Category: Research & Academia
A dedicated hub for researchers, academics, and students. This category offers a deep dive into the intricacies of the research process, from conducting studies and navigating academic publishing to the ethical and practical applications of technology in scholarly work.
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Alvero Family Scholarship Grant 2026
The Alvero Family Scholarship Grant was opened to graduating Grade 6 students from the following partner schools: • Hiloctogan Elementary School• Kananga Central School• Libongao Elementary School• Visares Elementary School Scholarship Objective The primary objective of the Alvero Family Scholarship Grant was to provide meaningful educational assistance to deserving and academically promising students who demonstrate…
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Academic lectures & Research Engagements 2025
In 2025, I was invited to deliver a series of academic lectures across institutions in the Philippines and the United States, unified by a shared emphasis on strengthening research culture, advancing ESG and sustainability scholarship, and preparing future leaders for an increasingly knowledge-driven global economy. Across business schools, teacher education programs, and academic research forums,…
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Empowering Rural Schools: More Laptops for Libongao Elementary and Beyond
Closing the Digital Gap in Philippine Public Schools In many rural communities in the Philippines, children still grow up without regular access to computers. This lack of access limits their ability to learn essential digital skills that are now as important as reading and writing. At Libongao Elementary School in Leyte, the situation is changing.…
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Opening Doors for Inclusive Education in Southern Leyte
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, to dream, and to thrive. Yet in many communities, the simple tools and opportunities that make learning possible remain out of reach. My vision for inclusive education is built on the belief that no child should be left behind simply because of where they live or the resources…
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The Habits That Shaped My World
Inspired reflections from the lens of a sensei, mentor, and lifelong learner. When I first encountered Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People during my MBA years, I read it like a textbook,highlighting sections, memorizing definitions, and moving on to the next required reading. But decades later, I’ve come to realize something: I…
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Honored for Impact, Inspired to Do More
This Academic Year 2024, I have received the School of Management Excellent Impact Award from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. It is a humbling recognition of my lifelong commitment to inclusive education and empowerment. More than a personal milestone, this moment is a quiet affirmation that work grounded in service, equity, and community truly matters. My…
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Me, Myself, and My AI Companion (and Basha too!)
I never gave it a name. I never treated it like a person. But over the past year, artificial intelligence has become a silent fixture in my daily life. Sometimes helpful, often frustrating, always there. What began as curiosity has turned into something more routine. AI now sits quietly at the corner of my academic…
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When the System Breaks: On Precision, Patience, and the Limits of AI
AI is not human. It does not think. It does not feel. It does not understand consequences. While it may serve as a companion in the academic process, no researcher should ever entrust their life’s work or professional reputation to a machine. We must remain grounded in reality. AI does not carry the ethical burden…
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In Restrospect and the Journey forward
My research journey spans more than two decades of academic inquiry, traversing complex intersections of economics, corporate finance, sustainability, and development policy. From the early 2000s to the present, my scholarly work has evolved across three distinct yet interconnected phases. Each phase responds to both empirical realities and the theoretical demands of a changing world,…
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Co-authorship is not a pizza party!
On Co-Authorship, the Vancouver Protocol, and the Value of True Contribution In the world of academic publishing, co-authorship should be earned, not gifted. The Vancouver Protocol — from the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) — clearly outlines that to be listed as an author, one must contribute meaningfully to the conception, design, execution,…