07/05/2026
MEET OUR 2ND SPEAKER
RAINIER IBANA, PhD.
Dr. Ibana is a distinguished philosopher, educator, and academic leader whose work bridges philosophy, ethics, education, and culture. He is a Full Professor and former Chair of the Philosophy Department of Ateneo de Manila University, where he served as Graduate Programs Coordinator. He earned his doctorate in philosophy from Fordham University.
Dr. Ibana currently serves as President of the Philosophy with Children and Youth Network for Asia-Pacific and Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Philosophy Education Network for Democracy.
Internationally, he has contributed extensively to UNESCO, serving as a member of the World Commission for the Ethics of Science and Technology (COMEST) and chairing its Environmental Ethics working group from 2013–2018. He also helped draft the “Declaration of Ethical Principles in Relation to Climate Change” and became a lead educator for a global MOOC on Climate Change Ethics.
A respected scholar, Dr. Ibana is the Editor of Budhi: A Journal of Ideas and Culture and has published works on education, ethics, metaphysics, and political culture. He is also recognized for advancing “Bikol philosophizing,” which highlights regional language and culture in philosophical discourse.
He currently serves as President of Mabini Colleges Inc.
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See you all at the:
🌱 CARES-LIKASAN: Seminar on Environmental Ethics 🌱
🗓 May 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
📍 CNSC Student Activity Center
It’s more than just a seminar — it’s a conversation about responsibility, sustainability, and the future we all share 🌍✨
See you there, eco-warriors! 🌿💚