Rommel Katigbak-Rubiales

Rommel Katigbak-Rubiales

Adjunct Faculty

EXPERTISE

Public Administration and Governance, Planning and Policy Research, Strategic Management, and International Organizations Management

Research Interest

Public Policy Analysis, Public Sector Finance, Political Communication, Data-Driven Organizations, Disruptive and Emerging Technologies (Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Machine Learning), Collaborative Governance Regimes, International Public Management, Politics of Policy-Making Process, Project Management, Leadership for Public Sector, Navigating Public-Private Partnerships, International Program Evaluation, Vulnerability and Resilience, and Multiple Streams Analysis

Rommel Katigbak-Rubiales

Adjunct Faculty

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 

  • Master in Public Administration, Cornell University
  • Master in Development Management, Asian Institute of Management
  • Executive Master in Business Administration, Ateneo De Manila University– Regis University, USA
  • Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science with Track of Specialization in Governance, De La Salle University Manila

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

  • Collector of Customs, Bureau of Customs, Department of Finance
  • International Functionary, World Customs Organization, Brussels, Belgium
  • Professional Associate (Associé Professionnel), Compliance and Facilitation Directorate, World Customs Organization, Brussels, Belgium
  • Assistant Chief, Planning and Policy Research Division, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Internal Administration Group (IAG), Bureau of Customs, Department of Finance
  • Officer-in-Charge, Planning and Policy Research Division, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Internal Administration Group (IAG), Bureau of Customs, Department of Finance
  • Officer-in-Charge, (National Head) X-Ray Inspection Project, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence Group (IG)
  • Head, X-Ray Inspection Project District Office, Manila International Container Port, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence Group (IG)
  • Office for Strategy Management (OSM) Representative, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Bureau of Customs, Department of Finance
  • Intelligence Analyst, Office of the Director, Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service
  • Customs Operations Officer, Office of the Commissioner, Bureau of Customs, Department of Finance

AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS, AND HONORS

  • Recipient, Certificate of Achievement awarded by the Secretary-General of the World Customs Organization, Brussels, Belgium
  • Recipient, Letter of Commendation from the Secretary-General of the World Customs Organization, Brussels, Belgium
  • Recipient, Certificate of Recognition from the Administrator-General of Belgian Customs for substantial and significant Contribution to the International Customs Community in Brussels, Belgium
  • Plaque of Recognition from the Vice President for Professional Studies and Strategic Alliances of Regis University College for Professional Studies, Denver, Colorado
  • Associate Member, Association of Customs Attachés, and Representatives in Belgium (L’ Association en Representants des Douane)