Department Officials
Ruel V. Pagunsan, Ph.D.
Chairperson
Ruel V. Pagunsan, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and the current chair of the UP Department of History. He specializes in Philippine environmental history, history of science, and diplomatic history.
Francis Justine M. Malban, M.A.
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Francis Justine M. Malban is an Assistant Professor and the current Undergraduate Program Coordinator of the UP Department of History. He provides support and management in the proper implementation of the Department’s undergraduate program.
Kristoffer R. Esquejo, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Coordinator
Kristoffer R. Esquejo is an Associate Professor at the UP Department of History and the current Graduate Program Coordinator of the Department of History. He provides support and management in the proper implementation of the Department’s graduate program.
Kerby C. Alvarez, Ph.D.
Quality Assurance Officer
Kerby C. Alvarez is an Associate Professor and is the current Quality Assurance (QA) Officer of the Department. As the QA Officer, he oversees the data gathering and drafting of the Department’s Self-Assessment Report (SAR) which will be used for self-assessment and external accreditation purposes. As such, he works closely with the Chairperson and the Coordinators to accomplish the demands and requirements of the SAR
Rhodalyn C. Wani-Obias, Ph.D.
Research Committee Coordinator
Rhodalyn C. Wani-Obias is an Assistant Professor and the current Reserach Committee Coordinator of the Department. She ensures the proper implementation of the Department’s Reserach Agenda by coordinatting activities and programs related to research promotion and enhancement. She also coordinates with other faculty members with regard to their individual research activities
Aaron F. Viernes, M.A.
Extension and Public Affairs Committee Coordinator
Aaron F. Viernes is an Assistant Professor and the current Extension and Public Affairs Coordinator of the Department. He ensures the proper implementation of the Department’s Extension Agenda by bringing history closer to various audiences through conferences, symposia, and seminars. He also coordinates with other faculty members with regard to their individual extension agenda. He also oversees the maintenance of the Department’s official website and social media accounts.
Janet S. Reguindin-Estella, Ph.D.
General Education (GE) Coordinator
Janet S. Reguindin-Estella is an Assistant Professor and the current General Education (GE) Coordinator of the Department. She coordinates GE-related department and college activities and initiatives.
