Christopher Ryan B. Maboloc, PhD, is an ASAP Global Justice Fellow at Yale University. He is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Ateneo de Davao University and a Visiting Lecturer at Silliman University. He is also a Visiting Professor at the American University of Sovereign Nations. He finished his doctorate in philosophy, maxima cum laude, at the University of San Carlos. He obtained his Master’s in Applied Ethics from Linkoping University in Sweden and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway. He also completed his Master’s in Philosophy at Ateneo de Manila University. He was the Erasmus Mundus Program Representative for Applied Ethics, and was a delegate during the 2007 Erasmus Mundus General Assembly in Brussels, Belgium. Dr. Maboloc was also trained in Democracy and Governance at the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Bonn and Berlin, Germany. He is a member of The Society for Philosophy and Technology and the Universal Science Education Research Network (USERN). A Scholarum Awards Nominee for Best Newspaper Column, he has written more than 100 social and political commentaries for the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Dr. Maboloc was awarded the Public Intellectual Prize in 2020 by the Philosophical Association of the Philippines. He is the author of the book Radical Democracy in the Time of Duterte.
Robert V. Panaguiton, PhD holds a doctorate in Anthropology, a Master of Arts in Teaching Philosophy, and a degree in Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics. His journal publications center on culture and spirituality. Having been in the academe for 28 years, he has served important administrative positions like deanship, directorship, and chairmanship. His field work and research experiences have sustained his passion for teaching both in the graduate and undergraduate levels. He is currently a faculty of the Philosophy Department of the College of Liberal Arts at Western Mindanao State University in Zamboanga City.
Atty. Edwin Matura is a Community Development Officer holding the position of Division Chief at the Office for Settler Communities under the Office of the Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). He is a Senior Lecturer at Notre Dame University - College of Law since 2022. He was a faculty member of the Philosophy, Religious Studies and Peace Education Department of Notre Dame University from 2003 to 2019. He also served the same department as its Program Head from 2012-2014. Prior to becoming a full-time university educator, he served as a Technical Assistant at the NDU-Educational Media Center from 1997 to 2003. Atty. Matura has an extensive educational background. His academic journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of knowledge. He earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Notre Dame University - College of Law in 2018. He was admitted to the legal profession in 2022. He completed a degree of Master of Educational Studies (MEdStud) in 2009 at The University of Newcastle in Australia under an Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) Scholarship. He also earned a degree of Master of Arts in Philosophy (MAPhilo) in 2007 at Ateneo de Davao University.
Aldrin F. Quintero, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Notre Dame of Marbel University in Koronadal City, Philippines. He holds a doctorate in philosophy specializing in Bioethics from the American University of Sovereign Nations in Arizona, USA. He obtained his Master of Arts in Philosophy from Ateneo de Davao University and also completed his Master’s in English from Notre Dame of Marbel University. In addition, he has a Postgraduate Certificate in Peacebuilding and Human Development from Hiroshima University, Japan. Dr. Quintero graduated AB Philosophy from the University of San Carlos in Cebu City. He was a PYLP Adult Representative and a delegate to PYLP 11 at Northern Illinois University, USA. He has presented papers at various conferences, including Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand; International Medical School Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and at Hiroshima University in Japan; the Asian Bioethics Association Conference; and the International Public Health Ambassador Conference of the American University of Sovereign Nations. He has published articles in international and local journals, such as the Social Ethics Society Journal and the Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics. He was the former President of the Social Ethics Society (2016-2019). He recently passed the Level 2 Data Protection Officer National Certification. He is now the Data Protection Officer and the Chairman of Notre Dame of Marbel University Ethics Review Board.
Lilian Caubalejo-Domingo, MA, hails from Cotabato City, where she resides with her husband and three children. Having spent a significant portion of her career in Notre Dame University, she is now in a new chapter with Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Bringing along with her a wealth of experience gleaned from her academic endeavors, Lilian is enthusiastic about embracing new challenges and learning opportunities particularly in building resilience in communities facing climate change challenges and experienced conflict. She earned the degree Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Notre Dame University. She earned a Master of Arts in Theology major in Pastoral Ministry from St. Vincent School of Theology, Adamson University. Driven by a desire to delve deeper into the complexities of peace and conflict resolution, Lilian secured a prestigious scholarship through the Australia Awards. This opportunity allowed her to further her education at the University of Sydney, where she pursued Master of Peace and Conflict Studies.
Maricar Feliciano graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Clothing Technology from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2020. While interested in fashion, she found her passion in non-profit work. She is currently the Communications Head of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international non-government organization advocating for world peace and cessation of war. She started as a volunteer writer in 2019, writing press releases and newsletters on the organization's peace initiatives covering peace education, interreligious dialogues, peace legislation, and volunteerism activities.
