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SES-Waseda-MSU-IIT Online Forum on Philippine Democracy (In Pictures)


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 remarks while Fr. Urbano Pardillo Jr delivered the synthesis and closing message. The event was co-organized by Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc and Dr. Juichiro Tanabe. 
 










 











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