Ehh-Teka Lecture Series

18/06/2026

“We need to create sober, patient people who do not despair in the face of the worst horror and who do not get excited about every little thing. Pessimism of the intellect, optimism of the will.” — Antonio Gramsci

We are constantly under siege and narcotized by the ceaseless proliferation of an algorithmic rhythm. Fukuyama claims we have reached the “end of history” for there are no longer any major struggles, signaling the triumph of a universal liberal democracy. But it appears the wheels of history keep resisting this proclamation as we continuously bear witness to the unfolding of various crises: global pandemics, mass genocide, economic downturns, threats of Technological Singularity. We must not wail nor be passive in the face of a zeitgeist which insists its realism and resistance to an alternative. Emancipatory and critical philosophy takes a stance: contra mundum. Philosophy has a task to run opposite against the trolley of a prevailing “natural order.” As Mark Fisher has it, this emancipatory ethos must make what was previously deemed impossible seem attainable.

The Senior Students of the Department of Humanities and Philosophy warmly invite you to our lecture series – Critique in Transit: Contemporary Philosophy in a Time of Crisis. Joining us are three esteemed academics from various universities in the Philippines:

❇️ Hazel T. Biana, PhD — De La Salle University | 🗓️ June 18, 2026

❇️Jovito V. Cariño, PhD — University of Santo Tomas | 🗓️ June 23, 2026

❇️Randy T. Nobleza, PhD — Marinduque State University | 🗓️ June 30, 2026

🚄Join us for the first lecture tomorrow, 8:00AM at the ICTO Laboratory Room 1 and 2, Ninoy Aquino Library and Learning Resource Center (NALLRC), PUP Manila, Main Campus.

18/06/2026

[𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭]

We congratulate Prof. Dr. Paolo A. Bolaños for being an invited speaker at the forum entitled “𝘐𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘢 𝘠𝘶𝘨𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯: 𝘐𝘴𝘺𝘶 𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘬𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘰 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘪𝘭 𝘴𝘢 𝘎𝘌 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨,” organized by UP Diliman students on May 29, 2026, in relation to CHED’s proposed reframed General Education curriculum.

At the forum, Prof. Dr. Bolaños delivered his lecture entitled “𝘈𝘯𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘭 𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘌 𝘴𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘶𝘣𝘰𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯.” He discussed the reframed GE in the context of Theodor Adorno’s critique of “reified education,” elaborating on the concepts of “Halbbildung” (“half-education” or “pseudo-education”), “Mündigkeit” (“maturity”), and the ethical dimension of education.

Here is the link to their pubmat: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122099885541330306&set=a.122099883657330306

𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒐𝒑𝒉𝒚. 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑼𝑺𝑻.

11/05/2026

🌿 BUKAS NA!🌿

Get ready for a meaningful and thought-provoking gathering!

📢 EHH-TEKA LECTURE SERIES proudly presents:
CARES-LIKASAN: Seminar on Environmental Ethics
🗓 May 12, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 NOON
📍 CNSC Student Activity Center

Join us as we explore our moral responsibility toward nature, sustainability, and the future of our environment. Let’s reflect, engage, and take action—because caring for the Earth is a shared duty. 🌏

✨ See you there!

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

ANO? TARA?

Get ready for the Ehh Teka Lecture Series: CARES-LIKASAN — a day of mind-blowing talks, nature vibes, and conversations that actually matter. 🌎💭

🍃 Learn about the biodiversity of Camarines Norte
🌌 Explore humanity’s connection with the universe and the environment
🎤 Hear from inspiring speakers, educators, and advocates

🗓 May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Student Activity Center, CNSC Daet

Featuring:
🌱 Loreta Chee T. Olvido, MAEd.
🧠 Rainier A. Ibana, PhD

Whether you’re into philosophy, science, environmental advocacy, or just looking for something fresh and inspiring — this event is for YOU. 💚

👥 Open to all students, faculty, staff, and guests!

📢 Bring your friends. Bring your curiosity. Bring your eco-conscious era.

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! 🌿💚

07/05/2026

🌿 5 DAYS TO GO 🌿

Nature is calling… and we better answer 📢🍃

Get ready for a thought-provoking and eye-opening experience as the EHH-TEKA Lecture Series presents:

🌱 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! 🌿💚

06/05/2026

🌿 Meet the Speaker🌿

Loreta Chee T. Olvido, LPT, MAEd.
—a biologist, educator, and environmental advocate.

She will deliver a meaningful discussion on:

“Biodiversity of Camarines Norte and its challenges.”

This session aims to deepen our understanding of local ecosystems while addressing the pressing environmental issues that affect our communities today. It is an opportunity to engage in thoughtful reflection and responsible action toward environmental sustainability.

📢 CARES-LIKASAN: Seminar on Environmental Ethics

We invite everyone to participate in this timely and relevant academic discourse.

06/05/2026

THIN CRUST

A strong model of ethics in universities must be both foundational and integrated: foundational in that there is a dedicated, rigorous space where ethical principles, moral reasoning, and the nature of the human person are systematically taught and deeply examined; and integrated in that these principles are then lived out, tested, and contextualized across disciplines like communication, technology, labor, and data. When integration replaces foundation, ethics risks becoming thin, diffused into themes, mentioned but not mastered, applied without being first understood.

The result may be graduates who can reference ethical terms in many contexts but lack the depth, coherence, and moral clarity to navigate real dilemmas. Integration works best when it rests on a strong core; without that anchor, ethics becomes fragmented, inconsistent, and vulnerable to being reduced to compliance or trend-based concerns rather than a stable guide for human action and responsibility.