Bomasang, Rufino B. <br/><br/>
From gathering firewood to managing energy resources :  transcending indigenous challenges: fragments of a life story / 
Rufino B. Bomasang. 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - Philippines :  Rufino B. Bomasang,  2018. 
 - 356 p.:  ill.;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Bomasang, Rufino B.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Ethnology--Philippines<br/>Indigenous peoples--Philippines<br/>Minorities--Philippines<br/>Energy resources--Philippines<br/>Mining--Philippines
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>FIL DS 665 .I2  / B66 2018