Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Memories of childhood and early schooling (1940-1953): Kankana-ey Igorot by birth-- Early surname change for security reasons-- Two big clans in Besao, Galeled and Manengba-- Images of the Japanese -American war-- Extremely poor but happy childhood-- Loving mother, stern father-- Close family ties-- The Anglican mission in Besao-- The Dap-ay discipline-- An unforgettable Ebgan (Ulog) experience-- Paganism and superstition-- Honoring my grandfather Bomas-ang-- Social activities among Besao youth-- Good teachers at Besao Elementary School-- Valedictorian and inspired by graduation speaker

Getting an excellent education (1953-1963): High School at St. Mary's in Sagada-- American missionaries, excellent educators-- Constraints and limitations-- Working as a houseboy in Baguio-- Controversy at graduation-- The difficult path to college scholarship-- Settling into city and campus life-- Deciding on a course-- Supplementing my monthly stipend-- Maintaining the scholarship grant-- A well-rounded liberal arts education-- UP as a marketplace of ideas-- Professors who made an impression-- Choice between further studies and employment

People management from manufacturing to mining (1963-1967)

Into the heart of mine development and expansion (1967-1976)

Developing coal as alternative fuel (1976-1986)

Streamlining PNOC's coal mining operations (1986-1989)

Reviving indigenous energy development (1989-1992)

Resolving power crisis (1992-1994)

Birthing the country's natural gas industry (1994-2001)

Turning around and expanding PNOC-EC operations (2001-2004)

Rejoining the private sector: Continuing involvement in energy development (2004-present)

Paying back, going forward