Roque Yusuf Santos Morales

Former government technocrat and researcher with extensive experience in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and community development. Recognized as a leading subject matter expert on radicalization and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) in the Philippines. I am currently serving as the Chief of the Capability Development Office at CMOR, where my responsibilities include enhancing research and operational capabilities within the Civil Military Operations Regiment. A senior fellow at the Institute for Comparative and Advanced Studies Philippines (ICAS-Phils) and consultant at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, contributions to academia involve lecturing on Islamic studies, sociology, and strategic research. Actively engaged in national initiatives, including the formulation of the Philippines’ National Action Plan for PCVE, with ongoing research interests in cultural studies, governance, and developmental security. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level.

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• Reserve Officer, Philippine Army, Major
• Royal Historian, National Historical Commission, Sulu Sultanate Darul Islam
• Member, Inter-Agency Task Force on Maddrassah and Islamic Studies Education, 2009-2010
• Board of Directors, Member, Asia America Initiatives
• Guest Lecturer, Youth Leadership Program, 2009-2010
• Member, Technical Educational Vocational Schools Association of the Philippines
• Member, Young Moro Professionals Network, 2003-2005
• Member, Strategic Research Institute Consultants
• Member, Computer Professionals Union, Quezon City
• Adviser, National Youth Congress, 2013

• Age: 48
• Date of Birth: 1975-06-24
• Gender: Male
• Marital Status: Married

• Commissioner representing Muslim Minority tribes (Sama Bangingi), National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, 2016-03-01, 2020-12-31
• Former Research Staff, Strategic Studies Branch, Operations Research Center, Philippine Army, 2023-02-01, 2023-10-31
• Former Subject Matter Expert and Lecturer, Civil Military Operations School- Civil Relations Service-Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2016-01-01, 2018-12-31
• Subject Matter Expert and Lecturer, Strategic Intelligence Training School, Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 2016-01-01, 2019-12-31
• Subject Matter Expert and Resource Person, Anti-Terrorism Council Program Management Center, Office of the Executive Secretary, Philippines, 2013-01-01, 2017-12-31
• Muslim and IP Concerns Consultant to the University President, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, 2013-01-01, 2016-12-31

• Currently developing the Civil Military Operations Regiment Capability Development Plan 2023-2026
• Project Team leader of the Philippine Army Support to Civil Governance Research conducted by the Operations Research Center Philippine Army.
• Developed a social dynamics course for use of Security Sector Personnel in Preventing/Countering Violent Extremism which is being implemented in different Security Sector Training institutions.
• Participated in the team that designed the AB Islamic studies curriculum being mandated and implemented by the new memorandum from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
• Responsible for the conceptualization of the Language Skills Institute of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
• Responsible for the adoption of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) as part of the technical curricular and knowledge requirements in both Computer hardware servicing NC II, Animation NC III and Programming NC IV in Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
• Supervised and managed the upgrading, certification of the school, its Technical Instructors and faculty of the Asian Academy of Business and Computers
• Part of the Management team that developed AABC from a 3-room training center to become the first Muslim College duly recognized by the government in the National Capital Region and establishing 2 off-site Campuses of AABC (Cavite and Puerto Princesa Palawan)
• Supervised the implementation of the Blended learning (online and face to face classes) and spearheaded it by implementing the blended learning program in AABC and the framework for the online learning system of AABC.
• Developed Training modules for the Youth Leadership summit spearheaded by the National Counter Terrorism Unit, office of the National Security Adviser and the National Youth Commission
• Developed Training Modules for the Lakbay Kapayapaan Peace project of the Asia America Initiative.
• Developed and Popularized Islamic Studies familiarization subjects and lectures for uniformed personnel of the Armed forces of the Philippines.

• A Commentary on the Customary Law of the Sama Banguingui of Simariki, 2022, Center for Integrative and Development Studies, University of the Philippines
• A study on Minoritization in Mindanao: experiences from Traditional Leaders, working
• An Analysis of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms in customary law: the Zambasulta experience, working

• Educational Ecosystem of Philippine Learning Institutions in Surviving Covid 19 and Beyond, International Journal of Early Childhood Education, 2022-06-24, Dr. Rosalie Corpuz, Sheryl Renomeron Morales
• Transfiguring Mindanao: A Mindanao Reader, 2022-05-01, Ateneo Press, Ateneo de Manila University
• The ‘4M Way’ to Promoting Alternative Narratives to Violent Islamist Extremism in Muslim Mindanao, 2021-08-11, Dr. Kumar Ramakrishna, Dr. Yusuf Roque Santos Morales, Sheryl Renomeron-Morales, https://gnet-research.org/2021/08/11/the-4m-way-to-promoting-alternative-narratives-to-violent-islamist-extremism-in-muslim-mindanao/
• Countering Violent Islamist Extremism in Muslim Mindanao the 4M Way: The Role of Alternative Narratives, Kumar Ramakrishna

• Achieved development of the Civil Military Operations Regiment Capability Development Plan 2023-2026 by completing strategic planning with accuracy and efficiency.
• Documented and resolved social dynamics challenges involving culture, economics, and religious extremism which led to enhanced training courses for police officials and security sector personnel.
• Collaborated with a team of security sector trainers and researchers in the development of the Philippines' National Action Plan for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (NAP-PCVE).
• Supervised a team of technical instructors and faculty members at the Asian Academy of Business and Computers to upgrade certification and implement blended learning programs.
• Achieved national recognition as a subject matter expert in radicalization and PCVE through effectively helping with research, curriculum development, and workshops for military, police, and interfaith groups.
• Achieved successful development and implementation of a social dynamics course for Senior and Middle level Police officials of PRO-9 by completing curriculum design and training delivery with accuracy and efficiency.
• Documented and resolved challenges related to student radicalization and extremist influences, which led to regional policy dialogues and participation in Southeast Asian counter-terrorism conferences.
• Collaborated with a team of academic institutions, government agencies, and NGOs in the development of Muslim-sensitive housing programs and community vision planning initiatives benefiting marginalized Muslim communities.
• Supervised coordination efforts as adviser of the Indigenous People’s Council of Leaders, facilitating their participation in national summits influencing policy for indigenous peoples.
• Achieved enhanced capacity building in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) by effectively helping with training development and workshops nationwide for Armed Forces intelligence and civil military units.
• Achieved recognition as keynote and resource speaker in multiple international and regional forums on topics including radicalization, interfaith dialogue, Islamic studies, and peacebuilding.
• Documented contributions to curricular development including revision of the CHED Islamic Studies curriculum and the conceptualization of a Language Skills Institute within TESDA.
• Collaborated with government task forces and inter-agency working groups in facilitating the National Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (NAP-PCVE) and National Task Force Ending Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC).
• Supervised academic and administrative operations at the Asian Academy of Business and Computers, successfully upgrading certification and establishing off-site campuses.
• Achieved adoption and integration of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) into TESDA technical curricula, expanding access to technology education for marginalized groups.
• Collaborated with international partners, including ASEAN and the Global Movement of Moderates, to promote Islamic moderation, interfaith cooperation, and counter-extremism initiatives.