About Us
Aleanza aims to be a leading educational institution for technical skills and practical entrepreneurship education.
Founded as a professional culinary and hospitality school, Aleanza has grown into a dynamic institution that now bridges the worlds of hospitality, business, and emerging technologies. What started as a center for culinary mastery has expanded into a hub for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and technical innovators, offering specialized programs that blend hands-on expertise with real-world application.
Today, Aleanza is home to an expanded academic and skills training portfolio, which focuses on Emerging Technologies alongside our flagship programs in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, and Business Leadership. Our mission remains the same: to equip professionals with the skills, mindset, and industry connections to thrive in competitive, fast-changing industries.
From master chefs to technical entrepreneurs, Aleanza continues to shape the next generation of innovators and industry leaders.

Meet The Team

Rob Pengson
President & Faculty Member

Lee Jose
Adjunct Faculty
Executive Chef of Yabu Group

Anselmo Leano
School Admin. & Registry

Kura H. Saito
Faculty & Chef Consultant

Rachel Perez
Faculty for Events & Sales

Rafa Rodrigo
Industry Partner & Restaurateur

Kim Baquiano
Faculty for Culinary Arts & Food Business

Tim Facuri
Faculty for Management & Leadership
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