Erning started carving way back 1962 when he was only 13 yrs old. His first piece  was a small head of an Indian boy which is use for fastening a boy scouts neckerchief in spite of t his insuffecient  tools at that time. With his teachers delight and appreciation, he ask him to teach his classmates during their work education time. And because of his eagerness, talent and perseverance, he was able to sold every piece of the Indian head he carved during the boy scouts jamboree that year. From then on, his legacy begins.

     In 1966, as a high school student, he depended on  wood carving work as his major source of income being a working student. With constant practice combined with his  inborn talent,  his knowledge and skill in wood carving were enriched.

     In 1979, his talent came to a test when he was ask by Major John D. Hightower (The Best Commander of Camp John Hay, The former American recreation center based in Baguio City, Philippines) to carved fourteen chosen  faces of the employees of  the civil engineering department of Camp John Hay which will be the basis of his employment. Because of his delightedness, he accepted the offer of the loving commander of the base,  specially  when he successfully carved the first project:  " The Totem Pole" which is out of the fourteen faces from the civil engineering department.

     In 1980, Camp John Hay  became the new home of Ernesto B. Dul-ang. It's here where he gain honor and prestige because of his excellent wood carving skills. His works includes: The Signing of the Surrender of Yamashita, The Totem Pole, The United States Air Force Seal and many more to name a few.

     After the turn over of Camp John Hay to the Philippine Government, he decided to work on his own by accepting orders from a variety of wood carving enthusiast.  From then on, he worked as free lancer until at present.