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Jay Bautista
Managing Director of Kantar MediaJay is currently the Managing Director of Kantar Media Philippines. He has been in the field of media research for more than 3 decades.
Jay regularly shares the latest trends and insights about the Philippine Media and Advertising Landscape at forums organized by industry associations and organizations.
Jay earned his degree in AB Communication Arts from the Ateneo de Manila University and a Master’s in Business Administration degree from the University of the Philippines.
He also teaches part time at the University of Asia and the Pacific’s School of Communication.
Merlee Jayme
Chairmom and Founder of The Misfits CampMerlee Jayme is the 2024 Campaign Asia Women Leading Change Diversity Equity & Inclusion Champion.
She is the Chairmom® and founder of The Misfits Camp, the first-ever safe space in the world to train the neurodivergent with creative talent and help them pursue creative careers in the industry.
Before this, she held the esteemed positions of Chief Creative Officer in Asia & Pacific for Dentsu and Global President for Dentsu Mcgarrybowen Worldwide.
The 2019 Drum Global Ranking announced the top 100 Chief Creative Officers in the world, and she was one of the eight women on the list.
As Dentsu Jayme Syfu and Dentsu One Manila’s Chairmom, she won the only Cannes Lion Grand Prix for the Philippines and other major awards worldwide.
She is one of CNN’s Leading Women, an author of four creative books, a mom to 4 creative women, and an inspiration in breaking the glass ceiling in this mad men’s world.
Cliff Eala
CEO of B.S. WorksCliff uses behavioural science to drive positive behaviour change of customers, employees, and constituents as CEO at BS Works. Cliff built and sold a software company to investors in 2007. He is Board Director at the Philippines’ largest payment aggregator with 850+ billers and at a leading remittance company, was Senior Partner at an AI consulting firm, and Board Director at another software company until its 2021 acquisition. He authored the book Sh*tty Places & Selfish People, has an MBA and a Masters in Philosophy, and an Executive Masters in Behavioural Science from the London School of Economics.
Hemant Gaule
Dean at School of Communications and ReputationHemant Gaule is an education leader and Dean of the School of Communications & Reputation (SCoRe) in Mumbai, India's only institute dedicated to public relations education and research. A graduate of IIM-Ahmedabad, Hemant has worked across private, social, and government sectors, notably co-founding Citizens for Accountable Governance, which led India’s 2014 national election campaign for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hemant is also a recognised thought leader in AI, having delivered workshops and keynotes globally. His contributions to PR earned him accolades like the ASEAN PR Network Fellowship and Asia Pacific Innovator 25 by PRovoke Media in 2023.
Goddes Hope Libiran
Undersecretary at Department of Budget and ManagementGoddes Hope O. Libiran is the Undersecretary for Media Affairs at the Department of Budget and Management, known for her advocacy of transparency, good governance, and women’s empowerment.
She holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Public Relations from the University of Sydney, and is pursuing Media Leadership at the University of Cumbria in the UK.
With experience at the Metro Manila Development Authority and Department of Transportation, she played a key role in the DBM’s 2023 International MarCom Awards win.
A media anchor, columnist, and Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Commodore, Usec. Goddes seamlessly blends her influence across public service, communication, and digital platforms.
Melvin Mangada
Chairperson and Chief Creative Officer at TBWA\Santiago Mangada PunoMelvin has championed Philippine creativity on the global stage, with his agency frequently honored at prestigious advertising awards. A three-time Campaign Asia Southeast Asia Creative Person of the Year, he often serves as a jury member or president at various festivals. Leading TBWA\SMP, he secured ten records as 4A’s Philippines Agency of the Year and was named the country’s top creative by regional and local publications. Inducted into the 4A’s Creative Guild Hall of Fame in 2001 and awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021, Melvin also supports young talent through the TBWA\cademy and serves on multiple non-profit boards, including 4A’s Philippines, Bright Halls, Canvas.ph, and the Museum Foundation of the Philippines.
Jaffri Amin Osman
Senior Public Relations and Communication Consultant and Managing Director of World CommunicationsJaffri is a Senior Public Relations and Communication Consultant and Managing Director at World Communications for the past 30 years. He provides PR, media and creative campaign counselling, and training for Consumer Healthcare, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Financial, Energy and Government agencies.
Jaffri is currently the President and a Fellow at IPRM (Institute Public Relations Malaysia) and a Fellow at APRN (ASEAN Public Relations Network). Jaffri is also the Asia-Pacific Chair at Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (GA).
Jaffri’s PR consultancy and talks are not just with MNCs, GLCs and Government Agencies in Malaysia but also within ASEAN and International PR communities. He is alsoregularly invited to speak on AI, ESG, Digital Disruption, Crisis Communication, and Brand Value & Stakeholder Management at corporate organisations and institutions in Asia, Africa and Europe.
Jaffri has won numerous PR and Communication Excellence Awards locally and in ASEAN. He is an Adjunct Professor, provides advisory and chairs the Industry-Academic Board for a few national public and private Universities. Jaffri launched his SQUARE PR Book this year sharing his pr case-stories and calling upon global pr executives to be Strategic, Quick, Unique, Agile, Resourceful and Engaging.
Jaffri is the Founder-Director of the ASEAN endorsed ASEAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & AWARDS (since 2013) and the KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL PR CONFERENCE (since 2019).
Catz Jalandoni
Country Director of Global AI CouncilCatz is a producer and consultant specializing in advocacy driven initiatives that promote national growth and development. Through the years, she has executed key events and campaigns in various industries which prompted partnerships and growth. Finding a niche in combining objective centric strategy and story telling through events and exhibitions, she works closely with clients and partners in co-creating community building activations centered on bridging technology, digital and information gap. Through her work in championing advocacy driven campaigns, Catz has a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with both government agencies and private entities, bringing networks together to enable stronger efforts towards national development.
As the Global AI Council Country Director for Philippines, Catz oversees and coordinates initiatives to advance AI adoption within the country, leveraging on her experience and network to advocate for national inclusion as well as policy development supporting AI education and implementation.
Mike Constantino
Founder and CEO of HomonymMike Constantino is the Founder/CEO of Homonym, the premier Audio Marketing agency in the Philippines and official In-Store Music partner of the Philippine Retailers Association. In 2019, together with the NCCA, he founded Sonik Philippines – the country’s official Music Conference.
Mike has been a key figure in the local and global music industry for 3 decades now, he is an international speaker, subject matter expert and consultant that served as IMMAP Director from 2013-2019.
Mike has been a professional DJ since 2004 and is a 2-time Awit Award-winning singer/songwriter for his work with his Soul band, Conscious & The Goodness.
Joey David-Tiempo
Founder and CEO of Octopus&WhaleJoey David Tiempo is the Founder and CEO of Octopus&Whale, a Game and Experience Design Agency based in Manila.
Joey’s body of work has been recognized at D&AD, Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, AWARD, LIA, and Webby, among others. She is a regular juror in the global awards circuit and has recently been invited as Jury President for both Spikes Asia Entertainment, Gaming, and Music, and the ADC 103rd Annual Awards Gaming. She was part of the inaugural juries for LIA Evolution and Creativity in the Metaverse and Entertainment Lions for Gaming.
Her biggest achievement to date has been successfully launching a start-up during a
global pandemic. Octopus&Whale now partners with the Philippines' most iconic names
in business, including Nestlé, SM, Meralco, NutriAsia, Unilab, and Philippine Airlines.
She is passionate about nurturing young creative talent and actively contributes to the
advertising industry and academia. She created the country’s first course on the Culture
of Gaming and serves as a lecturer at the University of Asia and the Pacific.
Joey
Jolina Kahn
Partner at Management StrategiesJolina is a Partner at Management Strategies and a strategist, futurist, and designer. She has over 20 years of international experience in Human Resources across different markets, including all of Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, Turkey, Puerto Rico and Ireland. With a strong history in companies across various industries, Jolina is well versed across all functions in HR as a generalist, has led the function as Head of HR and has managed as many as 40,000 employees as part of her scope.
She is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists and has just concluded her MBA with Hult International Business School as a Hodges Scholar. She is also a graduate of De La Salle University and has a Certificate of Design Leadership for Business from Parsons New York and Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School.
From helping leaders navigate uncertainties through foresight and building design thinking to the people solutions she provides, Jolina nurtures people and businesses to grow by exploring possibilities and asking insightful questions.
Manny Gonzales
President at Digital Marketing Association of the PhilippinesManny is currently President of the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP), the country’s biggest collective of brands, companies, platforms, individuals, and academe who champion digital marketing transformation. He is also Head of Ogilvy Consulting Philippines, developing and guiding brand and business transformation strategies.
Concurrently, he is the Program Track Chair and Subject Matter Expert for the Digital Marketing Fundamentals Program Outside the CDM, he teaches digital marketing at the Ateneo De Manila University and University of Asia & the Pacific. He also served as a mentor at the Thames International Business School's Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship Program.
Norman Agatep, APR
Chairman and CEO of Grupo AgatepNorman has over 30 years of industry experience in branded communication. Today, he heads the corporate and marketing communication agency, Grupo Agatep, one of the Phiippines' most awarded in PR.
He was a 2-term president of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines and serves in the board the year as VP for External Relations. He was also president of the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines, and a 2-term chairman of the Association of Accredited Advertising Agencies of the Philippines. Norman has just been re-elected to the board of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management.
Outside work, Norman is an award-winning record producer.
Tina Arceo-Dumlao
Business Editor at Philippine Daily InquirerTina Arceo-Dumlao is an award-winning economic journalist and currently the Business Editor of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. She started in 1991, following her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, where she graduated with honors.
She covered almost all of the major beats of the business section prior to becoming an editor in 2000. Aside from economic journalism, she is also involved in promoting Original Pilipinos Music. She independently published a book entitled “Himig at Titik: A Tribute to Songwriters”.
Kane Errol Choa, APR
Vice President for Corporate Communications at ABS-CBN CorporationKane Errol Choa, APR, is the vice president for Corporate Communications at ABS-CBN Corporation. He is a communication leader with extensive experience in media, academe, and public relations. He has worked with Agatep Associates, Sen. Manny Villar, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, and ABC 5. Currently, he serves on the International Executive Board of IABC, is the Immediate Past Chair of IABC Asia Pacific, and writes a column for The Philippine Star. He holds a Master of Science in Media and Communications from The London School of Economics, earned as a British Chevening scholar.
Tats Cruz
Chief Creative Agencies Officer at Publicis Groupe PhilippinesA dynamic and goal-oriented advertising executive with over 30 years of experience in driving success for both clients and agencies through business transformation services and cutting-edge solutions. An empathetic leader dedicated to fostering excellence by cultivating a workplace culture that values teamwork, open communication, and collective problem-solving.
Oversees all creative agencies of the Publicis Groupe: Publicis JimeenzBasic, Leo Burnett, Black Pencil, Publicis Manila. Fosters collaboration among the agencies to strengthen their abilities to deliver on clients’ ever-evolving needs and further deliver sustainable growth for the network
Christian Esguerra
Founder and Host of Facts FirstChristian Esguerra is a Filipino political journalist and educator. He currently hosts Facts First, a political podcast streaming live five times a week, where he tackles current issues in politics and governance. A persistent critic of disinformation activities, Esguerra was the former anchor and managing editor of the political talk program After the Fact on ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), launched in May 2020. He started his career in journalism as a reporter for the Philippine Daily Inquirer in 2000, and joined ABS-CBN in 2015 as a news correspondent and anchor.
In 2019 Esguerra received the Award of Distinction from the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility, as well as the Titus Brandsma Award for Emergent Leadership in Journalism. In 2020, he was awarded a Marshall McLuhan Fellowship.
Jules Garcia
Country Lead at RedditJules Garcia is a growth and marketing leader who specializes in platform expansion and community building. He’s currently the Country Lead for Reddit in the Philippines, responsible in driving overall growth through content, community, and growth marketing initiatives. Previously, he served as the Head of Community for TikTok Philippines, building a systematic and thriving space for content creators and publishers from zero to one hundred. He is passionate about shaping this generation’s pop and internet culture, championing social media for good.
Dr. Ron Jabal, APR
Chairman and CEO of PAGEONE GroupDr. Ron Jabal, APR, is an award-winning senior communications executive with a career spanning more than three decades of managing teams in the Philippines and abroad.
Recognized for his thought leadership in the practice of international public relations, Ron is the first recipient of “Global PR Practitioner of the Year” by the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management (GA). He is also recognized as a global thought leader by the Stevie Awards due to his body of work in the Philippines, Europe, US, and Asia Pacific.
Known for his mantra, “Reputation is our license to operate,” Dr. Jabal is a sought-after advisor and senior consultant to funded projects of USAID, ADB, WB, UN, and the EU.
A published book author and a business columnist, Dr. Jabal is the Chairman and CEO of PAGEONE Group, the most awarded public relations and communications consulting agency, with more than 400 local and international awards. PAGEONE Group is the only “Agency of the Year” Hall of Fame Awardee of the prestigious Anvil Awards of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP).
He has a doctorate in business administration from the prestigious Swiss School of Management (Switzerland) and is currently writing his dissertation for his PhD in Sociology in DLSU Manila.
Robert Labayen
Head of Creative Communication Management at ABS-CBN CorporationRobert Labayen. ABS-CBN’s Head of Creative Communication Management. His division is in charge of promoting ABS-CBN’s content, advocacies, and image. They create the popular SIDs. Robert wrote the songs Star Ng Pasko and Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas, among many others. Before ABS-CBN, he was in advertising for 20 years and was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the 4As and the Creative Guild.
Noel Nieva
Chairman at International Public Relations Association Philippines ChapterNoel Rene Nieva is president and CEO of Perceptions, Inc., one of the Philippines’ leading PR
companies. He oversees the activities of the various departments of the organization, including
the PR and events division, and is also in charge of business development and strategic alliances.
He also directly supervises the servicing of the company’s major clients.
He led campaigns that garnered the top recognition of the Public Relations Society of the
Philippines’ Anvil Awards, a total of three Grand Anvils, all within years of each other.
Noel took up Economics in Ateneo de Manila University and attended the International PR Course
of the International School of Public Relations and Marketing in London.
He is currently the national chair of the International Public Relations Association, the global
organization of PR professionals and a founding member of One Asia Communications, the
network of qualified PR practitioners from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Michelle Orosa-Ople
Managing Partner and Media Relations and Activations Director of Ripple8, Inc.Michelle Orosa-Ople took the leap from media to public relations in 2017, deeply inspired by the heart behind companies she had been covering and their greater role not just in the Philippines' economic growth story, but in the life of every empowered Filipino.
With over 15 years of multi-platform journalism experience specializing in macroeconomic, energy, and financial industries, Michelle has helped clients create impactful messages through visual and experiential storytelling, targeted media channel strategy, and a deep understanding of man-on-the-street behavior. Her established relationships in the media industry have also helped bridge collaborative partnerships between client and journalists, bloggers, and content creators, which have resulted in award-winning campaigns for the country’s top utilities, banks, fintech, food, and lifestyle brands.
She is also an international scholar specialized in business journalism through InWent-Germany and Columbia University, New York. Throughout her career, Michelle has cultivated top-level connections and relationships with key sources and media in the Energy, Telecoms, Finance, Macroeconomy, Trade, and Transport industries.
Michelle is concurrently Managing Partner and Media Relations and Activations Director of Ripple8, DDB Group Philippines' multi-awarded PR arm.
Louie Paragas-Sebastian, APR
Managing Director of Brown Bag Communications-PAGEONE GroupLOUIE is an experienced communication and public relations executive with proven success in developing and implementing public relations, public information, and marketing campaigns as well as crisis communication strategies for multiple channels across various stakeholder touch points. She has more than 25 years of combined exposure in corporate communications, integrated marketing, media relations, and communication research in the government and the private sectors. She was the Chairperson of the 56th and 57th ANVIL Awards and now on her third term as one of PRSP’s Board of Trustees.
Martin Xavier Peñaflor
President and Chief Executive Officer at Acquisition Apps, Inc.Martin Peñaflor is a trailblazing entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Tangere, an awardwinning market research company established in 2018. Tangere has disrupted traditional market
research by leveraging mobile application technology and social media engagement to provide
timely, actionable insights. Under Martin’s leadership, Tangere has earned numerous accolades
and become a key player in both the Philippine and global market research sectors. His
contributions extend beyond business, making him a respected figure in the realms of social
responsibility and community development.
Kit Posadas
Associate Director for Marketing and Brand Strategy of The NerveKit Posadas is a brand & communications strategist, and is currently the Associate Director for Marketing and Brand Strategy of data forensics company, The Nerve. Her expertise lies in making insights from big data actionable for brands — be it for reputation management, communications planning, or marketing campaigns. Prior to this, she started her strategy career at Publicis JimenezBasic, which served as the foundation of her deep understanding of social media platforms and online ecosystems. She has collaborated with brands across a range of industries, from FMCG and e-commerce to telecommunications, banking, utilities, as well as CSR.
Germaine A. Reyes
CEO/President of Synergy Market Research + Strategic ConsultancyGermaine is the CEO and Founder of Synergy Market Research + Strategic Consultancy,
a management consulting, research, and data analytics company. Synergy is the exclusive
Philippines partner of YouGov, a globally-recognized company; and Kotler Impact, a
global authority in marketing innovation and education founded by Dr. Philip Kotler, the
father of modern marketing.
Through Germaine’s leadership, Synergy received a distinct recognition from the 2024
Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards for its "Empowering Brands through Consumer Insights"
campaign, winning bronze in the Thought Leadership Campaign of the Year category.
This fuels Synergy’s passion to continue delivering valuable insights to build stronger,
more meaningful brands.
Prior to setting up Synergy, Germaine held key directorship positions in The Coca-Cola
Company’s Philippines Division; AC Nielsen; advertising companies such as
PAC/BBDO, the subsidiary then of BBDO New York; and Avellana & Associates.
She holds both a BS and Master of Statistics degrees from the University of the
Philippines, Diliman.
Synergy’s calling through the years is to help build stronger, more meaningful brands
through consumer insighting, emerging the needs of consumers and the stories on how
they engage with brands and how brands can take action from such.
Myke Santos
Principal Consultant and Founder of Brick Management ConsultingMyke is the Principal Consultant and Founder of Brick Management Consulting, a change management company that helps individuals and organizations unleash human creativity, imagination, and potential to create meaningful, positive, and sustainable change through consulting, coaching, facilitation, and capability building services.
He is a seasoned executive and HR Leader with more than 25 years’ experience in Human Capital Strategy specializing in Organization Development, Change Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions. He has led various enterprise-wide initiatives in business & people strategy alignment, corporate restructuring, talent management, and culture transformation.
He has worked in the fields of fast-moving consumer goods, IT & telecommunications, and analytics & consulting. Shifting from HR to General Management, Myke led a data analytics start-up as Deputy General Manager handling business development & sales, consulting, product management & marketing. Myke has worked in a variety of settings from start-up to corporate, local and multi-national, and local and regional; giving him a broad perspective of the dynamics of business, organizations, and culture.
Andy Saracho, APR
President at Public Relations Society of the PhilippinesAndy B. Saracho has been a communicator all his life, starting off as a campus writer in his elementary days all the way to his stint as Editor-in-Chief of The Varsitarian of the University of Santo Tomas, and has applied his communication skills in his various endeavors as a public servant, educator, private bank officer, and public relations practitioner. He is one of only 50+ Accredited Public Relations professionals in the Philippines. He has served the Public Relations Society of the Philippines in various capacities up to his term as PRSP President in 2019-2020 and again this year 2024-2025.
Andy is currently Vice President of the Philippine Veterans Bank as Head of its Veterans Affairs Office. Prior to this, he was the Communications Director of Millennium Challenge Account-Philippines, the local arm of the United States Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation. In his younger years, he worked in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and was an Economics Instructor at the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters. His first professional job after graduation was as a banking and economics reporter of MidDay, Manila Standard, and Philippines Newsday.
Severino Sarmenta, Jr. PhD
Lecturer at Ateneo de Manila UniversitySeverino R. Sarmenta, Jr. PhD is lecturer at Ateneo de Manila University, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines and Holy Angel University where he teaches undergraduate and graduate public relations and reputation management courses. He is a former two-term chair of the Department of Communication, Ateneo de Manila University. Dr. Sarmenta finished his AB Communication at the Ateneo and his graduate degrees at the University of the Philippines. He is also an active PR tools creator producing videos, coffee table books and events and is the same Sev Sarmenta who has done sports broadcasting for the last four decades.
Belle Tiongco
President at IABCBelle Tiongco is a 35-year veteran of the Philippine life insurance industry, where she excelled in Marketing and Sales functions. Her early years in corporate life as a management trainee not only gave her a solid grasp of administrative functions but also ignited her drive to learn computer systems. As a dedicated life insurance marketer, she meticulously crafted innovative life insurance products and provided equally innovative marketing and sales support for these products. She considers herself a marketing professional, with a deep-seated focus on all aspects of communication. Her expertise spans advertising, media, and public relations, and she considers herself as a baby boomer hoping to learn the dynamic world of digital communication, AI, and all types of new technologies with enthusiasm and vigor. Belle is currently the president of the International Association of Business Communicators, Philippines chapter.
Philip Tiongson
Director of Data Science and Head of Mx at Havas OrtegaPhil Tiongson is currently the General Manager for Mx and Data Sciences at HAVAS Ortega. In this role, he ensures that clients and agency strategists are equipped with the research, data, analytics, and technology they need to make effective and timely business decisions. He is also responsible for exploring how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and the metaverse can impact the agency's business and that of its clients.
With over 25 years of experience in strategic media planning and analytics, Phil has worked for more than a decade in Singapore with IPG Mediabrands, Mediacom, and Carat. Before that, he served as the country media manager for Universal McCann/McCann Erickson in Vietnam. Prior to joining HAVAS Ortega, he was the Vice President for Marketing Sciences and Analytics at McCann Worldgroup Philippines.
Jako de Leon
President at Creator and Influencer Council of the PhilippinesJako de Leon is a content creator, producer, talent manager and digital consultant. Jako created the digital series, Bogart the Explorer, over a decade ago and went on to produce a wide array of shows, series, ads and other content under his PaperbugTV banner. His career shifted into new gear when he began managing and mentoring other creators such as Wil Dasovich. His work with Wil helped alter the local digital landscape, popularizing vlogging in the country and subsequently inspiring several of the now top vloggers and creators in the process. Jako is currently the President for the Creators and Influencers Council of the Philippines (CICP).
Franz de la Fuente
Corporate Communications and Branding Manager at Aboitiz InfraCapitalFranz Jonathan “Franz” G. de la Fuente is an experienced communications professional with a decade-long background in media and public relations. He is serving his third term (2024-2025) on the Public Relations Society of the Philippines Board of Trustees, having served from 2021 to 2023.
He is currently the Corporate Communications and Branding Manager for Aboitiz InfraCapital, handling external-focused communications for the Aboitiz Group's infrastructure arm.
He was previously with Filinvest Land, National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re) and Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV). In 2017, the AEV Media Relations Program was recognized as a Merit Award Winner at the 15th Philippine Quill Awards.
Prior to entering public relations, Franz was a corporate reporter for BusinessWorld, covering the PSE-SEC, Property, and Motoring beats.
Joselito de los Reyes, Ph.D.
Chairperson at UST Creative Writing DepartmentJOSELITO D. DE LOS REYES, Ph.D., chairperson of the UST Creative Writing department, is a poet, fictionist, essayist, translator, and columnist.
De los Reyes won the NCCA Writer’s Prize for his fiction, the National Book Awards for his books of essays, the National Book Awards, the Philippine Readers’ Choice Awards, and the Gintong Aklat Awards for his books on creative nonfiction, and the Makata ng Taon from the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.
He has a BSE in Social Sciences from PNU Manila. He obtained his master’s and doctorate in Philippine Studies from De La Salle University. He regularly contributes popular culture and new media opinion for Abante and Rappler.
He teaches writing for new media, seminar in new media, and creative nonfiction at the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters and the UST Graduate School.