Social Ethics Society

Dr. Mansoor Limba, a professor at Ateneo de Davao University and an expert in Islamic Studies and the Bangsamoro, will deliver a keynote lecture in the 15th Social Ethics Society Conference in February 2025. Dr. Limba finished his doctorate at Tehran University in Iran. He has written important books and has translated from Arabic to English important works on Islamic Studies. The SES Conference will focus on Mindanao and the philosophical perspectives that have defined its history, culture and society. The 15th SES Conference will be held at Mergrande Resort in Davao City on February 6 and 7, 2025. It will be hosted by North Valley College. Other speakers include Dr. Asuna Yoshizawa (Kyoko), Bro. Noelvic Deloria (President of HCDC), Dr. Daniel Mishori (Tel Aviv) and Dr. Juichiro Tanabe (Waseda). Dr. Rogelio Bayod is the Conference Chair. Interested parties can send a 300-word abstract to Dr. Rogelio Bayod on or before December 15, 2024. Email: roger.bayod@gmail.com. Papers on Mindanao...

Dr. Juichiro Tanabe of Waseda University in Tokyo will deliver his keynote address in the 15th Social Ethics Society Conference in 2025. Dr. Tanabe is an expert in Peace and Conflict Studies. He finished his doctorate at the University of Bradford in the UK. At present, he is doing research work with Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc on the Gaza War. Dr. Tanabe has collaborated with the SES this year, including in talks that he gave during the Politics and Culture Conference and the Philosophy of Science Webinar. 

Bro. Noelvic Deloria, President of Holy Cross of Davao College, will give the keynote address in the 15th Social Ethics Society Conference slated early next year in Davao City. Bro. Deloria, a well-loved leader in the field of education, will talk about peace building in Mindanao and the philosophy behind it, a story he revealed to Dr. Roger Bayod and Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc when the two paid him a courtesy visit at HCDC and the Sacred Heart house in Davao City. The 15th SES Conference will be held on February 6 and 7, 2025 at Mergrande Resort in Davao City. It will be hosted by North Valley College. Paper presenters should write based on the theme - History, Politics and Culture: Philosophical Perspectives on Mindanao. A 300-word abstract may be sent to the Scientific Committee through this email address: roger.bayod@gmail.com. The deadline for the submission of Abstracts is December 15, 2024. Dr. Rogelio Bayod is Conference Chair. 

Dr. Asuna Yoshizawa, an affiliate researcher at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University in Japan, will be one of the keynote lecturers in the 15th Social Ethics Society Conference. Dr. Yoshizawa is an expert in the field of Area Studies and has done research projects in Iligan City and Bohol.  The 15th Social Ethics Society Conference will be held this coming February 6-7, 2025 at Mergrande Resort in Davao City. The event is in-person. The theme of the conference is, "History, Politics and Culture: Philosophical Perspectives on Mindanao." It will be hosted by North Valley College.  To join the annual event as a presentor, send a 300-word abstract to the Scientific Committee. Please email your abstract as an attachment to this address: roger.bayod@gmail.com. The first deadline for the abstract submission is December 15, 2024.  Papers based on the following are welcome: Peace and Conflict Studies, Democracy and Poverty, Indigenous Cultures, Education and ...

As the year slowly winds down, let's talk about the accomplishments of the Social Ethics Society for 2024. We are grateful to all the men and women who have contributed to the growth and success of the SES in the many years of its existence as it continues to pursue its mission and vision.  The 14th Social Ethics Society Conference was held in February at Haven's Dew Resort in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur. A total of 60 participants joined the in-person event that was held at the beautiful venue. There were 35 papers delivered including five plenary lectures from leading scholars and thinkers.  The Social Ethics Society Journal of Applied Philosophy released the special Issue on Philippine Politics and Society with papers from leading scholars here and abroad. The editor of the issue was Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc. It documents the critical progress in Philippine society and democracy.  The Social Ethics Society released two books in 2024, The Future in the Writings of a Mo...

Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc's book The Question of Justice in Contemporary Liberal Theory is finally out. The book, which has ten chapters, discusses modern liberalism and the critical reactions to it, including the perspectives from Robert Nozick, Iris Marion Young, Michael Sandel, Amartya Sen, Martha Nussbaum, and Thomas Pogge. Dr. John Weckert wrote the Foreword of the book.  PRAISES FOR THE BOOK “In a world of crises, the meaning of justice is crucial. This book is an excellent and comprehensive presentation and discussion of various theories of justice. An additional value is its perspective from the global South. The book is not limited to theories, but incorporates also real-world issues. I would highly recommend it to students in the social sciences, philosophy and ethics.” Dr. Göran Collste, Emeritus Professor (Linkoping University, Sweden) “Most works on justice, written in English, are from the United States of America or Western Europe. It is refreshing, and enlighteni...

  Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc discussed Luciano Floridi's ethics of information during the World Philosophy Day held at North Valley College. Dr. Maboloc explained the meaning and purpose of information, the idea of digital agents and moral agents, the implications of the production, targeting and consumption of information, and its ethical implications to democracy. The event was organized by Dr. Rogelio Bayod. Dr. Ian Clark Parcon also delivered a talk on the nature and difference between deliberative and agonistic politics to more than a thousand students.