Dr. Eva Marie Codamon-Dugyon is known for her deep commitment to education, leadership, and public service. Born on January 9, 1977, in Kiangan, Ifugao, she currently resides in Poblacion East, Lagawe, Ifugao. At 48 years old, Dr. Codamon-Dugyon exemplifies the ideals of excellence, perseverance, and service to her people.

Dr. Dugyon’s academic journey is marked by consistent excellence and accolades. Her earliest schooling began at Nayon Elementary School in Nayon, Lamut, Ifugao, where she was First Honor from Grade 1 to Grade V and graduated as Valedictorian in Grade VI in 1990. She continued her secondary education at Ifugao State College of Agriculture and Forestry (ISCAF, now Ifugao State University) from 1990 to 1994. She was First Honor from first year to third year, and graduated as Valedictorian in her fourth year, also receiving the Leadership Award for her active role in student initiatives.

For her tertiary education, she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Journalism at the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) in Intramuros, Manila, from 1994 to 1997. At LPU, she was an Academic Scholar and a consistent Dean’s Lister. Her editorial talents were also recognized as she served as the Associate Editor of The LYCEAN Magazine, the official magazine of the university.

Dr. Codamon-Dugyon further pursued legal studies and earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at St. Mary’s University (SMU) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, from 1998 to 2003. She later obtained her Master of Arts in Language (English) from the same university between 2006 and 2008, where she further honed her expertise in language and communication.

Driven by an enduring passion for scholarly research and academic advancement, she earned her Doctor of Philosophy by Research Work from Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, from 2012 to 2015.

Her researches include the following: Exploring the Challenges of Tertiary Students in Non-Laboratory Courses After the First Year of Emergency Remote Teaching, Development and Implementation of Ifugao State University's Academic Information System in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, Factors Influencing Use of Information Sources by the Woodcarvers in Ifugao, Information Network Output of Tilapia Pond Farmers in Ifugao, Philippines, Tilapia Pond Farming: The New Driver of Blue Economy in Ifugao, and Information Needs of Rice Farmers in Selected Barangays of Mayoyao, Ifugao. 

With her several researches, she was able to publish the following: Indigenous Knowledge in Traditional Production of Rice: Impact on Food Security in the Upland Households in Ifugao, Philippines, Information Network Output of Tilapia Pond Farmers in Ifugao, Philippines, Tilapia Pond Farming: The New Driver of Blue Economy in Ifugao, The Extension Service of the Ifugao State University, School Year 2012-2015: Basis for a Community Enhancement Program, Purposive Communication, and Extension and Training Manuals of Operation. 

These achievements solidified her current position as a University President III of the globally recognized institution, the Ifugao State University. Her dedication to academic excellence, her commitment to public service, and her devotion to her family stand as a testament to her integrity, intelligence, and leadership.