TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bomasang,Rufino B.
TI  - From gathering firewood to managing energy resources: transcending indigenous challenges: fragments of a life story 
AV  - FIL DS 665 .I2 B66 2018
PY  - 2018///
CY  - Philippines
PB  - Rufino B. Bomasang
KW  - Bomasang, Rufino B.
KW  - Ethnology
KW  - Philippines
KW  - Indigenous peoples
KW  - Minorities
KW  - Energy resources
KW  - Mining
N1  - 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
ER  -