Michael Henry Yusingco

Michael Henry Yusingco is a Filipino lawyer and academic professional.[1] His constitutional reform analyses and political insights are frequently heard in broadcast media interviews.[2][3][4] He writes papers and policy briefs on issues related to charter change, decentralization, and federalism as a research fellow in various institutions, including the Institute for Autonomy and Governance and the Ateneo Policy Center.[5][6]

Michael Henry Yusingco
Born (1973-04-28) April 28, 1973 (age 51)
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Lawyer, academic, political scientist, law professor
Academic background
Alma mater

He has served as a consultant to the Office of Senator Koko Pimentel for a year and has written op-ed articles for various newspapers and news sites.[7][8][9][10][11]

Education

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Yusingco graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 1995 and from Arellano University School of Law in 2002, passing the bar examinations the following year.[12]

In 2014, he earned his Master of Law and Development degree from the University of Melbourne Law School.

Major publications

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Books

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  • Rethinking the Bangsamoro Perspective [Ateneo de Davao University and Al Qalam Research Institute for Islamic Identity and Dialogue in Southeast Asia, November 2013].
  • Engaging the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region: A Handbook for Civil Society Organizations [Institute for Autonomy and Governance, July 2020].

Book chapters

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  • "Imperial Manila" and local autonomy. In Building Inclusive Democracies in ASEAN, 2018, pp. 346–355.

Journal articles

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  • A Philippine Strongman's Legislative and Constitutional Reforms Legacy. Yusingco, M.H.L., Mendoza, R.U., Mendoza, G.A.S., Yap, J. In Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 2023, 42(1), pp. 63–89.
  • Term limits and political dynasties in the Philippines: Unpacking the links. Mendoza, R.U., Banaag, M.S., Hiwatig, J.D., Yusingco, M.H.L., Yap, J.K. In Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, 2020, 20(4), pp. 88–99.

References

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  1. ^ "Knowledge Sharing Forum". Congress.gov.ph. September 26, 2017. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Lopez, Virgil (July 12, 2021). "Duterte can't occupy president's office through succession –1Sambayan convenor". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ^ Puente, Beatrice (August 23, 2021). "Political Bid". TV5.com.ph. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "Partido ng mga pulitiko, nauunawaan ba ng mga Pilipino". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  5. ^ "From Election-day setback to political dynasties". Ateneo.edu. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "IAG, Ateneo School Of Government Launch Knowledge Portal On Bangsamoro". iag.org.ph. May 30, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  7. ^ "Federalism and 'Imperial Manila'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 6, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Don't forget the plebiscite". Philippine Star. February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "A viable constitutional reform roadmap". Rappler. February 23, 2023.
  10. ^ "Political dynasties, democratic decay in Philippines". Asia Times. September 26, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "The role of the political elite and the ordinary Filipino in constitutional reform". Channel News Asia. January 29, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  12. ^ "All Law List". Supreme Court E-Library. Retrieved February 2, 2024.