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xAI Series/Mindanao Philosophy: Featuring Maricar Juaneza

 

Maricar Juaneza (full name Maricar U. Juaneza, MA) is a Filipino philosopher and academic based in Mindanao, Philippines.

She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Science and Philosophy at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) in Kabacan, North Cotabato.

Her educational background includes:

  • Undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Master's degree (MA) in Philosophy from Ateneo de Davao University

Her teaching and research interests focus on:

  • Philosophy of language
  • Post-modern philosophy
  • Epistemology and contemporary philosophy
  • Broader areas like peace & development, education, social studies, and interdisciplinary topics (e.g., personal growth initiatives among students, Chinese investments from a Mindanaoan perspective)

She has been involved in:

  • Academic events, workshops, and international discussions (e.g., on Chinese investments and media in the Philippines, co-paneling at USM-hosted events with AidData and Asia Society Philippines)
  • Roundtable discussions at international conferences on social development and sustainability
  • Benchmarking visits and collaborations between universities (e.g., with Notre Dame University in Cotabato City)
  • Early founding/participation in the Social Ethics Society (SES) in Mindanao, attending initial meetings and contributing to its early activities alongside figures like Christopher Ryan Maboloc, Rogelio Bayod, and others in the regional philosophy network

Additional notes:

  • She coaches the college girls' basketball team at USM.

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