Christopher Ryan Maboloc, the former president of the Social Ethics Society, has been conferred the rare distinction of "Maxima Cum Laude" by the University of San Carlos for his doctorate degree in philosophy during graduation rites held last April 10, 2017 in Cebu City. The distinction is the highest in the graduate school of USC and the first-ever that has been awarded in the history of USC. Based on the criteria, it is conferred on a graduate with a GPA of not less than 1.07, comprehensive exam average score of not less than 95%, at least one publication in an ISI-Scopus indexed international journal during the course of the doctoral study, and presentation of the doctoral research at an international conference. Maboloc finished his doctoral studies with a GPA of 1.06, an average score of 95.96% in his comprehensive exams, and an unprecedented four (4) philosophy papers published in Scopus-indexed international journals. He presented a chapter of his dissertatio
Envisioned to be the bastion of moral integrity both in the academe and the global community, the Social Ethics Society is the first professional organization of Philosophy teachers, researchers, and graduate students based in the Southern Region of the Philippines. Deeply rooted in the passion for truth and social action, the SES seeks to develop the scholarly output of its members and advance useful knowledge for the betterment of Philippine society and beyond.