T A L I S I K
An Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
TALISIK: An Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy is the official publication and research arm of the AB Philosophy Program of the Faculty of Arts and Letters - University of Santo Tomas. It aims to foster a research culture among undergraduate students of Philosophy. As a research platform primarily for undergraduate philosophy students in the Philippines, the journal seeks to publish articles across the whole range of philosophical topics, but with special emphasis on the following subject strands:
Anglo-American PhilosophyAristotelian-Thomistic Philosophy and ScholasticismContinental European PhilosophyContemporary philosophical issues and trendsFeminism and Postcolonial TheoryFilipino PhilosophyOriental Thought and East-West Comparative Philosophy
TALISIK is a Filipino word, a contraction of “Talas” [Keenness] and “Saliksik” [Search]. TALISIK then means “Katalasan ng isip na umunawa ng anuman” [Keenness of the mind to understand anything] and “Malaliman at matalinong pagdalumat sa kahulugan ng anuman” [In-depth and intelligent search for the meaning of anything]. Based on the definition of TALISIK, the Editorial Board intends to demonstrate the acumen of undergraduate students of philosophy through their research undertakings. The journal primarily caters to the works of the UST undergraduate students of philosophy and welcomes contributions from other fields and institutions. Today, the organization also envisions expanding its academic channels not only through publication but also with discursive spaces that will allow curiosity and polemical research to develop.
TALISIK publishes issues annually.
TALISIK is a Filipino word, a contraction of “Talas” [Keenness] and “Saliksik” [Search]. TALISIK then means “Katalasan ng isip na umunawa ng anuman” [Keenness of the mind to understand anything] and “Malaliman at matalinong pagdalumat sa kahulugan ng anuman” [In-depth and intelligent search for the meaning of anything].
EDITORIAL AND ADVISORY BOARDS
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EDITORIAL BOARD (2025-2026)
Editor-in-Chief
Ms. Mary Francine Denisse O. Lumantao
Managing Editor
Mr. Joshua Andrei P. Pascua
Associate Editors
Mr. Francis Emmanuel N. Amiga
Mr. Sean Ethan M. Capisanan
Ms. Christine Julianne Genovea
Mr. Roy Lexter S. Hembra
Ms. Ysalenn B. Saguban
Layout Editor
Ms. Ann Felice G. Barbuco
Faculty Leads
Ms. Paula Nicole C. Eugenio, MA
Prof. Raniel S.M. Reyes, PhD
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ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Ranier Carlo V. Abengaña, MA | University College Dublin
† Dr. Romualdo E. Abulad | University of Santo Tomas
Prof. Jove Jim S. Aguas, PhD | University of Santo Tomas
Prof. Fleurdeliz R. Altez-Albela, PhD | University of Santo Tomas
Prof. Paolo A. Bolaños, PhD | University of Santo Tomas
Prof. Jovito V. Cariño, PhD | University of Santo Tomas
Mr. Jessie Joshua Z. Lino, MA | University of Santo Tomas
Prof. Marella Ada V. Mancenido-Bolaños, PhD | University of Santo Tomas
Assoc. Prof. Roland Theuas D.S. Pada, PhD | University of Santo Tomas
Mr. Anton Heinrich L. Rennesland, PhD | University of Santo Tomas
Prof. Raniel S.M. Reyes, PhD | University of Santo Tomas