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North Valley College to Host 17th Social Ethics Society Conference in Kidapawan City

. Kidapawan City, Philippines — North Valley College is set to host the 17th Social Ethics Society (SES) Conference on February 19–20, 2027, bringing together philosophers, academics, researchers, educators, and students from various institutions to engage in critical discussions on the ethical challenges confronting humanity in an increasingly technological world. Dr. Rogelio Bayod will serve as conference chair. Carrying the theme, “Humanity at the Technological Crossroads: Justice, Democratic Futures, and Ethical Responsibility,” the international conference seeks to examine the complex relationship between technological advancement, human dignity, social justice, and democratic life. It provides an academic platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on how emerging technologies reshape human relationships, institutions, and societies. The conference underscores the importance of ethical reflection in navigating contemporary developments in artificial intelligence, digital technologies...
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17th Social Ethics Society Conference [Call for Papers]

17th SOCIAL ETHICS SOCIETY CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS Theme: Humanity at the Technological Crossroads: Justice, Democratic Futures, and Ethical Responsibility Date: February 19–20, 2027 Venue: North Valley College, Kidapawan City, Philippines The conference is fully in-person. Deadline of Submission: January 15, 2027 Email your abstract (250 words max) to: roger.bayod@gmail.com  Host Institution: North Valley College Conference Chair: Dr. Rogelio Bayod The Social Ethics Society invites philosophers, researchers, academics, professionals, and undergraduate and graduate students to submit abstracts for the 17th Social Ethics Society Conference, to be held on February 19–20, 2027, at North Valley College in Kidapawan City, Philippines. Under the theme “Humanity at the Technological Crossroads: Justice, Democratic Futures, and Ethical Responsibility,” the conference seeks to foster critical philosophical dialogue on the ethical, political, and social implications of technological trans...
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List of Accepted Abstracts for Presentation in the 7th Politics and Culture Conference [Updated]

. 1. Monadisa B. Garig and Alsadjaik Ytang Sabdul — Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography — “Legalism and Lethality: Analyzing Duterte’s War on Drugs through the Lens of Legalist Theory” 2. Sahara L. Adapun, Grace Anne O. Janolino, and Sittie Shialinie G. Manamparan — MSU-IIT — “OKORAN: Understanding the Dynamics Shaping the Lived Experiences of Meranaw Women in Forced Marriages” 3. Jenina Redrino-Perez — De La Salle College of St. Benilde — “Reclaiming the Human: A Kapwa-Based Epistemology for AIEd” 4. Sittie Shaniece K. Palalisan, Rainesa H. Panda, and Rogelio Bayod — North Valley College Foundation, Inc. — “From the Ground Up: Barangay Officials' Strategies for Peace in Maguindanao” 5. Lawrence Ishmael Villapando — Korea Ocean Solutions, Inc. — “The Digital Darangen: How the Proper Use of Prompt Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Protect and Preserve the Ancient Stories of Oral-Based Maranao Epics” 6. Alsadjaik Ytang Sabdul — Min...
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List of Accepted Abstracts Presentation in the 7th Politics and Culture Conference

. 1. Monadisa B. Garig and Alsadjaik Ytang Sabdul — Mindanao State University Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography — “Legalism and Lethality: Analyzing Duterte’s War on Drugs through the Lens of Legalist Theory” 2. Sahara L. Adapun, Grace Anne O. Janolino, and Sittie Shialinie G. Manamparan — MSU-IIT — “OKORAN: Understanding the Dynamics Shaping the Lived Experiences of Meranaw Women in Forced Marriages” 3. Jenina Redrino-Perez — De La Salle College of St. Benilde — “Reclaiming the Human: A Kapwa-Based Epistemology for AIEd” 4. Sittie Shaniece K. Palalisan, Rainesa H. Panda, and Rogelio Bayod — North Valley College Foundation, Inc. — “From the Ground Up: Barangay Officials' Strategies for Peace in Maguindanao” 5. Lawrence Ishmael Villapando — Korea Ocean Solutions, Inc. — “The Digital Darangen: How the Proper Use of Prompt Engineering in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Can Protect and Preserve the Ancient Stories of Oral-Based Maranao Epics” 6. Alsadjaik Ytang Sabdul...
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Most Published SES Members in Scopus-indexed Journals

1. Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc (Ateneo de Davao University) - 27 publications  2. Dr. Anesito Cutillas (Cebu Technological University) - 20 publications  3. Dr. Anton Heinrich Rennesland (University of Santo Tomas) - 15 publications  4. Dr. Randy Tudy (University of Southeastern Philippines) - 13 publications  5. Dr. Raymundo Pavo (UP Mindanao) - 8 publications  6. Prof. Ruben Balotol (Visayas State University) - 8 publications  7. Dr. Peter Paul Elicor (Ateneo de Davao University) - 8 publications  8. Dr. Ryan Urbano (Cebu Technological University) - 7 publications  9. Dr. Bernardo Caslib Jr. (UP Manila) - 5 publications  10. Dr. Rogelio Bayod (North Valley College) - 3 publications  Source: Elsevier SciVal
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North Valley College and Social Ethics Society to Host 7th Politics and Culture Conference

North Valley College (NVC), in collaboration with the Social Ethics Society (SES), will host the 7th Politics and Culture Conference on November 26-27, 2026, via ZOOM, bringing together Filipino and international scholars to examine the philosophical, cultural, and political dimensions of Mindanao’s diverse communities and intellectual traditions. The online conference will provide a platform for critical dialogue on democracy, Indigenous knowledge, decoloniality, and social justice. Fr. Dexter Veloso, president of the SES, will give the Opening Message. This year’s conference carries the theme, “Mindanao Philosophy: Indigeneity, Decoloniality, and the Paradox of Democracy.” It seeks to explore how the historical experiences, cultural traditions, and political struggles of Mindanao can contribute to contemporary philosophical debates. The conference also invites reflection on how Indigenous and local knowledge systems challenge dominant intellectual frameworks and how democratic inst...
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Philosophy professor tops Scopus Publication Rankings at Ateneo de Davao University

Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc ranks first among researchers at Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) in terms of publications in Scopus-indexed journals, with 27 publications, according to the latest report from Elsevier’s SciVal, a research analytics platform that tracks scholarly output and research performance. Maboloc is followed by Dr. Alejandro Espera, who has 25 publications, and Dr. Vladislav Papper, with 22. Prof. Raul Vincent Lumapas ranks fourth with 14 publications, while Dr. Renyl B. Barocca and Dr. Randall Espina share the fifth position, with 13 publications each. Rounding out the university’s top ten are Dr. Eleonor Palconit, with 11 publications; Dr. Doris Montecastro, with 10; and Dr. Maria Andrea O. Bonsocan and Dr. Nelson H. Enano, with nine publications each. Dr. Maboloc has published papers with major academic publishers, including Springer, SAGE, Cambridge University Press, and Oxford University Press. His work has appeared in journals such as Techne: Research in Phil...
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