Punzalan is a multi-faceted writer and artist who holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics from the University of the East, Manila, Philippines, Doctor of Economics from La Sapienza Universita degli Studi di Roma and a Diplomate Post Specialization in International Trade from Libera Universita di Roma Pro Deo in Rome, Italy. He was a professor at San Sebastian College in Manila, Philippines and at East-West University in Chicago, U.S.A. He was a writer/columnist/correspondent for Sunburst International Magazine, based in Rome, Italy, a Photographer/Fashion writer for Images Asia, based in the Philippines and writer/columnist for Philippine Time USA and Filam MegaScene in Chicago, U.S.A.