Tue, 10 Mar, 2026
Three faculty members of the University of Asia and the Pacific represented the university at The 3rd International Symposium Series on Transformative Ideas in A Changing World, organized by the Faculty of Philosophy of Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University and held in Surabaya, Indonesia, from March 4 to 6, 2026.
The symposium, conducted in a hybrid format, gathered scholars from various institutions to explore this year’s theme, “Humanity, Justice, and Ecological Schemes: Rethinking Ethics, Technology, and Sustainability.” The event provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on pressing global issues related to ethical leadership, technological change, and environmental responsibility.
Representing the university were Dr. Philip Michael I. Paje (College of Arts and Sciences), Dr. Robert Z. Cortes (School of Media and Marketing), and Dr. Nicomedes B. Alviar (School of Politics and Governance), who each presented online their research paper aligned with the symposium’s theme.
Dr. Paje presented his paper titled “The Intended and Unintended Consequences of Ecosystems-Based Climate Adaptation Strategy in Philippine Coastal Cities,” which examined the impacts of climate adaptation initiatives on coastal communities and ecosystems in the Philippines.
Dr. Cortes delivered a presentation entitled “Transcending ‘Technique’ in the Age of Generative AI: Reconstituting Clifford Christians’ Philosophy of Technology Through Wojtyła’s Personalism and Virtue Ethics.” His paper explored ethical frameworks for understanding emerging technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence, through philosophical and virtue-based perspectives.
Meanwhile, Dr. Alviar presented “Pope Francis as Global Leader: Promoting World Peace Sustainability Through Ethics,” highlighting the ethical leadership of Pope Francis in advancing global peace and sustainability.
Through their participation, the faculty members contributed to ongoing international conversations on ethics, technology, and ecological responsibility, while strengthening the university’s engagement with the global academic community.
UA&P faculty present papers at int'l symposium on humanity, justice & ecology
Three faculty members of the University of Asia and the Pacific represented the university at The 3rd International Symposium Series on Transformative Ideas in A Changing World, organized by the Faculty of Philosophy of Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University and held in Surabaya, Indonesia, from March 4 to 6, 2026.
The symposium, conducted in a hybrid format, gathered scholars from various institutions to explore this year’s theme, “Humanity, Justice, and Ecological Schemes: Rethinking Ethics, Technology, and Sustainability.” The event provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on pressing global issues related to ethical leadership, technological change, and environmental responsibility.
Representing the university were Dr. Philip Michael I. Paje (College of Arts and Sciences), Dr. Robert Z. Cortes (School of Media and Marketing), and Dr. Nicomedes B. Alviar (School of Politics and Governance), who each presented online their research paper aligned with the symposium’s theme.
Dr. Paje presented his paper titled “The Intended and Unintended Consequences of Ecosystems-Based Climate Adaptation Strategy in Philippine Coastal Cities,” which examined the impacts of climate adaptation initiatives on coastal communities and ecosystems in the Philippines.
Dr. Cortes delivered a presentation entitled “Transcending ‘Technique’ in the Age of Generative AI: Reconstituting Clifford Christians’ Philosophy of Technology Through Wojtyła’s Personalism and Virtue Ethics.” His paper explored ethical frameworks for understanding emerging technologies, particularly generative artificial intelligence, through philosophical and virtue-based perspectives.
Meanwhile, Dr. Alviar presented “Pope Francis as Global Leader: Promoting World Peace Sustainability Through Ethics,” highlighting the ethical leadership of Pope Francis in advancing global peace and sustainability.
Through their participation, the faculty members contributed to ongoing international conversations on ethics, technology, and ecological responsibility, while strengthening the university’s engagement with the global academic community.