I am Professor in Governance and Rural Development, University of the Philippines Los Banos,performing instruction,research,extension and consultancy/advisory functions. International commitments: Member of the Steering Committee of the Global Forum For Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS)where i serve as focal person for Asia-Pacific Islands;Presently serve as Regional Coordinator of the Asia-Pacific Regional Advisory Services (APIRAS)Network;locally,active in two professional organizations: Phil. Extension Network and Phil.Asso. of Agriculturists working on policy advocacy on professionalizaton of extension system and services (legisltive and capacity development);involved in research/development/extension management committees of the Philippine Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research,the Agricultural Training Institute;and the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture.Aquatic and Natural Resources Reaearch & Developm