In the news

[link] 2025: The Manila Times. I was listed as one of the emerging Filipino linguists abroad!

[link] 2025: HigherEdJobs.com. Along with two other new hires, we offered some thoughts on landing an academic job in 2025.

[link] 2025: The Manila Times. Our collaborative work on 'Conyo' English was briefly described in this article.

[link] 2024: The Manila Times. My dissertation work got mentioned in an op-ed!

Political stint

At 17 years of age, while being a full-time college student, I was elected Sangguniang Kabataan Chairman of our town, with a population of over 60,000, serving from 2010 to 2013. Together with my seven council members and staff, we launched initiatives that provided services and training to local youth, including livelihood programs, scholarships, and sports activities. I am particularly proud of drafting and passing an updated ordinance for the town's scholarship program, which annually supported 320 low-income, academically motivated students. Our youth council's efforts in peace-building and empowerment gained recognition and were highlighted internationally.