Mark Steven A.

Pandan
Curriculum Vitae
As of August 2, 2023

PERSONAL & CONTACT INFORMATION

Full Name: Mark Steven Alloso Pandan

Address: 6-1 New Capitol Site, Cogon District, Tagbilaran City
Phone No. : 09923070856 / +639603577664
Email: markstevena.pandan@gmail.com / pandan.mark_steven@hnu.edu.ph
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-steven-pandan-b54498119
Academia: https://hnutagbilaran.academia.edu/MarkStevenPandan
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mark-Steven-Pandan?ev=hdr_xprf
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgS3TQysKLlZSmIxLER7rdQ

(Highlight code: Philosophy, Social Science, Education, and Research

ACADEMIC HISTORY

Graduate School
Master of Arts in Education, major in Social Studies (Ongoing). Cebu Normal University.

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies (Magna Cum Laude). Holy Name
University. S.Y. 2019-2023. Best Student Research in the College of Education.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (ongoing): Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary. S.Y. 2021-
2025. 2nd Year of auditing philosophy courses.

Basic Education
Senior High School at Holy Name University (With High Honors). S.Y. 2017-2019.
Track: Accountancy, Business, and Management
Junior High School at Holy Name University (With High Honors). S.Y. 2013-2017.
Grade School at Holy Name University (Salutatorian). S.Y. 2007-2013.

RESEARCH

Completed
Conference "Blind Faith or No Faith at All: Kant's Copernican Revolution Entails
Presentations Christianity's Reducibility to the Unreasonable,” 6th De La Salle
University - Undergraduate Philosophy Conference, August,
2021.
"Strengthening Kastrup's Case from Psychedelic States Against
Physicalism through the Transcendental Thomist Analysis of
the Dynamism of Intellect and Will," HELIAIA: The UPLB
Undergraduate Philosophy Conference, May 2022.

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 "Creation is not Investment: A Philosophical Defense of the Virtue of
Religion," Diskurso: Inquiries on Philosophy and Filipino
Thought Conference, June 2022.
“We are Not Gods: A Critical Engagement of Rodriguez on the
Necessity of Atheism for Human Flourishing,” 7th
Undergraduate Philosophy Conference of the Philosophy
Department of De La Salle University and Samahan ng mga
Lasalyanong Pilosopo – DLSU, August, 2022.
“Pedagogizing Historical Consciousness: Philosophers, Educators, and
Historians in Dialogue towards Civic Competent Learners,”
International Conference on Philosophy of Education & Values
Education, November, 2022.
"Historical Consciousness: A Historically Conscious Conceptual
Analysis," 2023 International Conference of the Philippine
National Philosophical Research Society, Inc, January 2023.
Onsite at Philippine Normal University-Manila.
“The Act of Nuancing History: A Second Order Account,” 2023
Nuanced History of the Philippines Conference. February, 2023.
"Is a Postmodern Aquinas Hylemorphist?: A Critical Engagement with
Abulad” 8th De La Salle University - Undergraduate Philosophy
Conference, March 18, 2023.
“Historical Thinking Skills and Fake News Susceptibility of Learners.”
Holy Name University Research Colloquium. May 18, 2023.

Invited Lecture “Anscombe and a Wittgensteinian Response to Feser’s Argument for

the Immateriality of the Intellect,” Philosophical Symposium,
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, March 27, 2023

Bachelor’s Thesis “Historical Thinking Skills and Fake News Susceptibility in Learners”
Coauthors: Lovely Joy Bantugan, Rowena Liguid, and Grace
Albarico (Best Student Research, CoEd)
Adviser: Ethel Doria, EdD, PhD

In Progress
Journal Articles “Historical Consciousness: A Historically Conscious Conceptual
Analysis Framed by Kosterec’s Model" Philosophia.
“True Myths: The Ontological Character of Fictions in Harari,"
Philosophia: International Journal of Philosophy.
“Thomistic Existentialism in the Quinque Viae: Substructure or
Imposition?” PHAVISMINDA.
“Creation is not Investment: Religion as Virtue Only Given Creatio Ex
Nihilo” - Kritike: An Online Journal of Philosophy.

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Under Review
Journal Articles “A Critical Engagement with Abulad's Critique of Hylemorphism
in ‘St. Thomas and Postmodernism’" at Suri: Journal of the
Philosophical Association of the Philippines.
"Pedagogizing Historical Consciousness: Philosophers, Educators, and
Historians in Dialogue towards Civic Competent Learners" at
Lumina: An Interdisciplinary and Scholarly Journal. (Submission
yet to be acknowledged)

Incoming
Conference “Historical Thinking Skills and Fake News Susceptibility of Grade 10
Presentations Learners,” 2nd International Graduate Teacher Education
Summit (IGTES 2023), hosted by Philippine Normal University –
Graduate Student Council. August 11-13, 2023.

EXPERIENCE

Faculty, Holy Name University – College of Education. August 2, 2023 – present.

Student Teacher. Tagbilaran City Science High School. Tagbilaran City, Bohol. March-April,
2023. Subjects taught: Economics, Contemporary Issues, and Understanding
Culture, Society, and Politics
Mentor’s Mentor. Tanday Elementary School. Corella, Bohol.
Panelist. Title Hearing. Bachelor’s Theses of BSED Social Studies students at Bohol Island
State University. Invitation by Mr. Mark Maurice Cabahug, MAT-SS. March, 2023.
Student Teacher. Holy Name University. Tagbilaran City, Bohol. January-February, 2023.
Mentor. Dampas Elementary School. Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Timer. “Philosophical Conference.” 2021 Union of Societies and Associations of Philosophy in
the Philippines (USAPP) Summit. July, 2021.
Parallel Session Moderator. “The Role of Philosophy of Education in Teacher Training and
Teaching Practice: An International Zoom Conference.” Philippine Normal University
South Luzon and Ateneo de Manila University. August 18-21, 2021.
Tutor. Einstein Center of Modern Education. Dauis and Tagbilaran Ciy. January-July, 2021.
Working student/scholar. Holy Name University. 2019.

JOURNALISM

Published
HNU Newsletter “Carlo Acutis: A ‘Blessed’ from the New Millennium,” The Word, 2020-
2021, p. 16. (By invitation)
To Be Published
IHMS Newsletter “Two Schemas of Reaction to Change in the Catholic Church: An

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 Evaluation,” Legite, 2023. (By invitation)
“Epistemic Conservatism through the Lens of Piaget and
Dual Process Theory,” Legite, 2023. (By invitation)

AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS

Academic
Fellow, 1st Abulad Sanay-say Workshop, of University of Santo Tomas, The Graduate School,
The Philosophy Cluster, October 16, 2021.
Member, Philosophical Association of the Philippines (PAP), Inc. July 2021-June 30, 2022.
Member, Philippine National Philosphical Research Society (PNPRS), Inc. January 28, 2023-
present.
Member, Organization of Social Studies Teachers in the Philippines, Inc., July 2023 –
present.
Founder, Undergraduate Research Society for Social Science and Philosophy (URSP).
February 5, 2023-present.

Civic
Member, High School Philippine History Movement. July 30, 2021-present.
Squire, Columbian Squires, Circle No. 6300. 2014-2015. Former Chief Squire.
Year Level Representative, Supreme Student Government – Holy Name University. 2013-
2016.
Vice President for Finance, Supreme Student Government – Holy Name University. 2016-
2017

Religious
Member, Catholic Faith Defenders – Diocese of Tagbilaran Chapter. July 2017- December
2022. Formerly P.R.O.
Member, Third Order Carmelites. June 2019-December 2022. Formerly Novice.
Member, Couples For Christ-Youth For Christ. 2013-2022.
Member, Integrated Religious Clubs. 2016-2017. Formerly president.
Server, Knights of the Altar at Birhen sa Barangay Parish and Holy Name University. 2007-
2020. Formerly President.

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

O.T. Kang Scholarship. 2013-2017. Full tuition fee: Above P20,000 per year.
Campus Ministry Grant. 2017-2019. P10,000 per semester.
Alphonse Lesage Scholarship. S.Y. 2020-present. P10,000 per semester.
Tanging Yaman Foundation, Inc. Scholarship. S.Y. 2021-2023. Full tuition fee: Above
P20,000 per semester.

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Grant at Immaculate Heart Seminary c/o Fr. Jose Conrado Estafia, Ph.D.. Auditing of
philosophy courses free in full.

SELECTED SEMINARS/WORKSHIPS/LECTURES/CONFERENCES PARTICIPATED IN

“Sino Ka Dyan?! Understanding the Role of Media and Information Literacy in the
Philippine Society,” 2023 University of the Philippines Anniversary Lecture Series.
March 9, 2023.
“Examining the South China Sea Dispute through the Lenses of Area Studies,” CAS
International Lecture Series, Part I held at the University of the Philippines – Manila
Theatre. Attended via Zoom. March 8, 2023.
“AI-yos ba?! How to Work Smarter with Artificial Intelligence Tools,” Learning Resource
Center, University of the Philippines Los Baños. March 4, 2023.
"Econ-tuhan Session 4: A Young Teacher’s Guide to Macroeconomics,” Department of
Economics: Ateneo de Manila University. January 28, 2023.
“Public History and Civil Society: Narratives of Engagement and Empowerment of the Anti-
Marcos Movement.” 5th Public History Symposium as part of University of the
Philippines Department of History’s Martial Law Commemoration. October 7, 2022.
“Networks of Philosophy; Philosophy of Networks.” (2-hr seminar). July 6, 2021. Speakers:
Drs. Randall Collins and Kevin Zollman.
“Remembering and Its Challenge to Thinking.” FURTHER: Challenges and Prospects
conference hosted by UST (2-hr lecture). Speaker: Bro. Karl Gaspar, C.s.S.R., Ph.D.
July 10, 2021.
“Introduction to the Thought of St. Thomas Aquinas” (9-part, 17-hour seminar). Speaker:
Dr. Eleonore Stump. May 23-July 18, 2021.
“New Perspectives in the Philosophy of Religion” Online Conference Hosted by Centre for
Logic, Epistemology, and the History of Science of the University of Campinas (3-day,
15-hr conference) July 12-14, 2021. Speakers: Drs. Alexander Pruss, Eleonore
Stump, Joshua Rasmussen, etc.
“Emerging Philosophies of Religion in Southeast Asia,” 2nd Summit of Union of Societies and
Associations of Philosophy in the Philippines (4-day conference) July 21-24, 2021.
Drs. Jeremiah Joven Joaquin, Graham Oppy, etc.
“Philosophy in the Academe: Towards A Shared Excellence Framework of Teaching and
Research” FURTHER: Challenges and Prospects conference hosted by UST (2-hr panel
discussion). July 31, 2021. Drs. Paolo Bolañ os, Jacklyn Cleofas, etc.
“JOURNAL ARTICLE,” 1st Abulad Sanay-say Workshop (half-day workshop), October 16,
2021. Drs. Paolo Bolañ os and Franz Cortes.
“Layman's Biblical Theology and Apologetics Course" Training Offered by the Catholic Faith
Defenders of the Diocese of Tagbilaran (20-major topic, 20-minor topic course).
October 5, 2017-March 29, 2018.
2020 Catholic Faith Defenders Diocesan Convention. January 26, 2021.

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"Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula: Peace and Security” International
Leadership Conference (2-Day, 16-hr conference). Speakers:
“History New to Teaching: An Interactive Workshop,” Royal Historical Society/ History UK
training event (2-Day, 6-hr workshop). Given: July 16, 2021. Speakers: Elaine Fulton;
Jamie Wood; Katie Carpenter; Lucie Matthews-Jones; Jon Chandler; Max Jones; Will
Bailey-Watson; David Ingledew; Shahmima Akhtar; Antonella Liuzzo Scorpo; Marcus
Collins; Catherine Armstrong.
“New Normals in the History of Education,” ICHRE Online Summer Conference 2021 (1-day,
6-hr conference). Held: July 15, 2021. Given: July 25, 2021.
“Voter Education and Civic Engagement Among the Youth,” Social Studies Education
webinar of the U.P. College of Education Social Studies Education Area & Organization
of Social Studies Teachers in the Philippines, Inc. (2-hr conference). July 31, 2021.
Speaker: Juliano Fernando Guiang.
"Combating Malicious Historical Revisionism and Distortion in the New normal Classroom,"
Part 1 (2-hr conference). Given: August 7, 2021.
"Combating Malicious Historical Revisionism and Distortion in the New normal Classroom,"
Part 2 (2-hr conference). Given: August 14, 2021.
“Essential Truths on the Martial Law Years,” Human Rights Violations Victims' Memorial
Commission, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Open University and
the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Foundation (9-hr webinar series). Held: September 21-
24, 2021.
Completion and Proficiency. EF Standard English Test. (50-minute test). Given: July 5, 2021.
Remarks: C2 Proficient.
“The Future of Work: A Hybrid Work Model,” Discovery Day (2-hr). Given: July 7, 2021.
“Mental Health Resiliency After a Pandemic,” The Recovery Village Educational Series (2-hr).
Given: July 9, 2021. Speaker: Ria Dark MS, LWS, SAP, MHFA, RYT.
“Navigating the Future: Building Resilient and Innovative Academic Environment Amidst
the Pandemic,” A National Webinar for Teachers and School Heads (8-hr). Given: July
14, 2021. Speakers: Dr. Diosdado San Antonio, CESO III; Dr. Jessie Barrot; Prof.
Honda Oliver; Dr. Roby Marlina; & Prof. Camille Garcia.
“Research Beyond Metrics: Perspectives from Science,” FURTHER: Challenges and Prospects
conference hosted by UST (2-hr lecture). Given: July 17, 2021. Speaker: Dr. Jeanne
Therese Andres.
“National Virtual Conference for Research: Retooling Research Skills for Professional
Credibility and Integrity in the Academe.” (2-Day Conference). July 16-17, 2021.
“Using Joint Display Analysis in Mixed Method Research” (1.5-hour session). Speaker: Dr.
Leonil Capulso. July 16, 2021.
“Conducting Methodology Review for Qualitative Research Design” (1.5-hour session).
Speaker: Dr. Gilbert-Pascua Cabilangan Magulod Jr. July 16, 2021.
“Recalibrating Research for the New Normal Using Experimental Design” (1.5-hour
session). Speaker: Prof. Resty C. Samosa. July 17, 2021.

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“Research Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals and Research Presentation” (1.5-hour
session). Speaker: Dr. I. Arul Rayan. July 17, 2021.
“Happy Classroom,” 93rd session of CENTA® Webinar Series for Teachers (1-hr session).
“DRIVEN – Disposition to Do Good and Cultivating a Culture of Goodness,” Webinar hosted
by St. Dominic College of Asia. July 31, 2021.
“Digital Education Odyssey 2.0: Crossing Dimensions,” Online Conference hosted by
University Book Store Malaysia. July 28-29, 2021.
“Education 4.0: Transforming the Future of Education,” Tech4ED Webinar Series #8 of
Department of Information and Communications Technology (3-hr lecture). July 23,
2021. Engr. Jodelyn L. Tuscano.

MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCs)

“Understanding Research Methods,” University of London Course (4-week, self-paced). July

29, 2021. Drs. J. Simon Rofe & Yenn Lee.
“Introduction to Philosophy,” University of Edinburgh course. July 23, 2021. Instructors: Drs.
Dave Ward, Suilin Lavelle, Matthew Chrisman, Allan Hazlett, Alisdair Richmond;
Professors Duncan Prichard, Michela Massimi; Guy Fletcher, Elinor Mason.
“Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors,” University of Pennsylvania. August 20,
2021. Instructor: Dr. Susan Meyer.
“Ancient Philosophy: Plato & His Predecessors,” University of Pennsylvania. January 16,
2021. Dr. Susan Meyer.
“The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1),” Wesleyan University course. January 31, 2022.
Dr. Michael S. Roth.
“Moral Foundations of Politics,” Yale University. February 9, 2021. Dr. Ian Shapiro.
“Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments,” Duke University. February 9, 2021. Drs.
Walter Sinnott-Armstrong & Ram Neta.
“Introduction to Political Philosophy,” HSE University. March 10, 2022. Dr. Alexander
Koryagin.
“Classical Sociological Theory,” University of Amsterdam. March 22, 2022. Dr. Bart van
Heerikhuizen.
“Philosophy of Science,” University of Pennsylvania. March 26, 2022. Dr. Michael Weisberg.
“Introduction to Psychology,” Yale University. June 20, 2022. Dr. Paul Bloom.
“Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Cognitive Sciences,”
The University of Edinburgh. Dr. Michela Massimi, et al. July 11, 2022.
“Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of the Physical Sciences,” The
University of Edinburgh.
“Skepticism,” University of California, Irvine. July 19, 2022. Dr. Duncan Pritchard.
“Intellectual Humility: Science,” The University of Edinburgh.
“Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life,” The
University of Edinburgh.

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“Emotions: A Philosophical Introduction (With Honors),” Universitat Autònoma de
Barcelona.
“Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy,” The University of Edinburgh.
“Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion (with Honors),” The University
of Edinburgh.
“Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science,” The University of Edinburgh.
“Basic Information Literacy,” The State University of New York.
“Science & Religion 101,” University of Alberta.
“Greek and Roman Mythology,” University of Pennsylvania.
“Theology 101: Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine,” Institute of Catholic Culture. Dr. Jared
Staudt.
“Philosophy 101: The Pursuit of Wisdom,” Institute of Catholic Culture. Dr. John Cuddeback.
“Catechism 101: The Profession of Faith,” Institute of Catholic Culture (10-part, 20-hour
course). Msgr. Charles Pope. June, 2021.
“Catechism 102: The Celebration of the Christian Mystery,” Institute of Catholic Culture. (11-
part, 20-hour course). Msgr. Charles Pope. June, 2021.
“Catechism 103: Life in Christ,” Institute of Catholic Culture (11-part, 20-hour course). Msgr.
Charles Pope. June, 2021.
“Catechism 104: Christian Prayer,” Institute of Catholic Culture (8-part, 20-hour course).
Msgr. Charles Pope. July, 2021.
“Human Rights 101,” Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines. 2022.
“Thought Experiments: An Introduction to Philosophy,” Erasmus University of Rotterdam.
“Relativism,” University of California, Irvine.
“Qualitative Research Design,” Emory University. July 14, 2023

SELECTED PARA-ACADEMIC APPEARANCES

Invited Lectures
“An Introduction to the Thought of Aquinas,” hosted by John Paul Arceno (at New Jersey).
November to December, 2022.
“Feasting on God's Word,” Bible Festival of Vicariate World Youth Day celebration of the
Vicariate of St. Joseph of the Diocese of Tagbilaran at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish,
Mansasa. November 13, 2021.
“Faith: Nature, Rationality, and Fullness,” during local celebration of World Youth Day of
Student Catholic Action at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Sevilla. November 14,
2021.
Various Lectures in Catholic Theology, History, and Philosophy. Catholic Faith Defenders,
Tagbilaran Chapter.
The Christian Think Tank PH
“St. Thomas Aquinas' Five Ways” (Series). July 18; July 25; August 1, 2020.
“Epistemically Justified Catholicism.” December, 2022.
Catholic Faith Defenders, United Kingdom Chapter

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 “Debates on the Historicity of the Resurrection: A Primer”
Catholic Faith Defenders, Antipolo Chapter
“Is Faith Irrational?”(July 3, 2020)
Catholic Faith Defenders, Bohol Island State University (BISU) chapter.
Philosophy of Religion
Center for Religious Education and Mission, Holy Name University
“Catholic Christian Theism: Fact or Fiction?”
“Being Born Again: Baptism and the Seed of Glory”
Soteriology
Eucharistic Theology
Biblical Typology
Historical Reliability of the Gospels
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish (Taloto)
Co-taught course: “Salvation History” with Lito Ligtas.
Co-taught course: “Catholic Christianity” with Lito Ligtas.
Birhen sa Barangay Parish (Cogon)
Talk: Re-Evangelization.
Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish (Songculan)
Talk: Pentecost.
Our Lady of Guadeloupe Parish (Booy).
Talk: The Catholic Way of Studying Scripture.
Talk: Soteriology
Other Parishes (Batuan, Panglao, Garcia Hernandez, Baang, etc.) around Bohol.

Courses Taught
Layman’s Biblical Theology and Apologetics Course.
A Historical Introduction to Philosophy. Catholic Faith Defenders. (Halted)
Logic. Catholic Faith Defenders, Tagbilaran Chapter. (Halted)

Debates Participated In
UP Kadugong Bol-anon Interschool Debates. With Zuleika Marie Madanguit and Lordsam
Liston. Coach: Mrs. Marigold Viñ alon. 2017.
“Does God Exist?” vs. Jemuel Mararac of Atheism in the Philippines. Moderator: Zuriel
Manguiat. Hosted by Diskurso Pinas. 2020.
“Is the Roman Catholic Doctrine of Mary True?” vs. Juilian Bautista. 2021.
“Should We Believe that God Exists?” vs. Ellider Mata. 2022.
“Is Aquinas’ Way to God Sound?” vs. Read Quiachon. 2022.

Podcasts
“Aquinas’ Five Ways: A Basic Introduction.” Matthew’s Intellectual Moshpit. April 28, 2021.

Vlogs

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Does God Exist?, Makasalanang Kristiyano.
Unlocking Philosophical Terms, Makasalanang Kristiyano.
Divinity of Christ, Team Maria Preachers.
Queenship of Mary, Team Maria Preachers.
Link to all certificates: https://drive.google.com/folderview?
id=1_rLXAw_pdiCRedOv_WHz1Mzk7_6tz0Gi

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