About
A Foundation of Excellence, A Future of Impact
This section chronicles a journey that began on the premier stages of the Philippines and evolved into a leadership role within the Canadian arts landscape. Here, you will find a detailed Professional Biography tracing my transition from a principal dancer to a cultural architect, alongside the Recognition and Awards that mark a legacy of excellence in the arts and community advocacy. This page also outlines my Academic History, and a list of Professional Affiliations that anchor my work within the broader arts and heritage sectors.
Professional Biography
Historian Laureate. City of Edmonton. 2026-2028 Office Administrator. Edmonton Public Schools. Edmonton, AB, Canada Founder and Executive Director, Philippine Arts Council. Edmonton, AB, Canada Executive Director, Edmonton Philippine International Centre (EPIC). Edmonton, AB, Canada Writer/Columnist on Philippine art and culture. Various Filipino publications.
Recognition and Awards
2026-2028. Historian Laureate. City of Edmonton. 2026. Outstanding Alumni Award. College of the Holy Spirit Alumni Foundation. Manila, Philippines 2024. Artist of the Year. RISE (Recognizing Immigrant Success in Edmonton) Awards. Newcomer Centre. Edmonton, Alberta 2023. Plaque of Recognition and Appreciation. Association of Ballet Academies, Philippines. Manila, Philippines
Professional Affiliations
Founder and Executive Director. Philippine Arts Council. 2016-present
Adviser. Alberta Fil-Can Community Leaders’ Association. Alberta. 2023-present
Founding President. Edmonton Philippine International Centre. 2019-2024
Board Member. Edmonton Arts Council. 2019-2022
Academic History
Managing the Arts Program. Asian Institute of Management. Makati, Philippines
Master of Education studies, Special Education. University of the Philippines. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts, cum laude. University of the Philippines. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
College of the Holy Spirit. Mendiola, Manila, Philippines