Education
- PhD. in Agricultural Economics, (Major in Production Economics & Resource Economics, Minor in Economics), Recipient of the PHILRICE-DA Scholarship Program, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, March 1999
- Master in Resource Management, Honorific Scholar, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, formerly, Camarines Sur State Agricultural College, Pili, Camarines Sur, 1988
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Grant-in-Aid Recipient/ Scholarship, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, 1980
- High School, Ateneo De Naga University, Naga City, 1974
- Elementary, Naga Parochial School, Naga City, 1970




Membership in Professional Organization
- Member, Society of American Value Engineers International (SAVE) Membership #42315750, 2016 – Present
- Member, International Erosion Control Association, 1999-Present
- Board of Director, Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (Bicol Chapter), 1990 – 2000
- President, Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (Bicol Chapter), 1991-1992
- President, UPLB Alumni Association- Camarines Sur Chapter, 1995-1997
- Regular Member, Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE)




Government Eligibility
Career Service Professional
Registered Agricultural & Biosystems Engineer
PRC-ABE 1654
Employment Record
- Department of Agriculture RFU 5, San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur
Period of Assignment: November 2003 – January 2006
Position Held: OIC, Regional Executive Director - Department of Agriculture RFU 5, San Agustin, Pili, Camarines Sur
Period of Assignment: 2003 – 2005
Position Held: Chairman, Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund
(A special purpose fund created by R.A #8178, “Agricultural Tariffication Act” out of the proceeds of the in-quota M AV importations to help the agricultural sector become globally competitive, viable, efficient, and sustainable.) - Name of Project: Project Infrastructure for Rural Productivity Enhancement Sector (INFRES) / Department of Agriculture RFU5
Period of Assignment: 2003 – 2005
Client: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Office Position Held: Chairman, Regional Technical Committee (RTC) - Name of Project: Asian Development Bank (ADB) – Funded Project Infrastructure for Rural Productivity Enhancement Sector (INFRES) / Department of Agriculture RFU 5
Period of Assignment: April 2003 – November 2005
Office Position Held: Head, Technical Review Committee (TRC) - Period of Assignment: February 1999 – Mar 2003
Office Position Held: Assistant BIARC Manager for R&D Support Services/Hybrid Rice Program Coordinator - Period of Assignment: 1997 – January 1999
Office Position Held: Senior Agriculturist/Chief, Agricultural Engineering Research, Farm Operation and Maintenance Services - Period of Assignment: August 1990 – December 1999
Office Position Held: Senior Agriculturist/Chief Agricultural Engineering Research, Farm Operation and Maintenance Services - Period of Assignment: January 1989 – August 1990
Office Position Held: APT/Chief, Administrative and Support Services Regional Post-Harvest Engineer - Period of Assignment: September – December 1988
Office Position Held: APT/Head, Enterprise Development and Marketing Unit - Period of Assignment: December 1987 – February 1988
Office Position Held: APT/Head, Soil & Water Impounding Project (SWIP) - Name of Project: Agricultural Development in Cam. Sur
Period of Assignment: July 1987 – December 1987
Client: Economic Development Foundation
Office Position Held: Agricultural Specialist/Consultant - Name of Project: Farm Systems Development Corporation, AREA III
Period of Assignment: April 1982 – July 1986, October 1981 – March 1982, September 1-30, 1981
Office Position Held: Program Officer/Supervisor/Project Analyst A, Area III / Research Analyst, Area III - Name of Project: Bicol Experiment Station, Bureau of Plant Industry
Period of Assignment: October 1980 – August 31, 1981
Office Position Held: Agricultural Engineer/Technical Assistant

Teaching
Posts
- 2018 – Present
Institution: Ateneo de Naga University, Graduate School
Position: Visiting/Part-time Professor. Delivers courses for the Doctor of Business Administration and Master in Business Administration programs, including Managerial Economics, Supply Chain Management, Business Economics, Project Management, Domestic and International Business Strategies, and Multi-level Program Evaluation. - 2012
Institution: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Graduate School
Position: Visiting Professor. Taught Agri-industrial Business Management for master’s and doctoral students. - 1997 – 2000
Institution: Bicol University, Graduate School, Legazpi City and BU Extension (Camp Carre, Manila)
Position: Professor. Lectured on Resource Economics, Policy Analysis, International Economics, Project Management, Political Economy, Systems Analysis and Design, and Development Planning. - 1997 – 2000
Institution: Department of Information Technology and Engineering and Graduate School, Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City
Position: Professor. Conducted courses on Engineering Economy, Statistics for Engineers, Calculus, and Business Administration. Provided mentorship and served as an adviser to graduating engineering students. - 1988 – 1992
Institution: University of Nueva Caceres, College of Commerce and College of Engineering, Naga City
Position: Professor. Facilitated instruction in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Statistics, Economic Theories and Modeling, Engineering Economy, and Social Issues. - 1985 – 1986
Institution: Naga Institute of Science and Technology, Naga City
Position: Professor. Taught courses including Algebra and Geometry, Calculus, and Business Mathematics.




Special Honors and Awards Received
Outstanding Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer – Private Sector (Non-Government Organization and Private Practice), Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE) – National Level: Awarded during the 73rd PSABE National Annual Convention held in Legazpi City, April 22-25, 2024
Outstanding Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer from Private Sectors (Non-Government Organization and Private Practice), Philippine Society of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers (PSABE) – Bicol Chapter, 2023
Best Paper Award (First), 16th DA In-House RD&E Review, June 24, 2003
Best Paper Award (Second), 15th DA In-House RD&E Review, July 6, 2002 (“Economic Assessment of the Balanced Fertilization Program for Corn in Bicol Region”)
Outstanding Agricultural Engineer 2002 (Environmental Management), Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers, April 23, 2002
Best Paper Award (Second), Regional R&D Symposium (BCARRD), July 28, 2000
Best Paper Award (Second), DA R&D In-House Review, July 6, 2000
Best Paper Award (Third), Regional R&D Symposium, August 12-13, 1999
Best Paper Award (Third), DA R&D In-House Review, June 17, 1998
Class Valedictorian, Course on Gasifier Technology, Farm Systems Development Corporation, 1981
Recipient of the USAID Program, Observation and Study Tour in Taiwan, June 6-13, 1982




List of Publications
Resource Analysis in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Camarines Sur, 1987 (Co-author) – Published
Provincial Development Investment Plan (Agriculture Component of Camarines Sur), 1987 – Published
San Jose Integrated Development Plan, Local Government Unit of San Jose, Camarines Sur, 1991 (Co-author)
Socio-Economic and Town Plan of Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, 1991 (Co-author) – Published
Canaman-Magarao-Bombon Integrated Area Development Plan, Camarines Sur, 1991 (Co-author)
Postharvest Handling and Utilization of Vegetables in Selected Areas in the Bicol Region, 1990-1991 – Unpublished
Mechanization Plan for the Bicol River Basin Flood Control Project, DARFU V, 1992 – Unpublished
Adoption Studies on Micromill in Selected Barangays in the Bicol Region, DAR V, 1991-1992 – Published
Socio-Economic Assessment and Impact Analysis of Farm Mechanization Technologies Introduced and Distributed in the Bicol Region, 1996-1997
Economic Analysis of Rice and Corn Techno Demo Projects in Bicol, 1997-1998
Social Mobilization Program for Cooperatives, 1997 – Published
Establishment of CASIDCO Integrated Enterprise (Special Problem submitted to the faculty of the Graduate School, CSSAC, Pili, Camarines Sur), 1988 – Unpublished Paper
Comparative Analysis of Public Expenditure Allocation in Central Luzon and Bicol Region, Philippines (Doctoral Dissertation, UPLB, 1999) – Unpublished Paper
Socio-Economic Characterization and Assessment of Corn-Based Farming Systems in Sibao, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, 2000-present
Socioeconomic Assessment of the Balanced Fertilization Program for Corn in Bicol Region, 2001-2002
Measurement of Technical Efficiency of Bicol Rice Farmers, 2001-2002
Conservation and Promotion of Agro-Ecological Diversity Through Tourism, 2008
Resource Analysis in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Camarines Sur, 1987 (Co-author) – Published
Provincial Development Investment Plan (Agriculture Component of Camarines Sur), 1987 – Published
San Jose Integrated Development Plan, Local Government Unit of San Jose, Camarines Sur, 1991 (Co-author)
Socio-Economic and Town Plan of Del Gallego, Camarines Sur, 1991 (Co-author) – Published
Canaman-Magarao-Bombon Integrated Area Development Plan, Camarines Sur, 1991 (Co-author)
Postharvest Handling and Utilization of Vegetables in Selected Areas in the Bicol Region, 1990-1991 – Unpublished
Mechanization Plan for the Bicol River Basin Flood Control Project, DARFU V, 1992 – Unpublished
Adoption Studies on Micromill in Selected Barangays in the Bicol Region, DAR V, 1991-1992 – Published
Socio-Economic Assessment and Impact Analysis of Farm Mechanization Technologies Introduced and Distributed in the Bicol Region, 1996-1997
Economic Analysis of Rice and Corn Techno Demo Projects in Bicol, 1997-1998
Social Mobilization Program for Cooperatives, 1997 – Published
Establishment of CASIDCO Integrated Enterprise (Special Problem submitted to the faculty of the Graduate School, CSSAC, Pili, Camarines Sur), 1988 – Unpublished Paper
Comparative Analysis of Public Expenditure Allocation in Central Luzon and Bicol Region, Philippines (Doctoral Dissertation, UPLB, 1999) – Unpublished Paper
Socio-Economic Characterization and Assessment of Corn-Based Farming Systems in Sibao, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, 2000-present
Socioeconomic Assessment of the Balanced Fertilization Program for Corn in Bicol Region, 2001-2002
Measurement of Technical Efficiency of Bicol Rice Farmers, 2001-2002
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