Social Ethics Society

  Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, the Chair of the Social Ethics Society and a Philosophy Professor at Ateneo de Davao University, has been appointed as a mentor to the fellows in the 2025 ASAP Yale University Global Justice Program.  Academics Stand Against Poverty or ASAP is a fellowship program meant to promote scholarship and research on the fight against global poverty. It was founded by Thomas Pogge, the director of Yale University's Global Justice Program.  For this year, 23 fellows were chosen from various countries to conduct research projects and join lectures by renowned global scholars. Dr. Maboloc was part of the pioneering fellows chosen in 2024. He was mentored by Thomas Pogge. 

  The SES-PUP International Ethics Conference at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan  September 5 and 6, 2025, to be held at the Center for International Education, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan BACKGROUND Waseda University in Tokyo is known for its cutting-edge research and training in Peace and Conflict Studies. The inaugural SES-PUP International Ethics Conference at Waseda University will be held come September 5 & 6, 2025, at the Center for International Education, Waseda University. The event is co-organized by the Social Ethics Society and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Center for Philosophy and the Humanities. The confirmed Plenary Speakers are Dr. Juichiro Tanabe (Waseda University), Dr. Ian Clark Parcon (Ateneo de Davao University), Dr. Rhee Maji (Waseda University), Dr. Napoleon Mabaquiao (De La Salle University), and Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc (Ateneo de Davao University). The theme of this international ethics conference is “Harmonizing the Et...

  Programme, July 5, 2025  2:00 - Opening Prayer 2:05 - Opening Remarks - Fr. John Guo Wang 2:15 - Forum Proper Speakers: 1. Mr. Ardione Fuentes (AdDU) 2. Mr. Adelbert Escollada (MSU-Gensan) 3. Mr. James Pabonita (Opol Comm. College) 4. Mr. Zandee Jaquias (USTP) Discussions  Moderator - Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc Part 2 Book Signing Closing Remarks - Fr. Dexter Veloso  Venue: Social Hall, Saint Michael Chapel, Eden, Toril, Davao City  Cocktails  Hosted by Fr. John Guo Wang 

  Press Release - “Harmonizing the Ethics of Global Justice & Peacebuilding: Towards a Sustainable Planetary Future” is an International Ethics Conference that will be held at the Center for International Education, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan on September 5 and 6, 2025. The conference is co-organized by the Social Ethics Society and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Center for Philosophy and the Humanities. The organizers are inviting academics, scholars, and graduate students to join the conference.  The conference topics include Global Justice, Peace & Conflict Studies, Philippine Politics & Democracy, Artificial Intelligence, Education, Sustainable Development, & Climate Change. Submitted abstracts should not be more than 300 words.  "This is in line with our efforts to expand the horizon of local researchers and bring them to an international platform where they can share their research," says Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, SES BOD Chai...

  The problem is not the teaching of ethics. The real culprit is an unjust system that favors the interests of a hegemonic global order that focuses on using the human person and reducing the same into a mere means to an end. This is apparent in an economic system that values profit over human freedom. The mistake lies in the desire to serve the ends of business and industry instead of humanity.  Society is corrupt not because of the way ethics is taught. The reason has something to do with unjust structures. The poor teacher has been reduced into a tool, now begging not to be removed from his job. There is no greater way of demeaning the human person, whose rational nature or intrinsic value is supposed to be celebrated, and not to be subjected to threats of losing his means of living. We reserve every right to say what we want to say and to express the same in the way we find it most meaningful. We recognize the value of solidarity in pursuing not only our common interest bu...

  Fr. John Guo Wang, in cooperation with the Social Ethics Society, will host a forum on The Future of Ethics in the Philippines, this coming July 5, 2025. The event will feature papers in progress of young academics who are teaching ethics. The presenters include Zandee Jaquias (MUST), Ardione Fuentes and James Pabonita (AdDU graduate students), and Adelbert Escollada (NDMU). The event will also be participated in by students from the Holy Cross of Davao College and the University of Southern Mindanao. Dr. Rec Eguia has been tapped as a reactor. Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc is organizing the event which will be held at the Social Hall of Saint Michael Chapel, Eden, Davao City. 

The most cited young scholars and members of the Social Ethics Society are Dr. Moises Torrentira Jr., of the University of Southeastern Philippines, Dr. Albert Albina of Negros Oriental State University, and Mr. Menelito Mansueto of MSU-IIT. Citations reflect the importance and value of one's research to the international community of scholars. University rankings include publications and citations in their matrix. 

  Dr. Sherlito Sable, a Professor (retired) at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP), and a pioneering member of the Social Ethics Society, has passed away this morning, June 3, 2025. He left behind a legacy of being a mentor and colleague to many development scholars in Mindanao. Dr. Sable finished his AB Classical at the St. Francis Xavier College Seminary. He has a Master’s in Management from the University of the Philippines in Mindanao and a PhD in Development Administration from USEP. He was the former dean of the College of Development Management of USEP (Mintal Campus).  He also taught Philosophy at the Ateneo de Davao University handling courses in Ethics, Philosophy of Man, and the Philosophy of Religion. "He was a good man," says Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, Chair of the SES. He adds that "Dr. Sable, together with the late Dr. Romulo Bautista, encouraged the SES to venture into uncharted territories, including peace and development issues in Minda...