Marc is a versatile professional who serves as a corporate trainer, consultant, author, speaker, and CEO of Aretei Foods Corp. He heads Arete Leadership Development Consultancy and authored two books: “The Public Speaker Leads” and “The Gift of Peace”. He was nominated for the 2015 ASEAN Business Awards and has won multiple awards for his company’s productivity and agility. Marc has held diverse roles, including Managing Attorney of Castrodes Law Firm, Commissioner-at Large of the National Youth Commission, and Vice Chairman of the Movie Television Review and Classification Board. He is a former athlete, one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines, and married to Tricia F. Castrodes with three children.

Rei is currently the Theological Commission Coordinator of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and also serves as the Theological Education Network Coordinator of Tearfund ISAIAH 2612 UK in East and Southeast Asia. In the Philippines, he is a seminary professor at Iglesia Evangelica Metodista en las islas Filipinas (IEMELIF) and a local author with several books published by OMF Literature, including ‘Boring Ba Ang Bible Mo?’ (Is Your Bible Boring?), which won a ‘Filipino Reader’s Choice Award.’ He holds a degree in theology and a Masters degree in mass communication and is a licensed professional teacher.

Prof Anne De Jesus-Ardina is a highly accomplished academic and writer. She holds a Masters degree in Youth Ministry from AGS and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education at DLSU. She serves as a Professor and Program Director of Family Studies and Youth Studies at Alliance Graduate School. With her extensive experience in youth ministry, she is also an author and chapter contributor for youth curricula, youth ministry books, and women’s devotionals. In addition, she is a skilled freelance writer and editor. Her expertise extends to public speaking and workshop facilitation, making her a sought-after speaker. She is a Board member of Leadership Associates Philippines (DAI), furthering her commitment to leadership development.

Angelica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, majoring in Accounting from Universidad de Zamboanga. She also completed a Ministry Certificate at Ebenezer Bible College and Seminary, and served as a resident pastor for three years in a small church in Zambas District, Zamboanga City. Later, she pursued Master of Arts degrees in Counseling at the Alliance Graduate School in Quezon City and the University of the East in Manila, and a doctoral degree in Clinical Counseling at Asia Graduate School of Theology in Manila, specializing in Psychodynamic-Psychoanalysis. Angelica is a licensed Guidance Counselor and currently serves as the Chief of BMP Guidance and Counseling Section and BMP Moral Recovery and Values Restoration Sections at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in Quezon City. Her responsibilities include providing counseling and psychotherapy interventions for BMP personnel in individual, conjoint, family, and group sessions, as well as policy-making and mediation services. She is married to BMP Lt. Col. Zonnie T. Cabaron and has two children.