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Photo Highlights | 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference The conference comes to an end, leaving behind ...
17/04/2026

Photo Highlights | 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference

The conference comes to an end, leaving behind a vibrant trail of inquiry and understanding through different field of research.

More than an academic event, Participants formed connections that transcended institutional boundaries, united by a shared commitment to critical thinking and intellectual growth.

Societas Philosophiae - USJR is honored to host schools from:
University of San Carlos
University of Santo Tomas, Manila
Mindanao State University
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
San Carlos Seminary College

The event ends, but the conversations continue. And if this year is any indication, the future of philosophy in Cebuโ€”and beyondโ€”is in thoughtful, capable hands.


CLOSING | AWARDING OF PRESENTERSThe event concluded with the awarding of certificates to all presenters, recognizing the...
17/04/2026

CLOSING | AWARDING OF PRESENTERS

The event concluded with the awarding of certificates to all presenters, recognizing their contributions to the advancement of philosophical thought.

Best Presenters, according to their respective categories, were awarded to:

๐™ˆ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฅ๐™๐™ฎ๐™จ๐™ž๐™˜๐™จ, ๐™†๐™ฃ๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™ก๐™š๐™™๐™œ๐™š, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™€๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™š๐™ง๐™ฃ ๐™‹๐™๐™ž๐™ก๐™ค๐™จ๐™ค๐™ฅ๐™๐™ฎ - Aldwin Villacrucis (University of San Jose-Recoletos)
๐™‹๐™ค๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™˜๐™จ, ๐˜ฟ๐™š๐™ข๐™ค๐™˜๐™ง๐™–๐™˜๐™ฎ, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™Ž๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š - Jeri Ann Nucum (University of Santo Tomas, Manila)
๐™‡๐™–๐™ฌ ๐™…๐™ช๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™˜๐™š, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™‹๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™š๐™ง - Bonn Andrew Pasaol (University of San Jose-Recoletos)
๐˜ฝ๐™ค๐™™๐™ฎ, ๐™‚๐™š๐™ฃ๐™™๐™š๐™ง, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™‘๐™ช๐™ก๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™–๐™—๐™ž๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ - Ashley Marie Caรฑete (University of San Jose-Recoletos)
๐™€๐™ฉ๐™๐™ž๐™˜๐™จ, ๐™Ž๐™ช๐™›๐™›๐™š๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™ฅ๐™ค๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ž๐™—๐™ž๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ - Aldwin Alba (San Carlos Seminary College)
๐™€๐™™๐™ช๐™˜๐™–๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ค๐™ฃ, ๐™„๐™™๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ฎ, ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™™ ๐˜พ๐™ช๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š - Lyan Matthew Ridad Tuggay (University of Santo Tomas, Manila)


AFTERNOON SESSION | BREAKOUT ROOMSThe exchange of ideas continued into the afternoon, sustaining the conferenceโ€™s dynami...
17/04/2026

AFTERNOON SESSION | BREAKOUT ROOMS

The exchange of ideas continued into the afternoon, sustaining the conferenceโ€™s dynamic atmosphere. Presenters showcased diverse philosophical perspectives, demonstrating both the depth and breadth of undergraduate research in the field of politics and gender.


MORNING SESSION | BREAKOUT ROOMSThe morning parallel sessions are now in progress. Participants are assigned to breakout...
17/04/2026

MORNING SESSION | BREAKOUT ROOMS

The morning parallel sessions are now in progress. Participants are assigned to breakout rooms where undergraduate researchers present their respective papers and engage in academic discussion.

Each presentation became a platform for rigorous discussion, as fellow students and panelists offered insights, critiques, and questions that enriched the discourse.


Plenary Session | Environmental Philosophy and Civic ConsciousnessThe conference formally set its tone with a plenary ta...
17/04/2026

Plenary Session | Environmental Philosophy and Civic Consciousness

The conference formally set its tone with a plenary talk delivered by guest speaker Mr. Gallardo Gulay. His address challenged attendees to reflect deeply on contemporary philosophical issues, sparking thoughtful dialogue on the importance of moral reflection, questioning assumptions, and listening to marginalized voices. It reorients our call for a just environment that cultivates accountability and participation.

Participants actively engaged with the speaker, culminating in the awarding of his certificate of appreciation.


HAPPENING NOW | PRELIMINARIESDelegates and participants arrive at the Audio Visual Room of the University of San Jose-Re...
17/04/2026

HAPPENING NOW | PRELIMINARIES

Delegates and participants arrive at the Audio Visual Room of the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Main Campus, as the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference formally begins.


17/04/2026

Plenary Session: Join us live with the Theme: Philosophy in Civic Consciousness: Toward a Responsible and Ethical Democracy.


Thought in Action:   Weโ€™re proud to host the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference, a collaboration betw...
17/04/2026

Thought in Action:

Weโ€™re proud to host the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference, a collaboration between USJ-R and USC.

Join the Societas Philosophiae and the Sophia Organization as we explore "Philosophy in Civic Consciousness" and the future of ethical democracy.

See you at the USJ-R Main Campus!


๐‚๐Ž๐๐…๐„๐‘๐„๐๐‚๐„ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜It is an honor to welcome you to the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference. Today marks a ...
17/04/2026

๐‚๐Ž๐๐…๐„๐‘๐„๐๐‚๐„ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜

It is an honor to welcome you to the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference.

Today marks a significant milestone as 19 distinguished presenters from various academic institutions across Cebu gather to engage in profound intellectual discourse and the collective pursuit of wisdom.

We invite you to join us in this environment of reflection and scholarly dialogue. Welcome to an enriching day of philosophical discovery at CUPRC.


Tomorrow will be the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference Donโ€™t let the technicalities trip you up! Foc...
16/04/2026

Tomorrow will be the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference

Donโ€™t let the technicalities trip you up! Focus on clarity and precision to make the most of your 15 minutes. Here are the official guidelines to ensure your presentation is ready:

-Structure: Must include Background, Methods, Discussion, Conclusion, and Recommendations.

-Time Limit: Presentations should not exceed 15 minutes.

-Slide Count: Maximum of 12 slides (excluding references).

-Style: Keep slide content brief yet precise.

Check the slide for the full breakdown and good luck to all the presenters!


๐๐‹๐„๐๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐’๐๐„๐€๐Š๐„๐‘ Introducing our Plenary Speaker for  : Mr. Gallardo Gulay.We are honored to welcome Mr. Gallardo Gulay t...
16/04/2026

๐๐‹๐„๐๐€๐‘๐˜ ๐’๐๐„๐€๐Š๐„๐‘

Introducing our Plenary Speaker for : Mr. Gallardo Gulay.

We are honored to welcome Mr. Gallardo Gulay to the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference this April 17, 2026 at the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Main Campus.

A dedicated educator and scholar, Mr. Gulay is currently a Philosophy instructor at Cebu Normal University and an adjunct faculty member at USJ-R.

He is presently completing his Ph.D. at the University of San Carlos, where he also earned his Masterโ€™s degree. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Philosophy from Casiciaco Recoletos, Baguio City, and includes advanced studies in Bioethics at the American University of Sovereign Nations.

With a research footprint that spans the globe, Mr. Gulay has shared his insights at international conferences in Japan, China, and Italy. We look forward to the depth and perspective he will bring to our undergraduate community!


๐Ÿ๐๐ƒ ๐‚๐”๐๐‘๐‚ ๐๐‘๐„-๐‘๐„๐†๐ˆ๐’๐“๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐Pre-registration for the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference (2CUPRC) is now...
14/04/2026

๐Ÿ๐๐ƒ ๐‚๐”๐๐‘๐‚ ๐๐‘๐„-๐‘๐„๐†๐ˆ๐’๐“๐‘๐€๐“๐ˆ๐Ž๐

Pre-registration for the 2nd Cebu Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference (2CUPRC) is now open!
Join the Sophia Organization and Societas Philosophiae on April 17, 2026, at the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Main Campus. Pre-registration is currently open for the following categories:

- ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ: โ‚ฑ150 (includes snacks, conference kit, and a physical certificate)
- ๐๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ/๐๐จ๐ง-๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ: โ‚ฑ100 (includes snacks, conference kit, and an online certificate)
To secure your spot, simply scan the QR code to register and pay. Once verified, your ticket code will be emailed to you be sure to save or print it for entry on the day of the event!

PRE-REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeqSIc82y1.../viewform...

Please note that non-Cebu presenters will receive all necessary details and further instructions via email.


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