Social Ethics Society

A Memorandum of Understanding between the Social Ethics Society (SES) and the Universal Science Education Research Network (USERN) led by Fr. Dexter Veloso and Dr. Nima Rezaei respectively, will be signed on the occasion of the Mindanao Conference on Public Health at North Valley College this coming August 3, 2026. Dr. Rogelio Bayod chairs the event. The MOU involves cooperation between the SES and USERN on coordinating scientific programs, exchanging and training of scientists and researchers, sharing of information and technology in support of educational and research activities, exchanging information and academics, and holding meetings, workshops, and scientific conferences

  The Davao School of Radical Democracy will be launched on September 10, 2026, at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. To mark the occasion, co-editor Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc will deliver a lecture on the book, which features 16 chapters on Philippine politics and democracy authored by scholars from Mindanao and the Visayas. The volume is co-edited by Dr. Mansoor Limba. Book ABOUT THE BOOK “The Davao School of Radical Democracy is a compelling and provocative academic volume that examines the contested terrain of democracy, power, and political identity from the perspective of the Global South. This book challenges dominant liberal and Western-centric narratives of democracy by foregrounding conflict, affect, and historical marginalization as constitutive elements of political life.” ––Rakhmat Hidayat, PhD, Professor of Sociology, State University of Jakarta “This volume is an excellent introduction to contemporary Filipino political and philosophical mind. It examines liberal...

  In July 2026, Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, an Associate Professor from Ateneo de Davao University and one of the Philippines' top philosophy researchers, served as a Visiting Scholar at the prestigious Lanzhou University in Gansu Province, China. His academic exchange, funded by Lanzhou University, was marked by key lectures, policy study, and collaborative engagements. ​Dr. Maboloc delivered a major lecture to an audience of faculty members, graduate students, and representatives from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). He argued that true leadership is fundamentally about serving the people and meeting the expectations of citizens. He noted that China's governance system stands as a practical example of a social governance model that successfully integrates classical Confucian principles and ideals. ​​Following his lecture, Dr. Maboloc collaborated with Lanzhou University's academic community to study modern technological tools in public administration: ​He ...

Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc traveled to Beijing for an immersion in the Chinese development model, with an emphasis on rapid growth, AI integration, and cultural harmony. He was accompanied by members of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences from Lanzhou, where he received an orientation on various aspects of Chinese society and culture. Unlike Western development models that rely heavily on free-market capitalism and liberal democracy, China utilizes a state-led, top-down model that attempts to balance rapid economic expansion with some degree of social control and equitable wealth distribution to achieve what it calls a moderate progress in the living standard of the people. ​The core philosophy behind China's system is called people-centered development. In official doctrine, the primary objective of the state has shifted from pure, high-speed GDP expansion to "high-quality development"—focusing on social stability, sustainability, and human well-being over the absol...

Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc visited the Chengguan District Comprehensive Social Governance Center located in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China. He met and was briefed by Director Ju Yafang on the functions of her office and how it contributes to the Social Development Model of China. Director Ju i s a local government official serving as the head of a district governance center in China. She has been involved in spearheading local administrative reforms aimed at streamlining dispute settlements so residents no longer have to shuttle between multiple departments to resolve issues.  Director Ju explained that the center attends to the needs of the people, from land disputes to tax issues, traffic violations and emergency services to business processing, among many. Dr. Maboloc asked about universal health care to which she replied that China ensures such for all of its citizens. 

  Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc explored the AI Laboratory at Lanzhou University. Prof. Zhao Yanhai, the dean of the School of Management, briefed Dr. Maboloc on the AI Laboratory of the school. The most prominent and internationally recognized AI-focused Laboratory is the UAIS Laboratory (Ubiquitous Awareness and Intelligent Behavior Systems) Laboratory.  According to Dr. Yanhai, the AI Lab is capable of analyzing human emotion and cognitive states by mapping bio-signals. The lab also pioneered the research utilizing smartphone data (sleep patterns, location features, motion, circadian rhythm) with AI models to assist in diagnosing and screening for mental disorders.  Founded in 1909, Lanzhou University is one of China's oldest and most prestigious universities, directly administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education. It is part of China's Double First-Class initiative and was previously included in Project 211 and Project 985, programs that supported the country's top...