Social Ethics Society

Dr. Romulo Bautista touched our lives in so many ways. But there is one outstanding attribute that has served as the very essence of his commitment to philosophy. He was a very kind person. He gave his all to his students – nurturing them with his insights, challenging their positions, arguing passionately not only for reason’s sake, but for the sake of our humanity. Even if his health was failing him, he still possessed the unwavering desire to share his ideas. Ideas about what it means to be human are aplenty in this world, but the man who epitomizes the ideal of being human is hard to find. Indeed, Dr. Bautista is a true person. We are a witness to this unfolding. The Social Ethics Society is one of his legacies. In life, we are taken to task in order to assume roles that are bigger than us. Dr. Bautista has contributed in a very huge way in promoting democracy, writing not only about its systemic or theoretical milieu, but more importantly, on its practical or pragmatic ...

The Social Ethics Society will hold its 3rd Annual Conference this coming October 4-5, 2013 at the Notre Dame of Marbel University. According to Mr. Al Quillope, Conference Chair, the theme of the conference is "Philosophical Reflections on Peace and Development." The theme basically touches on the core problem in Mindanao. The papers intend to look into the various aspects of the conflict, including its political, social, environmental, cultural and its human development dimension. So far, more than 100 people have confirmed their participation, including some 30 philosophy teachers from different institutions as far as Negros Oriental and Cebu City. Fr. Eduardo Santoyo of the Notre Dame University in Cotabato City will give the Plenary Lecture. Other speakers include Atty. Jamil Matalam of ADDU, Mr. Redentor dela Rosa of CMU (Bukidnon), Dr. Sherlito Sable of USEP, Mr. Ruben Balatol of ACT Cebu, Mr. Albert Albina of Negros Oriental State University, Mr. Joefer Maninang of ...

The 3rd Social Ethics Society Conference will be held this coming October 4-5, 2013 at the Notre Dame of Marbel University. The conference revolves on the theme "Peace and Development: Philosophical Reflections". Expected participants are philosophy teachers, students, researchers and members of NGOs involved in peace and development initiatives. The paper/essay must be around 4,000 to 6,000 words. A 300 word abstract may be submitted on or before May 31, 2013. The deadline for the full-text will be on August 31, 2013. You may submit your paper to the SES President at ryanmaboloc75@yahoo.com or to Mr. Al Quillope of NDMU at earthworm_afq@yahoo.com. The papers for the conference will be selected by the BOD of the Social Ethics Society.

The Social Ethics Society will launch its online journal this coming October 2013 on the occasion of its third SES Conference at the Notre Dame of Marbel University. In a recent meeting of the Board of Directors, the SES leadership has chosen Mr. Joefer Maninang as interim editor for the ethics journal. Mr. Armando Parantar of UIC and Ms. Jen Sinco of USM are the co-editors. The journal will give philosophy teachers, students and researchers in Mindanao a venue to publish their papers. Papers will be refereed by a select group of senior members. For updates, you may visit  http://sesjournalupdates.blogspot.com/

The 2nd Conference of the Social Ethics Society was successfully held at the Queen of Apostles College Seminary, in Tagum City, October 6, 2012. The theme of the conference was "Crisis of Contemporary Reason: Practical Implications for Philippine Society". Fr. Emerson delos Reyes of QACS welcomed the participants and congratulated the efforts of the founding members and officers in establishing the Society. A/Prof. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, in his Opening Speech, challenged the participants to "come down from the ivory tower, destroy elitism in the manner in which we think, and make philosophy work for the ordinary man". Thirty six philosophy faculty, including representatives from MSU, CMU, ADDU, NDMU, USM, UM Davao and Tagum, USEP, St. Mary's, and others attended the event. QACS seminarians also attended the event.

Based on Article IX of the Social Ethics Society's approved constitution and by-laws, the following are the rules of membership in the society: Article IX Membership 1. Membership shall be on an individual basis. The President, the officers, or members may invite potential members to the organization; Attendance to at least one of the conferences is a requisite for membership. 2. All members must be a student or a graduate in the field of philosophy or the social sciences, an instructor or professor of philosophy or the social sciences, or a researcher in any related field; 3. All new members shall be approved by the Board of Directors in a regular meeting after the conduct of its annual conference; 4. Members are to pay an annual membership due of 500.00 to the Treasurer or as determined by the Board of Directors; The said fee shall be collected during the registration for the annual conference; 5. Members can be removed for just cause by a majority vote of the Board...

The Social Ethics Society has approved its founding Constitution and by-laws after three hours of deliberation in a meeting held at Lake Agko Resort, Kidapawan City. The University of Southern Mindanao, through the leadership of BOD Marcos Monderin, hosted the event. The by-laws include strict membership qualification, i.e. a member must be a graduate of philosophy or a graduate student of philosophy, an instructor or a professor in philosophy, or a researcher in the field of philosophy. Also in the drawing board is the 2nd Social Ethics Society Annual Conference which will be held sometime in November of this year. The Queen of Apostles College Seminary will be the host of the conference which will be held in Tagum City. Fr. Julius Capongpongan was also elected as Chair of the Board of Directors, the President, Ryan Maboloc, as Vice Chair of the BOD. In attendance during the event were Ryan Maboloc of Ateneo (President), Armando Parantar of UIC (Secretary), Dr. Romulo Bautista (Consul...