From his modest roots and humble beginnings at Sum-ag Elementary School in Negros Occidental to the University of Baguio in Luzon where he completed his Master of Arts in Science Education, Tomiko was set to conquer the world.
A man of many interests and artistic abilities, he became a freelance photographer at the Sydney Opera House and received the outstanding salesman award from the most prestigious chain of department stores of Australia. When he came to America, he was hired as a personal valet extraordinaire by one of Hollywood's famous show business personalities. It was during his employment there that the elite of Beverly Hills recognized his floral design talents as well as patronized him long after he left his job as personal valet. He pursued his artistic ability in floral design under the tutelage of a well-known French floral artist and from then on, traveled around the world to gain global perspective of his art. Tomiko received numerous top awards from different local and international competitions, and most of all, the admiration and loyalty of his elite clientele of Beverly Hills.
A man of many interests and artistic abilities, he became a freelance photographer at the Sydney Opera House and received the outstanding salesman award from the most prestigious chain of department stores of Australia. When he came to America, he was hired as a personal valet extraordinaire by one of Hollywood's famous show business personalities. It was during his employment there that the elite of Beverly Hills recognized his floral design talents as well as patronized him long after he left his job as personal valet. He pursued his artistic ability in floral design under the tutelage of a well-known French floral artist and from then on, traveled around the world to gain global perspective of his art. Tomiko received numerous top awards from different local and international competitions, and most of all, the admiration and loyalty of his elite clientele of Beverly Hills.
Tomiko has unselfishly shared his talents, elevating the image of the Filipino through his craft showcased in many affairs of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and events of the Filipino American community.
*Taken during the Los Angeles Consular Corps Ladies Association Meeting held at Philippine Consul General's Residence in Beverly Hills. 
(A Philippine banca decorated with fresh flowers)
*Tomiko's One-Man Floral Sculpture Exhibit at the Residence of the Philippine Consul General in Beverly Hills during the Opening of the 2001 Philippine Independence week-long celebration in Los Angeles.
(The Floral Sculpture Exhibit)
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