Academic Activities
Prize Essays, Publications, Selected Academic Symposia and Professional Events
The following is an outline of my current and past work experience. Each role has provided an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue developing both as a person and a professional. Take a look to learn more.
April 2018
Publication on Social Business
“Macro-level enabling conditions for the formation of social business enterprises in the Philippines", Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Vol. 12 Issue: 1, pp.5-13, 2018. Emerald Group (UK) and Asian Association of Business Incubation (AABI-Korea). April 2018
September 1-3, 2016
HCDA Conference, Tokyo (paper accepted for conference presentation)
“Social Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment: Evidence from Selected Cases in the Philippines”. “Capability and Diversity in a Global Society”, Human Development and Capability Association (HDCA) Annual Conference at Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo. September 1–3, 2016. Paper accepted for conference presentation
December 12-13, 2015
CSEAS Conference, Kyoto
“Prospects of Intra-regional Labor Migration Collaboration and Development in East Asia (Northeast Asia and ASEAN).” Paper presented at the Southeast Asian Studies in Asia Conference. Consortium for Southeast Asian Studies in Asia. Kyoto, Japan. December 12-13, 2015
June 2015
United Nations University Seminar
High-Level Seminar on Peacebuilding, National Reconciliation and Democratization in Asia. Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. United Nations University Headquarters, Tokyo. June 20, 2015
May 2015
St. Gallen Symposium
27th St. Gallen Symposium Wings of Excellence Award, St. Gallen University, Switzerland. “Power and Responsibility: Redefining the Role of the Elite in the 21st Century.” May 2015
March 2015
Asia Society Philippines
Education and Regional Competitiveness: 21st Century Skills for ASEAN. Understanding ASEAN Series. Asia Society Philippines and Asian Institute of Management. Makati, Manila, Philippines. March 17, 2015. Participant.
February 2015
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Professional Career Counseling Session with Senior Officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Japanese Government. MOFA Building, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo, Japan. February 17, 2015. Participant-interviewer
February 2015
Leaders' Symposium, Tokyo
ASEAN Leaders Symposium 2015. Japan International Cooperation Agency. JICA Office, Tokyo, Japan. February 6, 2015. Participant
January 2015
University of Tokyo Research on Global Healthcare
Research on Global Healthcare System (ASEAN). University of Tokyo. Graduate School of Public Policy. Tokyo, Japan. January 30, 2015. Contributor to roundtable discussion
December 2014
Innovation Workshop, Tokyo
Innovation workshop with NEC, Inc. and Japan Innovation Network. Tokyo, Japan. December 18, 2014. Student-representative from the Philippines
Autumn 2014
IYEO Discussion
Discussion on Cross-cultural Understanding. Japanese Cabinet’s Ship for World Youth. Discussion Exercise. Organized by the International Youth Exchange Organization (IYEO). National Youth Center, Tokyo, Japan. September 16, 2014. Discussion Facilitator
May 2015
Wings of Excellence Award at the St. Gallen Symposium
Power and Responsibility: Redefining the Role of the Elite in the Twenty-First Century (2015). 45th St. Gallen Symposium Wings of Excellence Essay Competition, St. Gallen University, Switzerland
May 2014
Wings of Excellence Award at the St.Gallen Symposium
Finding and Liberating a Lost Generation: Exploring Entrepreneurial Prospects for the Unemployed Youth (2014). 44th St. Gallen Symposium Wings of Excellence Essay Competition, St. Gallen University, Switzerland
October to Decenmber 2012
SSEAYP Youth Ambassador
The 39th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program. October 23-December 14, 2012. Youth Ambassador of Goodwill
March 2013
Publication on the South China Sea problem
"The Murky Spot in the Basin: The South China Sea Disputes, Stability in the Asia-Pacific Region, and Prospects for Dispute Management". Project Firefly, St.Gallen, Switzerland. March 2013