Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc's book Radical Democracy in the Time of Duterte was launched last July 23, 2022 at Balai Torrentira Cafe. The author shared his personal experiences and struggles as a scholar. The event, hosted by Fr. Dexter Veloso, president of the Social Ethics Society, was attended by people in the academe, government, and civil society.
Among those in attendance were Dr. Rec Eguia of USEP-CDM, Dean Marcos Monderin of USM, Atty. Dennis Navarro (DENR-EMB), Fr.John Guo of the Society of Mary, Fr. Urbano Pardillo Jr., past dean at St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Dr. Randy Tudy (CHED), Dr. Ian Parcon (AdDU), Ms Janua Cunanan (AdDU), Atty. Mice Fernandez, Atty. Julius Salarza, and Atty. Jamil Matalam (Assistant Dean, USEP College of Law).
In closing, the author emphasized the value of relationships and how, in the end, such will matter in realizing social change and achieving justice. He said that every scholar should have a commitment to help human society. Ms. Allysa Camacho, a top former student of Dr. Maboloc in the Ateneo who is now studying law, has been chosen by the author to be the book's ambassador.
The occasion was also attended by the wife and daughter of Dr. Maboloc, his parents, who are both retired public school teachers, and friends. The book is available at Jade Book Store in Davao City and can be purchased via Amazon. It is published by Dr. Mansoor Limba of Elzystyle Book Shop. It can also be ordered through its website and shipped all throughout the country.