Jan Robert Go

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Jan Robert R. Go
Born
Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Occupation(s)Political scientist, professor
Employer University of the Philippines Diliman
Known forPhilippine local politics, Chinese political theory
Academic background
Alma mater University of the Philippines Manila (AB)
University of the Philippines Diliman (MA)
Central China Normal University (PhD)

Jan Robert R. Go is a Filipino political scientist and associate professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman Department of Political Science, where he currently serves as Graduate Program Coordinator. He specializes in Philippine local politics, decentralization, and Chinese political theory.

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Early life and education

Go completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of the Philippines Manila (2005-2009). He earned his Master of Arts in Political Science from University of the Philippines Diliman (2009-2013), with a thesis titled "Decentralisation of Education at the Municipal Level: A New Institutionalist Study on the Local Chief Executive and Citizens Dynamics in the Municipality of Nasugbu, Batangas." [1]

He obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Political Theory from Central China Normal University in Wuhan, China, with a dissertation examining the politics of participation in urban communities in the Philippines and China during pandemic-related lockdowns. [2]

Career

Academic positions

Go joined the University of the Philippines as full-time faculty in 2014. He served as:

He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Philippine politics, political theory, and political methodology.

Research and expertise

Go's research focuses on:

He received the UP Centennial Professorial Chair in 2023 and the One UP Faculty Grant in Political Science for Outstanding Research and Public Service (2019-2021). [1]

Media commentary

Go is frequently cited in Philippine media as an expert on:

Political analyses

Federalism

Go has extensively analyzed Philippine federalism debates, arguing that while it could empower regions, implementation requires careful design:

Philippine-China relations

His comparative studies on Philippine and Chinese politics inform his geopolitical analyses:

Electoral politics

Go's research on money politics and local governance shapes his election commentaries:

Pandemic governance

Drawing from his Wuhan experience during COVID-19:

Selected publications

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Faculty Profile". University of the Philippines Department of Political Science. Archived from the original on 2025-03-19. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  2. 1 2 Prime Sarmiento (March 5, 2023). "Whole-process democracy lauded". China Daily.
  3. 1 2 Kim Quilinguing (November 27, 2018). "Promoting an awareness of federalism". UP Gazette.
  4. 1 2 John Victor Ordoñez (October 30, 2023). "Netherlands to send warship to patrol South China Sea with Philippines next year". BusinessWorld. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Tomas Santos (June 14, 2016). "Politicians exploit election spending loophole". The Varsitarian. Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ Kyle Aristophere Atienza (September 22, 2024). "Duterte remains threat to Marcos, analysts say". BusinessWorld. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Coronavirus: Life as a foreigner in Wuhan". BBC News. January 24, 2020.
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