Teofilo C Daquila

Assoc Prof Teofilo C Daquila is an Honorary Fellow at the National University of Singapore (NUS) in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies. With a PhD in economics from the Australian National University (1988) and prior teaching at the NUS Department of Economics (1988–1993) and Australian institutions, he has held visiting appointments at El Colegio de Mexico, George Washington University, and Kyoto University.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University (1988)
  • Master of Arts (with Distinction), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (1983)
  • Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude), Central Luzon State University (1987)

His research spans economic development in Asia (growth, industrialization, financial markets) and internationalization of higher education (student mobility, curriculum design, university competitiveness). He analyzes ASEAN economic integration, trade policies, and the role of Japan, China, and Korea in regional dynamics. His work also explores pedagogical innovations and diversity in student-centered teaching.

Key publications include a 2022 book on Asia-Pacific higher education internationalization, a 2013 journal article on Singapore’s NUS experience, and comparative studies on the University of Melbourne, Kyoto University, and NUS. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary frameworks (historical, economic, cultural) to assess university competitiveness and educational policy.

• Scientific Awards:
  • NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (4x)
  • Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Teaching Excellence Award (4x)
  • Best Conference Presenter (London, 2004)
  • ASEAN-Korea academic fellowship (2004)
  • Centennial Outstanding Alumni Award (Philippines, 2007)
  • Centennial Plaque of Recognition (Philippines, 2018)

Daquila serves on NUS committees like the University Teaching Excellence Committee (UTEC) (2021/22) and the General Education Committee (2011–2017). He engages in outreach as a guest lecturer and mentor in secondary institutions like Anglo-Chinese School and Raffles Institution, focusing on intercultural engagement and global citizenship education.