Meet the Delegates
Brylle Lancelot R. Abad, 19
Batac City, Ilocos Norte
Student journalist/leader
A student journalist and youth
leader, Brylle is currently taking up Bachelor of Arts in Communication at Mariano
Marcos State University. He is also a member of the Ilocos Norte Debate Union
and Mariano Marcos State University Debate Society.
Aside from his communication and
media practice, Brylle serves as a Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson of Barangay
#18 Magnuang, City of Batac.
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Raymart Escopel, 26
Iloilo City
Lifestyle Blogger/Youth Volunteer
On the side, he manages his own blog called Randomly Candid tackling mainly lifestyle and travel features. He is also currently the Vice President for Internal Affairs of Junior Chamber International-Regatta, a global organization of young professionals. Prior to his stint as a blogger, Raymart worked with Panay News, the leading regional newspaper in Western Visayas as a journalist covering business and lifestyle. He was the first Sinag Financial Literacy Awardee for Visayas in 2015.
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Mary Louise Omelio, 25
Marawi City
Media educator
After completing her Journalism degree, Louise has redirected her path to teaching aspiring journalists and media practitioners, instead of becoming one. While teaching journalism and media studies in Mindanao State University in Marawi City, she has also involved herself in various local and foreign initiatives intended for the people of Marawi. She continually strives to help address the need of shaping more young minds into becoming better storytellers and bearers of alternative narratives about Mindanao.
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Oliver Ross V. Rivera, 29
South Cotabato
Government communicator
Oliver is a Philosophy graduate who finds himself in the field of media after college by starting as a DJ in different local radio stations. In 2012, he became part of the workforce of Philippine Information Agency - SOCCSKSARGEN region. As a government communicator, he works hand in hand with government agencies, private institutions, and the media to deliver timely, accurate and relevant information to the Filipino people.
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Jana, a recipient of the 25th KBP Golden Dove Award for Best Children’s Show, is the program producer and host of ‘Boses ng Kabataan’ of DZRH Radio Nationwide, DZRH News Television and ‘DZRH Manila’ on Facebook.
Her award-winning program has featured many heroes in the youth sector, student leaders, and organizers and implementers of youth-based programs that are considered best practices for out-of-school youth, youth PWDs and young entrepreneurs.
Judie Anne “Jana” N. Abejero, 27
Sta.Rosa, Laguna
Radio anchor/producer
Her award-winning program has featured many heroes in the youth sector, student leaders, and organizers and implementers of youth-based programs that are considered best practices for out-of-school youth, youth PWDs and young entrepreneurs.
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Andrew Orocay, 30
Quezon City
Multimedia creative
With diverse experience from the broadcast industry, government work, and faith-based group, Andrew believes in the transformative power of media. Andrew's creative media portfolio is largely comprised of stories and features aiming to uplift the human soul, inspire change, and bring forth hope. He's currently the creative director for a multimedia solutions company he co-founded. He's also taking his Masters in Christian Leadership while serving full-time for a church.
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Ylenette is pursuing her career in the government service for more than three years. After studying BA Communication major in Journalism minor in Broadcast Communication in the University of the Philippines- Baguio, she started working in the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the communication arm of the government in 2014 until 2016.
Currently, she is working in the National Youth Commission under Communications Unit of Social Marketing Division. Her present work is focused on the creation of IEC materials, press releases, social media and website management. During events, she also does social media coverage and coordination with government and private media networks.
Marie Ylenette W. Reforzado, 25
Quezon City
Government Communicator
Ylenette is pursuing her career in the government service for more than three years. After studying BA Communication major in Journalism minor in Broadcast Communication in the University of the Philippines- Baguio, she started working in the Philippine Information Agency (PIA), the communication arm of the government in 2014 until 2016.
Currently, she is working in the National Youth Commission under Communications Unit of Social Marketing Division. Her present work is focused on the creation of IEC materials, press releases, social media and website management. During events, she also does social media coverage and coordination with government and private media networks.
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Margaret Quisido, 20
San Pedro, Laguna
Development Communication Student
Margaret is currently taking her Bachelor’s Degree in Development Communication at the University of the Philippines - Los Banos. She believes that communication is a powerful tool in promoting social change. She aspires to work in media one day as she believes harnessing its power for good is very much needed, especially in these days of disinformation.
She is the present deputy director of the UP - Alliance of Development Communication Students.
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Ace June Rell S. Perez, 23
Mati City, Davao Oriental
Journalist/Social Media Strategist
Ace started his journalism career in 2015 as a business reporter. Currently, he’s the social media strategist and editor of Sun Star Davao, the leading community newspaper and content provider in Davao Region.
In 2016, he was awarded as Reporter of the Year for Sinag Financial Literacy Awards. He is also an awardee of 2017 J.Burgos Biotechnology Journalism Awards, and 2017 finalist for Globe Media Excellence Award - Explanatory Report. He is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication at the Holy Cross of Davao College and is presently taking his master’s degree in communication arts at the University of Mindanao. Apart from writing, Ace loves photography and videography.
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Kris Janson, 28
Cebu City
TV host
Kris is currently a TV host for a national show produced by Philippine Information Agency (PIA). She considers herself a wanderer whose aim is to share her passion for travel thru videos and photos. She is a dedicated public servant whose intent is proper information dissemination.
In 2014, Kris was crowned as Miss Intercontinental - 2nd runner-up.
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Edison A. Balilla
Makati City
Production Designer/Producer/Student
Edison Balilla or Thomas K.E. Balilla hailed from a family of filmmakers and currently heads the TV Production Team of the University of Makati Student Media Group, the first university-wide digital media initiative in the country. He also freelances as a production artist in an Australian-based multimedia company whose expertise are Production Design, Conceptual Art, Interior Design, and Events Production. Thomas wants to channel his talent through arts to promote his advocacies in Gender and Development, HIV Awareness, and inviting the youth to engage in nation building.
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This Information Technology graduate at Central Philippine University in Iloilo City is currently working as a creative communications officer at the Freedom of Information Philippines under the Presidential Communications Operations Office.
Kate B. Refendor, 24
Kalibo, Aklan
Creative Communications Officer
This Information Technology graduate at Central Philippine University in Iloilo City is currently working as a creative communications officer at the Freedom of Information Philippines under the Presidential Communications Operations Office.
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Pearl Iris L. Clemente, 21
Bulacan
Communications and Training Specialist
Pearl is currently a Training Specialist of the Freedom of Information - Project Management Office (FOI-PMO) under the Presidential Communications Operations Office. Her work revolves around conducting capacity-building activities to train and capacitate the FOI Program’s stakeholders on how to access information pursuant to Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016.
She took up Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication major in Broadcasting in Bulacan State University (BulSu) and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
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Cedrix A. Perez, 23
Mandaluyong City
Multimedia Journalist/Student
Believing that communication is one of the main component for community advancement, Cedrix pursues Journalism at Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP).
His experience in media industry revolves around print journalism with Philippine Daily Inquirer as intern and filmmaking with Centerstage Productions of Director Brillante Ma Mendoza as researcher. He also worked as freelance production manager in different short film productions, concerning social issues that won several local awards.
As part of his advocacy to contribute in nation building, Cedrix is a co-founder of Heroes Without Costume, a charity organization that educates indigenous people on how to use art as a form of communication and self-expression. Cedrix is also into photography.
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Alleine Nicole S. Namuco
Manila
Media planner
Alleine is a communication arts graduate at University of Santo Tomas. Currently, she works as Media Planner at the Presidential Communications Operations Office.
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