Earl Jones Muico is an Associate Professor at UM Tagum College. An AB English graduate with a master’s degree in Language Teaching. He is very passionate about public speaking. His passion for the craft bore fruit, wherein students he coached won several public speaking contests. His knowledge in public speaking is not just limited to theories but also in contextualized applications. In fact, he has been the host of multiple events, which include local and international conferences. He believes that public speaking is a craft that is not learned in books but is acquired through constant and meaningful practice.