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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.

Education

  • Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (Niue)

    Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Humanities (Music and Art Studies)

    2025 – 2026

  • Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (Niue)

    Doctor of Humanities Major in Music and Art Studies

    2024 – 2025

  • University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (Philippines)

    Doctor of Philosophy in Education Major in Educational Management

    2024 – Present

  • Central Global University (Georgia)

    Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences

    2023 – 2026

  • Northwest International University (Armenia)

    Doctor of Education in Educational Research and Evaluation

    2022 – 2024

Honors and awards

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow Award

    College of Humanities and Psychosocial Sciences, Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University, Alofi, Niue, October 2026

  • Certificate of Appreciation, Founding Affiliate Professor

    University of Digital and AI Management (UniDAIM), Delaware, United States, March 16, 2026

  • Academic Excellence Award 2025, Outstanding Dissertation

    Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University, Niue, November 2025

  • Honorary Degree, Doctor of Education in Research and Development, Honoris Causa

    Northwest International University, Republic of Armenia, March 20, 2025

  • Gawad Manuel L. Quezon - Outstanding Researcher

    Leadership in Education Academy and Development (Global), Philippines, October 26, 2024

  • Honorary Degree, Doctor of Research Management and Development, Honoris Causa

    Saint James University and Seminary, Pennsylvania, United States of America, October 26, 2024

  • Certificate of Educational Ambassador

    Fellowship University, Republic of Liberia, July 16, 2024

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow

    Oceania Polytechnic and Technological University (Niue)

    Oct 2025 – Sep 2026

  • Head of Research and Publications

    Central Global University (Georgia)

    Aug 2025 – Present

  • Affiliate Professor

    University of Digital and AI Management (United States)

    Aug 2025 – Present

  • OIC Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

    Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (Philippines)

    May 2025 – Jun 2026

  • Research Coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences

    Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (Philippines)

    Jul 2024 – Apr 2025

  • College Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences

    Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (Philippines)

    Jul 2023 – Present

  • Founding Editor-in-Chief

    International Journal of Academic and Practical Research (Philippines)

    Aug 2022 – Present

Volunteering

  • Music Director / Accompanist

    Koro De Hombres (Philippines)

    Nov 2015 – Present

Languages

  • Filipino Advanced
  • English (US)

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