SYRUS BORJA GOMARI

CEO & Founder, Mobility Vision+

Syrus Gomari is the CEO & Founder of Mobility Vision+ and a DOST Balik Scientist for Pasig LGU and Taguig LGU (2022-2023). He brings a wealth of experience, having previously conducted Navigation Systems research at BMW Group and the Technical University of Munich (2018-2022), along with working as a Consultant for EU Commission Mobility Research and Innovation Projects at Rupprecht Consult (2016-2018). Syrus holds a PhD in Transportation Systems Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, an MSc in Infrastructure Planning with a focus on Transportation Planning from the University of Stuttgart, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from De La Salle University - Manila. His academic achievements include ranking in the Top 9 of the Civil Engineering Board Exam in May 2014, graduating Magna Cum Laude from DLSU in 2013, and earning recognition as the Most Outstanding Civil Engineering Student in the Philippines in 2012.

Ouel Babasa

Multimedia artist & Copywriter, McCann Worldgroup Philippines

Ouel Babasa, a multimedia artist based in Manila, Philippines, boasts over 7 years of thriving experience in advertising creative at McCann Worldgroup Philippines, one of the country's prominent advertising companies. Currently, he serves as a copywriter, having previously held roles as social media manager from 2016 to 2019 and experience design director from 2019 to early 2023. Beyond his professional career, he dedicates his weekends to mentoring future creatives as a part-time college instructor at CIIT College of Arts and Technology. Ouel also has experience in live event production, having served as creative director for the now-defunct professional wrestling promotion, Philippine Wrestling Revolution (PWR), from 2014 to 2020. When not crafting copies for clients or shaping young minds, he divides his time between creating content on his growing TikTok platform (@owlwillread) and bering delulu for KPop biases.

Panthera Arma

Hard-of-Hearing Drag Queen and PWD Advocate

Michael Allan Tomas, also known as “Panthera Arma”. The first hard-of-hearing drag queen in the Philippines and a PWD advocate. Currently working as a finance and administration officer for WWF-Philippines (an NGO). Featured on numerous social media channels like ABS-CBN News Online, Mega Drag PH, Iskoolmates (PTV4), etc. Awarded as “Huwarang Indibidwal” by the Jesse Robredo Foundation in 2023.

Bam Terol

Transman Former Project Executive for TaskUs (BPO Customer Service), Senior Global Project Manager - TOA Global (Finance Shared Services), Co-Host Spill The T Podcast (Transman Talks)

Bam Terol is a seasoned executive, known for his exceptional leadership in driving growth and expansion projects for multinational corporations across  Asia, North America, Latin America, and Europe. With a distinguished career in merger acquisitions and business development, Bam has consistently delivered results that have propelled organizations to new heights on the global stage. A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), Bam has emerged as a respected DEI Ambassador, profoundly impacting organizations and communities alike dedicated to fostering inclusive environments and promoting social justice.

Gustavo González

UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Gustavo González brings more than 25 years of extensive managerial and leadership experience in development, humanitarian affairs and peacebuilding, performing for several UN entities across 3 continents (Central America, Africa and Middle-East). More recently, Mr. González worked for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as Director of the Business Development and Resource Mobilization Division.

He was the UNDP Senior Country Director in Yemen during the Arab Spring transition, Country Director in Burundi and Head of the Post-Conflict Unit in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also served in various peacebuilding and reconstruction programmes in Guinea Bissau, working for the International Organization for Migration (IOM); in Central African Republic, for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS); in Angola, Liberia and Mozambique for the UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs, and in Nicaragua, for the Organization of American States (OAS). Mr. Gonzalez holds a Master Diploma from the University of Oxford-Said Business School (UK), and a Master in Philosophy from the Universidad del Salvador (Argentina). He is fluent in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

G3 San Diego

Filipina writer for Television, Film and Events, TV Host/Brand Ambassador

MODERATOR, Afternoon Plenary

G3 San Diego is a seasoned Television, Film, Events Writer. A former Magazine Editor, a published author and columnist. She is also a TV Host, a Brand Ambassador, Key Opinion Leader, Influencer and a Third Generation Farmer. A loud and proud Transwoman, she is a staunch advocate of the LGBTQI+ Community.

Teddy Baguilat

Public Servant/Journalist/Activist and Advocate of rights of indigenous people and minority groups

Teodoro “Teddy’ Brawner Baguilat Jr. is an advocate for Ifugao, Indigenous Peoples rights, the environment and human rights and has served various elective seats in Ifugao. Hailing from the Tuwali and Gaddang tribes, Baguilat served as a municipal councilor and mayor of Kiangan, Ifugao, before becoming a two-term provincial governor and representative of the lone district of Ifugao from 2010 to 2019. As district representative, he principally authored at least 34 laws, including the Sagip Saka Law, the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law and the Free Internet Access in Public Spaces Act.

He consistently championed the causes of indigenous peoples, the environment, and human rights. He also proposed laws in support of responsible mining, forest management, health rights, education, equality, and even free wi-fi access. He also advanced laws promoting Philippine culture such as the OPM Development bill. Aside from pushing his advocacies forward, Teddy takes his recreation to the mountains, he loves to hike and mountain climb as these activities allow him to be closer to the elements he seeks to protect.

Gayle Antes

Co-founder, Sorbelato & Soyblessed

Gayle Antes moved to Los Angeles, California back in 1994 and began her career in the healthcare industry as a receptionist. She worked her way up and became the youngest Accounts Receivable Regional Financial Consultant of one of the biggest healthcare companies in Southern California. She also became a part of an integral team that is responsible for developing new businesses and acquisitions in one of the biggest healthcare companies in the United States. In 2014, Gayle and her husband eventually moved back to the Philippines to pursue their calling called “Business as Mission” that aims to holistically improve the lives of the people in the community. They founded and owned Antes Rentals, and Antes Dealership.

Gayle also co-founded Sorbelato & Soyblessed, Avenida Pedestrian Delights, PANTAS Global Consultancy, Inc., and Eunoia Philippines. After receiving her master’s degree in Entrepreneurship in 2019, she became a guest lecturer for business and entrepreneurship for post graduate students. Gayle is currently pursuing her PhD in Family Studies to help strengthen her advocacy to improve the lives of the Filipino community by focusing on the relationship of family systems and systemic poverty.

Disney Aguila

Former President, Pinoy Deaf Philippines

Disney Aguila is a Filipina Deaf transgender woman and a leader in the Deaf LGBTQ community in the Philippines. She's been involved with the Pinoy Deaf Rainbow (PDR) organization since it's founding in 2010 and has served as the organization's president since 2018. She's also involved with the TransDeaf Philippines organization.

Ronald Rodriguez

Co Founder, Marhay na GIBO - MNG Community and Executive Director, Burabod Musika

Ronald ‘Bong’ A. Rodriguez is the co-founder and General Manager of the Marhay Na Gibo Consumers Cooperative (MNGCC), as well as the CEO of LEARNr Corporation, a training company that he created to enable the Bicol Region’s growing human resources. He is the founding President of HAKA Naga, the startup community of Naga City. Before returning to Bicol, he was CEO of his own Analytics-driven startup company, BUGHAW DIGITAL, Inc. and Chairman of the BizInfo Systems and Solutions Corp, a systems integration company. He is one of the pioneers of data-driven digital political campaigns in the Philippines. Rodriguez’ extensive professional experience has spanned more than 28 years in the public and private sectors so far. In the public sector, he had the privilege of serving the Foreign Service Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Presidential Management Staff, and the Office of the President in various capacities over a period of 13 years. He considers having written speeches for President Fidel V. Ramos an honor of his lifetime. He holds a Master of Science Degree in State, Society, and Development, major in Political Sociology, from the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) where he was a Chevening scholar.

Timothy Salomon

Coordinator, National Land Coalition

Timothy Salomon is a gay reformist who believes in the power of multi-stakeholder dialogue to bring diverse voices to harmony. He currently serves as National Coordinator of the National Land Coalition in the Philippines (NLC Ph) leading an alliance of civil society organizations and social movements working on land rights and natural resource governance in protecting gains from past and present reforms, and innovating solutions to address emerging and contemporary issues. He also dabbles in standup comedy as a featured comedian in the Abante Babae line-up of Comedy Manila.