It is such an honor for University of Batangas to be instrumental in producing the first Mangyan from Alangan Tribe to be conferred with the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Educational Management, by the name of Mr. Emmanuel D. Guarde. According to Mangyan Heritage Center, a government agency safeguarding the indigenous culture of Mindoro, Mr. Guarde was the 1st Mangyan to receive the confirmation of the degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guarde\u2019s parents met in mission for the Mangyan tribe. His mother taught Mangyan children and youth literacy, numeracy and catechism as part of Catholic evangelization. On the other hand, his father worked on a community organization, focusing on livelihood and social issues in one of the Mangyan communities in Naujan. With this, he came to realize and believe that he was born for a mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was not an easy journey for him. Guarde even recalled what he had to go through when he was schooling in the mission areas of his parents during his younger years. There was a need to walk and hike mountains for almost one and a half hours to reach the school. It was very difficult for a young boy then to trek but he persevered knowing the value of education. Asked what motivated him to finish his studies and even pursue his doctorate degree, he proudly stated, \u201cI was motivated by three reasons: to equip myself with the knowledge and skills in school and community management, for professional and personal development and for the non-Mangyans and Mangyans themselves to change the way they look at Mangyans.\u201d He also shared his plans after he earned his Doctorate Degree in University of Batangas, that he will continue to learn by putting into practice what he studied, to extend a helping hand to his tribe in addressing some social, cultural and political issues and to craft teaching devices and materials fitted to Mangyan learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guarde expressed his gratitude to the University of Batangas for helping him achieve his goal. \u201cThere is no exact word that can describe my educational experience at UB. It was excellent. UB fulfilled my needs in academic and made me confident enough to address some educational issues in the institution I am working. I was able to put together the Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSPs) of my tribe and the given competencies of formal education to come up with a more constructive learning among learners\u201d, Guarde shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The University strongly believes that this remarkable academic journey deserves a distinction. During the online graduation ceremony of UB last August 18, 2020, Guarde was awarded with a special recognition, the President\u2019s Medal for Academic Achievement of Indigenous People. Guarde is striving hard to pursue not just his own dreams but also of his community. The University of Batangas takes pride in becoming part of this story of success. Committed to its goals, the University will continue to instill competencies, to nurture the sense of identity and to enable students assert their rights and self- determination, because in University of Batangas, you become what you believe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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