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<p>In this research, I will try to develop a study of the contemporary Philippines through a brief review of the bibliography and statistical data analysis. I aim to gather empirical evidence of the causes of extended poverty and unemployment in the country and the high levels of overseas Filipino workers. These social problems and the surge of authoritarianism in the figure of Rodrigo Duterte cannot be adequately explained without referring to the historical legacy of colonialism in the Philippines, the subordinated position of this country in the global division of labour and the structural changes fuelled by hegemonic globalization since the last decades of 20<sup>th</sup> century. Based on scientific research and official data, this article will critically analyse the historical, social, and economic causes of poverty and hardships affecting many Filipino citizens.</p>
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In this research, I will try to develop a study of the contemporary Philippines through a brief review of the bibliography and statistical data analysis. I aim to gather empirical evidence of the causes of extended poverty and unemployment in the country and the high levels of overseas Filipino workers. These social problems and the surge of authoritarianism in the figure of Rodrigo Duterte cannot be adequately explained without referring to the historical legacy of colonialism in the Philippines, the subordinated position of this country in the global division of labour and the structural changes fuelled by hegemonic globalization since the last decades of 20th century. Based on scientific research and official data, this article will critically analyse the historical, social, and economic causes of poverty and hardships affecting many Filipino citizens.

Left the caciques behind: a commentary about contradictions of migration and development in the Philippines

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In this research, I will try to develop a study of the contemporary Philippines through a brief review of the bibliography and statistical data analysis. I aim...

Left the caciques behind: a commentary about contradictions of migration and development in the Philippines

Published Online: Apr 02, 2023

Page range: 143 - 158

Received: Jan 12, 2023

Accepted: Mar 02, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/sr.2023.7.1.07

Keywords
Asia, Philippines, neoliberalism, migration, economic crisis

© 2023 José María García Martínez, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Left the caciques behind: a commentary about contradictions of migration and development in the Philippines

Published Online: Apr 02, 2023

Page range: 143 - 158

Received: Jan 12, 2023

Accepted: Mar 02, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14746/sr.2023.7.1.07

KeywordsAsia, Philippines, neoliberalism, migration, economic crisis

© 2023 José María García Martínez, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Asia, Philippines, neoliberalism, migration, economic crisis