During the later years of his time as a high school student he was commissioned to finish a mural by a
Peace Corps volunteer. Through the help of
Peace Corps, he was able to pursue his studies in
Philippine Women's University. During the first three years of his college years he also had a part-time job for Allied Thread a dyeing company. He dedicated himself to professional painting. Several grants and scholarships were awarded to him by different foundations. He received a Kahn Scholarship grant, a Ford Foundation tour grant to study the cultural minorities of the country, and Zarzuela Foundation grantee to receive an 8 months tour of
ASEAN nations together with other painters Edgar Doctor and Liongoren. He also studied printmaking under
Manuel Rodriguez Sr. at the Contemporary Graphic Art workshop. He has exhibited his works throughout the
Philippines and around the world like
Japan,
Spain,
Belgium,
Malaysia,
Thailand,
Indonesia,
England, and the
US. His works received positive reception. Numerous awards were given to him like "Arts Environmental Award" in Rome. He also published books like "Philippine Coral Reefs in Watercolor". His works are featured in several art books on Philippine Art by Filipino authors. ==See also==