Crisencio M. Paner

Asst. Prof. Crisencio M. Paner is a professional art restorer with 23 years of experience in restoring various types of paintings, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. He studied Art Conservation and Restoration in Rome, Italy, as an Italian Government Scholar. Furthermore, he holds degrees in Biochemistry and Microbiology, and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Biology from UST. Paner is the founder and president of the Professional Art Restorers Society of the Philippines and Asia, Inc. (PARSPA). Additionally, he has been a professor at the University of Santo Tomas for 29 years and is also a visual artist.