Aningal ha Huron

A passionate advocate for truth and genuine development

& open for dialogue to everyone for an innovative thinking for social progress

I'll give you empowering insights about sustainable development & others

Aningal ha Huron

I'm Ronald Orale and this is my professional blog! I will strive to be the voice of the voiceless. I am a passionate advocate for good governance and sustainable development.

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01 - SKILLS

I have few skills, a bit varied educational and employment experiences

Educational Experiences

Research & Extension/Consultancy

40

Post Grad Courses

20

Graduate Courses

20

Undergrad Courses

20

Projects

50

Research

25

Extension/Consultancy

25

Advocacy Work

Education

2020-2024

Doctor of Engineering (Water Resources Engineering)

Water resources engineering focuses on managing and optimizing water use, distribution, and conservation. Course was received from Ateneo de Davao University

2003 - 2005

Doctor of Philosophy (Technology Management)

The PhD in Technology Management at Cebu Technological University emphasizes innovation, research, and industry collaboration.

2000 - 2003

Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Civil engineering involves designing, constructing, and maintaining infrastructure such as roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems. Thesis was about construction material.

2002-2016

Supervisor of Soils and Materials Testing Laboratory

Served as the head simultaneously with the Associate Dean and later as Director for R&E. Engagements include testing of construction materials and soil investigations.

2010-2012

Assistant Professor

There was successive evaluation in these years, the reason for fast promotion. The almost 10 years delayed evaluation finally arrived.

Employment

2016-2023

Vice President for Research and Extension

Handled the office with planning until 2020, whose office lead the formulation of the strategic plan 2016-2021 which paved the way to many firsts for SSU.

2014 - Present

Full Professor

Become a full professor in Civil Engineering in 2014, promoted to Professor VI in 2019, have qualified to become College/University Professor in 2020, submitted to interview in 2023 but failed to have it.

2012-2014

Associate Professor

There was a successive promotion to address previous delays in the NBC 461 implementation

2007-2016

Director for Research and Extension

Was instrumental in drafting together with the VP for R&E that time the R&E Roadmap for SSU; one of the pivotal plan that helped SSU overcome its infancy in R&E. The transformation process was challenging.

2004-2007

Associate Dean, College of Engineering

The Associate Dean of the College of Engineering oversees academic programs, faculty development, and student affairs to ensure excellence

1999-2010

Instructor

Stayed as instructor 1 for about 10 years, there were no NBC 461 in these years, and the opportunity to become Assistant Professor was not granted due to internal error

1997-1999

Field and Office Engineer

Before the tenure in the academe, 3 years of experiences in the field of construction and surveying served as the second industry experience in Cebu, Manila and Samar; the first industry experience was the on-the-job-training in Cebu.

02 - SERVICES

I like to be of help in any way I can!

Research and Technical Studies

Can accept commissioned research or conduct technical studies in civil engineering specifically along water resources engineering, soils and materials, sustainable development, and feasibility studies.

  • + Feasibility Study
  • + Commissioned R&E
  • + Technical Studies

Resource Person

Can talk on variety of topics about Civil Engineering specifically along water resources, construction materials, quality testing and control, research and development, innovation, higher education management, patent, etc.

  • + Civil Engineering
  • + Sustainable Development
  • + Water Resources
  • + Quality Control and Testing
  • + Good Governance

Technical Consultancy

Provide consultancy services along the following areas of expertise; Civil Engineering Project design and/or evaluation, IP protection.

  • + process improvement
  • + quality control and quality assurance
  • + water engineering and management
  • + sustainable development & LID
  • + technical studies
  • + soil and geotechnical engineering

Professional Lecturer

can be an adjunct professor along variety topics in civil engineering, technology management, quality control and process improvement, higher education management, sustainable development, research & innovation.

  • + Adjunct Professor
  • + Visiting Lecturer
  • + Graduate and Post Graduate

Mentoring/Advising

I can provide mentoring session to areas of my capabilities. Lets explore along what area I can be professionally of help to you.

  • + advising
  • + mentorship
  • + critic/critique

Blind (Journal Article) Reviewer

Peer reviewer to different journals in the country. Can review paper along various topics om civil engineering, higher education and management, including sustainable development.

  • + civil engineering
  • + quality control
  • + sustainable development
  • + education and educational management
  • + operation research
  • + water resources

03 - PORTFOLIO

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04 - BLOG

Stay updated with my blogs

The state must empower Philippine HEIs to achieve global comparability. COPC can deliver this, but only with the right support in place.

- RLO

Jan 18, 2025 | Education and Governance

The Importance of COPC for International Comparability

COPC should continue; programs with no COPC should be closed; those who have graduated already should be allowed to take the licensure exams

To build a more effective and equitable system, CHED must harmonize its policies with accreditation agencies and ensure that compliance mechanisms serve the best interests of students, institutions, and the broader educational landscape.

- RLO

Jan 18, 2025 | Education and Governance

Overlapping Quality Assurance in Philippine HEIs

Is it necessary to have more than 1 quality assessments? Can more result in higher quality?

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Penalizing students for institutional failures undermines trust in public education and violates their right to fairness. Accountability must lie with institutions, not those who acted in good faith.

- RLO

Jan 18, 2025 | Education and Governance

Remedies for the No COPC no PRC Exam

Can the state penalize students by not allowing them to take PRC exam because the state was unable to comply its own policy?

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If pork barrel is a symbol of gluttony, the crocodile barrel signifies something far worse—a relentless, predatory greed that devours everything in its path, leaving citizens at the mercy of those who should protect them.

- RLO

Jan 05, 2025 | Education and Governance

Pork VS Croc Barrel; Croc Barrel is Worse

Is it fair for the pork and crocodiles to be compared to corrupt politicians?

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Why Projects Fail to Uplift Poor Regions like EV

Jan 04, 2025 | Education and Governance

Why Projects Fail to Uplift Poor Regions like EV

there are a lot of projects, funds are allocated, but why poverty still persist?

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NEDA's Role in Philippine's Growth

Jan 04, 2025 | Education and Governance

NEDA's Role in Philippine's Growth

NEDA as established in 1972 to be the planning arm of the country towards progress.

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Why Education Department Should Have More Funds

Dec 30, 2024 | Education and Governance

Why Education Department Should Have More Funds

The need to have more for the education department

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Ph Service sector w/o Strong Agri-Industrial Sector

Dec 27, 2024 | Education and Governance

Ph Service sector w/o Strong Agri-Industrial Sector

Philippines prioritized services instead of improving its agricultural and industrial sectors

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What if Lee Kwan Yew becomes the Philippine President?

Dec 25, 2024 | Education and Governance

What if Lee Kwan Yew becomes the Philippine President?

What if a Lee Kwan Yew becomes the president of the Philippines?

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Possible cause of Biliran Bridge Shaking

Dec 23, 2024 | Engineering Impact

Possible cause of Biliran Bridge Shaking

This is just an speculative explanation of what could have happened

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Good governance is not about compliance or recognition—it is about tangible transformation that uplifts communities, eradicates corruption, and restores public trust

- RLO

Dec 18, 2024 | Engineering Impact

The Mockery of the Term: Good Governance

The seal should reflect the true picture of good governance; no corruption

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If QA officers perform their duties with integrity, no substandard project should pass unnoticed. However, when collusion exists: Corruption compromises oversight, Deficiencies remain unreported, and Infrastructure projects fail prematurely.

- RLO

Dec 17, 2024 | Engineering Impact

The problem of illegal subcontracting

This article presents one of the many reasons for poor infrastructure in the Philippines

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Probably Socrates is not in the Boardroom of HEIs

Nov 07, 2024 | Education and Governance

Probably Socrates is not in the Boardroom of HEIs

The article expresses the crucial role of the leaders (the Board) of HEIs in chartering towards a world class status

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How to be Ranked in the QS Asia University Ranking

Nov 07, 2024 | Education and Governance

How to be Ranked in the QS Asia University Ranking

Is your University planning to be ranked in QS Asia Ranking? Take a look at this

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Where best Universities are, Progress Exist

Nov 07, 2024 | Education and Governance

Where best Universities are, Progress Exist

Is there a connection? Number of best universities and economy?

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AD Index Inaccuracies

Nov 06, 2024 | Education and Governance

AD Index Inaccuracies

The AD Scientific Index have a lot of errors from the database it uses

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Global, Regional, Local Rankings of Scientists

Nov 05, 2024 | Education and Governance

Global, Regional, Local Rankings of Scientists

The AD Scientific Index Ranking of Scientists of the World and in the Philippines

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Professors and how they should be promoted

Nov 02, 2024 | Education and Governance

Professors and how they should be promoted

DBM and CHED needs to revisit their criteria for promotion in the academe

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What If Contractors Collude?

Oct 28, 2024 | Engineering Impact

What If Contractors Collude?

One of the many What If series of blogs exploring pathways of corruption

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Zamboanga City and its Hermosa Festival

Oct 13, 2024 | Nature Adventures

Zamboanga City and its Hermosa Festival

Its fulfilled October in Zamboanga

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A Cultural Odyssey in Vientiane Laos

Oct 13, 2024 | Nature Adventures

A Cultural Odyssey in Vientiane Laos

An adventure in Laos

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Decline of Philippine HEIs

Oct 11, 2024 | Education and Governance

Decline of Philippine HEIs

Philippine Universities has been declining in ranking of HEIs worldwide

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Philippines Engineering Index Rank

Sep 28, 2024 | Education and Governance

Philippines Engineering Index Rank

Ways to improve engineering in the Philippines

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Poor Governance and Floods in the Philippines

Sep 04, 2024 | Education and Governance

Poor Governance and Floods in the Philippines

Despite efforts against impact of climate change, it appears the Philippines is not winning the battle as the impact are getting worser!

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Benefits if ADB funds Samar Road Rehab

Sep 04, 2024 | Engineering Impact

Benefits if ADB funds Samar Road Rehab

What are the benefits being funded by institutions like ADB?

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Tourism should be a powerful economic engine, not a drain on resources—if it becomes an expense, it's a clear sign of mismanagement.

- Ronald Orale

Aug 24, 2024 | Education and Governance

Call for Review of EV Tourism

Tourism suppose to be is an economic tool, not an expense

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From NY to Virginia’s Wonders and Back

Aug 23, 2024 | Nature Adventures

From NY to Virginia’s Wonders and Back

The article was about the family travel in NY, NJ, Penn, Maryland, Penneyselvania.

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The Unlocked Potential of Samar Caves

Aug 20, 2024 | Nature Adventures

The Unlocked Potential of Samar Caves

This article contrasts Luray Caverns' commercial success with the untapped potential of Samar’s caves. Despite Luray’s revenue, it has lost natural ambiance, while Samar’s poor management and bad roads hinder its caves from providing economic benefits.

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Workplace Wellness in Government? Is it possible?

Aug 14, 2024 | Education and Governance

Workplace Wellness in Government? Is it possible?

Explore how global leaders like Google and Microsoft set the benchmark for workplace wellness. Discover how Philippine government institutions can overcome challenges and implement effective wellness programs

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A robust Personnel Association in Philippine higher education should focus beyond CNA bonuses, emphasizing long-term professional growth and satisfaction to boost productivity and national prosperity

- Ronald Orale

Aug 14, 2024 | Education and Governance

PA's Role in Achieving SSU's Top 200 Ranking Goal

Lets re examine the role of Personnel Association (PA) in Achieving SSUs dream of becoming among the top 200 HEIs in Asia

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Employees are the most valuable asset of any organization; their wellness is the cornerstone of sustained success and growth. Investing in their well-being is not just a priority but a fundamental commitment to the organization's future.

- Ronald Orale

Aug 14, 2024 | Education and Governance

Selecting Right Officers of Personnel Association

Often Personnel Association (PA) in government institution are heavily influenced by the administration you cannot distinguish it as an association for the rank and file. This reduces its potential to make workplace a happy place

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Singapore’s success wasn’t due to its small size, but to Lee Kuan Yew’s relentless anti-corruption stance that shaped its prosperous future

- Ronald Orale

Jan 01, 1970 | Education and Governance

Good Governance: The Backbone of Transformation

(Singapore Transformation 1/4) Singapore's transformation was driven by strict anti-corruption measures, effective bureaucracy, and the rule of law. In contrast, the Philippines struggles with systemic corruption, hindering progress and development.

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Visionary Leadership: Charting the Course for Progress

Jan 01, 1970 | Education and Governance

Visionary Leadership: Charting the Course for Progress

(Singapore Transformation 2/4) Lee Kuan Yew's decisive, long-term vision and pragmatic policies steered Singapore towards prosperity. The Philippines often lacks consistent and visionary leadership, leading to short-term, ineffective solutions.

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Building the Future: Economic and Infrastructure Growth

Aug 05, 2024 | Education and Governance

Building the Future: Economic and Infrastructure Growth

(Singapore Transformation 3/4) Singapore’s economic growth was fueled by industrialization, strategic trade policies, and robust infrastructure development. The Philippines faces challenges like inadequate infrastructure and ineffective economic policies.

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If education aims for social progress, then any academic institution, from basic to postgraduate levels, must foster this progress in its community; otherwise, it has failed its primary purpose

- Ronald Orale

Jan 01, 1970 | Education and Governance

Empowering Through Education: Building Human Capital

(Singapore Transformation 4/4) Singapore invested heavily in education and human capital development, aligning academic programs with national development goals.

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Tourism: An Expense or Source of Revenue

Aug 07, 2024 | Nature Adventures

Tourism: An Expense or Source of Revenue

There is an unclear direction of tourism in the country; is it a source of income or another expense? While many provinces earn much from tourism, others struggles and instead of earning, they are actually spending with low return

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The Tacloban Causeway Environmental Concerns

Aug 05, 2024 | Engineering Impact

The Tacloban Causeway Environmental Concerns

The Tacloban Causeway project promises reduced travel time but raises environmental concerns. Disrupted water flow could worsen Cancabato Bay's pollution. Good governance and transparency are essential for sustainable development.

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The initial steps leading to the establishment of SIIM

Aug 05, 2024 | Education and Governance

The initial steps leading to the establishment of SIIM

The Samar Island Institute of Medicine (SIIM) opens in 2024-2025, marking a historic milestone for Samar by providing accessible medical education and healthcare.

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SSU as an agent for Samar Transformation

Aug 05, 2024 | Education and Governance

SSU as an agent for Samar Transformation

Samar State University must focus on cultural transformation and academic excellence to drive socio-economic progress and alleviate poverty in Samar Province.

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BOR/BOT Has Their Role to Play

Aug 06, 2024 | Education and Governance

BOR/BOT Has Their Role to Play

The open letter is addressed to the Board of HEIs in the Philippines. The politics in the boardroom often lead to poor performance of HEIs.

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A Reflection of Environmental Commitment of an LGU

Aug 07, 2024 | Engineering Impact

A Reflection of Environmental Commitment of an LGU

Observe their statements and their actions. If they are for the government, they will have policies about it and impose it to everyone, no high horses exempted

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Any Questions or Suggestions? Feel free to message me

You can reach me through ronald.orale@ssu.edu.ph or via FB messenger. I'll get back to you once I received it.

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