Jose Mario De Vega
Jose Mario Dolor De Vega | |
|---|---|
De Vega at the Philippine National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) in 2025 | |
| Born | October 14, 1976 |
| Occupations | Lecturer, book author |
| Known for | Political philosophy |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Law, philosophy, Philippine studies, political science |
| Website | https://up-diliman.academia.edu/JoseMarioDeVega |
Jose Mario Dolor De Vega is a Filipino author and public intellectual. He has lectured at National University,[1][2] Polytechnic University of the Philippines,[3] Universidad de Manila, Adamson University, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Far Eastern University,[4] Trinity University of Asia, among other Philippine higher education institutions. Outside the country, he taught philosophy, ethics, and anthropology at Nilai University in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.[5]
De Vega has been interviewed in various media outlets[6] and written books,[7] academic journal articles, and Op-Ed[8] pieces tackling philosophy, politics, and wars, while attending graduate studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Early life
De Vega was born in the Philippines.[9]
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Olivarez College, a Bachelor of Laws from the Philippine Law School, and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Major publications
Some of the latest writings of De Vega are as follows:
Books
- Dissidente [Central Book Supply Inc., 2013], ISBN 978-971-011-677-5
- Insurrecto [Central Book Supply Inc., 2017][10]
- Pantayong Pananaw at Paninindigang Pulitikal (2021), Reyes & Campomanes, eds., ISBN 978-971-91975-9-1
- (Pravda) Ang Digmaang Proxy sa Ukraina: Rusya Laban sa NATO (2022), ISBN 978-621-06-0026-1
- Kontra Imperyalismo at Henosidyo: Ang Palestina sa Kuko ng Zionismo at Neokolonyalismo (2024), ISBN 978-621-06-1257-8
Journal articles
- From Selfhood to Social Solidarity; From a Mind towards the Collective Thinking and Working Bodies: A Marxist Approach In Scientia: The International Journal on the Liberal Arts, 2022, 11(1)[11]
- Migrante: We are the Nameless Dead (Diliman Review, 2023), 67(1)[12]
Op-ed
- "Light and justice vs darkness and tyranny," Philippine Daily Inquirer (April 17, 2025)[13]
- "Negative impact of Syria’s regime change," Philippine Daily Inquirer (December 13, 2024)[14]
- "[OPINION] The Maharlika fund is a family bill against the general welfare of Filipinos," Rappler (December 11, 2022)[15]
Other activity
De Vega is a staunch advocate of workers'[16] and teachers' dignity.[17][18]
References
- ^ "Roster of UGAT members". Anthropological Association of the Philippines. 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "National University prof termination unjust, needs scrutiny" (Press release). Center for Trade Union and Human Rights. July 21, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Eduardo Tadem; Honey Tabiola, eds. (2022). "Thinking With and Beyond Marx" (PDF). Public Policy Monographs. 1. UP Center for Integrative and Development Studies. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "FEU Investor Relations" (PDF). Far Eastern University. 2009. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Sympathy for the Boston Bomber?". The Society of Honor. April 19, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ "Umano'y 'unjust contractualization' practices sa National University, isiniwalat". Brigada. July 17, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Agcaoili, Aurelio (2019). "Saan a Maymaysat' Aldaw: Education in Democracy, Social Saan a Maymaysat' Aldaw: Education in Democracy, Social Justice, and Inclusion in Ilokano Life Justice, and Inclusion in Ilokano Life". Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Santos Jr., Soliman (April 29, 2025). "COMMENTARY: Male trado, bene ad judicium teneo: Legal and Moral Thoughts on the Duterte Arrest and Surrender by the Philippine Government to the International Criminal Court (2nd of five parts)". MindaNews. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ De Vega, Jose Mario (May 25, 2021). "[Right-Up] The Women of my Life". Human Rights Online Philippines. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ De Vega, Jose Mario (2017). "Insurrecto:Dissidente Part II". central.com.ph. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ De Vega, Jose Mario (2022). "From Selfhood to Social Solidarity; From a Mind towards the Collective Thinking and Working Bodies: A Marxist Approach". scientia-sanbeda.org. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ De Vega, Jose Mario (2023). "Migrante: We are the Nameless Dead". journals.upd.edu.ph. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ De Vega, Jose Mario (April 17, 2025). "Light and justice vs darkness and tyranny". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ De Vega, Jose Mario (December 13, 2024). "Negative impact of Syria's regime change". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ De Vega, Jose Mario (December 11, 2022). "[OPINION] The Maharlika fund is a family bill against the general welfare of Filipinos". Rappler. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ Lin, Felicia. "J.W. Henley Author of "Migrante" Reveals the Plight of Migrant Workers in Taiwan Ep 216". Talking Taiwan.
- ^ Alcober, Neil (October 4, 2024). "Partylist group unfazed by Comelec ruling". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "National Seminar-Workshop on Education Policy and Legal Protection for Teachers" (PDF). DepEd SDO Pampanga. March 31, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.