Category Archives: Address

AGRIC 2023: Diversity and Inclusivity in a VUCA World

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Ateneo Graduate Research and Innovation Conference (AGRIC), March 11, 2023] CANVA PRESENTATION: https://bit.ly/AGRIC2023 I have been asked to speak on “Diversity and Inclusivity in a VUCA World.” This is very broad theme that could be relevant for local, national, global, … Continue reading →

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Research and Development to Accelerate Climate Action

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[DENR Mindanao Multi-Stakeholders’ Forum,  Cagayan de Oro City, February 2, 2023] The Hon. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, Secretary of the DENR and fellow participants in the forum: I have been asked to comment on Research and Development to Accelerate Climate Action. … Continue reading →

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Concerns and Conversations in a VUCA World

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[For the Members of the ADDU CommunitySunday, January 22, 2023. ] We live and function in a VUCA world.  We struggle to make our best decisions in a world that is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous.  Making these decisions is stressful.  … Continue reading →

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Peace is in Our Hands.  Peace is in God’s Hands.

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Mindanao Week of Peace:  November 24-30, 2022.Keynote Address.  Calungsod-San Vitores Hall, ADDU, Nov 24, 2022.] We are happy again this year to come together in celebration of the Mindanao Week of Peace (MWP).  Our Mindanao has had a long history … Continue reading →

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From Shadows to Light

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Message:  Gawad Parangal 2022: A Celebration of Academic ExcellenceBapa Benny Tudtud Auditorium, 14 October 2022] “Academe” comes from the Latin word, acadēmīa, which in turn comes from the ancient Greek Ἀκαδημίαwhich was a grove of trees outside of Athens where Plato … Continue reading →

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Human Fraternity as the Condition and Outcome of Peace

Posted on September 28, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Closing Message to the 1st National Summit on Peace Education. Apo View Hotel, Davao.  Sept. 27, 2022.] Listen to JET’s Stream on Spotify.https://bit.ly/SpotifyJETsStreamEp3 In February of 2019 – just a little over two and a half years ago – two great … Continue reading →

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Catholic Higher Education in the Philippines: A Commitment to Quality Education in the Spirit

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[ADDU University Lecture, July 29, 2022.] Our University Celebration of St. Ignatius of Loyola today is occasion for reflection on Catholic Education in the Philippines and how it is a commitment to quality education in the Holy Spirit. Catholic education … Continue reading →

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Under the Cross of Christ the King

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

Address.  ADDU General Faculty Convocation.  July 4, 2022. Last June 28, the year of celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Ateneo de Davao founded in 1948 commenced.  The Diamond Jubilee began fittingly with the blessing of the Senior High … Continue reading →

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Strong in Faith, in Hope, Discerning and Wise

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[College Graduation Address.  23 April 2022] It has been my privilege today to officially confer on you your degrees for the courses you have completed.  You have worked hard for them.  Rejoice in them.  Bear them both with pride and … Continue reading →

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A Stellar Online Batch

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Joel Tabora, S.J.

[Address.  SHS Graduation.  22 April 2022.] It is a privilege for me to finally be able to address you, if not face to face, online.  When you enrolled for the ADDU Senior High School (SHS) two years ago, the pandemic … Continue reading →

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