Sergio M. Andal Jr.
Dean, School of Arts, Science and Education, Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Head, Research and Publications Office

Sergio M. Andal Jr. is a seasoned policy economist, governance leader, and educator with a career that spans USAID flagship city-governance programs, senior government service, and academe, bringing to MLQU a rare blend of international development leadership, public-sector executive experience, and strong research credentials.

He most recently served as Chief of Party of USAID’s Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (CHANGE) Project (2021–2025) and previously led USAID’s Strengthening Urban Resilience for Growth with Equity (SURGE) Project (2018–2021), guiding multi-city technical assistance initiatives that helped local governments strengthen service delivery, transparency, accountability, investment promotion, and citizen engagement. His earlier public-sector roles include senior executive positions in major institutions such as the Office of the President of the Philippines, Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), GSIS, NHMFC (as EVP/COO), and Pag-IBIG Fund (as DCEO), with leadership experience in policy reform, investment and asset management, risk management, and nationwide regional operations.

An accomplished academic, Mr. Andal has taught economics and public policy across leading institutions including Ateneo de Manila University, Far Eastern University–Makati, and Jose Rizal University. He holds an AB Economics (Honors), Cum Laude from Ateneo, an MS in Industrial Economics (CRC Scholar), and is pursuing PhD studies in Business Economics at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UAP).

At MLQU, he teaches across key programs, including Local Government Administration and Economic Policy (School of Graduate Studies), and Real Estate Economics and Good Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility (School of Business). He is also a published scholar, including his 2026 research on economic performance and electoral support in Quezonian Insights.

With deep expertise in governance, urban development, economics, and institutional reform, Sergio M. Andal Jr. strengthens MLQU’s commitment to industry- and policy-relevant education, research excellence, and real-world impact.