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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.

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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.

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Meet The Team

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Rob Pengson

President & Faculty Member

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Lee Jose

Adjunct Faculty

Executive Chef of Yabu Group

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Anselmo Leano

School Admin. & Registry

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Kura H. Saito

Faculty & Chef Consultant

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Rachel Perez

Faculty for Events & Sales

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Rafa Rodrigo

Industry Partner & Restaurateur

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Kim Baquiano

Faculty for Culinary Arts & Food Business

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Tim Facuri

Faculty for Management & Leadership

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