Justin Vincent Altubar
Justin Vincent Altubar
Justin Vincent Altubar
Youth Advocacy Director
Justin graduated with a degree in Political Science, Minor in Development and the Law, summa cum laude, from the Ateneo de Manila University (2025). He is now pursuing his Master’s in Public Management in the Ateneo School of Government (2026, expected).
He has been engaged in youth leadership, civic education, and
Youth Advocacy Director
Justin graduated with a degree in Political Science, Minor in Development and the Law, summa cum laude, from the Ateneo de Manila University (2025). He is now pursuing his Master’s in Public Management in the Ateneo School of Government (2026, expected).
He has been engaged in youth leadership, civic education, and good governance advocacy within and beyond the campus. In college, he served as President of the LIPAD Atenista and Chairperson of the Ateneo Task Force for the 2025 Midterm Elections.
Justin joined GoodGovPH in 2020 and served as Interim Director for Education and Training (2022) and Policy Advocacy Director (2024-2025) where he led the lobbying of the Seal of Good Youth Governance (SGYG) to various LGUs.
Zanti Alfonso Gayares
Justin Vincent Altubar
Justin Vincent Altubar
Internal Affairs Director
Zanti is a senior BS Health Sciences student at Ateneo de Manila University and has been a campus journalist for over twelve years. He served as Media and Communications Director for the GoodGovPH Youth Board, leading the visual branding of the organization’s flagship events and strategizing campaigns for anti-cor
Internal Affairs Director
Zanti is a senior BS Health Sciences student at Ateneo de Manila University and has been a campus journalist for over twelve years. He served as Media and Communications Director for the GoodGovPH Youth Board, leading the visual branding of the organization’s flagship events and strategizing campaigns for anti-corruption and integrity.
In 2022, Zanti was one of two Filipino finalists for the Global Student Prize by Chegg.org and the Varkey Foundation. He has participated in national pitch and advocacy competitions focused on information systems, public health, and science communication. His current work in health policy centers on LGBTQ+ health, and his interests also include literary writing—particularly flash fiction and essays. As a health sciences major, his research and advocacy explore the intersections of health, policy, and sustainability.
Jaffed Ibanez
Justin Vincent Altubar
Jaffed Ibanez
External Affairs Director
Jaffed is a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts in Political Science student at the University of the Philippines Manila hailed from Muntinlupa City, actively advocating for youth empowerment and good governance. A member of UP Polis and AIESEC in UP Manila, he combines academic rigor with hands-on leadership as a curren
External Affairs Director
Jaffed is a fourth-year Bachelor of Arts in Political Science student at the University of the Philippines Manila hailed from Muntinlupa City, actively advocating for youth empowerment and good governance. A member of UP Polis and AIESEC in UP Manila, he combines academic rigor with hands-on leadership as a current intern at the National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), the Philippines’ pioneering election watchdog.
He currently leads as President of the Red Cross Youth Muntinlupa Branch Youth Council, driving humanitarian initiatives, and was recognized as the Rizal Red Cross Youth Gawad Kabataan Awardee and Most Outstanding Rizal Red Cross Youth Leader (MORRCYL) in 2023. His commitment to public service is further underscored by his recent achievement as a Civil Service Eligible (Professional Level), having passed the March 2024 Career Service Examination.
Jaffed champions good governance through his roles as Community Director of the GoodGovPH Youth Board (2024-2025) where he co-led ‘The Youth Response: Igniting Action Against Corruption’ during the 2025 Open Government Partnership Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting and as Project Head of “GoodGovCon 2025,” an annual national flagship event that gathers youth from across the country to champion good governance. He remains steadfast in bridging, policy, advocacy, and grassroots action to empower communities and drive systemic change.
CJ Javier
Justin Vincent Altubar
Jaffed Ibanez
CJ is a graduating Sociology student from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She served as GoodGovPH’s Community Director from 2024-2025. She is an incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Councilor of Barangay 2, Lucena City, chairing the Committees on Governance, Active Citizenship, and Education. She is also the Chairperson of the
CJ is a graduating Sociology student from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She served as GoodGovPH’s Community Director from 2024-2025. She is an incumbent Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Councilor of Barangay 2, Lucena City, chairing the Committees on Governance, Active Citizenship, and Education. She is also the Chairperson of the Committee on Governance in the Provincial Youth Development Council of Quezon Province.
CJ co-founded Sinag Quezon, Inc., a youth-led organization advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and serves as Head of the Social Justice Committee of Habi PH.
CJ continues to work toward her advocacies because she believes that while it’s hard to change the world, we can, however, do something to change the corners of our world.
Lana Gabriel Micaela Salac
Lana Gabriel Micaela Salac
Lana Gabriel Micaela Salac
OIC Secretary and Education Director
Gab is a graduating Public Administration student from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Throughout her academic journey, she consistently demonstrated a commitment to public service and youth empowerment. She served as the Assistant Secretary of the GoodGovPH Youth Board 2024-2025.
In 2023, she was elec
OIC Secretary and Education Director
Gab is a graduating Public Administration student from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. Throughout her academic journey, she consistently demonstrated a commitment to public service and youth empowerment. She served as the Assistant Secretary of the GoodGovPH Youth Board 2024-2025.
In 2023, she was elected Vice President of the PLM College of Public Administration Student Council. During her term, she authored the first-ever CPA-SC resolution, establishing the various committees of the council for Academic Year 2023-2024. This became the foundation of PAghirang, an annual call for aspiring student leaders within the college to take part in leadership and service. In 2022, she served as the Deputy for Research of the PLM Supreme Student Council under the Commission on Collegiate and Civic Affairs, and was one of the founding committee members of the PLM Pre-Law Society.
Most recently, in February 2025, she led an official side event of the 2025 OGP Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting titled ‘The Youth Response: Igniting Action Against Corruption’. The event gathered over 150 young leaders and advocates championing open governance, civic engagement, and the anti-corruption movement.
Carrying forward the causes she has stood for, Gab remains steadfast in her mission to empower young Filipinos and continue serving her kapwa with purpose and integrity.
John Coby Cabuhat
Lana Gabriel Micaela Salac
Lana Gabriel Micaela Salac
Policy Advocacy Director
Coby is a youth leader, public servant, and good governance advocate. He graduated with a degree in Communication, summa cum laude, at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (2024) where he received the 2024 Rizal Award for Exemplary Leadership and was recognized as its Most Outstanding University Student, among othe
Policy Advocacy Director
Coby is a youth leader, public servant, and good governance advocate. He graduated with a degree in Communication, summa cum laude, at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (2024) where he received the 2024 Rizal Award for Exemplary Leadership and was recognized as its Most Outstanding University Student, among others.
In 2021, he served as one of the Program Directors for GoodGovPH’s Seal of Good Youth Governance (SGYG) and was recognized as its Member of the Year. He also led and has been part of various student governments and organizations in the country, learning from and building shared stories of Filipino youth.
He is currently a project staff member on adaptive organizations and systems, and digital governance at the University of the Philippines National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG).
Bryan Ezra Gonzales
Shannen Edwin S. Dilapdilap
Atty. Dexter Arvin E. Yang
Chairperson
Bryan is an advocacy and public affairs strategist with an extensive portfolio in open government, social development, and human rights.
He currently serves as the political officer of the Second Congressional Commission on Education and coordinates the Congressional Alliance for Philippine Education. At the same time, he is a
Chairperson
Bryan is an advocacy and public affairs strategist with an extensive portfolio in open government, social development, and human rights.
He currently serves as the political officer of the Second Congressional Commission on Education and coordinates the Congressional Alliance for Philippine Education. At the same time, he is a member-at-large of the National Council of the Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearance, Inc.
Previously, Gonzales was the deputy head of the Non-Government Secretariat of the Philippine Open Government Partnership; president and chief operations officer of the National Society of Parliamentarians Inc.; officer-in-charge of the Human Rights and People Empowerment Center, Inc.; coordinator of the Mambabatas Para sa Karapatang Pantao (Legislators for Human Rights) coalition; program officer for advocacy and Advocacy Commission secretary at the Caucus of Development Non-Government Organizations Networks, Inc.; policy advocacy officer at the Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearance, Inc.; political affairs officer and consultant at the Senate of the Philippines; and senior writer for different lawmakers and political personalities.
Atty. Dexter Arvin E. Yang
Shannen Edwin S. Dilapdilap
Atty. Dexter Arvin E. Yang
Founder & Executive Director
Dex is a good governance advocate and founder of GoodGovPH. He served as Executive Director from 2019 to 2022.
He represents the Philippines in the UNODC YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board and EU Youth Sounding Board (International Partnerships) to advise on meaningful youth engagement for anti-corruption.
He r
Founder & Executive Director
Dex is a good governance advocate and founder of GoodGovPH. He served as Executive Director from 2019 to 2022.
He represents the Philippines in the UNODC YouthLED Integrity Advisory Board and EU Youth Sounding Board (International Partnerships) to advise on meaningful youth engagement for anti-corruption.
He received his bachelor's degree in Public Administration and is now pursuing his Juris Doctor degree, both in the University of the Philippines.
He is an alumnus of the YSEALI Academic Fellowship for Civic Engagement (University of Nebraska at Omaha) and the Future Bridging Leadership Program (Asian Institute of Management).
Shannen Edwin S. Dilapdilap
Shannen Edwin S. Dilapdilap
Shannen Edwin S. Dilapdilap
Treasurer
Shannen holds an Accountancy degree from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina and has over a decade’s worth of experience as a marketing and advertising practitioner. He is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor degree at the Manuel L. Quezon University.
Shannen was GoodGovPH’s Finance and Logistics Director from 2020 to 2022, succe
Treasurer
Shannen holds an Accountancy degree from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina and has over a decade’s worth of experience as a marketing and advertising practitioner. He is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor degree at the Manuel L. Quezon University.
Shannen was GoodGovPH’s Finance and Logistics Director from 2020 to 2022, successfully securing grants from various institutional partners.
Atty. Ian Jerald Serrano
Shannen Edwin S. Dilapdilap
Shannen Edwin S. Dilapdilap
Corporate Secretary
Ian is a tax and corporate lawyer who advocates for good governance.
He is an associate of Baniqued and Bello Law, and holds Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Science in Economics degrees from the University of the Philippines.
Atty. Juan Paolo Artiaga
Atty. Juan Paolo Artiaga
Atty. Juan Paolo Artiaga
Trustee
Jupa is a lawyer specializing in public policy and government affairs, currently serving as the Government Relations Lead at the largest courier company in the Philippines and as a Senior Lecturer at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance. He holds a Bachelor in Public Administration (2015) and a Juris Doc
Trustee
Jupa is a lawyer specializing in public policy and government affairs, currently serving as the Government Relations Lead at the largest courier company in the Philippines and as a Senior Lecturer at the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance. He holds a Bachelor in Public Administration (2015) and a Juris Doctor (2020) from the University of the Philippines, as well as a Master in Public Policy (Economics and Development) from the NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (2024). Jupa has published widely in premier international and local law journals on topics spanning politics, governance, elections, human rights, and technology.
Carl Christian Lumberio
Atty. Juan Paolo Artiaga
Atty. Juan Paolo Artiaga
Trustee
Carl is a finance and governance practitioner specializing in financial controls, reporting, and institutional accountability.
He serves as Financial Controls Officer – Lead at GoTyme Bank, covering control environments, reporting integrity, and governance frameworks. He previously spent more than five years in Global Markets Produc
Trustee
Carl is a finance and governance practitioner specializing in financial controls, reporting, and institutional accountability.
He serves as Financial Controls Officer – Lead at GoTyme Bank, covering control environments, reporting integrity, and governance frameworks. He previously spent more than five years in Global Markets Product Control at The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Philippines, with exposure to Treasury, Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income, and benchmark governance.
He was previously GoodGovPH's Finance and Logistics Director and President of the UST Commerce and Business Administration Student Council.
He is a Certified Securities Specialist granted by The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) SPaCE, holds a postgraduate certification in Valuation and Risk from Middlesex University London and International Faculty of Finance, and is a Financial Management graduate of the University of Santo Tomas.
Ina Marie Mallari
Atty. Juan Paolo Artiaga
Ina Marie Mallari
Trustee
Ina currently works at the Department of Education, where she contributes to initiatives and policies supporting schools, teachers and education personnel.
She previously served as GoodGovPH’s Deputy Executive Director from 2019 to 2022.
Ina holds a Public Administration degree (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philip
Trustee
Ina currently works at the Department of Education, where she contributes to initiatives and policies supporting schools, teachers and education personnel.
She previously served as GoodGovPH’s Deputy Executive Director from 2019 to 2022.
Ina holds a Public Administration degree (magna cum laude) from the University of the Philippines, where she also served as co-convener of the Philippine Good Governance Summit in 2019.
Alecs Marasigan
Atty. Juan Paolo Artiaga
Ina Marie Mallari
Trustee
Alecs is a fourth year Juris Doctor student at the University of the Philippines College of Law and the Marketing Manager at PhilIT System Design Solutions Co.
She graduated from the University of the Philippines - National College of Public Administration and Governance in 2023 as Magna Cum Laude.
She was the Youth Advocacy Directo
Trustee
Alecs is a fourth year Juris Doctor student at the University of the Philippines College of Law and the Marketing Manager at PhilIT System Design Solutions Co.
She graduated from the University of the Philippines - National College of Public Administration and Governance in 2023 as Magna Cum Laude.
She was the Youth Advocacy Director of GoodGovPH, Inc. for the term 2024-2025 where she led the Executive Committee, the Filipino Youth Democracy Summit 2025, and the ActivateGov 2025 Program which founded 11 GoodGovPH Civic Hubs nationwide. She now sits as a Trustee for the same organization.
She was admitted to the Order of the Purple Feather in 2025, and was the Evening Representative at the UP Bar Operations Commission Executive Board 2025.
Aster Mostrales
Justin Vincent O. Altubar
Wynfred Russel Santos
Trustee
Aster was the founding Communications Director of GoodGovPH from 2019 to 2022, where he designed the visual identity and communications strategy of the organization and its programs, including Bantay Bayan, Simulan Natin, GoodGovCon, and the Seal of Good Youth Governance. He previously worked at the Department of Education for fiv
Trustee
Aster was the founding Communications Director of GoodGovPH from 2019 to 2022, where he designed the visual identity and communications strategy of the organization and its programs, including Bantay Bayan, Simulan Natin, GoodGovCon, and the Seal of Good Youth Governance. He previously worked at the Department of Education for five years. Currently, he is a chief of staff at the House of Representatives. He graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Public Administration from the University of the Philippines.
Wynfred Russel Santos
Justin Vincent O. Altubar
Wynfred Russel Santos
Trustee
Russ was GoodGovPH’s Director for Finance and Logistics from 2019 to 2020. He is currently a Program Manager for Maya Philippines.
He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the Ateneo de Manila University, majoring in Management; and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Atty. Reizzha Razon
Justin Vincent O. Altubar
Justin Vincent O. Altubar
Trustee
Reizzha is a women and gender rights advocate.
She is one of GoodGovPH's founding members and served as Volunteer Engagement Head of the Bantay Bayan program in 2020.
She graduated with a degree in Public Administration (cum laude) from the University of the Philippines Diliman (2019), received her Juris Doctor degree at the Atene
Trustee
Reizzha is a women and gender rights advocate.
She is one of GoodGovPH's founding members and served as Volunteer Engagement Head of the Bantay Bayan program in 2020.
She graduated with a degree in Public Administration (cum laude) from the University of the Philippines Diliman (2019), received her Juris Doctor degree at the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law (2024), and was admitted to the Bar in 2024. As a law student, she served as Desk Head of the Ateneo Human Rights Center's Urduja Women and Gender Desk from 2023 to 2024.
Justin Vincent O. Altubar
Justin Vincent O. Altubar
Justin Vincent O. Altubar
Immediate Past Youth Advocacy Director (Ex-Officio Member)
Justin graduated with a degree in Political Science, Minor in Development and the Law, summa cum laude, from the Ateneo de Manila University (2025) and recently completed his Master’s in Public Management in the Ateneo School of Government (2026).
Justin previously served as GoodG
Immediate Past Youth Advocacy Director (Ex-Officio Member)
Justin graduated with a degree in Political Science, Minor in Development and the Law, summa cum laude, from the Ateneo de Manila University (2025) and recently completed his Master’s in Public Management in the Ateneo School of Government (2026).
Justin previously served as GoodGovPH’s Policy Advocacy Director (2024-2025) and Youth Advocacy Director (2025-2026).
Miguel Alfonso D. Santiago
Miguel Alfonso D. Santiago
Miguel Alfonso D. Santiago
Youth Advocacy Director (Ex-Officio Member)
Migui is GoodGovPH’s Youth Advocacy Director for Term 2026-2027.
He previously served as GoodGovPH’s Youth Fellowship Director (2025-2026). He is a graduate of the inaugural GoodGovPH Youth Board and Fellowship, where he served as its Youth Board President. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’
Youth Advocacy Director (Ex-Officio Member)
Migui is GoodGovPH’s Youth Advocacy Director for Term 2026-2027.
He previously served as GoodGovPH’s Youth Fellowship Director (2025-2026). He is a graduate of the inaugural GoodGovPH Youth Board and Fellowship, where he served as its Youth Board President. He is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Development Communication at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.
Alliah Karrien D. Bamba
Miguel Alfonso D. Santiago
Miguel Alfonso D. Santiago
Alliah is a youth leader with background in environmental forestry, youth governance, and disaster resilience. She currently serves as Co-Chairperson of the San Pablo City Youth Development Council.
She is part of the GoodGovPH Youth Board Batch Layag (2024-2025). She served as a GoodGovPH’s Fellowship Director for Batch Alon (2025-2026).
Engr. Martson John Badilla
Miguel Alfonso D. Santiago
Engr. Martson John Badilla
Monitoring & Impact Lead
Martson is a licensed Civil Engineer, who graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
He previously served as Finance and Logistics Deputy Director for GoodGovPH.
Trisha Moran
Adrian Louis Diumano
Engr. Martson John Badilla
Youth Fellowship Director
Trisha is a graduating DOST-SEI Merit Scholar pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Forestry (Social Forestry and Agroforestry) at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She advocates for environmental justice and indigenous peoples rights, having served as a councilor in both the UPLB College of Forestry and Na
Youth Fellowship Director
Trisha is a graduating DOST-SEI Merit Scholar pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Forestry (Social Forestry and Agroforestry) at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. She advocates for environmental justice and indigenous peoples rights, having served as a councilor in both the UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR) Freshman and Student Councils. She is part of the GoodGovPH Youth Board Batch Alon (2025-2026).
Adrian Louis Diumano
Adrian Louis Diumano
Adrian Louis Diumano
Youth Fellowship Director
Adi is a graduate of Business Administration specialized in Marketing Management from Far Eastern University - Makati. He previously served as the former Vice President and President of the FEU Makati Student Council.
He was part of the Youth Board and Fellowship Program for the year 2025-2026. He is currently a H
Youth Fellowship Director
Adi is a graduate of Business Administration specialized in Marketing Management from Far Eastern University - Makati. He previously served as the former Vice President and President of the FEU Makati Student Council.
He was part of the Youth Board and Fellowship Program for the year 2025-2026. He is currently a Human Resource intern at the UN IOM Manila. He is part of the GoodGovPH Youth Board Batch Alon (2025-2026).