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Book Review: Radical Politics in the Philippines Volume 2

 

The intersection between language and philosophy in Duterte's brand of politics was the fearless but enigmatic articulation of the historical injustice suffered by Mindanao, in particular, by its people whose identity was often misunderstood by the ruling elite, leading to discrimination and marginalization. Geared towards transforming the social misconception that had led to countless revolts in the Mindanao region into a more truthful narrative, the book titled Radical Politics in the Philippines (Volume 2) was written with a great epistemic effort. It deeply conceptualized for us 'radical' to value radical democracy in combating willful misconception, a major social ill. Only then can we achieve concrete peacebuilding in the Philippines and the world when epistemic violence is addressed through peaceful negotiation. Spearheaded by our very own Mindanao philosopher, Dr. Maboloc, the book mediates a negotiating discourse. For those who continue to articulate responsibly against collective discrimination, reading this book will help further understand the fight that radicalizes the conventional notion of power in the Philippines." 

- Godiva Eviota Rivera, PhD

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