We aim to be the best by teaching our students the latest and most effective modeling techniques.
We help our students boost their self-esteem through easy-to-learn skills such as proper posture, purposeful walking, and confident speaking. Our classes develop these skills through proper guidance and by imparting in-depth knowledge of modeling standards.
MSI’s goal is to become the most prominent modeling and personality development school in Laguna, and eventually, in the entire country.
Our vision is to help our students develop the right attitude and discipline to shape their future.
We also envision our students to be God-fearing and God-loving individuals who dedicate their achievements to His glory.
The Founder and Directress, Leizel Rabino-Obuga, used her background and expertise in modeling to establish her own school. She began training students in 1998, offering one-on-one classes to interested individuals in their homes.
She later expanded and started teaching in her own garage. In 2001, MSI (Model School Incorporated) was born. Soon after, MSI evolved into MSI Model Management and Development Center, further enhancing its curriculum by incorporating personality development into its modeling courses.
MSI has continued to grow, now offering six programs related to modeling. To ensure quality, MSI guarantees the results of the program, thus giving free sessions when necessary. Every student is given the opportunity to showcase what they have learned through the school’s regular fashion shows.
MSI also develops long-term opportunities for its students by building networks and relationships within the fashion industry. To date, many MSI graduates have appeared in commercials, and some have even become members of popular P-pop groups such as BINI and G22.
MSI takes pride in the quality of its curriculum and the expertise of its instructors. It is the first and only modeling school in Laguna, and ultimately, it aims to become the best modeling school in the Philippines.
An Image Consultant by profession,she is a former model and a beauty queen. She is the head trainer of MSI, a speaker on Personal Development, Customer Service and Public Speaking.
Also an entrepreneur, she launched the Coffee brand, Lila Premium Healthy Coffee.
LRO has the heart for charity thus MSI commits to a yearly community service.
She authored the following e-books: Daily Devotion, Personality Development, Basic Modeling,
Power Dressing, and Book of Manners.
Emmanuel spent several years working as a seafarer, where he developed discipline, resilience, and a strong work ethic.
He later transitioned into entrepreneurship, gaining hands-on experience in business operations and management.
He eventually joined Ms. Leizel Obuga in running MSI, where he now oversees daily operations and ensures the organization functions efficiently and effectively.
Maria is a former high school teacher, writer, and author of eight online books, with a strong background in real estate and marketing consultancy. Her diverse experience across education, content creation, and business development allows her to bring both creativity and strategic insight to her work.
Now partnering with MSI as Program Coordinator, she leads the planning and execution of programs, ensuring that each initiative is impactful, well-managed, and aligned with the organization’s mission.
Jacqueline is a marketing professional who coaches Virtual Assistants and side hustles as a digital marketing specialist. She is also a strategic marketing consultant with experience in branding, communications, and online growth strategies.
Currently serving as the Marketing Specialist of MSI, she leads the organization’s marketing efforts—developing campaigns, strengthening brand presence, and building partnerships that expand MSI’s reach and impact.
Ben has been with MSI for over 15 years, serving as a liaison and becoming one of the organization’s most experienced team members. With his deep institutional knowledge and understanding of MSI’s operations, he plays a crucial role in coordinating with partners, facilitating processes, and ensuring smooth day-to-day interactions across all programs.
