PANL conducts 18th Annual Conference Online

PANL, in association with the SLU School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA) Philosophy Department, conducted its 18th Annual Conference on October 22-23, 2021. Themed Philosophy and the Task of Decoloniality, plenary speakers and panel presenters from all over the world shared their thoughts on the topic via the Zoom online conferencing platform.

Plenary speakers were composed of Walter D. Mignolo (Duke University, USA), Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni (University of Bayreuth, Germany), Angela Roothaan (VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands), Christopher Ryan B. Maboloc (Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines), Lovelyn C. Paclibar (Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines), and Fr. Shierwin A. Cabunilas (San Pablo Seminary, Philippines). The two-day conference covered six plenary lectures and seven panel presentations in total.

Being a country whose history and civilization were mostly influenced by colonialism and colonial thinking, the Philippines is but an appropriate audience to this emerging school of thought or intellectual movement. It was emphasized, though, that decoloniality does not exactly mean severance from our (epistemic and cultural) bonds with the dominant (Western) mentality but rather extrication and reactivation of what is destitute and divested from our own ways of understanding the world. Decoloniality, therefore, aims to heal our deeply-rooted colonial wounds.

PANL holds an International Conference in October 2021

Despite the ongoing global pandemic, PANL takes the challenge on hosting an international forum on one of the recently developed topics in philosophy: DECOLONIALITY. The conference will be held on October 22-23, 2021 via the online Zoom platform. Themed Philosophy and the Task of Decoloniality, this two-day event will involve six plenary lectures and seven panel discussions. Likewise, the annual general assembly and election of officers will be held.

Online Registration is still ongoing until October 19 (5:00 pm).

More updates can be accessed thru PANL's Facebook Group.

PANL holds its 16th Regional Conference on Culture and the Environment

On October 18 to 20, 2019, PANL held its 16th Regional Philosophy Conference at the Benguet State University which was participated by several personel in the academe within and outside Northern Luzon. Inspired by CHED Memorandum Order No. 2 of 2019, the theme of the annually held conference was “Philosophy, Indigenous Cultures and Earth Studies.” Numerous speakers and presenters shared ideas and prompted philosophical discourses that zeroed in on our efforts in protecting the indigenous people's culture and the environment.

In this conference, the participants were given the opportunity to an intellectual discussion/exchange in a more multi-cultural and multi-disciplinal approach on the issues concerning cultural and earth studies of today.  The conference hoped to bring the participants closer to dealing with issues and activities from an indigenous philosophy viewpoint, and pave a way to collective actions thereof.

A debate on Philosophy of Easter is organized by PAP, MCJS, PANL, and Pagarubangan, in cooperation with the CBCP,
on 27 April 2019 at the
Mary Cause of our Joy Seminary, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.

One of PANL's Board Members, Fides Bernardo Bitanga, joins the panel of discussant-debaters.
With him in the negating side are Rex Belli Alejandro and Zachree Damo as coordinator-coach.

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1st USAPP Summit & 40th PHAVISMINDA Anniversary

On May 30 to June 1, 2019, Silliman University will be hosting the very first summit of the Union of Societies and Associations of Philosophy in the Philippines (USAPP) and PHAVISMINDA's 40th Anniversary. The event's theme is "Philosophy and the Filipino: An Assessment of the Direction of Philosophizing in the Philippines." Interested participants are now being called for registration and paper submissions. Instructions and details are given further stated in the attached photo.

Further details could be accessed through PHAVISMINDA Official Facebook Group Post.

Ilocano Philosophy, already in the US Library of Congress

Dr. Agcaoili:
BAYANGGUDAW NOTES. 7 OCT 2018. SUN. N2.
Adu pay nga aramid. Ken masapul a masustenir.
GAPU kadagiti aramid dagiti indigeno a filosopo iti puli. Gapu iti nainsirmataan a gannuatda. Gapu iti panangilalada kadagiti sanut dagiti pagapuan. Gapu iti panangidaulo ni Dr Danilo Alterado kadagiti akademiko nga aramid dagiti filosophy iti Amianan a Filipinas. Addan katalogo ti Filosopia nga Ilokano iti US Library of Congress.
Dios ti agngina, Dr Danilo Alterado.. Addan naisangrat a katalogo dagiti gannuatyo iti PANL nga inrugiyo

Dr. Alterado:
Filosopia nga Ilokano - adda itan idiay US Library of Congress Catalogue! Kakabsat ken gagayyem iti Filosopia - Kanakem ken Ka-PANL - Pasingkedan tayo daytoy a nagun-od a balligi babaen keni Manong Aurelio Solver Agcaoili! Paaduentayo daytoy a gannuat. Usarentayo in indigeno nga wagas kas iti Agcaoilon PAR (punget-a-ramut) ti panagsukimat ti pagsasao tayo; ken adu pay a wagas: maiyannatup a panagripirip, kontextual a panagmenna-menna, tukay kananakem, palpaliiw....

Dear friends,

Due to the devastating effects of the recent typhoon Lando, the PANL executive board would like to inform you that our 2015 PANL conference on "Engaging Amianan Knowledge and Heritage Discourses," which was scheduled on oct.24-25, 2015, was cancelled, and thereby moved on the second week of February next year, 2016, still at Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Batac City Ilocos Norte.

EXACT days and changes in the program of activities will be announced at later dates. Please visit our facebook group and blogsite every now and then for any updates. Thank You

With the theme, "EPITOMIZING THE AMIANAN LEXES OF LOVE OF WISDOM," the Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon's 11th Regional Seminar Conference was successfully held last October 12, 2014 at San Pablo Seminary, Crystal Cave, Baguio City.
 

Delegates of PANL's 11th Conference

Just like the previous year's conference (2013), this year's gathering highlighted PANL's reticent advances in its commitment to the creative formation of philosophical approaches for Amianan cultural self-understanding. Dr. Wilfred F. Cabauatan delivered a lecture on "The Ibanag's Concept of Justice," Ms. Marie Frances Denise D. Calde (MA Philos) on "Rethinking Igorot Identity" in light of Foucault's philosophy, and, Dr. Danilo S. Alterado on "Nakem ken Ulimek."

cover page of the book

  The conference culminated with the launching of the first PANL publication, "AMIANAN: A PHILOSOPHICAL ANTHOLOGY," featuring the selected papers presented at PANL conferences for the past ten years. Note that this is just the first of the many upcoming volumes in the future. According to Dr. Alterado, the term "Amianan" is widely accepted to mean "north or northern" (Northern Luzon/Philippines). Etymologically it comes from the Iloko term "amian" which refers to the cold breeze or wind that comes forth from the north. Thus the word "Amianan" aptly represents and symbolizes the chilly breeze of wisdom that comes from the north. Incidentally, the Latin "ami" ruminates the idea of love which intrinsically allied with  philosophy as love of wisdom.


Congratulations to all the authors of the chosen lectures/papers presented in the past. And thanks to all the members for all your untiring support. Long live to us all!

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10th Convention 2013

The Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon (PANL) Inc. successfully held its 10th regional conference last October 26, 2013 at the Gerald Decaestecker Conference Hall of Saint Louis University, Navy Base Campus, Baguio City. With the theme, "Trailblazing Amianan Philosophies and Cultures," the conference highlighted PANL's reticent advances in its commitment to the creative formation of philosophical approaches for Amianan cultural self-understanding.

In the morning, two plenary speakers, Prof. Florentino Hornedo, PhD, from the graduate school of the University of Saint Thomas, delivered a lecture on "The Ivatan Concept of Leadership," while Prof. Aurelio Agcaoili, PhD, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa  delivered a pure Ilocano video presentation lecture on "Ti Vokabulario ti Panakitakit ken dagiti Sansanut Amianan". Speakers in the afternoon delivered their lectures in parallel sessions: Mr. Francis Matay-eo, MA, on "Land and Ancestral Domains as Philosophy of Dwelling among the Cordillera Indigenous Peoples";  Mr. Rex-Belli Alejandro, MA, on "Panagtagikua ken Panagparangarang: Engaging Philosophy of Liberation as a Point of Departure for a Contextual Panagmennamenna"; Atty. Mark Gil Ramolete, MA, on "Pluralism, Recognition and Indegenous Rights (Panagduduma, Panangbigbig ken Indigenoso/Nainsigudan a Karbengan"; Mr. Romano Bulatao, MA, on "The Mothering Aspect of Pangasinense Identity: An Etymological Reflection on Zinawa and Malinak"; and the La Liga Philosophia of USL on "From Koffun to Pavvurulum and Beyond: The Ybanag Concept of Friendship." Nonetheless, after all lectures have been delivered in the afternoon, PANL conducted a Logic quiz bee for the first time, and the representative philosophy students of Saint Mary's University of Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya, came out as the grand winner.

Although the ten years of PANL's existence has been remarkably challenging since its foundation in 2003, the association is continuously  growing despite the difficulties and challenges it is facing. PANL remains to be solid and firm with its commitment  towards the creative formation of philosophical approaches to the study of local cultures, specifically in Northern Luzon. The association takes pride of its officers and members for their willingness to discover and share the richness of the Filipino culture each time there is an intellectual philosophical gathering like this one.

Thank you for all your support, and may our association continue to thrive through the coming years!

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9th Convention (2012)

The Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon (PANL) Inc. successfully held its 9th conference last October 13-14,2012 at San Pablo College Seminary, Crystal Cave, Baguio City.

With the theme, "The Contributions of Philosophy in the Intellectual Culture of Church and Society in our Globalizing World," the conference highlighted current exchanges on the crucial role and contribution of philosophy in our intellectual culture in the fast changing world as well as its response to the challenge of teaching philosophy for critical and transformative ethos. The lectures provided faculties and students of philosophy an avenue for engaging discourse and heightening philosophical impetus for the best interest of philosophy formation for the young.

Prof. Eduardo Calasanz talked about "Reclaiming the Mystical in the Philosophical," Prof. Letecia Tolentino on "Philosphy as Conversational Partner of Church and Society," Dr. Wilfried Vanhoutte on "Globalization and Meaning-Giving: Reflections on the Tension between Pluralism and Uniformity," and Dr. Reynaldo Dumpayan on "Rethinking the Idea of Culture in Theology - Insights from Postmodern Thought."

Thank you for all the members' untiring support! Long live PANL!

8th Regional Seminar Conference (2011)

The PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN LUZON (PANL), Inc. successfully held its 8^th Regional Seminar  Conference at the Seminar Hall, Fourth Floor of BBCCC Building (Baguio-Benguet Community Credit Cooperative) Assumption Road, Baguio City last October 21, 2011 (Friday).

The theme of this year’s academic gathering was “Teaching Philosophy and the Challenge of Quality Education: Principles and Strategies.”This year’s seminar conference responds to the challenge of pedagogy in teaching philosophy for critical and creative thinking. It aims to provide teachers/instructors of philosophy the content of teaching and also the methods they must employ to be more effective in the task of instilling philosophic ideas and life-tested values to students. The speakers were Prof. Narcisa Canila (UP Baguio), Prof. Ronald Taggaoa (SLU Baguio) and Prof. Hermida (Ateneo).

Congratulations to all the members and thank you for your active participation!

Save Our Mother Earth Now Concert

The Asia Pacific Indigenous Youth Network (APIYN) and the Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon (PANL) have come together and gave an audio-visual concert that aims to educate young and old about the alarming environmental situation humankind is facing, the grave threat of climate change and global warming to all life on earth. It also aims to educate about the cultural identity, diversity issues confronting indigenous youth.

Presented last September 20, 2009 at the Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City, the concert program brilliantly interweaved lights and sounds and the viewers on a journey that encompassed indigenous people, the environment, and other soci0-cultural issues. With stunning visual animation, backed by the best environment-advocate musicians in town, viewers enjoyed the breathtaking storytelling done by combining the old concert mechanincs with new flash animation technology. Not only that the concert provided additional awareness to environmental issues but also marked a memorable aesthetic experience.

All hope is not lost for our Mother Earth. Thank you for helping us saving our only home, our planet.

(note: The APIYN is a youth organization and is an expert on the field of youth organizing, mobilization and advocacy of youth issues. APIYN is also an indegenous peoples organization and has been involved since 2002 on issues of indegenous peoples. It has been closely involved in advocacy and lobby for the recognition of IP rights at the United Nations level and national levels).

World Philosophy Day

The Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon, in cooperation with the Department of Philosophy of the University of the Philippines Baguio, together with students majoring in philosophy, the New Louisian Philosophical Society (NEOLOUPHIS) of Saint Louis University, had a week long celebration of the 7th World Philosophy Day (Nov.20,2008) from November 17-22, 2008.

This year's theme is "Power and Rights: Reaffirming Human Digninty Through Just Social Institutions." This is in commemoration of the 60th years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Dr. Julius Mendoza, Head of the Department of Philosophy of the Universtiy of the Philippines Baguio delivered a lecture on "The Correlate of Claim-Rights" in the afternoon of November 20. All members of PANL from different schools and regions in northern luzon were also encouraged to enjoin an activity during those day/s bearing our association's name.

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.

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Process Philosophy and the Metaphysics of Becoming

The lecture of Dr. Andre Cloots on Process Philosophy and the Metaphysics of Becoming in Saint Louis University was sponsored by the Institute of Philosophy and Religion, the SLU Libraries, and the College of Human Sciences and in close coordination with the Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon. The lecture was held at the fourth floor of the Charles Vath Building where it has also given an opportunity for the school to showcase currently acquired philosophy books.

Before going to the lecture of Dr. Cloots, allow me first to present a brief overview of what Process philosophy and Metaphysics are. Process philosophy is an established and time honored philosophical tradition that highlights becoming and changing over static being. Process philosophy has been recognized to be existent in many historical and cultural periods; however, the term “process philosophy” is primarily associated with the work of American philosophers Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) and Charles Hartshorne (1897-2000). Process philosophy is differentiated from other philosophical traditions in its attempt to bring together the varied intuitions found in human experience (such as religious, scientific, and aesthetic) into a consistent and comprehensible all-inclusive scheme. Metaphysics, on the other hand, is a branch of philosophy that deals with the study of reality transcending those of any particular science, traditionally including cosmology and ontology. Any attempt to investigate what reality is necessitates the need not to be confined on the physical. One must go beyond the physical. Thus, as what one metaphysician has said, “the root and ground of all metaphysical inquiry is the unrestricted drive to know all that there is to know about all that there is.”

Read more about this article at http://panllinks.blogspot.com/2008/03/process-philosophy-and-metaphysics-of.html

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UNESCO Lauds PANL and SLU's Philosophy Department, IPR, for Celebrating World Philosophy Day

“On behalf of the Human Security, Democracy and Philosophy Section, thank you very much; we congratulate you on this initiative to promote philosophical reflection in your country and encourage you to continue to do so…” these are the inspiring words of Kristina Balalovska, Head of the Human Security, Democracy and Philosophy Section of UNESCO Paris Headquarters, through an email received by the Philosophy Department. In a very recent communication, UNESCO reiterates their commendation and they would be glad to receive more details of the activities we plan to organize this year.

United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrate World Philosophy Day every third Thursday of November each year. Maybe you ask the query, Why Philosophy at UNESCO? UNESCO's response is simple. They responded with a question, it says, "How could UNESCO, as the intellectual and ethical arm of the United Nations, function without promoting philosophical reflection as the basis for democracy, human rights and a just society? In other words, how else can one foster an authentic foundation for peaceful co-existence without doing philosophy?" UNESCO gave their message loud and clear. They extend the invitation to all member states, Universities, Research Centers, NGOs and other groups to participate in this annual auspicious celebration of philosophy in order to promote philosophical reflection in all human agencies in view of a better and transformed world. As every year since 2002, the tradition of World Philosophy Day continues!

The main objectives of World Philosophy Day are: 1) to renew the national, sub-regional, regional and international commitment to philosophy; 2) to foster philosophical analysis, research and studies on major contemporary issues so as to respond more effectively to the challenges that are confronting humanity today; 3) to raise public awareness of the importance of philosophy and its critical use in the choices arising for many societies from the effects of globalization or entry into modernity; 4) to appraise the state of philosophy teaching throughout the world, with special emphasis on unequal access; and, 5) to underline the importance of the universalization of philosophy teaching for future generations.

The United Nation's humanistic goal for the new generation via the renewed appreciation and immersion in the life of philosophy can take ground in the spiritual aegis of the university. Philosophy for the university is both its gift and task. It is within the lifeworld of the university that we can do and live philosophy. Given its pivotal stage in the education and formation of the young, the university plays a crucial role in realizing the potentials of a renewed world of enlightened citizens.

Cognizant and in response to these task and challenge, the Philosophy Department, Institute of Philosophy and Religion together with the Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon (PANL) vow to uphold and promote PHILOSOPHY in the academe and in the public sphere; we vow tO organize a World Philosophy Day activity every November of each year. This is a way in which we can Witness to the vocation of Philosophy and thus contributes to the actualization of a Transformed educational system, society and World.

Since 2005, the Philosophica Association of Northern Luzon(PANL) together with the Philosophy Department celebrates World Philosophy Day here in SLU. In November 2005, the theme of the celebration was, “The Idea of University in a Globalized Society: A Philosophical Task”. Aside from the exhibit at the Diego Silang Lobby, there were five lectures which were all given by Philosophy Faculty members: Ethics in Politics and the Tasks of Universities by Prof. Danilo Alterado; Tatlong Etikal na Mukha ng Pilipino sa Meno by Prof. Edwin Mirano; Humans and Non-Human Animals by Dr. Wifried Vanhoutte; Women and Emotions: Emotions as Value Judgment by Prof. Melany Natividad; A Paradigmatic Critique of the Socio-Political of the Philippines: A Bernard Lonergan Perspective by Prof. Patricio Cabauatan.

Last year’s celebration focused on an Inter-Disciplinary Conference with the theme: Philosophy and/of Law: Interpretation and Application. The main speaker was Rev. Fr. Ranhilo C. Aquino, PhD, JD. This conference showed the affinity of philosophy and law. It was also the occasion to introduce and showcase the new course offering of Bachelor of Philosophy and Legal Studies (PhB&LSt).

The theme of this year’s celebration is The Right to Philosophy in the University – A Pedagogy of Human Flourishing. The week long celebration (November 19-24) is highlighted by Exhibit and Philosophy Clinic at the Diego Silang Lobby; and two Philosophy Lectures. The activities are spearheaded by the New Louisian Philosophical Society (NEOLOUPHIS) with the participation of the Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon.

5th PANL Regional Convention

The Philosophical Association of Northern Luzon (PANL) conducted its 5th Regional Convention last October 26-27, 2007 at the City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. The host institution for the convention was the Immaculate Conception School of Theology. This year’s theme for the convention was “Understanding Culture: Towards an Interface between Philosophy and Spirituality.”

The first Plenary Lecturer of the convention was Fr. Adalberto Barut, PhD, Rector and Dean of Studies San Pablo Seminary, Baguio City. The lecture was entitled “From Inward Generation to Transcendence through Symbolic Consciousness.” Following the plenary lecture were the simultaneous Concurrent Lectures. Professor Gerardo Palcon, MA, Head Department of Philosophy, Divine Word College, Bangued, Abra presented his paper on the topic “Cultural Spirituality and the Search for Well-being among the Itneg in Abra.” Professor Lawrence Dexter D. Ladia, MA, faculty, Department of Religion, IPR, Saint Louis University, Baguio City articulated his paper entitled “Educational Hospitality: A Form of Integral Spirituality.”

After the series of lectures given, the convention coordinators gave the participants time to tour the scenic spot of city of Vigan via the “Kalesa.” Among others the favorite spots were the Burgos National Museum, Pagburnayan, Chavit Singson’s Baluarte and Mini Zoo, and the famous UNESCO World Heritage Plaza.

In order for the participants to unwind from the activities of the first day, a cocktail party and fellowship was given wherein the delegates were serenaded with Ilocano songs. The local artists of the Ray-ao ti Pangaldaw (a local radio program) gave their beautiful rendition of Ilocano harana and popular Ilocano music to the delight of everyone.

The second day of the conference commenced with a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Rev. Fr. Adalbert Barut and Rev. Fr. John Habawel (Rector of ICST). PANL offered its thanksgiving to the ultimate source of being through the holy sacrifice of the mass.

The second Plenary Lecturer was Professor Narcisa Paredes-Canilao, PhD, Department of History and Philosophy, University of the Philippines, Baguio City. Her lecture was a pioneering one for it was delivered entirely in the Ilocano language. The title of the lecture was “Adda Kadi Kaes-eskan Ti Biag? (Pilosopiya ken Asyano nga Espiritwalidad iti Tractatus ni Wittgenstein).” The Convention culminated with the second Concurrent Lectures. Fr. Julio Rebolledo, MA, Head, Department of Philosophy, University of Baguio, Baguio City discussed his work “Spirituality of Suffering: Reflections of Abraham Heschel’s Path to Philosophy.” The other Concurrent Lecture was a presentation of the paper by Professor Romano Bulatao, MA, Head, Department of Religion, IPR, Saint Louis University, Baguio City. The paper was entitled “Linawa: An Anthropological Exegesis of Malinac Lay Labi (Towards Understanding Pangasinense Spirituality).”


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