Jose Mario De Vega
Filipino author and public intellectual (born 1976)
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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]
Jose Mario Dolor De Vega | |
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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 |
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
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]