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Almighty Cortezo Tabuena
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (Niue)
- Philippines
Member since July 2026
About
Dr. Almighty Cortezo Tabuena (PhD, EdD, DHum, PDEPL) is a College Lecturer at the College of Arts and Sciences of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela. He previously served as the Research Coordinator and OIC Dean of the same college. He is also the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Academic and Practical Research, Philippines. A cum laude graduate in Secondary Education, major in Music Education (2017), he is a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) and has been conferred Civil Service Eligibility (CSE). He holds multiple postgraduate credentials in Education, Music, Culture and the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Leadership and Management, Public and Education Policy, Research and Development, and Artificial Intelligence. He has presented at numerous academic conferences and published in internationally indexed journals, including ACI, WoS, and Scopus. Recognized widely for his scholarly contributions, he frequently receives invitations as a resource person, speaker, consultant, validator, and peer reviewer. He has received numerous distinctions for excellence in research, education, and policy innovation. Beyond academia, he is actively engaged in the cultural arts as music director, accompanist, composer, and arranger of an independent male choir founded in Manila in 2015—reflecting his dedication to both artistic and community development. Through his diverse roles, he bridges leadership, academic prowess, and artistic expression, making a significant impact in both educational and cultural spheres.
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Education
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Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (Niue)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Humanities (Music and Art Studies)
2025 – 2026
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Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (Niue)
Doctor of Humanities Major in Music and Art Studies
2024 – 2025
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University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (Philippines)
Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Educational Management
2024 – Present
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Central Global University (Georgia)
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences
2023 – 2026
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Northwest International University (Armenia)
Doctor of Education in Educational Research and Evaluation
2022 – 2024
Honors and awards
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award
College of Humanities and Psychosocial Sciences, Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University, Alofi, Niue, October 2026
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Certificate of Appreciation, Founding Affiliate Professor
University of Digital and AI Management (UniDAIM), Delaware, United States, March 16, 2026
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Academic Excellence Award 2025, Outstanding Dissertation
Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University, Niue, November 2025
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Honorary Degree, Doctor of Education in Research and Development, Honoris Causa
Northwest International University, Republic of Armenia, March 20, 2025
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Gawad Manuel L. Quezon - Outstanding Researcher
Leadership in Education Academy and Development (Global), Philippines, October 26, 2024
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Honorary Degree, Doctor of Research Management and Development, Honoris Causa
Saint James University and Seminary, Pennsylvania, United States of America, October 26, 2024
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Certificate of Educational Ambassador
Fellowship University, Republic of Liberia, July 16, 2024
Experience
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (Niue)
Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
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Head of Research and Publications
Central Global University (Georgia)
Aug 2025 – Present
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Affiliate Professor
University of Digital and AI Management (United States)
Aug 2025 – Present
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OIC Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (Philippines)
May 2025 – Jun 2026
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Research Coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (Philippines)
Jul 2024 – Apr 2025
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College Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (Philippines)
Jul 2023 – Present
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Founding Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Academic and Practical Research (Philippines)
Aug 2022 – Present
Volunteering
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Music Director / Accompanist
Koro De Hombres (Philippines)
Nov 2015 – Present
Languages
- Filipino Advanced
- English (US)
Additional information
Organizations
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Australian National University (ANU) Philippine Institute (Canberra, Australia) (opens in a new tab)
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New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN), NYU - Robert F Wagner Graduate School of Public Service (New York,) (opens in a new tab)
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Freire Institute, University of Lancashire (Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom) (opens in a new tab)
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National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) - Division VIII - Social Sciences, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) (Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines)
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American Psychological Association (APA) (United States) (opens in a new tab)
