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Professors for Peace Statement on Prospect for Constitutional Reforms

No To Con-Ass

We, the undersigned academics and professionals, are expressing our deep concern as regards the process of reviewing and possibly amending our Constitution.

We acknowledge the importance of discussing ways to improve governance in the country, particularly when it comes to a possible shift to a new, federal form of government. Some of us actually support federalism, while others oppose it. We have nevertheless united in this common statement to acknowledge the importance of evidence-based debate and discussion to root out the main benefits and costs of such a reform.

Given the far-reaching implications of this reform, we believe the process must be much more participatory—including not just those who are for this reform, but also those who oppose it. International policy experience and evidence suggests that constitutional reforms are more effective if deliberations are front-loaded at the crafting stage, rather than belatedly appended once these reforms are already ratified.

The present environment is not conducive to reforming the constitution. The most recent nationwide surveys of SWS and Pulse Asia last March 2018 show that only 25% of our citizens sufficiently understand our existing constitution, while only 37% support the shift to federalism. 64% are against charter change. ‘Changing the Constitution’ also ranked last in the ‘most urgent national concerns’ with only 3% of the Filipinos saying that it should be acted upon immediately.

We do not support calls to channel this reform through a Constituent Assembly.

Almost 80% of Congress is comprised of political dynasties, and the empirical evidence suggests that a majority of them may face deep conflict of interest if a new constitution aims for reforms that level the political playing field. The risk of capture by vested interests affecting our present politics is too great.

We do not support calls to postpone or cancel elections in 2019.

Finally, we believe that there are more pressing and immediate policy challenges that our leaders must address. The rising death toll linked to the anti-drugs campaign, which now includes many children and young people. The killings of political leaders and priests also further raise the spectre of injustice. Rising prices of basic commodities, transportation and other needs are also hitting the poor, our workers, and millions of low income households. If these are unresolved, then how can we credibly unite around “rule of law” and “human rights” under an amended constitution?

A constitution is supposed to bind our nation in common values and a shared vision. It is the very glue that should unite us all in common purpose. If we are to amend the constitution, we must invest not just in the outcome, but in the very process.

This is a broad discussion that must bring together our citizens from all walks of life, professions and political leanings. It is a national discourse that must allay fears, clarify concerns and bring us all towards common ground.

Filipino Translation: Pagtutol Sa Con-Ass
Pahayag Ukol Sa Balakin na Pagreporma ng Saligang Batas

Kaming mga akademiko at propesyunal na lumalagda rito ay nagpapahayag ng marubdob na pag-aalala at taimtim na pagmamalasakit patungkol sa proseso ng muling pagsusuri at ng maaaring pagsususog ng ating Saligang Batas.

Kinikilala namin ang halaga ng pagtalakay sa mga paraan ng pagpapaunlad ng pamamahala sa bansa. Lalong mahalaga, kapag patungkol ito sa posibilidad ng pagpapalit ng uri ng pamahalaan tungo sa federalismo. Ilan sa amin ay nagtataguyod sa repormang ito; may ilan din na sumasalungat. Gayunman, nagbubuklod kami sa aming pahayag na kilalanin ang halaga ng talakayan at palitan ng kuro-kuro batay sa mga patunay at katibayan upang matunton at matukoy ang mga mapakikinabangang benepisyo at magugugol na gastos ng gayong reporma.

Dala ng malawakan at malalimang bisa at implikasyon ng repormang ito, naninindigan kami na ang proseso ay marapat na magkaroon ng higit na pakikisangkot at pakikibahagi—hindi lamang ng mga sang-ayon sa reporma, kundi maging ng mga salungat dito. Pinagtitibay at pinatutunayan ng karanasan mula sa pagbubuo ng mga International Policy o Pandaigdigang Patakaran na ang mga repormang pansaligangbatas ay higit na mabisa kung mauuna ang mataman at masusing pag-aaral at paglilimi sa panimulang yugto ng pagbubuo nito, kaysa kung maganap sa huli ang mga pagdaragdag at pagsususog matapos mapagtibay ang mga repormang ito sa saligang-batas.

Ang kasalukuyang kalagayan ng bansa ay hindi nababagay o naaangkop sa pagrereporma ng saligang batas. Inilalahad ng pinakahuling malawakang sarbey na ginawa sa buong bansa ng SWS at Pulse Asia noong Marso 2018 na 25% lamang ng mga mamamayan ang may sapat na pag-unawa sa kasalukuyang saligang batas, habang 37% lamang ang sumusuporta sa pagpapalit tungo sa federalismo. 64% ang salungat sa pagbabago ng saligang batas. Nasa pinakahuling hanay ng “most urgent national concerns” (o “pinakanangungunang pambansang alalahanin/usapin”) ang “Changing the Constitution” (o ang “Pagbabago ng Saligang Batas”), na may 3% lamang ng mga Pilipino na nagsasabing dapat itong isagawa sa lalong madaling panahon.

Hindi namin itinataguyod na isagawa at isakatuparan ang repormang ito sa pamamagitan ng Constituent Assembly.

Halos 80% ng Kongreso ay kasalukuyang binubuo ng mga political dynasty. Iminumungkahi ng mga patunay at ebidensya na ang nakararami sa kanila ay maaaring maharap sa matinding salungatan ng interes o conflict of interest kung nilalayon ng bagong saligang batas ang pagkakapantay-pantay ng oportunidad sa politikal na larangan. Sa kasalukuyang takbo ng politika sa bansa, labis na malaki at nakaliligalig ang panganib na pangibabawin ang mga pansariling interes sa usaping ito.

Hindi namin itinataguyod ang pagbibinbin o pagkakansela ng halalan sa 2019.

Panghuli, naninindigan kami na marami pang hamon sa mga umiiral na polisiya ang nangangailangan ng agarang pansin at tugon mula sa ating mga pinuno. Isang halimbawa ang dumaraming bilang ng mga pinapatay kaugnay ng kampanya laban sa droga, na kinabibilangan ng maraming paslit at kabataan. Ang pagpatay sa mga politiko at mga pari ay nagpapabigat sa lambong ng kawalan ng katarungan. Ang tumataas na presyo ng mga pangunahing bilihin o basic commodities, ng pasahe at transportasyon, at ng iba pang pangangailangan ay nagpapalugmok sa mahihirap, sa mga manggagawa, at sa milyong pamilya at tahanang may mababang kita. Kung hindi matutugunan ang mga ito, paano pa mapagkakatiwalaan na makakamit ang pagkakaisang umiinog sa “alituntunin ng batas” at sa “karapatang pantao” sa ilalim ng bagong saligang batas?

Ang saligang batas ay tagapagbuklod ng ating sambayanan na may tunguhin at mga pagpapahalagang pinagsasaluhan ng lahat. Ito ang tunay na tagapagbigkis nating lahat tungo sa iisang layunin. Kung irereporma at sususugan natin ang saligang batas, marapat na magtuon tayo ng pansin at halaga hindi lamang sa resultang kalalabasan nito, kundi sa mismong prosesong magtatatag ng ubod at loob nito.

Nahaharap tayo sa malawakang talakayan na kailangang kasangkutan ng mga mamamayan mula sa sari-saring karanasan at antas ng lipunan, hanapbuhay at propesyon, at paninidigang politikal. Isa itong pambansang diskurso at palitan ng kuro-kuro na marapat na magpahupa ng pangamba, magdulot ng kaliwanagan sa mga saloobin, at maghatid sa ating lahat ng mapagsasaluhang pag-unawa.

Ang mga pananaw at opinyon ng mga nakalagda ay hindi kumakatawan sa paninidigan ng mga institusyon at organisasyong kinabibilingan nila. Lahat ay pumirma ayon sa kanilang indibdwal na kakayahan bilang mamamayang sangkot sa edukasyon, pananaliksik, at larangang pampolisiya.

Para sa mga interesadong makiisa sa gawaing ito, mag-email sa peaceprofessors.ph@gmail.com.

Signed:

  1. Roberto C. Yap, SJ, President, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
  2. Roberto E. N. Rivera, SJ, President, Ateneo de Naga University
  3. Dionisio M. Miranda, SVD, President, University of San Carlos
  4. Karel San Juan, SJ, President, Ateneo de Zamboanga University
  5. Edilberto de Jesus, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Asian Institute of Management
  6. Joel E. Tabora SJ, President, Ateneo de Davao University
  7. Jose Ramon T. Villarin, SJ, President, Ateneo de Manila University
  8. Armin A. Luistro, FSC, President, De La Salle Philippines
  9. Primitivo E. Viray, Jr., SJ, Provincial Superior, Jesuits in the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus
  10. Juan Antonio Z. Villaluz, RN, MBA, President, Southland College
  11. Sittie NB Pasandalan, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Social Sciences, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology
  12. Ada D. Abad, Dean, Adamson University College of Law
  13. Teresita C. Babaran, SFIC, President, St. Joseph’s College of QC
  14. Michael L. Tan, DVM, PhD, Professor, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  15. Cielito Habito, PhD, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University
  16. Lloyd C. Bautista, DPA, Vice President, Academics, STI Education Services Group
  17. Gillian Joyce G. Virata, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Roosevelt College, Inc.
  18. Edna Aquino, Vice President for Research, Extension and Information Services, Rizal Technological University
  19. Ronald U. Mendoza, PhD, Dean, Ateneo School of Government
  20. Maria Fe Villamejor-Mendoza, DPA, Dean, University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance
  21. Jaime G. Hofileña, Vice President for Social Development, Ateneo de Manila University
  22. Antonette Palma-Angeles, PhD, Vice President for the Professional Schools, Ateneo de Manila University
  23. Ramon D. Echica (SThD), Dean of Studies, Faculty of Theology, San Carlos Major Seminary
  24. Maria Luz C. Vilches, PhD, Vice President for the Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University
  25. Melencio Sta. Maria, LLM, Dean, Far Eastern University Institute of Law
  26. Luisito G. Montalbo, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
  27. Rene D. Ledesma, Dean, Faculty and Academic Affairs, PHINMA University of Iloilo
  28. Lourdes M. Portus, PhD, Chair, Philippine Social Science Council and President, Philippines Communication Society
  29. Ruby S. Suazo, Department of Philosophy, University of San Carlos and President, Philosophical Association of the Visayas and Mindanao
  30. Arman Vicencio Cruz, Founding President, Finance Educators Association
  31. Angelina Galang, PhD, Former Vice President for Academic Affairs, Miriam College
  32. Jose Maria G. Hofileña, Dean, Ateneo Law School
  33. Sylvia Estrada Claudio, Dean, College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the Philippines
  34. Michael Purugganan, Silver for Professor of Biology and Dean for Science, New York University
  35. Manuel M. Dayrit MD, MSc, Dean, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  36. Rodolfo P. Ang, Dean, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
  37. Victor Andres Manhit, MPA, DLSU Associate Professor (Retired) and President of ADR Institute
  38. Danton Remoto, Professorial Lecturer, Ateneo de Manila University and Former Dean and President, The Manila Times College
  39. Georgina Encanto, Former UP Regent and Dean, College of Mass Communications, University of the Philippines
  40. Jose Ramon Albert, PhD, Former President, Philippine Statistical Association
  41. Tomas P. Africa, Former President, Philippine Statistical Association
  42. Cybele Lara Abad, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, UP College of Medicine
  43. Gémino H. Abad, University Professor Emeritus, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  44. Mercy Abad, AKKAPKa
  45. Limuel Anthony B. Abrogena, MD, FPAFP, Assistant Professor, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  46. Luisito C Abueg, Graduate Fellow, UP School of Economics
  47. Alberto S. Acenas, Retired Executive, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp.
  48. Jaime A. Acevedo, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
  49. Divina E. Adajar, Paref Woodrose School, Inc.
  50. Nathalie Africa-Verceles, DSD, Director, UP Center for Women’s and Gender Studies
  51. Raymond B. Aguas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
  52. Eirene Jhone E. Aguila, Professor, Far Eastern University Institute of Law
  53. Victor Aguilan, PhD, Divinity School, Siliman University
  54. Elizabeth Aguiling-Pangalangan, LLM, PhD, Professor, UP College of Law
  55. Arjan P. Aguirre, MA, Instructor, Department of Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University
  56. Erwin A. Alampay, PhD, Associate Professor, National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines
  57. Ramon Benedicto A. Alampay, PhD, Associate Professor, Asian Institute of Tourism, University of the Philippines
  58. Ruby G. Alcantara, PhD, Professor (Ret.), University of the Philippines-Diliman
  59. Alan G. Alegre, Lecturer, Development Studies Program, Ateneo de Manila University
  60. Albert E. Alejo, SJ, Ateneo de Manila University
  61. Froilan A. Alipao, MCD, Assistant Professor, University of Santo Tomas
  62. Melody Allanigue, Professor, College of Science, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
  63. Maria Lourdes Almeda-Benito, MBA, Assistant to the Dean, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  64. Sr. Josephini P. Ambatali, SFIC, St. Joseph’s College of QC
  65. Ricardo B. Ang III, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University
  66. Auria U. Arabit, SdP, Assistant Professor, De La Salle University
  67. Jaremilleta M. Arawiran, MM, Academic Chairperson, College of Education, Holy Name University
  68. Elizabeth Y. Arcellana-Nuqui, MD, Professor (Ret.), College of Medicine, University of the Philippines-Manila
  69. Agustin Arcenas, Associate Prof, UP School of Economics
  70. Cleve Arguelles, Assistant Professor & Chair of Political Science Program, UP Manila
  71. Patricia B. Arinto, Professor, University of the Philippines – Open University
  72. Rex Paul Arjona, Executive Director, Social Action Center – Legazpi, Albay
  73. Aries A. Arugay, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  74. Noel G. Asiones, PhD, Professor, University of Santo Tomas
  75. Maria Ela L. Atienza, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  76. Celia M. Austria, University of the Philippines-Baguio
  77. Concordia C. Bacalso, M. Eng’g, Ch. E., Head, Networking and Linkages Office, Cebu Institute of Technology-University
  78. Benjamin C. Bagadion, Jr., PhD, Professor, School of Management, University of the Philippines Mindanao
  79. Jason A. Baguia, Assistant Professor and College Secretary, UP Cebu College of Communication, Art, and Design
  80. Hadji Balajadia, MSc, Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, School of Arts and Sciences, Ateneo de Davao University
  81. Nerissa S. Balce, Associate Professor & Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Asian & Asian American Studies, State University of New York at Stony Brook
  82. Marcial Orlando A. Balgos Jr., PhD, Chair, Department of Leadership, Ethics, & HR Management, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
  83. Yason Banal, University of the Philippines Film Institute
  84. Jonna Baquillas, Asia Pacific College
  85. Raymundo S. Baquiran, MD, MPH, Associate Professor, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  86. Arlene Barbarona-Loquias, Faculty, College of Education, Holy Name University
  87. Remmon E. Barbaza, PhD, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  88. Benjamin Roberto G. Barretto, Part Time Political Science Teacher, Ateneo de Manila University
  89. Jay Batongbacal, JSD, University of the Philippines College of Law
  90. Cristina M. Bautista, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University
  91. Minerva S. Baylon, PhD, Associate Professor, UP NCPAG
  92. Ivyrose Baysic, Head, Ateneo Policy Center
  93. Allan B. I. Bernardo, PhD, Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology (Philippines) and Professor, University of Macau
  94. John Paul A. Bolano, Instructor, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
  95. Marilou C. Borje, MA, RGC, Guidance Counselor, Loyola Schools Office of Guidance and Counseling, Ateneo de Manila University
  96. Horacio M. Borromeo, PhD, Asian Institute of Management
  97. Agnes M. Brazal, PhD, Associate Professor and Research Fellow, De la Salle University
  98. Rofel G. Brion, PhD, Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
  99. Adelfo V. Briones, Adjuct Professor, Ateneo School of Government, Ateneo de Manila University
  100. Oscar Bulaong Jr., PhD, Philosophy Department Lecturer, Executive Director, Gov. Jose B. Fernandez Jr. Ethics Center, Ateneo de Manila University
  101. Ace Bryan S. Cabal, MSPH, Assistant Professor III, Department of Parasitology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines-Manila
  102. Romeo T. Cabarde, Jr., Professor, Department of Political Science, Ateneo de Davao University
  103. Jose V. Camacho, Jr., PhD, Professor, University of the Philippines-Los Baños
  104. Patrick F. Campos, UP Film Institute
  105. Delfo C. Canceran, OP, Professor, University of Santo Tomas
  106. Alexandra May D. Cardoso, Instructor, Department of English and Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  107. Mary Caroline N. Castano, PhD, Associate Professor, College of Commerce and Business Administration, The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
  108. Loreta Castro, Ed.D, Miriam College
  109. Jefrey B. Cercado, M.A., Assistant Professor, Social Sciences and Humanities Department, Centro Escolar University
  110. Arnella Francis D. Clamor, Associate Professor, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Davao University
  111. Lisandro E. Claudio, PhD, Associate Professor, De La Salle University
  112. Cristina Co, Counseling Faculty, Asian Theological Seminary
  113. Frumencio Co, De La Salle University
  114. Solita Collas-Monsod, Professor Emerita, UP School of Economics
  115. Julian Concepcion, Jr Finance & Economics Professor, Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver Campus
  116. Franz Giuseppe Cortez, Philosophy Department, University of Santo Tomas
  117. Cesi Cruz, Assistant Professor, HSBC Chair in Asian Research, Department of Political Science, The University of British Columbia
  118. Jan Fredrick Cruz, Lecturer, Economics Department, School of Social Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University
  119. Juan Cruz, PhD, University of Aberdeen, UK
  120. Nicole Curato, PhD, Research Fellow, University of Canberra
  121. Pamela A. Custodio, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Los Banos
  122. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng, Professor, Ateneo de Manila University
  123. Jose Mari O. Daclan, Ateneo School of Government
  124. Clarissa C. David, PhD, Professor, College of Mass Communications, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  125. Aurora Javate de Dios, Miriam College and former Philippine Representative to ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Women and Children’s Rights
  126. Emmanuel S.​ de Guzman, PhD, Professor, Maryhill School of Theology & Loyola School of Theology​
  127. Imelda Deinla, PhD, Australian National University
  128. Leland Joseph R. Dela Cruz, PhD, Director, Office for Social Concern and Involvement, Ateneo de Manila University
  129. Noel B. Del Castillo, Senior Lecturer, University of the Philippines and Miriam College
  130. ​ Ma. Luisa De Leon-Bolinao, PhD, Professor and former Chair​, History Department, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy​, UP Diliman
  131. Francisco N. de los Reyes, Assistant Professor, School of Statistics, University of the Philippines
  132. Reyzeljan De Los Trinos, Researcher, Ibong Adorno-Institute for Social Research
  133. Tesa Casal de Vela, PhD, Associate Professor, Miriam College
  134. Fritzie Ian De Vera, Director, COSCA – De La Salle University
  135. Michelle Joy De Vera, MD, Associate Professor, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  136. Oscar R. Diamante, Faculty, Philosophy Department, University of Santo Tomas
  137. Jeff Ducanes, Research Fellow, UP CIDS
  138. Manuel B. Dy, Jr., Professor, Ateneo de Manila University
  139. Adonis Elumbre, Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of History and Philosophy, University of the Philippines-Baguio
  140. John Mervin Embate, Instructor, University of the Philippines Los Banos​
  141. Elizabeth Enriquez, PhD, Professor, College of Mass Communication, UP Diliman
  142. John Mayo Enriquez, MBA, Assistant to the President for Social Development, Ateneo de Zamboanga University
  143. Emilyn Q. Espiritu, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Ateneo de Manila University
  144. Michelle Estor, LLM, University of the Philippines College of Law
  145. Rosa Maria Feliciano, Associate Professor, Department of Broadcast Communication, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  146. Carlo C. Flordeliza, Lecturer, Ateneo de Manila University
  147. Edna P. Franco, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
  148. Melissa R. Garabiles, PhD, RPsy, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
  149. Carlo Garcia, PhD, Executive Director, Miriam College Environmental Studies Institute
  150. Edmundo G. Garcia, Framer, 1987 Constitution
  151. Fanny A. Garcia, PhD, Filipino Department, De La Salle University-Manila
  152. Carlito M. Gaspar, CSsR
  153. Eleanor Gatapia, MD, Assistant Professor, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  154. Dan Gatmaytan, LLM, College of Law, UP Diliman
  155. Jan Robert R. Go, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  156. Maria Socorro Gochoco-Bautista, PhD, Professor, University of the Philippines School of Economics
  157. Athena E. Gorospe, PhD, Associate Professor & Director oh PhD Program, Asian Theological Seminary
  158. Grace Gorospe-Jamon, PhD, Professor of Political Science, UPD Extension Program in Pampanga
  159. Carlos S. Granados, Jr., Student Affairs Professional, Ateneo de Manila University
  160. Ruth R. Guerrero, MST, Peace Advocacy Officer, Ateneo Peace Institute, Ateneo de Zamboanga University
  161. Marita Concepcion Castro Guevara, PhD, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
  162. Roberto O. Guevara, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
  163. Eulalio R. Guieb III, PhD, Professor, Department of Broadcast Communication, University of the Philippines Diliman
  164. Ibarra ‘Barry’ M. Gutierrez III, LLM, Professorial Lecturer, College of Law, University of the Philippines
  165. Araceli Habaradas, Ateneo Law School
  166. Kenneth Hartigan-Go, MD, MD (UK)
  167. Regina Hechanova, Professor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
  168. Ian Jayson R. Hecita, Program Manager, DLSU Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance
  169. Ranilo B. Hermida, PhD, Associate Professor, Philosophy Department, Ateneo de Manila University
  170. Ana Liza S. Hernandez, MEd, St. Scholastica’s College Manila
  171. Margarita Holmes, Pamatasan ng Lunsod ng Maynila
  172. Ronald D. Holmes, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, De La Salle University
  173. Emerald Jay D. Ilac, PhD, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
  174. Carl Javier, Lecturer, Fine Arts Department, Ateneo de Manila University
  175. Alvin Jimenez, Faculty, Penuel School of Theology
  176. Bonn Juego, PhD, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
  177. Celeste Aida A. Jugo, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Ateneo de Manila University
  178. Hansley Juliano, MA, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University
  179. Anna Marie A. Karaos, Associate Director, John J. Carroll Institute on Church and Social Issues
  180. Reynaldo Laguda, Filipino
  181. Rejene Tan Lakibul, MPMD, Faculty Member, Department of Political Science, School of Law and Governance, University of San Carlos
  182. Miguel B. Lambino, Assistant Professor, Loyola School of Theology
  183. Levy Lara Lanaria, PhD, ATh, School of Arts & Sciences, University of San Carlos
  184. Christine Lao, LLB, MA, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines Diliman
  185. Maria Angeles Guanzon Lapena, Research Fellow, Social Development Research Center, De La Salle University
  186. Tanya Lat, LLM, Adjunct Professor, Ateneo Law School
  187. Antonio G. M. La Viña, JSD, Professorial Lecturer of Constitutional Law, University of the Philippines College of Law
  188. Michael J. Liberatore, Theology Department, Ateneo de Manila University
  189. Zenaida D. Ligan-Ashburn, Assistant Professor, Political Science Program, University of the Philippines-Cebu
  190. Auxencia A. Limjap, Professorial Lecturer, De La Salle University
  191. Gregg S. Lloren, MScR, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Cebu
  192. Ariel Lopez, Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  193. Gerardo T. Los Baños, Department of Communications and Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines-Diliman & Deputy Director, UP Press
  194. Lucia Lucas-Chavez, Asst. to the ADSAS, Ateneo de Manila University
  195. Ruth Lusterio-Rico, Phd, Professor, Department of Political Science, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, UP Diliman
  196. Juan Miguel Luz, Asian Institute of Management
  197. Sixto Donato C. Macasaet, Lecturer, Ateneo School of Government
  198. Grace C. Magalzo-Bualat, MPS, LlB, Chair, Department of Political Science University of San Carlos
  199. Cielo Magno, PhD, School of Economics, UP Diliman
  200. Francisco A. Magno, PhD, Director, DLSU Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance
  201. Annabel M. Manalo, PhD, Asian Theological Seminary
  202. Fermin P. Manalo, Jr., Assistant Professor, College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the Philippines
  203. Robert B. Manansala, OFM, Our Lady of the Angels Seminary
  204. Gemma Rita R. Marin, Executive Director, John J. Carroll Institute on Church and Social Issues
  205. Rhochie Matienzo, PhD, Faculty and Research Fellow, University of Santo Tomas
  206. Czarina Medina-Guce, Faculty, Development Studies Program, Ateneo de Manila University
  207. Rikki Lee B. Mendiola, Department of Science Communication, College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines-Los Baños
  208. Amado Mendoza, Jr., PhD, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  209. Meynardo P. Mendoza, PhD, Department of History, Ateneo de Manila University
  210. Ruben C. Mendoza, PhD, STD, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
  211. Kristine C. Meneses, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Santo Tomas
  212. Eden Delight Miro, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Ateneo de Manila University
  213. Alvin Manalo Molito, Faculty, Penuel School of Theology
  214. Antonio J. Montalván II, PhD, Professor, School of Graduate Studies, Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
  215. Louie C. Montemar, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Sta. Mesa
  216. Michael N. Montero, JD, Professor, Ateneo Law School
  217. Cristina Montiel, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
  218. Edna Sarah C. Morada, MD, MHPEd, FPPS, Faculty, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  219. Arminda A. Muga, RGC, Counselor, Loyola Schools Office of Guidance and Counseling, Ateneo de Manila University
  220. Jasmin Nario-Galace, PhD, Miriam College
  221. Fidel Nemenzo, DSc, Professor, Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines
  222. Jopie M. Nolasco, MA, Instructor, Department of Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
  223. Dina Ocampo, Faculty Member, University of the Philippines College of Education
  224. Danielle P. Ochoa, MA, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  225. Benedict Salazar Olgado, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of the Philippines Diliman
  226. Rowena A. Palacios, MA, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  227. Aileen B. Pascual, MD, FPAFP, Assistant Professor, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  228. Jose Victor Patalinghug, Academic, College of Arts and Sciences, Cebu Institute of Technology- University
  229. Jean Lee C. Patindol, Assistant Professor, Department of Business Economics, University of St. La Salle
  230. Abigail Peralta, PhD, Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University
  231. Marianne Rachel Perfecto, Associate Professor, Department of English, Ateneo de Manila University
  232. Keith Einstein R. Pon, Instructor I, Mindanao State University- Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography
  233. Inez Z. Ponce de Leon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Communications, Ateneo de Manila University
  234. Kent Marjun Primor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
  235. JC Punongbayan, PhD candidate, UP School of Economics
  236. Mary Margaret Que, Management and Organization Department, Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business, De La Salle University
  237. Ralph Jacinto A. Quiblat, Director – Office of Student Activities/Faculty – Department of Theology
  238. Dennis Quilala, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, UP-Diliman
  239. Mary Racelis, PhD, Professor, Ateneo de Manila University
  240. Mariel Vincent A. Rapisura, ME, Lecturer, Development Studies Program, Ateneo de Manila University
  241. Jaerold Marc D. Ramos, Faculty, Mapua University
  242. Nestor M. Ravilas, Faculty, Penuel School of Theology
  243. Farell M. Relacion, MPS, Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Misamis University
  244. Maria Lulu Reyes, Professor, Saint Louis University
  245. Reinabelle Reyes, PhD, Lecturer, Ateneo de Manila University
  246. Socorro L. Reyes, PhD, Former Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, De La Salle University
  247. Ver Reyes, PhD, RPsy, RPm, Program Head/Associate Professor, Psychology and Social Work Program, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina
  248. Miguel Paolo P. Rivera, M.A., Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University
  249. Temario C. Rivera, PhD, Former Chair, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines
  250. Deborah N Rodrigo, M.E., Faculty, ACE-ME, Ateneo de Manila Graduate School of Business
  251. Sandra Nicole Roldan, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines Diliman
  252. Anna C. Romana, Sucesos Filipinas Inc.
  253. Segundo Joaquin Eclar Romero Jr, Development Studies Program, Ateneo de Manila University
  254. Raoul R. Roncal, Faculty, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
  255. Anelle Sabanal, PhD, Research Director, Asian Theological Seminary
  256. Ana Maria Margarita S. Salvador, Assistant Professor, UP Diliman College of Education
  257. Angelica Joyce U. Samson, Student Affairs Professional, Office for Social Concern and Involvement, Ateneo de Manila University
  258. Ramon Miguel Cayco Samson, Adjunct Professor of Law, Ateneo Law School
  259. Rene Salvador R. San Andres, Residence Halls Director, Ateneo de Manila University
  260. Rachel Joyce Marie O. Sanchez, PhD, Department of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
  261. Rosena D. Sanchez, Ateneo de Davao University
  262. Ray Paolo J. Santiago, Executive Director, Ateneo Human Rights Center and Faculty Member, Ateneo Law School and FEU Institute of Law
  263. Paz Verdades M. Santos, Professor, De La Salle University
  264. Manuel Victor J. Sapitula, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of the Philippines Diliman
  265. Victor Segovia, Associate Professor, Philippine Women’s University
  266. John Sevilla, Trustee, Philippine Women’s University
  267. Annabella A. Simbulan, MBA, Faculty, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
  268. Cheryll Soriano, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Communication, De La Salle University-Manila
  269. Floy V. Soriano, Student Affairs Professional, Ateneo de Manila University
  270. Rowena Soriano, Member, Faculty of Law, Ateneo de Manila University and FEU Law; Assistant Professor, Political Science Program, Department of Social Sciences, UP Manila
  271. Samantha Soriano-Castaneda, MD, Assistant Professor, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  272. Cornelia S. Soto, PhD, Department of Education, Ateneo de Manila University
  273. Elmer T. Sto. Domingo, Jr., Director, Center for Community Development, Ateneo de Naga University
  274. Miguel Syjuco, MFA, PhD, Visiting Assistant Professor, New York University Abu Dhabi
  275. Chantal Ellis S. Tabo, MA, RPsy, RPm, Psychologist, Loyola Schools Office of Guidance and Counseling, Ateneo de Manila University
  276. Jalton Garces Taguibao, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  277. Judy M. Taguiwalo, PhD, Professorial Lecturer, College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the Philippines Diliman
  278. Mendiola Teng-Calleja, PhD, Ateneo de Manila University
  279. Mary C. Thomas, Assistant Professor, Department of English, Ateneo de Manila University
  280. Jose Maria Edito K. Tirol, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Ateneo de Manila University
  281. Rolando B. Tolentino, Professor, Universiy of the Philippines Film Institute
  282. Benjamin Gerardo T. Tolosa, PhD, Professor, Department of Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University
  283. Damcelle Torres-Cortes, Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Banos
  284. Amy Tud-Moraña, MAEM, Assistant Professor, Catanduanes State University
  285. Wendy Tupaz, Special Education Teacher, Prince George’s County Public Schools, USA
  286. Nash Tysmans, Independent Researcher
  287. Nico B. Valderrama, CPA, MPM, ESQ, Instructor, Arellano University School of Law
  288. Amelia Vasquez, RSCJ, East Asian Pastoral Institute
  289. Domingo R. Vicera, Ateneo Residence Halls
  290. Jean Abigail Victoria, Student Affairs Professional, Ateneo de Manila University
  291. Erik Villanueva, Former Instructor, Physics and Mathematics, Philippine Normal University
  292. Aleta R. Villanueva, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Open University
  293. Victor A. Villanueva, School Director, The Builders’ School
  294. Jane O. Vinculado, Faculty, Department of Broadcast Communication, University of the Philippines- Diliman
  295. Catherine P. Vistro-Yu, EdD, Professor, Ateneo de Manila University
  296. Alyson L. Yap, Instructor, John Gokongwei School of Management, Ateneo de Manila University
  297. Yvan Ysmael Yonaha, Instructor, University of the Philippines-Los Baños
  298. Darwin D. Yu, PhD, Professor, Ateneo de Manila University
  299. Suzanne Yupangco, Senior Manager, Arts and Culture Division, Ayala Foundation
  300. Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, LLM, Non-Resident Research Fellow, Ateneo School of Government
  301. Amparo Adelina C. Umali, III, PhD, Associate Professor, UP Center for International Studies
  302. Stella P. Go, Integrated School, De La Salle University
  303. Luke Antonie Quijano, Philosophy Department, Consolatrix College of Toledo City
  304. Jeconiah Louis Dreisbach, Lecturer, College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology, De La Salle Araneta University
  305. Raymond R. Tan, PhD, Professor of Chemical Engineering and University Fellow, De La Salle University
  306. Luis F. Dumlao, PhD, Dean, School of Management, Ateneo de Manila University
  307. Atty. Antonio H. Abad, Jr., Former Dean of Law, Adamson University and Far Eastern University
  308. Jean Emily P. Tan, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  309. Mark Joseph T. Calano, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  310. Isabel Pefianco Martin, PhD, Department of English, Ateneo de Manila University
  311. Willy V. Alangui, Professor of Mathematics, College of Science, University of the Philippines-Baguio
  312. Jacklyn A. Cleofas, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  313. Francis A. Gealogo, PhD, Department of History, Ateneo de Manila University
  314. Arnel L. Cadeliña, Dean, College of Business, Accountancy and Computer Science, Sacred Heart College-Lucena City
  315. Christopher A. Tan, Chief Operating Officer, PHINMA University of Pangasinan
  316. Danilo Francisco M. Reyes, Department of English, Ateneo de Manila University
  317. Louie Jon A. Sanchez, PhD (candidate), Instructor, Department of English, Ateneo de Manila University
  318. Garry B. Tabugon, Instructor, Caraga State University
  319. Fides Abad, Director, Information Management Specialists, Inc.
  320. Louis Catalan, SJ, Vice President for Higher Education, Ateneo de Zamboanga University
  321. Jean Encinas-Franco, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  322. Susan Villanueva, University of the Philippines College of Law
  323. Eduardo Jose E. Calasanz, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  324. Wystan de la Peña, Professor, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  325. Edmundo H. Abad, Retired Banker and Teacher
  326. Rene A. Abesamis, PhD, Silliman University-Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management
  327. Carl Marc Ramota, President, All U.P. Academic Employees Union, University of the Philippines System
  328. Rainier V. Almazan, Associate Professor, College of Social Work & Community Development, University of the Philippines
  329. Rainier A. Ibana, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  330. Jake De Guzman, HR Cluster, The Call to Leadership, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
  331. Fr. Kenneth C. Masong, PhD, Philosophy Department, Ateneo de Manila University
  332. Ma. Rosel S. San Pascual, PhD, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  333. Kristine Canales, PhD Candidate, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  334. Romeo M. Dizon, Department of Biology, University of the Philippines-Baguio
  335. Thelma A. Rivera, MD, former Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, University of the Philippines-Manila
  336. Porfirio B. Tizon Ll.b, MGM, Assistant Professor, PLM Institute of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay School of Government
  337. Maria Cynthia Rose Banzon-Bautista, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  338. Jhoanna Lynn B. Cruz, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines-Mindanao and Davao Writers Guild, Davao City
  339. Patricia M. Go, President, Shapeshopactive Inc.
  340. Leveric Ng, DBA, Assistant Professor, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
  341. Gideon Lasco, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  342. Mary Grace Joyce P. Alis, Research Associate, Ateneo Social Science Research Center, Ateneo de Naga University
  343. Virgilio T. Villancio Associate Professor, University of the Philippines-Los Baños
  344. Bernard Julian A. Patiño, Assistant Professor, Department of English and Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  345. Luis S. David, S.J., Department of Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
  346. Cesar Polvorosa, Jr., PhD, Algoma University (Canada)
  347. Edmundo Q. Quiocho, PhD, Faculty, Graduate School of Business, University of Perpetual Help System Dalta
  348. Violeda A. Umali, PhD, Professor, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines-Diliman
  349. Ma. Lourdes E. Ursos, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Silliman University Medical School
  350. Walden R. Ursos, MD, DPSBNM, Dean and Assistant Professor, Silliman University Medical School
  351. Fabian M. Dayrit, RCh, PhD, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Ateneo de Manila University
  352. Mark Anthony D. Abenir, DSD, Associate Professor, University of Santo Tomas
  353. Maria Jovita E. Zarate, PhD, University of the Philippines Open University
  354. Princess Catherine Pabellano, Southern Luzon State University
  355. Manuel Solis, PhD, Lecturer, University of Adelaide Law School
  356. Marilyn J. Alarilla, Special Lecturer, School of Diplomacy and Governance, De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde
  357. Lara Katrina T. Mendoza, Ateneo de Manila University
  358. Lynette Carpio Serrano, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines-Los Baños
  359. Marie Nathalie S. Ting, Student Affairs Professional, Office for Social Concern and Involvement, Ateneo de Manila University
  360. Perlita M. Frago-Marasigan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines
  361. Wennielyn Fajilan, Assistant Professor, University of Santo Tomas
  362. Richard Roll Talento, Professorial Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Adamson University
  363. Angeli Diaz, PhD, Department of Communication, De La Salle University
  364. Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr., Professor Emeritus, De La Salle University
  365. Jose Mari Benjamin Francisco U. Tirol, LLM, Dean, University of San Agustin College of Law
  366. Ferdinand B. Concubierta, Instructor, DMMMSU College of Law
  367. Flordeliz L. Abanto, Associate Dean for Special Projects, Academics Affairs Office, Far Eastern University
  368. Juan Paulo Fajardo, Faculty of Public Administration, Jose Rizal University
  369. Domingo Y. Reyes, Faculty, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
  370. Yolanda G. Ealdama, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines
  371. Ulpiano P. Ignacio Jr., Professor of Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman
  372. Ramon D. Quebral, Structural Geologist
  373. Joel Rocamora, Department of Political Science and Asian Center, University of the Philippines
  374. Ladylyn Lim, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines Tacloban College
  375. Matthew George O. Escobido, Assistant Professor, Department of Analytics, Information, and Operations, Asian Institute of Management

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