CALL FOR PAPERS - 15th Social Ethics Society Conference

The 15th Social Ethics Society Conference will be held this coming February 6-7, 2025 at Mergrande Resort in Davao City. The event is in-person. The theme of the conference is, "History, Politics and Culture: Philosophical Perspectives on Mindanao." It will be hosted by North Valley College.

The theme revolves around these questions: What is the importance of Mindanao in the country's political and human development agenda? What are the critical issues and crucial challenges that concern its history and culture? What is the future of the Bangsamoro?

To join the annual conference, send a 300-word abstract to the Scientific Committee. Please email your abstract as an attachment to this address: roger.bayod@gmail.com. The first deadline for the abstract submission is December 15, 2024.

Papers based on the following are welcome: Peace and Conflict Studies, Democracy and Poverty, Indigenous Cultures, Education and Human Development, Environmental Ethics and Ecology, Women and Inclusion, Public Health, and the Bangsamoro.

The confirmed Plenary Speakers include Bro. Noelvic Deloria (President of Holy Cross of Davao College), Dr. Juichiro Tanabe (Waseda University), Dr. Asuna Yoshizawa (Kyoto University), and Dr. Mansoor Limba (Ateneo de Davao University).

The conference fee is 6,000 pesos, inclusive of room accommodation (shared), meals, kit, two books, and access to all sessions. Dr. Rogelio Bayod is the Conference Chair. Participants can pay on site or via bank transfer. Details are sent upon request.

Looking forward to your participation! We invite teachers, researchers, scholars, development workers, and all members of the SES to join this annual gathering and exchange of ideas. For more information, send an email to the conference chair: roger.bayod@gmail.com.

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