Program & Faculty
Three-hour classes are conducted once a week. Each class is limited to TWELVE students only. The limited class size is to enable instructors to closely monitor all students starting Day 1 when they begin handling flowers. It is also due to the “space” students will need when they start arranging bigger, taller, pieces.
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The ten-month technical-vocational floral arranging diploma program is under the supervision of iPHFT Program Director and former DepEd NCR Director Corazon D. Santiago.
A team of select instructors will teach the ten-month technical-vocational flower arranging diploma program of the school in three distinct “semesters.”
Semester 1 (Class 1 to 13)
Introduction into floral arranging as an art, craft and trade. The varieties and applications of flowers and foliage. The tools of the trade. The theory of color. Basic design principles I.
Semester 2 (Class 14 to 27)
Basic design principles II (advanced level). Design styles.
Semester 3 (Class 28 to 40)
Application of principles and styles to various occasions. Arranging for events. Use of artificial flowers. Establishing and operating a flower shop.
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The Faculty (Alphabetical Order)
Mabelle Academia, iPhFT Senior Instructor
After a fifteen year career with a multinational advertising company, Mabelle Academia, a graduate of Mass Communications, found her passion in flower arranging. She loves arranging for weddings, big or small and considers it a great challenge to satisfy her select clientele. Mabelle Academia travels the world with flowers in mind – attending international floral shows abroad and even representing the country during the World Flower Council’s 23rd Summit in Ottawa, Canada. Attended the iPhFT Training conducted by IMFT (Mexico) in Manila.
Evelyn Aldaba AIFD, iPhFT Creative Director
The member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) based in the Philippines. Evelyn Aldaba has received various commendations, citations as well as several write-ups in major dailies and wedding magazines that feature her unique and vogue style under her shop, Lily Flower Boutique, Inc. Evelyn Aldaba’s floral demonstrations and workshops have received rave reviews from both professional florists and enthusiasts.
Nenita de Vega, iPhFT Junior Instructor
Human Resource Management Officer, DepEd NCR. MA in Psychology. More than three decades of teaching experience. Writer. Author of personal development books. Flower arranging enthusiast. Completed iPhFT Training conducted by IMFT (Mexico) in Manila.
Candice April Ong, iPhFT Senior Instructor
Business Administration graduate of De La Salle University. One of the youngest flowershop operators in Manila (Ten-29). Also in the business of importing various flower varieties for local florists. Grew up in an environment surrounded by flowers as family is into the floral sundries supplies. Completed iPhFT Training conducted by IMFT (Mexico) in Manila.
Susan Orendain, iPhFT Senior Instructor
Susan Orendain is a graduate of AB Communication Arts. She worked as a talent coordinator for a sitcom and soap operas, moved on and worked in a medium scale advertising agency as accounts manager. At one point, before creating her own company, she worked as operations manager for a resto-bar owned by celebrities. Susan Orendain studied fashion designing, jewelry design, film making, photography, creative writing, catering, ikebana and yes, floral arrangements. Attended the iPhFT Training conducted by IMFT (Mexico) in Manila.
Dr. Corazon D. Santiago. iPhFT Academic Program Director
Retired DepEd NCR Director, a post held for close to a decade. Career educator for more than 4 decades. Graduate school diplomas from Ateneo de Manila, Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Philippine Normal University and SEAMEO-Innotech. Retired graduate school faculty of Ateneo de Manila, University of Sto. Tomas and Philippine Normal University. Former President of Makati State University. Philippine UNESCO delegate. International resource speaker on education, governance of institutions, team building, motivation and stress management. Book author. Flower arranging enthusiast. Completed iPhFT Training conducted by IMFT (Mexico) in Manila.
Dolores S. Quiambao, iPhFT Junior Instructor
MA in Psychology. More than a decade of teaching experience. Completed iPhFT Training conducted by IMFT (Mexico) in Manila.
Mabelle Santiago-Rubia, iPhFT Senior Instructor
Public Relations practitioner and HORECA (Foodservice trade for hotel, restaurants and caterers) Marketing Consultant/Program Coordinator for more than two decades for multi-national companies based locally and abroad. MA-Development Education. Accredited Philippine Public Relations Counsellors. Graphic designer, copywriter, webdesigner. Flower arranging enthusiast. Completed iPhFT Training conducted by IMFT (Mexico) in Manila.
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