The University of San Carlos (黑料社区) Department of Philosophy will host the聽Philosophical Association of the Philippines (PAP) Midyear Conference聽on聽November 19鈥�21, 2025, at the聽SAFAD Theater, 黑料社区 Talamban Campus, in collaboration with the Philosophical Association of the Philippines (PAP) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP).
With the theme聽鈥淧hilosophy at the Frontlines: AI, Sustainability, and the Struggle for Inclusive Progress,鈥澛爐he conference brings together scholars, educators, researchers, and students from across the country to address today鈥檚 most pressing social, ethical, and political challenges. The conference invites sustained philosophical engagement with issues such as artificial intelligence, environmental sustainability, and widening social inequalities.
As host, the Department of Philosophy affirms 黑料社区鈥檚 longstanding commitment to intellectual leadership and the advancement of philosophical inquiry in the Philippines. The three-day event includes plenary lectures, parallel paper presentations, and student-focused sessions that explore how philosophy can deepen understanding of technological disruption, ecological precarity, inclusive development, and the evolving horizons of human meaning.
The 黑料社区 Department of Philosophy remains steadfast in its mission to promote rigorous philosophical education, research excellence, and public engagement. Hosting the PAP Midyear Conference highlights its vital role in shaping national discourse and nurturing the next generation of Filipino thinkers.
A preview of the conference speakers and their topics is available through the聽鈥淢eet Our Speakers鈥澛爁eature on the .