Social Ethics Society

Human beings desire happiness or well-being in their lives. However, the society in which people live, by means of the domination of capitalism, alienates the individual from his nature as a species being. It appears that work has diminished the meaning of human life and for this reason, the human in us is totally estranged from reality as such. Reification, indeed, is unfolding before our eyes, This conference will look into the labor situation and highlight the value of respecting the dignity of each human being as a worker.

The Social Ethics Society, in cooperation with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, has successfully organized a forum on the Bangsamoro, with the theme "Peace and Justice in the Bangsamoro: Our Generation's Contribution." The speakers were Atty. Jamil Matalam (Ateneo), Fr. Urbano Pardillo (SFXCS) and A/Prof. Christopher Ryan Maboloc (Ateneo). Atty. Matalam talked about the Moro struggle against colonization; Fr. Pardillo discussed the position of the Catholic Church in support of the peace process; and A/Prof. Maboloc explained the problem of exclusion concerning the Bangsamoro. Fr. Dexter Veloso, SES President, organizer, acted as the moderator. Peter Paul Elicor of Ateneo introduced the speakers. The event was participated in by 140 attendees, including students from Ateneo de Davao, Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao del Norte State College, and the St. Francis Xavier College Seminary, and members of Non-Government Organizations and Parish Associations.

Fr. Urbano Pardillo Jr., Ph.L, the Academic Dean of the St. Francis Xavier College Seminary in Davao City, has been chosen by the Board of Directors of the Social Ethics Society as Editor of the Social Ethics Society Journal of Applied Philosophy for a three-year term beginning in June 2015 until June 2018. A/Prof. Christopher Ryan Maboloc will be the associate editor while Mr. Peter Paul Elicor will act as managing editor. The editorial consultants of the journal include Dr. Jeffry Ocay of Silliman University, Dr. Ruby Suazo of the University of San Carlos, Dr. Jane Gallamaso of Xavier University, Dr. Ryan Urbano of the University of San Carlos, Dr. Raymond Pavo of the University of the Philippines in Mindanao, Dr. Orlando Ali Mandane Jr. of the University of San Carlos, Dr. Japhet Bakuwa of the University of Malawi, Dr. Godiva Eviota of Mindanao State University, Prof. Ian Clark Parcon of Ateneo de Davao University, and Dr. Christopher Agulanna of the University of Ibadan.

The University of Southern Mindanao has successfully hosted the 4th Social Ethics Society Conference held last October 27-28, 2014 at Grand Ficus Hotel, Kidapawan City. Participants from different colleges and universities in Mindanao discussed issues pertaining to social media, politics, public ethics, and environmental pragmatism. The theme of the conference was "Philosophy and Democratic Governance." The speakers during the conference included Fr. Dexter Veloso (ADDU), Redentor dela Rosa (CMU), Peter Elicor (ADDU), Dr. Sherlito Sable (USEP), Franz Nolasco (ADDU), Alvert Dalona (USEP), Christopher Ryan Maboloc (ADDU), and Joharel Escobia (Urios).

Fr. Dexter Veloso has been elected as President of the Social Ethics Society last October 28, 2014, the second day of the 4th Social Ethics Society Conference. Christopher Ryan Maboloc, outgoing president, expressed elation in finding an able leader and successor in Fr. Veloso who will serve beginning October 2014 until October 2017. For his part, Fr. Veloso promised to sustain the efforts of the SES in advancing philosophical and intelligent discussions on important issues. He also pointed out initial plans for the conference next year. The SES intends to strengthen its ranks and continue to be the bastion of deepened reflections in the area of social and political ethics, peace and development, technology and social media. The SES is the first and only association of philosophy teachers and graduate students in Southern Mindanao. It was founded in 2010 by Dr. Romulo Bautista and Christopher Ryan Maboloc. As of 2014, it has 50 registered members from various colleges and un...

As philosophy teachers, scholars and students, we have to remain steadfast yet humble in the bold vision that we must have a critical stake in the future design of Philippine society. This is the task that we have embraced as members of the Social Ethics Society since its founding in 2010. During discussions on our constitution-and-by-laws, we have openly taken the position  that philosophical reflection should result to a conscientious understanding of the moral dimension of politics and governance. In the past three years, the SES has tackled issues concerning democracy and the rule of law, human development and the problem of peace, social justice and the politics of exclusion. Many of our members have argued that moral leadership should bridge rather than disturb the connection between civil society and the government. The late Dr. Romulo Bautista has inspired many young scholars in you to pursue that synergistic attitude and that unfailing faith in democracy. As we enter t...

          The 4 th Social Ethics Society Conference will be hosted by the University of Southern Mindanao through the able leadership of Mr. Marcos Monderin. It will be held this coming October 27-28, 2014 at Elai Resort, Kidapawan City. This year’s theme is “Philosophy and Democratic Governance.” Abstracts of Papers for presentation on the said conference from philosophy teachers, researchers and scholars may now be submitted. Abstracts must not be more than 100 words. Full Papers must be between 2,500 to 3,500 words. Please submit your papers to peterelicor@gmail.com or to ryanmaboloc75@yahoo.com.