Education

  • MA in Linguistics (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2026) [Thesis title: A subcategorization of Bugkalot/Eģongot verbs: Insights into theory and language documentation]
  • BA in Linguistics (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2022) [Thesis title: Pagsusuri sa Semantiks ng mga Simbolong Pangkalusugan at Paggawa ng Sistemang Pandisenyo para sa Pandemya]

Training

  • JLT 101: Becoming a Reflective Teacher for Japanese Language Learning (University of the Philippines Open University, 2026) [Online]
  • JLT 102: Intercultural Communicative Competence Approaches to Japanese Language Teaching (University of the Philippines Open University, 2026) [Online]
  • Southeast Asian Japanese-Language Teachers Training (Computer Assisted Systems for Teaching & Learning Japanese, 2026) [Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam]
  • 6-month Basic Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language (Japan Foundation, 2025) [Saitama Prefecture, Japan]
  • Nagasaki University International Winter Program – N3 Level Course (Nagasaki University, 2021) [Online]

Teaching Positions

  • Instructor (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2023 – present)
  • Teaching Associate (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2022 – 2023)

Administrative Positions

  • Undergraduate Program Coordinator (Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2026 – present)
  • Head of Publicity and Science Communications Unit (Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2023 – present)
  • Head of Information and Communication Technology Committee (Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2023 – present)
  • Head of the Linguistics Month 2025 Ad hoc Committee (Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2025)
  • Registration Adviser (Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2023 – present)
  • Undergraduate Program Adviser (Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2023 – present)
  • Member of CSSP Parangal Committee (College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2024)
  • Member of CSSP Alumni Homecoming Committee (College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2023)

Honors & Grants

  • Student Publication Award for Exemplary Research and Creative Work (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2026) [“Ang simple sentence sa Cuyonon”]
  • Student Publication Award for Exemplary Research and Creative Work (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2026)[“Comparing voice-aspect in Southern Cordillera: Pangasinan, Bugkalot/Eg̓ongot, and Keley-I”]
  • Student Publication Award for Exemplary Research and Creative Work (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2026)[“Linguistic politeness in Tagalog and Japanese: Notes from Slam Dunk”]
  • UP Thesis Grant (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2025)
  • Best Paper Award (7th Linguistic Society of the Philippines international Conference, 2025)
  • Magna Cum Laude (University of the Philippines Diliman, 2022)

External Affiliations

  • Member, Southeast Asian Linguistics Society (2025 – present)
  • Member, The Katig Collective (2023 – present)
  • Member, Linguistic Society of the Philippines (2023 – present)