Senior lecturer in the study of popular music and media
Pat graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in music, majoring in musicology at the University of the Philippines College of Music. She also obtained her master’s degree in music, majoring in musicology at the UP College of Music in 2023. Currently, Pat is a senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication, particularly the Broadcast Communication Department. At the same time, she is also a lecturer in the music production program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Her research interests are in Philippine popular music cultures, music in media, fan culture, popular culture, culture industry, the history of Philippine variety shows, the history of music-oriented shows, celebrity and star studies, and branding. She has also presented her research at various international and local conferences.