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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Fr. Dexter Veloso

Fr. Dexter Veloso (full name often Fr. Dexter C. Veloso, Fr. Dexter Veloso, DCD, PhD, is a Filipino Catholic priest, philosopher, ethicist, and academic leader based in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines. Key details about his profile: Priestly Role: He is a Roman Catholic priest (often referred to as Fr. or Rev. Fr.). He has served as parish priest in various Davao parishes, including San Isidro Parish in Lomundao, Davao City (earlier roles) and later Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Poblacion District, Davao City (installation around 2026). Academic and Teaching Role: Philosophy professor and ethics instructor at St. Francis Xavier College Seminary in Davao and the Holy Cross of Davao College. He teaches courses in philosophy, ethics, and related subjects.  He has advanced degrees, including a Master's in Philosophy (from Ateneo de Davao University) and a PhD (noted in contexts like American University of Sovereign Nations or related programs, with focus on environmental ethics/bioeth...
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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Menelito Mansueto

Menelito Mansueto (full name often listed as Menelito P. Mansueto or Menelito Piscos Mansueto) is a Filipino academic and philosopher. He serves as an Assistant Professor (sometimes listed as Professor) in the Philosophy Department at Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines. His institutional email is associated with g.msuiit.edu.ph, and he has a faculty profile on the university's website. His scholarly work focuses on areas such as: Decolonization and decolonial theory (including a 2024 book titled Decolonial Turn in the Philippine South , published by KDP Publishing, which draws on Enrique Dussel's philosophy of liberation and discusses paradigm shifts in the Philippine South influenced by political and cultural dynamics) Media theory Psychoanalysis Peacebuilding Philosophy of liberation Critiques of technology (e.g., in the Anthropocene era) Epistemic injustice (applying concepts like Mira...
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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Kristine Ann Alcazar

Kristine Ann Alcazar (her full name is Kristine Ann Cruz-Alcazar or Kristine Ann C. Alcazar) is a college lecturer and faculty member at Bukidnon State University (BukSU), located in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines. Key details about her professional profile: Position: College Lecturer (as listed on LinkedIn and other sources). She has been associated with the university since at least 2020, teaching general education courses and philosophy. She is also an active officer of the Philosophical Society of Bukidnon. Teaching Focus: She has authored or co-authored instructional modules for GE 102: Ethics (a core general education subject in Philippine higher education), including materials distributed during the COVID-19 period for remote learning.  Academic/Research Involvement: She is active in philosophical and interdisciplinary discussions. In early 2026, she had a paper accepted for oral presentation at the 16th Social Ethics Society (SES) Conference: "Art on the Edge: AI, ...
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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Dean Benjiemen Labastin

Benjiemen Labastin (full name often Benjiemen A. Labastin or Benjiemen Aban Labastin) is a Filipino philosopher, academic, and administrator based in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Key details about his profile: Current Position: Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at La Salle University (LSU) in Ozamiz City (as of AY 2025-2026). He is also an Assistant Professor in the Philosophy department/program. Academic Expertise: Specializes in political philosophy, democratic theory, Philippine democracy/politics, hermeneutics, post-modernism, and related areas like critical engagement, radical politics, and applied ethics. His work frequently analyzes contemporary Philippine issues, especially the Duterte era (e.g., "Dutertismo" as a contested form of populism/authoritarianism vs. substantive democracy). Notable Publications: "Two Faces of Dutertismo: Two Visions of Democracy in the Philippines" (2018, Social Ethics Society Journal of ...
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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Joefer Maninang

Joefer Maninang is a Filipino philosopher and academic based in Bukidnon. He serves as an Instructor (and regular faculty member) of Philosophy at Bukidnon State University (BukSU). He taught previously at the University of Mindanao and Ateneo de Davao University. Academic Background: AB Philosophy from Xavier University (completed in 2004), MA Philosophy from Ateneo de Davao University, And he is a PhD candidate (as noted in recent 2025 publications). His work focuses on applied philosophy, Filipino philosophy, social psychology concepts like kapwa (a core idea in Sikolohiyang Pilipino/Filipino Psychology, originally from Virgilio G. Enriquez), ethics, political philosophy (e.g., drawing on Hannah Arendt's vita activa and references to Philippine political slogans like "Daang Matuwid"), environmental rights (e.g., the Writ of Kalikasan), and related topics such as vaccine policies or bioethics. He has published papers in journals like Philosophia (e.g., "On Kapwa: A...
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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Dr. Ian Clark Parcon

Dr. Ian Clark Parcon (full name often listed as Ian Clark R. Parcon) is a Filipino academic and philosopher based in Davao City, Philippines. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU). He holds a PhD from the Ateneo de Manila University and specializes in areas such as: Feminist philosophy Political philosophy Multiculturalism Applied philosophy Ethics Populism and democratic theory His notable works include publications on topics like "Dutertismo" (analyzing the populism associated with former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and its implications for democratic politics in the Philippines), Jürgen Habermas's deliberative democracy, political realism, and postcolonial studies.  His articles have appeared in journals such as Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture, Asian Journal of Social Science, Philippine Studies, and others.  He has delivered papers as a Plenary Speaker in the Union of Societies and Associat...
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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Maricar Juaneza

  Maricar Juaneza (full name Maricar U. Juaneza, MA) is a Filipino philosopher and academic based in Mindanao , Philippines. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Science and Philosophy at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) in Kabacan, North Cotabato. Her educational background includes: Undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines Diliman Master's degree (MA) in Philosophy from Ateneo de Davao University Her teaching and research interests focus on: Philosophy of language Post-modern philosophy Epistemology and contemporary philosophy Broader areas like peace & development , education , social studies , and interdisciplinary topics (e.g., personal growth initiatives among students, Chinese investments from a Mindanaoan perspective) She has been involved in: Academic events, workshops, and international discussions (e.g., on Chinese investments and media in the Philippines, co-paneling at USM-hosted events ...
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