Social Ethics Society

The Social Ethics Society, in cooperation with Waseda University in Tokyo, North Valley College and MSU-IIT, successfully held an online Public Forum on Philippine Democracy last May 9, 2025. The event, which was joined by 152 participants, highlighted the state of affairs in Philippine politics and society. The speakers were Dr. Juichiro Tanabe, Dr. Rogelio Bayod, Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, Dr. Godiva Eviota-Rivera, Dr. Arnel Morte, Mr. Migs Mansueto, Mr. Ruben Balotol, and Atty. Jamil Matalam. The resource persons tackled issues such as liberal peace and its critics, gender and women empowerment, voting as a moral obligation, the prospect for a Mindanawon philosophy, the problem of political dynasties, and the issues concerning the Bangsamoro. In particular, Dr. Rogelio Bayod proposed a Mindanawon philosophy that is based in the experience, struggle and aspirations of the people in Mindanao. Ms. Sweet Aviles of MSU-IIT hosted the event. Dr. Ian Clark Parcon gave the opening remark...

  North Valley College and Cebu Technological University entered into a Memorandum of Agreement on Research and Publication last May 2, 2025. Dr. Anesito Cutillas of CTU- Argao signed on behalf of his institution and Dean Dave Alpanta of North Valley represented the school.  Dr. Rogelio Bayod helped forge the agreement that is aimed at conducting field work in the Southern Philippines on areas such as climate change and resiliency, indigenous wisdom and education, and the influence of modern technology on IP communities.  The other members of the research team include Dr. Juichiro Tanabe (Waseda University), Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc (Ateneo), Prof. Migs Mansueto (MSU-IIT), Prof. Gleemore Makie (Benguet State) and Dr. Charli Dagwasi (Benguet State). The Department of Science and Technology provided funding for the research. 

By Mansoor Limba  Today, we unsheathe another sword. Today, we release into the world a book that was never meant to be merely read—but to be felt, grieved, and acted upon. Today, "The Politics of Peace and the Mindanao Problem: Tracing the Roots of a Historical Injustice" ( https://bit.ly/PoliticsofPeace ) by Professor Christopher Ryan Maboloc officially sees the light of day. And in doing so, it demands that we, too, open our eyes wider to a history that has long been buried under broken promises, muted cries, and bloodstained land deeds. It is no accident that this book is released today, April 28, 2025—a day of painful remembrance. Fifty-one years ago, on this very date, a battered voice from Mindanao thundered across the seas. Amid the smoldering ruins of war, MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari proclaimed the Independence of the Bangsamoro people. It was not just a political statement—it was a soul’s howl against erasure. Reading "The Politics of Peace and the Mindanao Probl...

The Social Ethics Society was founded in 2010 by the late Dr. Romulo Bautista, a professor at Ateneo de Davao University who did his doctorate on Marx at the University of Madrid in Spain, and Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, then a young teacher in the same school. The first SES Conference was held at the University of Mindanao. Its original membership was only 15, consisting mainly of the masters students of the two founders. While in the peripheries of academia, the SES pursued its goals of helping teachers in Mindanao develop their craft in ways that is consistent with philosophy as an exercise of the human will and as the highest expression of the human intellect.  When its proponents presented the concept, it was suggested that the Union of Philosophical Societies and Associations in the Philippines (USAPP) will lobby for a new bill that will professionalize philosophy in the country. That was in 2018. Top UST philosophy academics, upon the invitation of Peter Elicor, attended t...

  The Social Ethics Society and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines through its Center for Philosophy and Humanities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Research and Publication.  This was revealed by Dr. Ian Clark Parcon, a ranking official of the organization. Senior PUP faculty will work in partnership with SES members in three areas, namely Artificial Intelligence, Indigenous Cultures, and Political Philosophy.  Dr. Ian Clark Parcon has been designated by the SES Board to lead the team. SES members tapped for the research projects include Dr. Rogelio Bayod, Mr. Menelito Mansueto, Mr. Oliver Perater, Dr. Randy Tudy, and Dr. Godiva Eviota-Rivera.  Dr. Parcon met with Prof. Agnes Sunga and the faculty of PUP in Manila recently to finalize the agreement. The group intends to write and publish papers in top Scopus-indexed journals. Incentives will also be given to the researchers.  "It is a great milestone for the SES as an organization to work...

The Social Ethics Society (SES) is set to leave the Union of Philosophical Societies and Associations in the Philippines (USAPP). The SES is based in Mindanao, particularly in Davao City. It has an active membership of 130. The SES holds annual conferences and an online mid-year event. It has also helped its members publish their research outputs. The organization manages the Social Ethics Society Journal of Applied Philosophy.  The SES Board of Directors is grateful to Dr. Jove Jim Aguas, President of the USAPP Board for the past support given by USAPP to the SES. The leading group in USAPP is the Philosophical Association of the Philippines, headed by Dr. Ruby Suazo. PHAVISMINDA, led by Fr. Francis Escano, is the host for this year's conference. Fr. Dexter C. Veloso is the President of the SES. 

May 9, 2025, begins at 9AM via Zoom  Sponsored by Social Ethics Society, Waseda University, and North Valley College  Hosted by MSU-IIT Philosophy  PRELIMINARIES 09:00 - Opening Prayer & National Anthem  09:05 - Opening Remarks Dr. Ian Parcon 09:10 - Keynote: Dr. Juichiro Tanabe PAPER PRESENTATIONS  09:40 - Dr. Rogelio Bayod (North Valley) 10:00 - Mr. Ruben Balotol (Barauen) 10:20 - Dr. Arnel Morte (CMU) 10:40 - Mr. Migs Mansueto (MSU-IIT) 11:00 - Dr. Christopher RB Maboloc (AdDU)  11:20 - Dr. Godiva Eviota-Rivera (MSU-Main) 11:40 - Atty. Jamil Matalam (USEP/AdDU) 12:00 - Open Forum 12:30 - Closing Remarks Fr. Banny Pardillo Jr

  The Social Ethics Society, in cooperation with North Valley College and Waseda University, Tokyo, presents "Understanding Philippine Democracy - Perspectives from the South," an online Public Forum, to be held on May 9, 2025 via Zoom.  The speakers include Dr. Juichiro Tanabe (Waseda University), Dr. Godiva Eviota-Rivera (MSU Marawi), Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc (Ateneo), Dr. Rogelio Bayod (North Valley College), Atty. Jamil Matalam (Ateneo and USEP), Dr. Arnel Morte (Central Mindanao University), Mr. Migs Mansueto (MSU-IIT), & Mr. Ruben Balotol (Barauen).  The event is meant to promote a broader and inclusive understanding of Philippine politics, culture and society. Links will be sent to all SES members. Philosophy teachers, students, researchers, and the general public are free to join.  Dr. Rogelio Bayod of North Valley College is co-organizer of the midyear activity of the SES. Interested parties may contact Mr. Menelito Mansueto, event co-organizer, for ...

Students of political theory and political ethics, those who want to know about John Rawls, liberalism, radical democracy, Thomas Pogge and Iris Young, will benefit from reading these materials. I am grateful to Dr. Mansoor Limba, my publisher at Elzystyle Publishing House. These books are a product of endless nights and long days, countless engagements, wars with other academics, and the love for pure wisdom. HOW TO ORDER ONLINE Please click the link: The Question of Justice:  https://bit.ly/QuestionofJustice Radical Democracy:  https://bit.ly/DU30RadicalDemocracyOrderForm The Politics of Peace:  https://bit.ly/PoliticsofPeace Book will be shipped by the publisher anywhere in the Philippines

THE POLITICS OF PEACE AND THE MINDANAO PROBLEM. Foreword by Prof. Goran Collste. Introduction by Dr. Mansoor Limba. Published by Elzystyle Publishing.  Praise for The Politics of Peace and the Mindanao Problem This book comes at the right time. Dr Christopher Ryan Maboloc focuses on the long-lasting conflict in Mindanao. He explains the background to the present conflict and discusses roads to peace and reconciliation. Dr Maboloc is a scholar in applied ethics. In applied ethics we reflect on today’s moral challenges to find guidance and justified solutions. This book is a fine example of how applied ethics can contribute to our understanding of a moral challenge implying injustice, violence and poverty. Dr Maboloc refers to the history of Spanish and American colonialism as periods of exploitation and power politics. The clan-based politics and the religious conflicts between Christians and Muslims are other keys to understand the present conflict. As he writes, Mindanao has becom...

Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc (Ateneo), Dr. Bernard Caslib Jr (UP Manila), Dr. Rogelio Bayod (North Valley), Fr. Dexter Veloso, PhD (Holy Cross of Davao), and Kristine Cruz Alcazar (USJR), all members of the Social Ethics Society, delivered their respective papers at the 23rd Asian Bioethics Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was held from March 25-29, 2025 with the theme Social, Legal and Ethical Issues of Artificial Intelligence. The conference was organized by Dr. Darryl Macer (AUSN) and Dr. Soraj Hongladarom (Chulalongkorn) and supported by UNESCO in Bangkok.