violence. My analysis
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Here's why the Philippine vice-president's threat to assassinate her president wasn't that shocking
Family dynasties have a stranglehold on Filipino politics — and this week was a reminder that some dynasties at the top are militaristic and fond of violence.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Quoted here
Thanks for this distinct honor, PUP College of Social Sciences and Development. Looking forward to engaging the faculty & fellow Iskos and Iskas of Sintang Paaralan 🥰
November 29, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Thanks for this distinct honor, PUP College of Social Sciences and Development. Looking forward to engaging the faculty & fellow Iskos and Iskas of Sintang Paaralan 🥰
Thanks so much, @sdestradi.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed giving a lecture at UP Diliman! Great questions from students and a beautiful campus 😊 A big thank you to Aries Arugay @ariesarugay.bsky.social for the invitation!!
November 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Thanks so much, @sdestradi.bsky.social
Proud of Aletheia Valenciano Edcel John A. Ibarra and Miguel Hermo. They did very well, presenting our initial findings. There is really no substitute for fieldwork. Research publications are in the pipeline. For now, they deserve some time off. 🥰
November 26, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Proud of Aletheia Valenciano Edcel John A. Ibarra and Miguel Hermo. They did very well, presenting our initial findings. There is really no substitute for fieldwork. Research publications are in the pipeline. For now, they deserve some time off. 🥰
The unraveling of the Uniteam is the headline in @channelnewsasia.bsky.social this morning 😨 Not the kind of limelight the country needs right now 😐 Nothing like a nasty dynastic catfight to further dampen investor confidence & undermine political stability 😢 #Budol
November 26, 2024 at 12:04 AM
The unraveling of the Uniteam is the headline in @channelnewsasia.bsky.social this morning 😨 Not the kind of limelight the country needs right now 😐 Nothing like a nasty dynastic catfight to further dampen investor confidence & undermine political stability 😢 #Budol
Hoping that more institutions and social forces call out the shameless display of political hubris/tantrums/meltdown/brattiness that is inviting the country to once again undergo a pernicious cycle of political instability.
Again, not everything is about you.
Again, not everything is about you.
November 24, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Hoping that more institutions and social forces call out the shameless display of political hubris/tantrums/meltdown/brattiness that is inviting the country to once again undergo a pernicious cycle of political instability.
Again, not everything is about you.
Again, not everything is about you.
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Here's my first ever Fulcrum article as a Visiting Fellow of the Singapore-based ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. I talk about the Philippines' status as a lower-middle income country since the World Bank started its income-based country classification in 1989.
fulcrum.sg/so-near-yet-...
fulcrum.sg/so-near-yet-...
So Near Yet So Far: The Philippines’ Lower-Middle-Income Country Trap | FULCRUM
Despite claims of strong growth by economic managers, the Philippines remains stuck in a lower-middle-income trap, lagging behind its ASEAN peers.
fulcrum.sg
November 21, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Here's my first ever Fulcrum article as a Visiting Fellow of the Singapore-based ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. I talk about the Philippines' status as a lower-middle income country since the World Bank started its income-based country classification in 1989.
fulcrum.sg/so-near-yet-...
fulcrum.sg/so-near-yet-...
Join speakers Edcel John A. Ibarra, Aletheia Kerygma B. Valenciano & Miguel V. Hermo as they share their research on how US & Chinese activities in Cagayan & Palawan have affected local political dynamics & 🇵🇭 foreign policy. I’ll be moderating this seminar.
www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/t...
www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/t...
The Localization of the United States-China Rivalry: Cases from the Philippines
PHILIPPINE STUDIES PROGRAMME HYBRID SEMINAR About the Seminar Changes in foreign policy under the Marcos Jr. administration have highlighted the significance of protecting Philippine security interest...
www.iseas.edu.sg
November 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Join speakers Edcel John A. Ibarra, Aletheia Kerygma B. Valenciano & Miguel V. Hermo as they share their research on how US & Chinese activities in Cagayan & Palawan have affected local political dynamics & 🇵🇭 foreign policy. I’ll be moderating this seminar.
www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/t...
www.iseas.edu.sg/mec-events/t...
Gave my two cents about the 🇺🇸 elections and the 🇵🇭-🇺🇸 alliance
Full interview: youtu.be/XBHuT-tlOsA?si…
Full interview: youtu.be/XBHuT-tlOsA?si…
November 19, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Gave my two cents about the 🇺🇸 elections and the 🇵🇭-🇺🇸 alliance
Full interview: youtu.be/XBHuT-tlOsA?si…
Full interview: youtu.be/XBHuT-tlOsA?si…
When I was a younger faculty, I wonder why my mentor would just give me opportunities to attend international conferences. For me, why would she do this? 20 yrs after, I understood her, since I am now in her shoes. It’s such a joy to open doors for your younger colleagues. This is my professorship🥰
November 18, 2024 at 12:46 PM
When I was a younger faculty, I wonder why my mentor would just give me opportunities to attend international conferences. For me, why would she do this? 20 yrs after, I understood her, since I am now in her shoes. It’s such a joy to open doors for your younger colleagues. This is my professorship🥰
I miss my quiet, solitary walks around UP Diliman’s Acad Oval at dusk. There’s just so many people on campus right now. The campus atmosphere has radically changed.
November 18, 2024 at 11:41 AM
I miss my quiet, solitary walks around UP Diliman’s Acad Oval at dusk. There’s just so many people on campus right now. The campus atmosphere has radically changed.
This was a passion project with Dr Jean Franco: an edited volume of highly reputable Filipino scholars based in the Philippines. May we inspire more rigorous analysis by local voices with deep lived experiences. Thanks to everyone for participating in our Nov 7 book launch 🥰
Pics taken by Eli Sepe.
Pics taken by Eli Sepe.
November 18, 2024 at 3:47 AM
This was a passion project with Dr Jean Franco: an edited volume of highly reputable Filipino scholars based in the Philippines. May we inspire more rigorous analysis by local voices with deep lived experiences. Thanks to everyone for participating in our Nov 7 book launch 🥰
Pics taken by Eli Sepe.
Pics taken by Eli Sepe.
November 18, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Hoping to transition away from that other app at the soonest
November 17, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Hoping to transition away from that other app at the soonest