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I was born in Pampanga, a northern province of the Philippines in 1970, the eldest of four siblings and named for my father, who is a bowling technician as well as a contractor.  Engineering was actually my father’s dream for me, having high regard for the engineers in his workplace.  My own dream was to become a doctor.  Nevertheless, I learned to love my profession.

I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at Adamson University in 1992. That same year I passed the engineering licensure examination to become a member of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers.   I started as a Junior Design Engineer in 1992 at Q.C.S.I. Consultancy , an engineering company specializing in structural design, and with hard work and dedication, ended up Supervising  Engineer.  I was hired by KTA Tenaga, Malaysia as a design engineer in 1995. Then followed Geahin Engineering Berhad, a turning point in my career, where I started detailing.  From then on I have worked as a structural steel detailer.  When NC Engineering hired me as a foreign steel detailer in 2001, this was a breakthrough not only for my career but also for my family life.   Convinced that Canada would be a great second home for us, my wife (a former school teacher) and my daughter immigrated here with me.

I moved to Dowco Consultants in January of 2004.  In my two years here, I have had the opportunity to advance my knowledge through TEKLA Structures;  needless to say, with the help and support of the many friendly colleagues who are not only my mentors, but my friends as well.

In my spare time, I play soccer with my colleagues, especially during summer.  Most of the time, I just enjoy being a father to my daughter , Loree Mae and  being a buddy to my wife Dominga.  Nothing gives me more pleasure than this.