RESUME
about me
Abner is a storyteller in many forms. He works for theater, film and television. A Theater Arts Academic and Artistic Excellence Awardee of the Philippine High School for the Arts, Abner also finished Arts Management at the De La Salle- College of St. Benilde under the School of Design and Arts grant. For the past decade, his works have received citations, nominations and awards from Philstage Gawad Buhay, ALIW, MYX, KBP, Star Awards among others.
As a theater artist, he has worked with respected companies such as the CCP’s Tanghalang Pilipino, PETA, Gantimpala and Scotland’s Theater Babel and others. His work as an actor ranges from doing straight plays of the Virgin Laboratory festival to touring musicals for young audiences (Lola Basyang, Batang Rizal) and site-specific performances. He has also tackled roles from the classics (adaptations of King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, etc.) to contemporary materials (Games People Play) and devised performances (Sipat Lawin). He is part of award-winning TV shows like Katipunan, Amaya, Batibot and critically-acclaimed Heneral Luna and Gloc-9’ Sirena music video. He is known as “Kuya Fidel” for TV5 channel Batibot revival. At CCP, he is known as “Kuya Art” for Arts Online Lecture Series.
As a theater-maker, he has directed devised, musical and straight plays for for Sipat Lawin, Miriam College, Ateneo De Manila University, Tanghalang Pilipino and devised works for BLACK CANVAS, a multi-arts group for creative collaborations which founded since 2014. Abner facilitates theater training and development for the theater teachers all over Philippines partnering with NCCA, CCP and Department of Education. He has also performed stories and conducted arts therapy sessions for schools, Muslim and Christian communities, Sendong, Yolanda and Marawi survivors, to cancer patients and to his nephews and nieces. Abner is very inspired in developing creative and responsible Filipinos through the arts.
EDUCATION
BA Arts Management (Academic Full Scholar)
School of Design and Arts
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
Theater Arts Major (Full Scholar)
Philippine High School for the Arts
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Special Education Training Center
AWARDS
Artistic Excellence for Theatre Arts & Academic Excellence Awardee,
Philippine High School for the Arts
Winner, Best Ensemble (Games People Play)
Aliw Awards
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Winner- Acting (Banaue Boy)
First Run Craft Awards, NYU- Tisch Asia, Singapore
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Nominee, Best Children’s Show Host (Batibot)
PMPC Star Awards for TV 2013
Nominee, Best Featured Actor (Haring Lear)
PHILSTAGE Gawad Buhay Awards
Finalist, Best Actor-Featured Role (Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk)
Aliw Awards 2012
Nominee (Batibot)
PMPC Star Awards for TV 2012-2013
(Finalist/Nominee) (Batibot)
Prix Jeunesse International Festival
Germany (2012)
Outstanding Educational TV Program
Golden Screen Awards (2011)
Best Children’s TV Program
KBP Golden Dove Awards(2011)
Anak TV Seal Awardee (2011)
THEATER
AS DIRECTOR/ DEVISOR
AS ACTOR
LUKOT-LUKOT, BILOG-BILOG (a play on Financial Literacy),
partnership of Tanghalang Pilipino, VISA, Central Bank of the Philippines
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PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Little Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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MAY ISANG SUNDALO,
Ateneo De Manila University
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WERK IN PROGRESS
Black Canvas
Venue partner: Tanghalang Huseng Batute, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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ISANG HARDING PAPEL MUSICAL
Raya School
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TANIKALANG KORONA
Miriam College
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I VALYOU VERY MUCH (The Pinoy Artista Factor)
Black Canvas, Karnabal Festival (Performance and Social Innovation)
Venue partner: Vargas Museum, University of the Philippines- Diliman
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KYEMESTRY (Sex. Love. Relationships)
Black Canvas, Fringe Festival
Venue partner: School of Design and Arts, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
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I, LABEL (Sex. Gender. Labels)
Black Canvas, Imaginarium Festival
Venue partner: Philippine Educational Theater Association
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KAWALA
Teatro Kolehiyo ng Miriam, Miriam College
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PRAGRES tour
Sipat Lawin
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PEPITO (site-specific performance)
Heroes Square, Intramuros
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Poetry Performance (Self-directed)
International Day for Spanish Speaking Countries, Instituto Cervantes
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UNANG ASWANG and MAKIKITAWAG LANG AKO in
KUNG PAANO MASIRAAN NG BAIT?
Philippine High School for the Arts and Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Metamorphosis adaptation “Banyuhay”directed by Mark Mirando
UP Dulaang Laboratoryo, University of the Philippines
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Loyalist directed by Lawrence Fajardo
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Kublihan directed by Guelan Luarca
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Children’s Plays for Adults
Power Mac Spotlight Center
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Haring Lear (Taiwan tour)
Kuandu Arts Festival, Taipei National University of the Arts
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Games People Play (tour) directed by Ed Lacson
University of the Philippines, Ateneo De Manila University,
National Commission for Culture and Arts and Cultural Center of the Philippines
Tandang Sora Musical (tour) directed by Melvin Lee
Philippine Educational Theater Association
Haring Lear directed by Nonon Padilla
Philippine Educational Theater Association
Carancal, Children’s Arts Happening
PETA and Sipat Lawin Collaboration, Philippine Educational Theater Association
Ang Post Office directed by Lutgardo Labad
Philippine Educational Theater Association
Batang Rizal directed by Eduardo Terrana
Season 2007-2013
Philippine Educational Theater Association
Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang directed by Phil Noble
Season 2008-2014
Philippine Educational Theater Association
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Lola Basyang Excerpt directed by Maribel Legarda
Season 2009-2013
Philippine Educational Theater Association
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Hukuman ni Sinukuan directed by Tess Jamias
Tanghalang Pilipino, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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A Walk Back in Time directed by Chris Millado
Partnership of Cultural Center of the Philippines and Department of Tourism
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Kafatiran directed by JK Anicoche
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Virgin Labfest 2nd Anthology Book Launch/ Performance
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Nagdudunung-dunungang Karunungan(staged reading)
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Reunion(staged reading) directed by George de Jesus III
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
House of Candles (staged reading) directed by Jose Estrella
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Hermano Puli (staged reading) directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Ang Mabuting Tao ng Parian(staged reading) directed by JK Anicoche
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Huling Habilin ng Sirena directed by J. Victor Villareal
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Mababang Paaralan ng Caniogan directed by Sipat Lawin
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Masaganang Ekonomiya directed by J. Victor Villareal
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Bertdey ni Guido directed by George de Jesus III
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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First Snow of November directed by Herbert Go
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Ang Unang Aswang directed by Herbert Go
Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Fragments Series Virgin Labfest 2-7 by Ed Lacson(VLF2) and SLE
Pepe Rizal: Sa Isip, Sa Salita, Sa Gawa
Directed by Floy Quintos
Filpino Heritage Festival, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Macbeth (Sole Filipino Guest Artist) directed by Graham McLarren
Scotland’s Theatre Babel, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Si Jack at ang Mahiwagang Beanstalk
Gantimpala Theater Foundation
Florante at Laura directed by Soxie Topacio (2007)
Gantimpala Theater Foundation
Florante at Laura directed by Roobak Valle (2008)
Gantimpala Theater Foundation
Forever directed by Tony Espejo
Gantimpala Theater Foundation
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Call me Flory directed by Tony Espejo
Gantimpala Theater Foundation
Pepito directed by Anton Juan,
Intramuros Site Performance Tours, Heroes Square
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“Tanyag (Staging of Palanca Award-winning plays)”
Our Lady of Arlegui directed by Dennis Marasigan
Kalungkutan ng Reyna directed by Floy Quintos
PhilAm Life Theater
Rizal Sightings by SLE
Haring Tubul directed by JK Anicoche
Paglipas ng Limang Taon directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio
Lihis (Bent) and Kuwentong Bata (Children’s Hour)
Sipat Lawin Ensemble
(How to Lose One’s Sanity) “a mini playfest”
First Snow of November, Ang Unang Aswang and Bent
9TH Ibarang Arts Festival
Dulaang Sipat Lawin, Philippine High School for the Arts
Under Herbert Go
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May Katwiran ang Katwiran directed by Soliman Cruz
Philippine High School for the Arts
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Isang Buhay sa Tambakan directed by Soliman Cruz
Philippine High School for the Arts
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R’meow luvs Dew-lhiette directed by Herbert Go
Philippine High School for the Arts
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Rossum’s Universal Robots directed by Herbert Go
Philippine High School for the Arts
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Ang Unos directed by Herbert Go
Philippine High School for the Arts
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Hatol ng Guhit na Bilog (Caucassian’s Chalk Circle) directed by Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino
Official Entry to Asian Arts Festival to China
CCP, NAC, UPLB and Virac, Catanduanes and PHSA shows
Philippine High School for the Arts
STORYTELLING/ HOSTING
My CCP Tour
Arts Education, Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Peter and the Wolf
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
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Music For Young People
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
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Adie And Pepo directed by Paolo O’Hara
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra
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Lampara Storytelling Sessions for National Book’s Month 2012
National Capital Region
Lampara Storytelling Workshop 2013
Manila International Book Fair
Lampara Storytelling Competition,
Kuwentong Bata, Kuwentistang Bata,
Lampara and PETA 2012 and 2013
National Children’s Book Day Celebration, Museo Pambata
Hair Raya Puasa
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
FILM
The Inhabitants by Lawrence Fajardo (Malaysia Astro Boo series)
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Manila Death Squad by Dean Marcial, New York-based
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Kapatiran by Pepe Diokno (QCinema)
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Heneral Luna by Jerrold Tarog (Philippine entry to Oscars)
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The Banaue Boy by Rob Martin, New York University
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Purok 7 by Carlo Obispo, Cinemalaya
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Instant Mommy by Leo Abaya, Cinemalaya
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Paglilitis ni Bonifacio by Mario O‘ Hara, Cinemalaya
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Vox Populi by Dennis Marasigan, Cinemalaya
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Sponsor by Shandii Bacolod, Cinemalaya Exhibition
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Pagtatapos, Marilou Diaz Abaya Film School, Cinemalaya Exhibition
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Ramadan by Dindin Reyes, ADMU, Cinemalaya Exhibition
Anatomiya ng Kurapsiyon by Dennis Marasigan, CinemaOne Orignals
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Esprit de Corps by Auraeus Solito, CinemaOne Originals
How to Disappear Completely by Raya Martin
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Independencia by Raya Martin, Cannes Film Festival
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Manila by Adolf Alix and Raya Martin, Cannes Film Festival
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Possible Lovers by Raya Martin, Buenos Aires Film Festival
Bakit Hindi ka Crush ng Crush Mo? By Joyce Bernal
Nilda (Helsinki Festival, Cinemanila Best Short 2010, Gawad Urian Best Short Nominee) by Joy Aquino, UPFI
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Liyab by Adrian Gonzales, UPFI
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Indie-UN Festival, Gawad Urian Best Short Nominee
Entry, Gawad CCP Alternatibong Pelikula
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Tinta, UPFI
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Uyayi, UPFI
Deadline, DLSU
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Bella Morte, DLSU
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Pigapit, DLSU
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Ang Kumpisal at Pagsisi ni Manolo, DLSU
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TED, DLSU
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Punso, DLSU
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Wanted Bedspacer, DLSU
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Si Mama, Si Ninang at Si Miguel, DLSU
Bagahe, DLS-CSB
Paraiso by Joel Ruiz, A Gawad Kalinga Film Project
TELEVISION
Batibot, Kuya Fidel, TV5
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Amaya (Agto), GMA7
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Katipunan, GMA7
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Wagas, Gma News TV
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Wattpad Presents , TV5
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Yesterday’s Bride Finale, GMA7
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Case Unclosed, “Cherry Hills Tragedy”, GMA7
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Wish Ko Lang ( “Social Experiment” ,“Sumpak Episode”, “Reyson Juca”) GMA7
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Coke Telesine, GMA7
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Station ID ‘09, GMA7
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Ako Mismo (Eman Bagual), TV5/ AkTV
BPI’s BAYANI directed by Mike Alcazaren
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Vitalstrats and BPI/ Cinema One screening
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Mang Inasal directed by Mark Meily
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Fern-C, AVP directed by Katski Flores
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Jollibee, AVP directed by Roni Velasco
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Personal Collection AVP
TRAININGS AND LECTURES
ATTENDED
PHILIPPINE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
Intermediate Acting(Stanislavski, Brecht, Script Analysis etc),
Primary Acting (Character Analysis, Tools of an Actor, Ensemble etc),
Directing(Peter Brooke),
Improvisation, Dance Theater, Playwriting, Theater History, Asian Theater, Western Theater, Theater in the Philippines and other related Theater Arts Classes under:
Herbert Go
Rodolfo Vera
Mailes Kanapi
Nonie Buencamino
Joy Paginado and
Shamaine Centenera- Buencamino
Electives:
Folk Dance under Ronnie Mirabuena
Ballet Class under Princess Duma
Voice Class under Frances Niduaza
Ethnic Music under Joemar Ferreria
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Oriza Hirata (Japan-based)
Contemporary Colloquial Theater Workshop
Thru Japan Foundation, Tanghalang Pilipino and CCP
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Jesca Prudencio (New York-based)
Julie Taymor World Theater Fellowship Grant
"Documentary Theater Workshop"
Thru UP Diliman College of Arts and Letters
Jesca Prudencio (New York-based)
Julie Taymor World Fellowship Grant
“Physical Theater Intensive Workshop”
Thru UP Diliman College of Arts and Letters
Sammay Dizon (USA-based)
Indigeneous Contemporary Workshop
Parc Foundation
Stella Adler Intensive Class by Ron Burros, PETA
Improvisation Master Class by Gabe Mercado
SPIT Manila, Improv Festival
Actor Participant for Mr. Tony Mabesa Master Class for Directing
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Stella Adler Master Class by Ron Burros
Observer, Arts in the City c/o Tanghalang Pilipino,
Stella Adler Technique Workshop by Ron Burros
PETA
Theater Performance and the Back Lecture
Dr. Richard Gough, Artistic Director
Centre for Performance Research, Aberystwyth University, UK
Modern French Puppetry Workshop
Conducted by France’ Company A
PETA
Improv Master Class by Gabe Mercado
Manila Improv Festival
PLAYBACK THEATER (AUSTRALIA) thru SIPAT LAWIN ENSEMBLE
Collaborative Carnival Festival
Philippine Cinema Sessions, YABANG PINOY
TRAININGS AND LECTURES
CONDUCTED
ARTS EDUCATION
ARTS THERAPY
ARTS FOR DEVELOPMENT
BLACK CANVAS
Resource Speaker/ Facilitator (Theater) 2016
Sining Sa Eskwela, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Resource Speaker/Facilitator (Theater) 2016-2017
Sining Sa Eskwela, K-12 DEPED Mass Training for Teachers, Los Banos, Laguna
Resource Speaker/Facilitator (Theater) 2016
Sining Sa Eskwela, K-12 Arts Track Training for Teachers for Dumaguete
Siliman University and Cultural Center of the Philippines
Resource Speaker and Judge (Storytelling and Extemporaneous Speech)
Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges
National Culture and Arts Festival 2016
Resource Speaker/ Facilitator
SANAYGURO National Training for Special Program for the Arts Teachers-Drama Teachers for the Mindanao Regions
NCCA- DepEd and Artist Pars Association Inc (Baguio) 2015-2017
Resource Speaker/ Facilitator
SANAYGURO National Training for Special Program for the Arts Teachers-Drama Teachers for the Mindanao Regions
NCCA- DepEd and Artist Pars Association Inc (Ozamiz City, Misamis) 2013
Resource Speaker, Acting, Voice and Body
Miriam College
Resource Speaker/ Facilitator
SANAYGURO National Training for Special Program for the Arts Teachers-Drama Teachers for the Visayas Regions
NCCA- DepEd and Artist Pars Association Inc. (Tagbiliran, Bohol) 2013
Resource Speaker and Workshop Facilitator,
CCP ARTS EDUCATION AND CCP ARTS THERAPY FOR TACLOBAN 2013
SINING GALING, PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID, AGUSAN EARTHQUAKE CCP-DRRMS
SINING GALING, PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID for Teachers affected in Armed Conflict, CCP-DRRMS
SINING GALING, PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID, Marawi Crisis,
CCP-DRRMS
Respurce Speaker,
Batang Malaya Art Camp, Children in Conflict with the Law
Resource Speaker, Youth Empowerment Camp,
Los Baños, Laguna
Resource Speaker, Acting and Wellness
CEU
Artistic Director and Facilitator
1st and 2nd Cadiz City Theater Arts Workshop, Negros Occidental
BLACK CANVAS x PPL Coaching
BLACK CANVAS x JAMS STUDIO Coaching
Speech and Acting Coach of Sam Milby
Cornerstone
Acting Coach, GMA My Love from a Star
Acting Coach, Reco Modelling Agency
Acting Coach, PPL Entertainment
Acting Coach, Genesis primetime series(lead child actors)
GMA7
Acting Coach, Binoy Henyo (Lead child actors)
GMA7
Acting Coach, Relaks, It’s Just Pag=ibig (all lead cast)
Spring Films
Acting Coach, Bakit hindi ka Crush ng Crush Mo? (lead actors)
(under Acting without Borders) Star Cinema
Mentor (Acting Coach)
Artista Academy, TV5
Theater Arts Teacher
Museo Pambata, Manila
Guest Teacher, TV Hosting
Art Camp, Makati
Summer Workshop Artistic Head and Children’s Theater 2 Facilitator
New Life, Children’s Ministry, Alabang
Summer Workshop Children’s Theater 2 Facilitator
And Assistant Festival Director
2ND Puerto Princesa Integrated Theater and Arts Workshop
Theater Arts Workshop Facilitator/ Supervisor for:
Divine Light Academy, Cavite
Pangarap Foundation, Manila
Alpha Angelicum Academy, Laguna
Capable Foundation under John Arcilla, Paranaque
Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
BEST Elementary School, Bacacay, Albay
European Campus, Paranaque