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Christian Bryan S. Bustamante is a full professor in the Department of Social Sciences and the
Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, San Beda College. At present, he is the dean of the
College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his doctoral and master’s degrees in Philosophy from the
University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, and his degree in Master of Public Administration
major in Public Policy and Program Administration from the University of the Philippines,
Diliman, Quezon City. He took up A.B. in Philosophy and Human Resource Development in San
Beda College, Manila. He published articles both in national and international journals and pre-
sented papers in national and international conferences in the areas of philosophy and education.
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