Dr. Manuel is currently an Associate Professor V, Chairperson and Coordinator of the International Affairs at the College of Teacher Education, Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan. He has a passion for teaching and a commendable commitment to serving with a purpose. His scholarly innovations in teaching mathematics certified him to receive recognition and praise from his students, parents, peers, and supervisors. He is an asset to the agency that hired him as he does not stop pursuing teaching ideas to improve teaching-learning activities not only in the classroom but as a pedagogical model in other learning institutions. In fact, his ingenuity led to the copyright of the learning protocol in teaching Statistics that was adopted by other teachers and educational institutions.

As director of international affairs and a teacher himself, he believes that students should be exposed to various activities that promote internationalization and culture. As such, he spearheaded numerous activities such as webinar on English language teaching. He also links and collaborates with various international institutions and organizations to prepare students with the global market.

The dedication, passion, and commitment to innovate learning protocol, and share this to supplement and complement resources; the humility despite one’s achievements, but taking pride to be working with people from all walks of life are traits a model teacher should have for being.