Anthropocentric Concepts of Some Philippine-Based Environmental Organizations

Authors

  • Gallardo E. Gulay University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Richard B. Fernandez University of San Jose-Recoletos
  • Percia A. Leyte University of San Jose-Recoletos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1402.02.03

Keywords:

Anthropocentrism, Ecocentrism, Ecotourism, Sustainable Development

Abstract

The growth of the number of environmental organizations indicates that people
consider the importance of the preservation and conservation of the environment. However, in the ethical point of view, it is important to know the ultimate intention of the people behind these organizations. Were these organizations really created for the sake of the environment or for anthropocentric reasons? This study tries to evaluate through textual analysis three non-government organizations, their vision, and programs. It is found out that although the intentions of the organizations are for the protection of the environment, but ultimately the reasons for the creation of such organizations are always anthropocentric.

Author Biographies

Gallardo E. Gulay, University of San Jose-Recoletos

is a faculty member of the College of Arts and
Sciences of the University of San Jose-Recoletos and is currently handling philosophy and social science courses. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Philosophy at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary, Baguio City. He took up his Master’s Degree in Philosophy at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City.

Richard B. Fernandez, University of San Jose-Recoletos

is currently the Chairman of the Department
of Social Sciences and Philosophy (DSSP) of the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R). He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City in 1997 and finished his Master’s degree in Development Communication in 2001 at the University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City. He earned some units leading to the degree, Master in International Studies at Miriam College, Quezon City. He was a scholar of the American Studies Summer Institute in 2001.
As scholar of the Commission on Higher Education – Faculty Education Development Program (CHED-FEDP), he completed his academic units for the degree, Master of Political Science at the University of San Carlos in 2008
of which graduate student organization, he was the president.
He is a member of the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA), and Philippine National Historical Society (PNHS). He is an assessor of the Regional Quality Assessment Team (RQAT) of the Commission on Higher
Education, Region 7. He is a facilitator/faculty expert of the Political Science Program, USJ-R Expanded Tertiary Equivalency Education Accreditation Program (ETEEAP), recognized by CHED as number one in the whole Philippines.

Percia A. Leyte, University of San Jose-Recoletos

is a full time/faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences
in the University of San Jose-Recoletos and is handling Major and Minor English and Communication Courses. She has earned her baccalaureate, masters, and post masters at the same university where she is teaching. Currently, she is involved in the Research Program and pursuing research
studies in multi-disciplinary topics. She is also one of the authors of the book, “Crossing Bounderies in Philippine Literature†by Mutya publishing company.

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Published

2014-02-28

How to Cite

Gulay, G. E., Fernandez, R. B., & Leyte, P. A. (2014). Anthropocentric Concepts of Some Philippine-Based Environmental Organizations. Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.32871/rmrj1402.02.03

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2014)

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