REV. FR. JOEL E. TABORA, S.J.
President
Ateneo de Davao University
Davao City
Rev. Fr. Joel E. Tabora S.J. is the current President of Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines. He is a board member of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan, CHED Technical Working Group on the Revision of CMO 46 s. 2012, Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACS), Multi-Sectoral Governing Council of the Office of the Presidential Peace Adviser for Reconciliation and Unity, and the Catholic Ministry to Deaf People.
Prior to his appointment at Ateneo de Davao University, Father Tabora served as President of Ateneo de Naga University (1999-2011), President of Loyola School of Theology (1995-1999), and Rector of the San Jose Seminary (1989-1995).
He is a graduate of Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck, Austria, and Ateneo de Manila University. His doctorate is in Philosophy and his particular expertise focuses on Karl Marx.
Prior to his appointment at Ateneo de Davao University, Father Tabora served as President of Ateneo de Naga University (1999-2011).
Throughout his career, Father Tabora has demonstrated a commitment to “whole person formation”, social justice and spirituality: traditional hallmarks of Jesuit education.
Office of the University President
Canisius Hall
Ateneo de Davao University
E Jacinto St, 8016 Davao City
Philippines
Tel +63 82 221.2411 local 8201 | Fax +63 82 226.4116
e-Mail: president@addu.edu.ph