Deputy Administrator for Operations & Engineering, Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) | Dual Doctoral Degree Holder (Peace & Security Administration, Fiscal Management) | Transportation Policy Expert | Columnist for The Manila Times & The Daily Chronicle
Get In TouchDr. Paul Y. Chua is a distinguished Career Executive Service Officer and accomplished scholar with dual doctoral degrees, serving as Deputy Administrator for Operations & Engineering of the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA). His advanced academic credentials include a PhD in Peace and Security Administration from Bicol University and a newly completed PhD in Fiscal Management (DFM) from Lyceum University Philippines (2025), complemented by master's degrees in National Security and Customs Administration.
As a Level 3 Public Procurement Specialist (Advanced) certified by the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB), Dr. Chua brings exceptional expertise in government financial management and resource allocation. His exceptional academic performance includes placing 7th in the 2005 Licensure Exam for Customs Brokers. His diverse career spans roles as Senior Technical Assistant of the Consultative Committee to review the 1987 Constitution, consultant to the LRTA & Commission on Higher Education, Vice President and graduate school professor at the University of Caloocan City, and Vice President of Research and Strategic Studies at Development Academy of the Philippines.
An advocate of continuous learning, Dr. Chua has completed executive education courses from 8 countries including Harvard Kennedy School, UCL London, and Lee Kuan Yew School. His unique combination of transportation, security, customs, fiscal management, and public administration expertise makes him a sought-after policy analyst and columnist for both The Manila Times and The Daily Chronicle.
Doctoral-level expertise in fiscal management, budgeting, and public finance. Specialized knowledge in government financial planning, resource allocation, fiscal policy development, and strategic financial management for public sector organizations.
Extensive experience in light rail transit operations, urban mobility planning, and sustainable transportation systems. Expert in transport planning, development, and management with international training credentials from UCL London, TU Berlin, and Israeli institutions.
Senior executive with proven track record in government operations, policy development, and public service delivery. Specialist in governance innovation and regulatory management with training from Harvard Kennedy School and Singapore's LKY School.
Expert in organizational strategy, regulatory and enforcement agencies management, and strategic planning. Extensive experience in research and strategic studies across various sectors with international executive education background.
Former vice president and graduate school professor with expertise in higher education administration, curriculum development, and executive education program design. Consultant to Commission on Higher Education.
PhD in Peace and Security Administration and Masters in National Security from the National Defense College of the Philippines. Expert in security policy, conflict management, and national defense strategies as Lieutenant Colonel in the Philippine Marine Corps.
Masters in Customs Administration with demonstrated excellence - placed 7th in the 2005 Licensure Exam for Customs Brokers. Expert in international trade regulations, customs procedures, port operations, and maritime security protocols.
Trained in integrity and anti-corruption measures with international credentials from Central European University. Specialist in governance transparency, accountability systems, and ethical leadership practices.
Dr. Chua holds two doctoral degrees, combining expertise in security policy and fiscal governance to provide comprehensive insights into public administration and strategic management.
Bicol University
Expertise in conflict management, security policy, and defense administration
Lyceum University Philippines
Advanced expertise in public finance, budgeting, and fiscal policy
| Program Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Transforming Urban Mobility: Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities | University College London (UCL) & Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) | London, UK |
| Modeling Smart Transportation Systems | TU Berlin Summer School | Germany |
| Summer School Smart City | Università Degli Studi Di Milano Bicocca at Gran Sasso Science Institute | L'Aquila, Italy |
| Transport: Planning, Development and Management | Galilee International Management Institute | Israel |
| Migration, Integration and Ethnic Relations | Utrecht Summer School | Netherlands |
| Governance of Innovation & Innovation in Governance | Central European University | Budapest, Hungary |
| Essentials of Policy Development | Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (NUS) | Singapore |
| Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies | Harvard Kennedy School of Government | United States |
| Integrity and Anti-Corruption | Central European University | Budapest, Hungary |
| Phronetic Leadership | National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies | Japan |
Keynote speaker and thought leader at international conferences, academic institutions, and industry forums across transportation, engineering, national security, and public administration.
Featured speaker on "AI and the Future of Philippine Rail," highlighting AI's potential to revolutionize Philippine railway systems through collaborative research with universities and harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence.
Honored to study, learn and share thoughts at the Technische Universität Berlin Summer & Winter School, participating in advanced transportation and engineering discussions with international experts.
Delivered a message during the full-day workshop designed to foster collaboration and innovation within the Philippine Railway sector, hosted by DOTr-Philippine Railways Institute (PRI).
Honored to address the graduates of Don Bosco Technical College as Commencement Speaker, inspiring the next generation of technical professionals and engineers.
Shared expertise in the forum hosted by DOTr Philippine Railways Institute and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), discussing AI applications in railway operations and management.
Served as Plenary Speaker on transportation and construction management collaboration between the Philippines and United Kingdom, hosted by Polytechnic University of the Philippines and British Council.
Hosted the OWLENS event honoring outstanding women in law enforcement and national security, with DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos as Guest of Honor.
Invited speaker at alma mater De La Salle University, addressing the American Society of Mechanical Engineers on innovation in rail engineering.
Opinion columns and thought leadership articles published in The Manila Times, featuring insights on transportation policy, governance, education, and leadership development.
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Contributing columnist for The Daily Chronicle, providing insights on Filipino-Chinese community affairs, cultural heritage, and social development.
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