Academic Background

• PhD in Sustainable Development Management, Selinus University of Sciences and Literature, Bologna, Italy, Europe
• Master of Science in Mineral and Resource Economics, University of Arizona – Tucson, USA
• Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of Wisconsin - Madison, USA

Professional and Academic Experience

• Faculty, University Canada West (UCW)– Department of Quantitative Studies, Vancouver House, British Columbia
• Adjunct Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
• Affiliate Professor, University of the Philippines Open University
• Professor of Practice, Mindanao State University
• Distinguished Visiting Professor, De La Salle University
• Visiting Fellow, University of Science Malaysia, Center for Global Sustainability Studies, Malaysia
• Chairman and CEO, Hineleban Foundation Incorporated
• Director, Asian Development Bank

Affiliations, Awards, and Honors

• High Award of Recognition by the President of the Mindanao State University System
• Service Awards by the ADB President, Awards for 10, 15, 20 & 25 years of service at the ADB
• Medal of Honor by the King of Cambodia, Saha Metrie Seina
• Medals of Honor Saha Metrie Tipeden by the Ministers of Transport and Education, Cambodia
• Plaque of Appreciation by the Director of US - ASEAN Business Council
• Plaque of Appreciation by the Management Association of the Philippines
• Certificate of Recognition by Presidential Adviser on the Environment, Government of the Philippines