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Philosophers from the South (Part 6)

43. Maricar Juaneza is an associate professor at the University of Southern Mindanao in Kabacan, North Cotabato. She holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines in Diliman and a masters degree in Philosophy from Ateneo de Davao University. Her interests are philosophy of language and post-modern philosophy. She also coaches the college girls basketball team. 

44. Randy Ponteras graduated at the Saint Francis Xavier College Seminary. An outstanding public servant, he taught at the University of Mindanao and at Ateneo de Davao University. Living what he teaches his students, he is active in the advocacy for workers' rights and good governance. He is also a political consultant of various cause oriented groups in Davao City. 

45. Bernard Escarza is part of the group of young academics who learned the tenets of Marxism from Dr. Bautista while studying for his masters at Ateneo de Davao University. He teaches ethics and philosophy at the University of Southern Mindanao. He previously taught at the University of Mindanao. He co-authored a book in ethics with Ambong Fernandez. 

46. Daniel Eloja is a man of many talents. He is part of the early tradition at Ateneo de Davao University's Philosophy Department when it was established by Fr. Moga. He finished his masters in philosophy at Ateneo de Manila University. He also took courses in management at the Asian Institute of Management and has worked for the Department of Trade and Industry. He has relocated to Vietnam. 

47. Fr. Ronelo Bentayao wrote his thesis on Herbert Marcuse under the supervision of Dr. Maboloc at Ateneo de Davao University. He is the dean of studies at the Queen of Apostles College Seminary in Tagum City. He has actively participated in philosophical conferences and has delivered papers on post-modern philosophy. 

48. Rey Atacador teaches philosophy at the University of Mindanao. He finished his masters in philosophy at Ateneo de Davao University. His interests are ethics, logic and Philippine politics. While thoroughly into instruction, he is a regular participant in philosophical events and an active partner in the critical discourse concerning crucial issues in the country. 

49. Professor Fernando Garingo is the Department of Philosophy Chairperson of Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He is the brain behind the Applied Ethics major bachelor's degree program at MSU-IIT. He finished his graduate degree at Ateneo de Davao University under the care of the late Dr. Romulo Bautista. 

50. Jeremy Glenn Tuvida is an assistant Dean at Ateneo de Davao University. He graduated at Christ the King Major Seminary in Quezon City and has attended Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Manila University, and the University of San Carlos for his graduate degrees in Philosophy. An amiable guy, Prof. Tuvida is an exemplar of humility, wisdom, and love of humanity. 

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