Dr. Kurt S. Candilas is the Dean of the Arts and Sciences Program of Lourdes College, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. He earned his undergraduate degree of Arts in English at Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City. He obtained his Master’s degree in Education major in Teaching English Communication Arts at Lourdes College, Cagayan de Oro City. He finished his Doctorate’s degree in English major in Literature at the University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines. Dr. Candilas also earned his TESOL advanced certification with the American TESOL Institute of the Philippines, Inc. He peer-reviewed papers both in local and international journals and conference proceedings. His research interests include the following areas: literature, linguistics, education, and religion.