I’m a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of Miami. My research focuses on the philosophy of inquiry, particularly on the reasons for inquiring. My dissertation develops a bi-faceted account of reasons to explain how both inquiring attitudes and questions can function as reasons for inquiry. This project sits at the intersection of epistemology, the philosophy of mind and action, and the philosophy of language.

As a teacher, I help students learn how to question well. Inspired by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s call to “ignore less,” I approach philosophy as a practice of refining our capacity to notice, attend, and inquire. Part of this task involves creating an environment conducive to learning and dialogue. I incorporate a slightly modified version of Thomas Aquinas’s Quaestio Method, using structured questions to guide discussion and to help students develop inquiries of their own. My goal is to foster a classroom where students not only engage with philosophical ideas but also gain the tools to shape how they ask about and interact with the world.

I am originally from the Philippines. I’m a practicing nurse and a U.S. Army veteran. I hold an MA in Philosophy from Concordia University (Montreal) and dual BAs in Anthropology and Philosophy from Washington State University.

Outside of philosophy, I enjoy cooking, watching anime, playing Dota, learning languages, lifting weights, and long-distance running.