6th Regional Convention (2008)

The Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon (PANL) conducted its 6th Regional Convention last October17-18, 2008 at the City of Baguio, hosted by the Maryhurst Seminary. This year’s theme for the convention was “Philosophy and Human Formation: Keeping the Intellectual and Religious Tradition Open in the Age of Globalization."

The first plenary lecturer was Dr. Julius D. Mendoza (University of the Philippines Baguio, Philosophy Chair), shared something about "Globalization, Uncertainty, and Tradition." Following the plenary lecture were the simultaneous concurrent lectures delivered by Professor Jeffrey M. Centeno (Saint Louis University Faculty) and Mr. Fides Bitanga on "Philosophy as Living Wisely: Going Back to the Basics," and on "Forming the Human Spirit through the Preferential Option of the Saying and the Said in the Age of Globalization," respectively.

In order for the participants to unwind from the activities of the first day, the association had a fellowship and cocktail party wherein the delegates were given the chance to listen and watch perform the BINHI band in persons. The second day of the conference commenced with a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Rev. Fr. Bong _____. PANL offered its thanksgiving to the ultimate source of being through the holy sacrifice of the mass. The Convention culminated with the second plenary lecture of Fr. Andres M. Cosalan on "Paul and the Intellectual Currents of His Time."

The election of new sets of officers for 2008-2010 was also conducted in the afternoon of the second day of convention. Mr. Danilo S. Alterado remains to be the president, Ms.Anabelle L. Abordo as the secretary, Ms.Melany DR. Natividad as the treasurer, Mr.Jeffrey M. Centeno as the Press Relation Officer, and Dr.Fernando Martin B. Serrano as the Chairman of the Board (all coming from Saint Louis University, Baguio). The two new exacutive officers are Mr.Alan Anthony Baccay of the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao as the Vice-president for Northeast, and Mr.Reynan C. Afan of Philippine Military Academy as the Vice-president for Northwest. The following three new members for Board of Directors were also elected: Mr. Sergio Imperio of Saint Paul University Philippines, Tuguegarao; Mr. Hipolito L. Jacla Jr. of Saint Louis College, San Fernando La Union; and Mr. Richard G. Aggalao of Saint Louis College of Bulanao, Tabuk City.

For more pictures, click the link:
http://s318.photobucket.com/albums/mm401/panlphilopanl/6th%20Regional%20convention/