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USA Societas Philosophorum, General Luna Street, Iloilo City (2026)

05/08/2026

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For centuries, philosophy has never belonged to the silence of books alone. It has always belonged to people who gather.

From the ancient 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗮 where questions shaped civilizations, our own gathering continues a tradition that has endured through generations. Philosophy has always found its home wherever people choose to think together.

Today, the 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 gathers once again for 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Students from 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘀 to 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼 gather as one Philosophy community, each bringing their own stories, experiences, and aspirations. With this year's 𝗗𝗨𝗡𝗘-𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 celebration, we are reminded that every generation inherits a tradition, shapes it through its own journey, and leaves it stronger for those who come after.

This afternoon becomes another page in the story of the USA Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. It is a story written by every conversation shared, every friendship formed, and every generation that chooses to carry the tradition forward.

See you at the Conference Room, 2nd Floor PMT Building.

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 START
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: DUNE-Inspired Colors (Semi-Formal)

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆𝒔.

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Poster by: Charles Joseph Jakosalem
Words by: Julius Caesar Indat

𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥.
𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴.
𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨.

12/07/2026

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.”
- 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁, 𝐃𝐔𝐍𝐄

Every great philosopher begins with a question. 🦅

For three days, 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 transforms the 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 into a space where curiosity takes center stage. Whether you are an AB Philosophy student, someone fascinated by life's biggest questions, or simply looking for meaningful conversations between classes, our booth welcomes you.

Drop by for a cup of 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲, sing your heart out during our 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, challenge your mind through 𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, browse our 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, and join our 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 featuring faculty members, officers, alumni, and fellow philosophy students.

No prerequisites. No pressure. Just good coffee, good company, and conversations worth having.

𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗘

MONDAY July 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Free Coffee & Karaoke
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Philosophy Conversation with Vice Presidents Marco and David

TUESDAY July 14
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Philosophical Games with Papang Medel and Sir Khalid
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free Coffee & Karaoke
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Philosophy Conversation with Darren and Eddie
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Philosophy Conversation with President Julius Caesar Indat
Movie Rankings Through a Philosophical Lens

WEDNESDAY July 15
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
A Conversation with our new Academic Supervisor, Sir Gerry
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Karaoke Session
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Philosophy Conversation with Batch Thales

Philosophy has always found its home wherever people gather with the freedom to ask, to listen, and to reflect together. We hope you'll stop by, share a conversation, enjoy a cup of coffee, and discover what Societas Philosophorum is all about.

See you at PILOSOFIESTA 2026 during the RSO Fair at
First Week at USA 2026. 🏛️✨

Philosophy Forward.
Ever Restless.
Ever Rising.

🖼️ Charles Joseph Jakosalem
✍️ Julius Caesar Indat

06/07/2026

Philosophy Forward. Ever Restless. Ever Rising.
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06/07/2026

Societas Philosophorum (Society of Philosophers) 🦅🤍💡

02/06/2026

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𝗨𝗦𝗔-𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗦 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗨𝗠

Amid ongoing worldwide geopolitical conflicts, the University of San Agustin (USA) Societas Philosophorum and the BA Philosophy Program conducted a philosophical symposium titled “JUST WAR: Justice, Nationalism, and the Ethics of Conflict” at CPMT Building Room 602, May 8.

“More than a discussion of warfare, this gathering is an exploration of the human condition—of our ideals, our loyalties, our moral responsibilities, and the consequences of collective action in times of conflict,” said Societas Philosophorum President Julius Caesar Indat.

The symposium featured lectures from Mr. Gerry F. Arambala, USA Philosophy Professor, who examined the ethical implications of Just War Theory, and Mr. Philip Khalid, Ateneo de Manila Philosophy graduate, who discussed Philippine-American relations and their implications. | via Allyanah Joyce Gobuyan

(Photos by Faridah Tania Dairo/USAPub)

University of San Agustin
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
BA Philosophy

15/05/2026

𝗕𝗔 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The pursuit of philosophy finds its highest value when thought is transformed into concrete engagement with the realities of human life and society. In this year’s PAGBANTALA 2026: CLASE Research Colloquium, the BA Philosophy Program of the University of San Agustin once again affirmed this vocation through academic excellence grounded in relevance and depth.

Congratulations to 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗮, BA Philosophy 4A, for winning 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 in the Undergraduate Research Oral Paper Presentation during the Pagbantala 2026 College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education Research Colloquium held on May 14, 2026.

His study, “𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭 𝘞𝘰𝘫𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘢’𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦: 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 333-334 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘴,” exemplifies the capacity of philosophical inquiry to enter into dialogue with law, ethics, and social realities. Rooted in philosophical rigor and directed toward questions that affect human dignity and justice, the research reflects the enduring relevance of philosophy in contemporary discourse.

Under the theme, “Bridging Disciplines: Connecting Augustinian Academic Research to Community Action,” this achievement stands as a testament to the growing intellectual strength and scholarly presence of the BA Philosophy Program.

The PhiloFam celebrates this accomplishment with pride and honor.

Philosophy Forward.
Ever Restless.
Ever Rising.

21/03/2026

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𝗠𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 | Phase 3

D-Day: A Vision Board Journey with the Youth of SOS Children’s Village

Today marks Phase 3 of Mapping Futures. What began as reflection within the Societas Philosophorum now moves toward an encounter with the youth of SOS Children’s Village, carrying with it the preparation, intention, and commitment formed in the previous phases.

This day brings together a series of activities designed to open space for participation and trust. At the center of the day is the Vision Board Workshop, where the youth will create their own boards and express the aspirations they hold for themselves.

Guided by Mr. Ryan H. Calica, the session will ground the activity in reflection and purpose. His presence will help shape the experience into one that allows the youth to see their direction with clarity.

Phase 3 stands at the center of Mapping Futures. It is where preparation meets encounter, and where the work of reflection is brought into the lives of others. What has been formed within the organization now moves outward with intention.

To the youth of SOS Children’s Village, we look forward to sharing this day with you.
To everyone who helped prepare for this moment, this is the work we have come for.

🖼️ Charles Joseph Jakosalem

Philosophy Forward.
Ever Restless.
Ever Rising.

27/02/2026

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𝑴𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑭𝑼𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑬𝑺 Phase 2.2
𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝐵𝑜𝑥: 𝐴 𝐺𝑖𝑓𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑡ℎ
& Semester-End Assembly

Mapping Futures is a five-phase outreach initiative of the Societas Philosophorum that accompanies the youth of SOS Children’s Village through creativity and shared formation. Guided by the spirit of reflection, imagination, and becoming, the project prepares both the youth and the Philosophy community for a journey shaped by Augustinian service.

Phase 2 centers on preparation. It gathers the Philosophy community in a shared effort to collect and organize the materials and support needed for the vision board workshop of the youth. This phase reminds us that meaningful encounters are built through patience, cooperation, and care long before the day of the activity itself.

On November 29, 2025, as part of the Augustinian Day of Service, the Societas Philosophorum carried out Phase 2.2: Love in a Box together with the Semester-End Assembly of the organization. Officers, joined by several non-officers, prepared personalized gift boxes for the youth of SOS Children’s Village. Each box was arranged with intention, expressing encouragement and solidarity for the young people we will soon accompany.

This gathering also became a moment of reflection for the organization. The first semester was devoted to strengthening the BA Philosophy community and building the foundation of our work. As we move forward, the Societas Philosophorum prepares to extend its initiatives beyond the program, reaching the wider University of San Agustin and the communities we serve. The work of service begins with formation from within, so that what we offer to others comes from readiness, unity, and shared purpose.

Organized by the 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦
in partnership with CLASE - College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education, & SACEO - Tilipunan
for the SOS Children's Village Iloilo SOS Children's Villages Pilipinas

To everyone who contributed their time, presence, and care,
A MILLION THANKS for making this phase meaningful.

15/12/2025

𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑨𝑮𝑶𝑹𝑨 🤍🏛️✨
On October 29, the 𝐁𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 community of the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 gathered for its 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. For many, it was the first time experiencing this tradition as a complete community.

The name 𝑨𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒂 recalls the public ground where philosophical inquiry first unfolded through encounter. In taking up this name, the gathering affirmed a tradition rooted in dialogue and communal life within the discipline.

Held at 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚, the event came into being through the collective effort of students and mentors committed to restoring a shared space for the philosophy community.

For the would-be philosophers, the gathering mattered because the acquaintance party finally took place.

This is our 𝑨𝑮𝑶𝑹𝑨.

Organized by the 𝐔𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦
𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 | 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿

📷 Chelsea Arianna Sorupia (USA Pub), Gee Vhon Silla, Kim Huesca
🖼️ Charles Joseph Jakosalem, Darren de Clermont
✍️ Julius Caesar Indat

𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥.
𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴.
𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨.
🏛️🥂

University of San Agustin
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
BA Philosophy

19/11/2025

❤️🦅💛
𝐌𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟏:
𝑆𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑠 𝑃ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑢𝑚 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑅𝑒𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑉𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐵𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔

Phase 1 of Mapping Futures has come to a close. The officers of the 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 gathered to reflect on the direction of the program and to understand the responsibility we carry as we prepare to accompany the youth of 𝐒𝐎𝐒 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞. What emerged from this shared work was a single vision board for the Philosophy program, created through thoughtful conversation and a renewed sense of purpose.

We thank 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮 for leading the officers through hours of focused reflection. His guidance helped us approach the activity with sincerity and intention, allowing the officers to create a vision board that expresses the future we hope to build for the program and the community we serve.

We also extend our appreciation to the 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐎) for conducting the Phase 1 orientation on community outreach. Their input provided the officers with the direction and responsibility needed as we move toward the next stages of this project.

Phase 1 sets the foundation for the next stages of this outreach. It shaped our direction, strengthened our commitment, and reminded us that philosophy grows when it engages both reflection and action. The work ahead calls for the same clarity we practiced in this first gathering.

To everyone who took part, thank you for the dedication you brought into this phase.
The journey continues with confidence and purpose.

📸 Ramon Moderes, Jethro Niembra
🖼️ CJ Salem
✍️ Julius Caesar Indat

𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥.
𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴.
𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨.

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