College of St. Benilde
After spending years trying to complete a degree in Physics, and another in Mechanical Engineering, I found out Calculus was not really my cup of tea. But my father wanted an engineer. So, probably, I made a right decision in transferring to the College of St. Benilde's Industrial Design program. It's the best of both worlds -- a cross between Mechanical Engineering and Fine Arts. Saw my transformation from serious student to "terror" teacher.
1992-2007

The ID family (15 minutes before I got to school, and a week before I left for the US). From right, clockwise. Dean Gerard L.V. Torres, Chairperson Victorino Datuin, OJT Coordinator Susan Abrera, Veronica Solano, Kim Kyung Hee, Laboratory Coordinator Manuel Dacanay, Jr., Academic Adviser Stuart Yang, Patrick Sunico, Vic Vargas, Willy Tubig, JC Magsalin, Jim Yarisantos, Merva Arapo, Bernie Acosta, National Artist Napoleon Abueva, Marcelo Verdillo, Judith Consigna. Like me, not in the picture but there in spirit haha -- Budji Tresvalles, Mexieca Manalaysay and Paulo Calugay.

My Big Boss mommy Rose Marie Bautista (left)

with Mmes. Tet, Vangie and Grace.

MBA
Growing up in a family business, I quickly realized that formal business-related training was needed to put balance in my career. I took an application form from De La Salle University (DLSU), and next thing I knew, I was reading Porter and Armstrong again.
1996 - 1999

DBA
Two years after finishing my MBA program, I have returned to DLSU to earn a DBA degree. Two years in the program, we managed to complete all academic units! But somehow priorities changed, and I have remained on residency for almost two years now. But, contrary to what some would label over-education, it is very useful and interestingly fun!
September 2001-present