Maria Socorro L. Romabiles, PhD

Maria Socorro L. Romabiles, PhD

Assistant Professor

EXPERTISE

Branding Philippine Products and Services, Digital Media Advertising and Interactive Design, Visual Merchandising

RESEARCH INTERESTS

International Diplomacy, Cultural Studies, Design Anthropology, Styling Ethnicity, Transformative Innovation, Regenerative Cultures, Artscience, Digital Literacy

Maria Socorro L. Romabiles, PhD

Adjunct Faculty

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine Studies -Major in International Relations, University of the Philippines
  • Master of Arts in Art Studies, Major in Art History, University of the Philippines
  • Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Italy
  • Bachelor of Arts in Humanities Major in General Humanities, University of Asia & the Pacific

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

  • Founder & Creative Director, Idiyanale Digital Media Studio (2017 – present)
  • Writer/Author, Vibal Publishing (2010 – present) 
  • Author, AghamArte K12 Program (2018)  
  • Freelance Visual Merchandiser (1996 – present) 
  • Consultant, Philippine Foundation for Cultural and Educational Development, Inc. (PFCED) (1996 – present)
  • Assistant Professor, School of Multimedia & Visual Arts – Mapúa University (2010 – 2019)
  • Instructor of Fine Arts, University of Asia and the Pacific (2006 – 2010)
  • Instructor, University of San Agustin – Iloilo City (1997 -2000) 

AFFILIATIONS, AWARDS AND HONORS

  • Member, Philippine Studies Association (2015 – present) 
  • Mentor, Kalinangan Youth Foundation, Inc. (2006-present)