Mr. Farland Valera is currently the Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Baguio. Prior to this, he was appointed as head of the Department of Social Sciences & Humanities from 2010 to May 2012. He obtained his BA degree in Political Science and his MA in College Teaching with specialization in Political Science from UB in 2004 and 2008 respectively. At present, he is a PhD in Development Education candidate at the same University.
He was a student affairs practitioner in UB from 2004 to 2005 and also served as adviser of the Baptist Youth Organization, the Foreign Students Association, the Debate Society, and the Supreme Student Council. Since June 2005, he has been a fulltime instructor at the Department of Political Science where he handles courses in Public Speaking & Debating, Philippine Government & Politics, Political Behavior, Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Practice, and International Relations.
He serves as undergraduate research English editor at the School of Information Technology and regularly sits as undergraduate research examiner in the BA Political Science, BA English, BS Psychology, and BS Criminology Programs. He also advises undergraduate researchers in the BA Political Science, BA English, and BS Psychology Programs.
Philippine Politics and Government: A Work Text
Co-Author: Lomibao, J., Dinglasan, R., Valera, F., Rivera, J. (2012), IPM Publishing: Quezon City, Philippines
The Social Impacts of Tropical Storm Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng
Published by the Institute of Philippine Culture (IPC), Ateneo de Manila University, 2012, Collaborative Research Work & Publication supported by AusAID and the World Bank
Academic Listening Among East Asian International Students in the University of Baguio, Northern Philippines
Research abstract published in the 2012 World Research Festival Conference Proceedings (page 61), ISSN: 2094-9529
Instructional Challenges in Teaching General Education Subjects to International Students in the University of Baguio
Published: University of Baguio Research Journal, July-December 2011 (Refereed Research Report)
The Situation of International Students in the University of Baguio
Published: University of Baguio Research Journal, January-June 2009
RESEARCH and OTHER PRESENTATIONS
Locating the Youth in the ASEAN 2015 Integration Framework
Presentation delivered at the ASEAN Youth Dialogues – Baguio Leg
Organized by the ASEAN Youth Dialogues Project in partnership with the American Embassy-Manila, Held at the Vath Library, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines (November 16, 2014)
Social Tourism: Politics of Inclusion or Social Regeneration?
Plenary presentation delivered at the 1st Northern Luzon Tourism Convention and Paper Presentation
Organized by the Tourism Program, School of International Hospitality & Tourism Management, University of Baguio
Held at the Centennial Hall, University of Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines (November 15, 2014)
The Bamboo Fortifications of Early Itneg Villages in Abra, Northern Philippines
Research presented at the 36th Annual Conference of the Anthropological Association of the Philippines
Organized by the Ugnayang Pang-Aghamtao – UGAT (Anthropological Association of the Philippines), Held at Saint Louis University-Navy Base Campus, Baguio City, Philippines (October 23-25, 2014)
Promoting Tourism in a Tourism-Conscious City
Presentation delivered during the SMART Dito Po Sa Amin (DPSA) Competition Launching
Organized by 5space, Google Business Group – Baguio, and SMART Communications-Baguio City, Held at Azalea Residences, Baguio City, Philippines (October 16, 2014)
ASEAN 2015 and the Competitiveness of the Filipino Youth
Plenary presentation during the SocEd 2014 Student Research Conference
Theme: Nurturing Young Minds Through Social Research Convened by the Department of Political Science, University of Baguio Held at the RCB Dome, University of Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines (February 17, 2014)
Monuments of Security: The Bamboo Village Fortifications of Early Itneg Communities in Abra, Northern Philippines
Research presented at the 4th International Association for Asia Pacific Studies Annual Conference
Organized by the International Association for Asia Pacific Studies (IAAPS), Ritsumeikan University, Japan
Hosted by the Yuchengco Center, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines (November 22-23, 2013)
America’s Pivot to Asia: The Geopolitical View from the East
Paper presented at the Forum on International Relations: Pivot to Asia
Organized by the Political Science Academic Society, Department of Political & Social Sciences, Saint Louis University
Held at the Waldo Perfecto Auditorium, Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines (August 23, 2013)
Wisdom in Age: The Lallakay as Custodians of Peace in the Masadiit Tribal Society of Abra, Philippines
Research presented at the 5th South & Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture & Religion Conference
Organized by the National Museum of the Philippines and the University of Santo Tomas
Held at the Aquinas Research Complex, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines (May 16-19, 2013)
Internationalism and the Role of the Youth in Global Affairs
Paper presented at the Inter-School Seminar-Lecture in World History
Theme: Current Trends & Issues in Internationalism Affecting Philippine Society & the Role of the Youth in Global Affairs
Organized by the Headquarters Academic Group (HAG), Philippine Military Academy, Held at the Lopez Hall of Leaders, Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Baguio City, Philippines (Sept. 27, 2012)
Academic Listening Among East Asian International Students in the University of Baguio
Research presented at the World Research Festival 2012
Organized by the International Association of Multidisciplinary Research (IAMURE)
Held at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines (August 22-25, 2012)
Instructional Challenges in Teaching International Students in the University of Baguio
Research presented at the Public Lecture organized by the UB Research & Development Center
Held at Room H401, Centennial Building, University of Baguio (July 21, 2012)
Behavioral and Language-Related Difficulties in Teaching International Students in the University of Baguio
Research presented at the International Conference on Language, Literature and Culture (ICLLC 2012)
Organized by the College of Liberal Arts Graduate School, DLSU-Dasmariñas
Held at the Riego de Dios Hall, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines (May 3-5, 2012)
Contemporary Challenges to Philippine Nationalism
Delivered during the Philippine Military Academy’s Culminating Activity in Rizal and Philippine Nationalism
Theme: Challenges to Philippine Nationalism in the New Millennium and the Role of the Filipino Youth in Preserving National Identity Organized by the Headquarters Academic Group (HAG), Philippine Military Academy
Held at the Lecture Hall B, Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Baguio City, Philippines (February 22, 2012)
Introducing the Culture of the Cordillera Region of the Philippines
Delivered at the 8th PIFO National Conference and Interactive Forum
Theme: Engaging Students From Different Cultures: Nosebleed or Blessing?
Organized by Philippine International Friendship Organization Foundation (PIFO), Inc
Held at the UC Theater, University of the Cordilleras, Baguio City, Philippines (December 1, 2011)
BOOK REVIEWED
NAN NATAGOWAN TAKO Cordillera History and Festivals: An Introduction
By Maria Atitiw Catbagan-Aplaten, 2012
Published by the Igorot Global Organization: Philippines
- Indigenous Peace Institutions and Peace Building Processes
- Communities and Disasters, Resiliency and Climate Change
- Politics, Culture and Development in Northern Philippines
- International Students in the Philippines
- Qualitative Research
- Mixed Methods
