User:Ervin Batacan

Ervin G. Batacan was born and raised at Caniogan, Pasig city, Philippines. His parents are Mr. Victor Villaflor Batacan and Ms. Fe Elena Villanueva Gervacio; he has a younger brother named Vincent.

Ervin finished elementary (1986-1993) and secondary education (1993-1997) at Pasig Catholic College, and graduated BFA Major in Industrial Design at University of the Philippines, Diliman (1997-2001). Initially after graduating college, he worked as a freelance Product Designer/Consultant at (APFTI) Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (July 2001-July 2003/January 2004-May 2006.) Became a part of the Consolidated Creative Resources as a Managing Associate (January 2003-January 2004.)

A professional member of the National Council of Industrial Designers of the Philippines (2003), and 10-29 Designers for Fair Trade (2004.) He also worked as OIC/Design Department & Jewelry Designer at CJ Jewellers Corporation (July 2003-January 2004), and as a Graphic Artist at Dinsmor (May 2006-January 2007). Currently, he holds the position as a Graphic Designer / Visual Merchandiser at Triumph International (Philippines) Inc.

Ervin got married to a loving wife Irish Rosselle T. Garcia on the 9th of June 2005; and was blessed with a good son named Ethan.

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